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Ridiculous Games · Published by Acclaim, Inc. · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 99% positive (105 reviews) · 66 achievements
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
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!
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Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
Navigate the perilous Mainframe, solve puzzles, and battle security programs to the rhythm of your daring hack. Gridbeat! combines adventure and indie gameplay in a 2026 release from Ridiculous Games.
About this game
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.
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!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10(64-bit OS required)
- Processor: 2GHz
- Memory: 1000 MB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB VRAM
- Storage: 1600 MB available space
- VR Support: None
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Hack into the Steam Programming Fest!
Hack into the Steam Programming Fest!GRIDbeat! is taking part in Steam Programming Fest and it’s now 40% OFF through September 14!Hack into the Mainframe, battle security programs, solve puzzles, and escape with the stolen data. All while moving to a killer beat and incredible soundtrack.Don’t miss this MAJOR discount. Hack in and grab GRIDbeat! today!Read full article on Community Announcements (rg_gb)AnnouncementsOfficial
A RIDICULOUS STEAM SUMMER SALE IS HERE!
Three games. Three genres. One ridiculously good deal!Whether you're hacking your way through a rhythm-powered cyberpunk adventure, battling friends in a frantic puzzle showdown, or diving into a collection of delightfully absurd mini-games, A REALLY RIDICULOUS BUNDLE brings together the best of Ridiculous Games in one package. Included:GRIDbeat!Hack the world's most powerful corporation in this unique blend of rhythm action, puzzle solving, and cyber adventure. Stay on the beat, outsmart security programs, and escape the Mainframe with the data of a lifetime.A Ridiculous Waste of TimeA growing collection of quirky, bite-sized games featuring everything from dice and cards to blocks and memory challenges. Easy to learn, hard to put down, and packed with charm.Day and NightA fast-paced competitive puzzle game where the rules literally change with the flow of time. Battle friends or the CPU across multiple game modes, unlock costumes, and master the shifting powers of Day and Night. From rhythm action to puzzle battles to casual party-style fun, there's something here for every kind of player. Anything less just wouldn't be Ridiculous!Read full article on Community Announcements (rg_gb)Patch NotesOfficial
GRIDbeat!'s Latest Update Adds a Zen Mode And a Wave of Quality-of-Life Upgrades
LOS ANGELES — June 23, 2026 — Acclaim and Ridiculous Games today announced the release of ZEN PROTOCOL for GRIDbeat!, a substantial free update to the rhythm-based dungeon crawler that pits players against the deadly defenses of Knoss.OS. The update is live now. At the center of this Zen Mode, a laid-back, low-pressure way to experience GRIDbeat!’s pulsing, rhythm-based gameplay without the punishing stakes of the main campaign or challenge levels. The update introduces ten entirely new Zen Mode levels, each paired with new background animations and set to one of five new music tracks, giving the mode its own distinct, more meditative atmosphere. It’s a natural entry point for players still learning the ropes, and an easy change of pace for anyone who’d rather groove to the beat than sweat through Knoss.OS’s deadliest defenses. Two new Steam achievements, awarded for completing 50% and 100% of all Zen Mode levels, give completionists an extra reason to spend time there."From the beginning, we wanted GRIDbeat! to be both challenging and welcoming. Zen Mode offers a whole new way to experience the Mainframe, letting players explore, enjoy the music, and discover its secrets at their own rhythm,” said Jaime Bencia, Senior Producer at Ridiculous Games. “Whether you're diving in for the first time or returning for another run, we can't wait to see you experience it." Here’s everything included in GRIDbeat!’s ZEN PROTOCOL:Quality-of-Life & UI UpdatesThe Free Memory deck UI now makes available vs. total memory clearer, with a new “Uninstall Programs to Free Up Memory” reminder localized in every supported language.The Game Over screen now reminds players they can lower the difficulty if they’re having trouble, with an on-screen prompt (and Dot!) pointing the way.The Directory, and any mode containing new content, keep pulsing with a notification pip until the player actually opens it and views what’s inside.Installing a 2.0 Program now automatically replaces its 1.0 prede...Read full article on Community Announcements (Ms. Sorrow)AnnouncementsOfficial
SOMETHING NEW IS HEADED TO GRIDBEAT!
INCOMING GRIDBEAT! TRANSMISSIONWe've been quietly building something new.A place to disconnect from the chaos and simply find your rhythm.//ACCESSING ZEN_PROTOCOL...INITIALIZING SOON!Read full article on Community Announcements (rg_gb)AnnouncementsOfficial
Check out the Acclaim Starter 4-Pack featuring GRIDbeat!
Boredom called… Acclaim hung up on it. 😎Our friends over at Acclaim just launched the Acclaim Starter 4 Pack, featuring the first four titles in their revival lineup for only $49.99!If GRIDbeat! has been sitting on your wishlist whispering “c’mon… you know you want to,” this is a pretty awesome way to dive into a bunch of indie goodness at a super low price. 🔥✨New adventures. New worlds. New excuses to ignore your backlog.Grab it here 👉 bit.ly/Acclaim_4packRead full article on Community Announcements (rg_gb)
