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What players say

Players who loved Patapon mostly enjoy the rhythm combat, music and art, but find the roguelike loop repetitive and the content thin.

Most players recommend Ratatan, and many praise its catchy music, charming hand-drawn art and rhythm-driven army battles, with some saying it captures the feel of Patapon. Many players complain that runs feel repetitive: the same few stages, songs and enemies come back, and meta progression and grinding for gear matter more than in-run choices. Some find bosses unfairly tough and runs long, and some mention bugs, online disconnects and rough edges. Some reviewers, especially Kickstarter backers, say the full release feels like the early access version with little new content. Recent reviews are more negative than the older helpful ones written in early access, which are more often positive.

Who it suits

Fans of Patapon and rhythm games who like roguelikes and don't mind repetition will get the most out of it.

Who should skip it

Players wanting a deep, story-driven Patapon campaign or varied content should skip it for now, as it is built around repeated roguelike runs.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours mostly recommend the game for its music and charm, while players with 20 to 200 hours are more divided over the grind and repetition.

Summarised by AI from 63 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.