Ratatan - new Patapons with fresh ideas. Games of July 2025. A nostalgic month with a great RPG and strategy

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Ratatan - new Patapons with fresh ideas

Release date: July 24, 2025

Patapons, but better?

Ratatan is a rhythmic action game with elements of roguelike, being the spiritual successor of the cult Patapon. We'll lead a colorful army of creatures, giving them commands through rhythmic music beats - their attacks, defense, and movement will follow the drum tempo, activating special modes and boosting the units' effectiveness. In time, Ratatan will also hit consoles.

Will the new rhythm game repeat the success of its predecessor?

The game is all about procedurally generated levels, upgrades, and strategic elements, with a story campaign and a co-op mode for four players, adding depth to it. However, if someone wants to check out the original, they should take a look at Patapon 1 + 2 Replay. The originals will be remastered and released on July 11 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Switch.

1. Ratatan in our encyclopedia