Rift of the NecroDancer came out on February 5, 2025 for PC, then for Nintendo Switch on March 27, 2025. On Steam, 94% of 6,052 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 122 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 423 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 15 hours. It won the Indie Game Award for Music.
The NecroDancer's back in a brand new rhythm game spinoff! Help Cadence navigate the modern world while repairing the rifts that have torn her life apart. Do rhythmic battle via rift mode, minigames, and boss battles! All to the beat of a brand new soundtrack from Danny Baranowsky & friends.
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Rift of the NecroDancer is a music-driven RPG that fuses rhythm mechanics with dungeon-crawling combat, blending arcade sensibilities with indie charm across PC and Switch. The game launched in early February 2025 as a spiritual successor to the original NecroDancer formula.
Since release, the soundtrack has been a focal point, with developer support arriving through notable music pack collaborations. A free crossover with Among Us introduced a track by composer Danny Baranowsky, while Switch players gained access to licensed music packs featuring songs from Undertale, Va-11 Hall-a, and Spin Rhythm XD. These additions reflect the game's clear commitment to leveraging its rhythm-based identity through recognizable artist partnerships and external IP.
