What is the name of Rhythm Heaven Groove's RPG-like game mode?

Rhythm Heaven Groove’s RPG-like game mode is called Beatspell. It is a single-player mode that turns the series’ timing-based controls into battles against monsters.

In Beatspell, players use rhythm to cast spells rather than simply completing a conventional minigame. Nintendo describes offensive and defensive magic such as fire attacks and healing, with button inputs performed to the beat. The mode therefore borrows the structure and vocabulary of role-playing games while keeping Rhythm Heaven’s central musical challenge intact.

Beatspell is unlocked progressively as players earn medals and complete the main rhythm games. That progression makes it different from a completely separate bonus mode: access is tied to activity in the broader game. Reviews also describe choices involving spell acquisition and enemy weaknesses, giving the mode more strategic texture than a straightforward rhythm challenge.

The name can be mistaken for one of the game’s ordinary minigame titles, but Beatspell specifically refers to the RPG-inspired feature. Rhythm Heaven Groove launched on Nintendo Switch on July 2, 2026, making Beatspell one of its major additions to the long-running series.