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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64 bits Processeur : Dual Core 2,4 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R7 360 ou Intel HD Graphics 630 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Une connexion Internet avec un type de NAT non symétrique (par ex. ouvert ou modéré) est requise pour jouer en coopération en ligne.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 11 64 bits Processeur : Quad Core 2,4 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT, ou Intel Arc A580 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Une connexion Internet avec un type de NAT non symétrique (par ex. ouvert ou modéré) est requise pour jouer en coopération en ligne.

Ratatan

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Released September 18, 2025
sample: 435 reviews posted after launch (153 AI-classified)
79/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 86 % · 3,057 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The rhythm keeps the party going: nearly 9 out of 10 players call it addictive. Yet one in five who peek under two hours walks away disappointed.

What it's about: Ratatan est un jeu d’action roguelike qui combine différents éléments de jeux de rythme et d’action en défilement horizontal le tout avec un mode coopératif en ligne pouvant accueillir jusqu’à 4 joueurs. Vivez un combat intense avec plus de 100 personnages s’affrontant dans une mêlée gigantesque.

In-game

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« Close enough, welcome back patapon Would wish for - higher framerate options on pc - traditional quests Everything else is really cool imo »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played2
« Best game ever. People giving bad reviews because its not the same as patapon.. Brosky, the game is named RATATAN, not PATAPON 4. Git gud fellas »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played3311
« My PATAPON muscle memory never left and is now sharper then ever I beat the game with every character and still playing and grinding Can't wait for the future updates »
👍 anonymous review · 99 h played1
« she rata on my zuntaka until i yahoi game is very good but far from polished. It will 100% be a banger when its finished. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1111
« je pensais pas qu'il en fallait si peu pour être heureux »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« Zun Takata... Yah hoi- Yah hoi hoi ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« A very poor imitation of Patapon without any of the parts that actually made Patapon good. No large armies, no real sense progression, controls aren't even really rhythm based, even the music isn't as good »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Don't support the thieves. The developers of this game preyed on nostalgia; by skimping on their relationship with the community, they just looked out for themselves. It doesn't even scratch the Patapon itch. »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« GAME WAS TOO SHORT, JUST 3-4 LEVELS? WHERE IS THE ADVENTURE/STORY MODE AS PATAPON? »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« missing all the unique stages and variety. its ok but original patapon games are way better. graphics and music are where this game shines. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« you do the story, its great looking, fun music and then nothing.....1 chapter and then delete the game and wish you never wasted your money »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Excellent jeu, plus dynamique que son prédécesseur (Patapon). Attention car le gameplay est différent »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

In players' words

« Close enough, welcome back patapon Would wish for - higher framerate options on pc - traditional quests Everything else is really cool imo »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played2
« A very poor imitation of Patapon without any of the parts that actually made Patapon good. No large armies, no real sense progression, controls aren't even really rhythm based, even the music isn't as good »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Best game ever. People giving bad reviews because its not the same as patapon.. Brosky, the game is named RATATAN, not PATAPON 4. Git gud fellas »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played3311
« Don't support the thieves. The developers of this game preyed on nostalgia; by skimping on their relationship with the community, they just looked out for themselves. It doesn't even scratch the Patapon itch. »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« My PATAPON muscle memory never left and is now sharper then ever I beat the game with every character and still playing and grinding Can't wait for the future updates »
👍 anonymous review · 99 h played1
« GAME WAS TOO SHORT, JUST 3-4 LEVELS? WHERE IS THE ADVENTURE/STORY MODE AS PATAPON? »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« she rata on my zuntaka until i yahoi game is very good but far from polished. It will 100% be a banger when its finished. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1111
« missing all the unique stages and variety. its ok but original patapon games are way better. graphics and music are where this game shines. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« je pensais pas qu'il en fallait si peu pour être heureux »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« you do the story, its great looking, fun music and then nothing.....1 chapter and then delete the game and wish you never wasted your money »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Zun Takata... Yah hoi- Yah hoi hoi ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Excellent jeu, plus dynamique que son prédécesseur (Patapon). Attention car le gameplay est différent »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=138
Audio / music
86 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
26 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=12
Multiplayer
80 % pos · n=10
Performance
60 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
60 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1381071120
Audio / music292504
Content / longevity195311
Graphics / art121200
Multiplayer10811
Performance5302
Story / writing5302
Interface / UX4103
Stability / bugs3003
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.6 h.

<2h
58 % (n=43)
2-10h
80 % (n=153)
10-25h
85 % (n=111)
>25h
84 % (n=128)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 79% positive79SepNov 2025 : 71% positive71NovDec 2025 : 83% positive83DecJan 2026 : 79% positive79JanFeb 2026 : 83% positive83FebMar 2026 : 74% positive74MarApr 2026 : 69% positive69AprMay 2026 : 70% positive70MayJun 2026 : 78% positive78JunJul 2026 : 86% positive86Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€18.38€20.21€22.05€23.88€25.722026€19.60

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 18, 2025 · All-time low: €19.60 (Mar 19, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Rhythm-based combat shines brightest: 107 positive mentions out of 138 for gameplay.
  • Vibrant audiovisual identity earns universal praise: 12 positive mentions out of 12 for graphics and 25 out of 29 for audio.
  • Casual-friendly hook works: 80 positive mentions out of 153 in the 2-to-10-hour bracket.
  • Nostalgic callbacks resonate strongly: 4 positive mentions tied to ‘nostalgia’—a frequent keyword.

Weaknesses

  • Early impressions can sour: only 58 positive mentions out of 43 in under-two-hour playtime.
  • Roguelike expectations clash with content depth: 11 negative mentions out of 19 for content.
  • Technical hiccups linger: 3 negative mentions tied to bugs, though total mentions remain low.

Who is it for?

Fans of lighthearted action with a beat-matching twist will find a short, snappy good time. Players craving deep progression or co-op complexity should temper expectations.

Is Ratatan worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 86% of 3,057 Steam reviews are positive (player score 79/100). Most-praised strength: Rhythm-based combat shines brightest. Current price: 24,50€.

Verdict

Ratatan delivers infectious energy and instant charm for most, though it stumbles on first contact and leaves some wanting more substance. Eighty-six percent overall approval proves the formula mostly hits the mark.

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Ratatan: 79/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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