Timing first
The beginner guide explains audio setup, calibration and how to read spoken cues before chasing medals.
Launch wiki
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Guides, modes, minigames, demo transfer and Switch platform facts for Nintendo's new rhythm game.
Release dateJuly 2, 2026
SystemNintendo Switch
Switch 2 supportSupported, behavior consistent with Nintendo Switch
Players1-4 on one system
Solo gamesOver 80 rhythm games
What this wiki answers first
Launch-day pages focus on useful player decisions: how to start, what the modes mean, what the demo includes and which title to search in each region.
Named games
The minigames list tracks official examples such as Hoop Trundling, Fruit Flex, Rhythm Tweezers and Tennis Quest.
Mode map
Beatspell, Drum Lessons, Rhythm Toy Box, Cafe and accessibility settings are grouped by the job they do for players.
Trailer and launch facts
Nintendo lists the game for Nintendo Switch with Switch 2 compatibility, 1-4 local players, a 3.2 GB file size and more than 80 solo rhythm games.
Mode cards
Each mode gets a short practical role, so players can move between learning, party play, rhythm battles and low-pressure practice.
Solo Rhythm Games
The main path is a broad run of short rhythm games. Each one teaches a compact input rule, then asks you to rely on the audio pattern while the scene becomes busier.
Multiplayer
Up to four players can share one system for more than 30 co-op and competitive games. Some challenges ask the group to win together, while others test who can keep the cleanest timing.
Beatspell
Beatspell unlocks through progress in the solo games. It turns button timing into spells for attacking, healing and handling rhythm-based monster fights.
Drum Lessons
Drum Lessons let players practice kit parts with button controls. Guided lessons teach the basics, while Free Jam gives room to experiment outside a fixed challenge.
Rhythm Toy Box
The Rhythm Toy Box is built for experiments, loops and playful rhythm objects. It is the page to check when you want side activities rather than stage progression.
Cafe
The Cafe gives the game a softer landing zone. Use it when you want a break from scoring pressure, secrets and rhythm side activities.
Accessibility and Calibration
Settings include read-aloud text from Li'l Miss Reeds and timing calibration for TV play. Use calibration before judging your rhythm if the display feels late.
Free Demo
The UK page describes a free demo with the first five solo rhythm games plus multiplayer tweezer timing. Demo progress can transfer to the full game.
Official example games
The game is bigger than this launch list. These rows use official page text or first-party media support.
Hoop Trundling
Listen for the "pa pi pu pe po" phrase and jump on the last sound.
Hop Stop N Roll
Official copy describes helping a roly-poly cat doll jump and roll to the music.
Fruit Flex
Official copy describes flexing biceps to bop fruit where it needs to go.
Slice N Dice Kitchen
Official media shows the kitchen game; use in-game lessons for the exact input phrase.
Soda Hop
Official media shows a can-launch scene; verify the exact rhythm cue in the game.
Synchro Wings
Official media shows a bird-formation scene; verify the exact rhythm cue in the game.
Germ Aerobics
Official media labels this screenshot; verify the exact input rule in the game.
Can Do
Official media labels this can scene; verify the exact input rule in the game.
Source trail
Public pages use Nintendo sources for release, title, platform, language, mode and media facts. Community data can expand the wiki after it is checked in-game.