- Hack into the Steam Programming Fest! - 10 September 2026
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!
- A RIDICULOUS STEAM SUMMER SALE IS HERE! - 25 June 2026
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 C…
- GRIDbeat!'s Latest Update Adds a Zen Mode And a Wave of Quality-of-Life Upgrades - 23 June 2026
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…
- SOMETHING NEW IS HEADED TO GRIDBEAT! - 11 June 2026
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!
- Check out the Acclaim Starter 4-Pack featuring GRIDbeat! - 3 June 2026
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_4pack
- The Acclaim Starting Four Pack Is Live on Steam - 13 May 2026
If you're looking to level up your game library with a collection of great indies without breaking the bank, then Acclaim, Inc. has players covered with the Acclaim Starting Four Pack is officially live on Steam, alongside separate Spring Sale promotions now live across modern home console storefronts, bringing together the first wave of titles from the new Acclaim lineup in one collection built for players who miss when games had personality.Descend into neon rhythm-fueled madness in GRIDbeat!, where dungeon crawling and music collide in a blur of synth-heavy chaos. Fight your way through cosmic horrors in Katanaut, a fast-paced action roguelite where every run turns into a desperate fight for survival. Hit the court in Basketball Classics, an arcade-style throwback built around old-school competition, fast gameplay, and pure couch rivalry energy. Or embrace the weird with The Prisonin…
- GRIDbeat! and Ground Zero Hero Bring Indie Excitement to LVL Up Expo This Week - 23 April 2026
LAS VEGAS — April 23, 2026 — Acclaim, Inc. will be turning up the heat in Las Vegas this week, showcasing two of the publisher’s most exciting titles at the LVL Up Expo, a three-day celebration of gaming, cosplay, and pop culture running from April 24–26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall. LVL Up Expo attendees will be able to go hands-on with GRIDbeat!, a rhythm-infused dungeon-crawler that has already made waves with players, earning a 100% positive user review rating on Steam following its March launch on Nintendo Switch and PC. In GRIDbeat!, players assume the role of a hacker who just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most heavily fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now trapped within the sprawling digital labyrinth of the Mainframe, every keystroke is a rhythm, every move a measure in a desperate dance for survival. Outmaneuver re…
- GRIDbeat! Update note for April 8, 2026 - 8 April 2026
Quick update addressing an issue with the "Reset Progress" setting. This feature is now working as intended, and users can successfully reset their progress.
- GRIDbeat! Launches With a Perfect Score! - 6 April 2026
GRIDbeat! is officially live on PC and Nintendo Switch. We couldn't be more grateful for the community that helped us get here. 100% Positive Reviews on Steam. Thank you to everyone. Steam: Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/gridbeat-switch The journey to get here has been nothing short of amazing, long, challenging and absolutely worth every moment. Seeing GRIDbeat! in players' hands makes it all real. This is a milestone, not a finish line. We keep going.
- GRIDbeat! is OUT NOW! - 26 March 2026
Today is the day. GRIDbeat! is officially out now on Steam. We’ve spent years making sure every beat lands, every maze challenges you in the right way, and every moment with Dot feels like it belongs. Now it’s your turn to find out if we got it right. The Mainframe is waiting. Knoss.OS won’t stay breached forever. You’ve got roguesecurity programs on your tail, 50+ artists on your soundtrack and one very opinionateddigital companion keeping you company. Move to the beat. Crack the puzzles. Escape the grid. Play GRIDbeat! now: Follow us on X: https://x.com/playacclaimFollow us on Discord: https://discord.gg/S2xXXpjPAH Good luck in there.
- We Launch in 6 Days! Let’s Talk About the Beat - 20 March 2026
GRIDbeat! launches in 6 days!As we get closer, we wanted to share something that took more iteration than almost anything else:The beat movement system.On the surface, it’s simple: "Move on the beat."But making that feel natural, something you don’t have to think about, was much harder than it sounds.We kept refining it until something clicked.At a certain point, players stopped thinking about the rhythm entirely. They weren’t reacting anymore.They were just… moving with it.That was the moment we knew we had it.From there, everything else was built to support that feeling:Solving a lockpick plays out like a short drum melodyTaking damage subtly disrupts the musicBoss patterns flow with the beatEverything is designed to pull you deeper into the rhythm And when you’re fully locked in?It just feels right.That’s the experience we’ve been chasing from day one. Follow us on X: https://x.com/p…
- GRIDbeat! Launches March 26 Here’s Everything You Need to Know - 11 March 2026
The wait is almost over. GRIDbeat! launches on Steam on March 26, 2026. For those just discovering us: GRIDbeat! is a rhythm-fueled cyber-dungeon crawler where every move must match the music. You’ve hacked into Knoss.OS, the planet’s most fortified corporate network, and now you’re trapped inside. Navigate data labyrinths, solve beat-timed puzzles, battle rogue security programs, and escape the Mainframe all locked to the beat. The full game includes: • Beat-synced dungeon crawling across multiple Mainframe sectors • Beat-timed puzzles and hidden data collectables • Evolving software tools and power-ups • Intense boss encounters set to an electrifying soundtrack • A dynamic score that shifts from vaporwave to funk to modern electronic • Your companion, Dot, is ready with intel and a sharp wit at every turn To everyone who played the demo and left a review, THANK YOU. 100% positive mean…
- GRIDbeat Demo Is Live! Stay in Sync or Get Locked Out - 5 March 2026
Hackers,The GRIDbeat Demo is out, and thanks to you, it’s now 100% Positive for the demo on Steam. We couldn’t be more grateful for the early support, and the feedback from everyone who’ve already jumped into the cyber-dungeon chaos! If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the perfect time to breach Knoss.OS, move to the beat, and experience the rhythm-fueled action for yourself. Before you dive in, make sure to use the built in Calibration Tool. GRIDbeat is designed around precise rhythm input, so calibrating your TV, monitor, and controller ensures everything is perfectly in sync. Once your setup is dialed in, the flow of combat, movement, and chaining combos becomes razor sharp.Show Us Your MovesWe’d love to see you dodge rogue security, chain perfect combos, and survive the grid’s toughest challenges. Share your clips, screenshots, or fan art here on Steam or across social media.Tag us,…
- GRIDbeat! Demo is Now Live for Steam Next Fest! - 27 February 2026
Hey Hackers! We’re excited to share that the GRIDbeat! demo is officially live as part of Steam Next Fest! Jump into our pulse-pounding rhythm dungeon experience and get a taste of the grid-based flow, reactive combat, and beat-driven momentum that defines GRIDbeat!. Every move, every encounter, every close call pushes you deeper into the rhythm — and once it clicks, it really clicks. This demo is your first chance to:Feel the tempo of combat in actionExperiment with powerful programs and rhythm puzzlesExplore levels while grooving to a killer soundtrackSee how far you can push yourself in extra challenge levels If you’ve been curious, this is the perfect moment to plug in your headphones, turn it up, and step onto the grid. We’d love your feedback during Next Fest — it helps shape the future of the game more than you know. Go give it a spin, add it to your wishlist if you haven’t yet,…
