Rhythm Heaven Groove Wiki - FAQ
Is this the first new Rhythm Heaven game in a while?
Yes -- Groove is the first genuinely new entry in the series in over a decade, following 2015's Rhythm Heaven Megamix on Nintendo 3DS.
What is Beatspell?
A new Eastern-RPG-styled campaign mode where you perform actions timed to the beat of the music -- a structural first for the series, layered on top of the traditional loose minigame collection format.
How many minigames does the game have?
Over 80 solo rhythm minigames and more than 30 local multiplayer minigames (supporting up to 4 players), according to Nintendo's own description of the game.
Is there a demo?
Yes -- released June 22, 2026, including 5 solo minigames and 1 multiplayer minigame.
Can I turn off the narrator?
Yes -- Lil' Miss Reeds narrates all text throughout the game by default, but her narration can be fully disabled in the settings.
Is it available on other platforms besides Switch?
No -- it's exclusive to the Nintendo Switch family of systems (original Switch and Switch 2), with no PC, PlayStation, or Xbox version.
How well has it sold?
Very well for the genre -- it debuted at #1 on Japan's Famitsu boxed sales charts and has remained there in subsequent weeks, with over 500,000 copies sold as of recent tracking.