GRIDbeat! Brings Infectious, Rhythm-Based Dungeon Crawling to Switch and Steam Today
Hack to the beat and infiltrate the most fortified corporate network ever conceived in GRIDbeat!
LOS ANGELES, 26 MARCH 2026 - GRIDbeat!, the neon-saturated, pulse-pounding rhythm-based dungeon crawler from Acclaim, Inc. and Ridiculous Games, is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop and Steam!
GRIDbeat! costs $19.99 (regional pricing may vary) and will have a 15% launch discount on Steam for its first two weeks and a 10% launch discount on Nintendo Switch, lasting one week.
Players can download the free Nintendo Switch demo today for an early taste of the action, with progress carrying over to the full game! The Steam demo also remains available and is rated 100% positive by players.
GRIDbeat! Official Launch Trailer:
A word from the developers
"We built GRIDbeat! around one idea: that incredible feeling when you’re completely in sync with the music. Every design decision, from level layouts to enemy behavior to the soundtrack, was made to serve that,” said Dan Kingdom, Creative Director at Ridiculous Games. “I'm also proud that it's still true to the very first playable demo we ever made, and that the core idea is still the beating heart of the game. It’s been a long road getting it right, but I truly believe there’s something very cool here, and I can’t wait for players to jump in and try it for themselves."
“We’re incredibly excited to finally bring GRIDbeat! to players this week. This has been a true labor of love for our team at Ridiculous Games,” said GRIDbeat! Senior Producer Jaime Bencia. “Years of iteration, experimentation, and passion went into making the rhythm feel just right. We set out to create something that’s not only fun, but genuinely feels amazing to play, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience it. Huge thanks to our partners at Acclaim for helping us bring this vision to life.”
Request a review code
Press & Creators who want to hack to the beat can request a code for Steam or Nintendo Switch here:
Request a GRIDbeat! codeSteam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3243370/GRIDbeat
Press Kit: playacclaim.com/gridbeat-presskit
Contact: press@piratepr.com & frank.d@playacclaim.com
(developer and publisher interviews welcome!)
About GRIDbeat!
Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!
Welcome to GRIDbeat! A rhythm-fueled cyber-dungeon crawler where every move must match the music or risk total system shutdown.
You just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now you’re trapped inside, hunted by rogue security protocols and hostile malware. Your only way out? Sync with the system. Move to the beat. And escape before the grid locks you down for good.
Key Features
- Beat-Based Dungeon Crawling – In GRIDbeat!, movement, combat, and interaction all happen on the beat. Every level is a tactical challenge where rhythm equals survival.
- Pulse-Pounding Maze Exploration – As you navigate the data labyrinths, keep an eye out for all manner of hazards, including Server Formats that can wipe a level clean.
- Evolving Abilities & Power-Ups – Install powerful software tools to help you overcome system threats, uncover secrets, and solve challenges.
- Cyber.Mind Boss Battles – Defeat powerful AI gatekeepers in intense beat-based battles to continue your journey and reach the final exit port out of the Mainframe.
- Step into the Rhythm! – GRIDbeat!’s electrifying soundtrack pulls you into the action, where every move, ability, and attack pulses to the beat. Sync your gameplay with the music and let the soundtrack guide your every step through the Grid!
GRIDbeat! is primed to surge onto Nintendo Switch and Steam on March 26th.
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About Ridiculous Games
Ridiculous Games (formerly Digital Funk Machine and Hijinx Games) is an interactive developer founded in 2017 by industry veterans with over 20+ years experience. Located in Orange County, California, the team has worked on nearly every conceivable platform over the last two decades.
About Acclaim
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.
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