Also, Nifflas’ Groove-Powered Adventure Makes its Expo Debut at Chinajoy in Shanghai This July With New Demo Playable in Chinese
MILAN, Italy – July 28, 2026 – 505 Pulse, the indie-focused publishing label of Digital Bros Group, and Swedish developer Nicklas Nygren – better known as Nifflas – are paws-itively thrilled to share that a Steam Playtest for their their rhythm-platformer where movement and music become one, Rhythm Doggo, is now open to everyone.
Watch the Rhythm Doggo Announcement Trailer:
Featuring a “living” soundtrack that evolves in real-time, this platform adventure invites you to take on the role of a dog and create music as you go. A blend of rhythm game and exploration platformer, your movements and actions shape the soundscape around you as you progress — and you’ll have a doggone good time while doing so!
The first test went live on June 15 exclusively to a limited number of players on the game’s Discord, with feedback (and a lot of barking) gathered from players. The playtest offers a first taste of what makes Rhythm Doggo tick: a procedural soundtrack that reshapes itself around the player’s every move. Music isn’t the backdrop here – it’s the engine. Movement, exploration and puzzles all feed the beat, and the beat feeds right back, in the tradition Nifflas has been refining since Knytt Stories and Ynglet.
Want to get started on this absolutely fetching game? Get your paws on the “Request Access” on the Rhythm Doggo Steam page now for instant access”
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/Rhythm_Doggo
Rhythm Doggo Premiers New Demo Playable in Chinese at ChinaJoy 2026
Making its first live debut at ChinaJoy 2026 – Asia’s largest entertainment expo – Rhythm Doggo will be playable on the show floor from July 31 through August 3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Attendees can go hands-on with Rhythm Doggo throughout the show, fully localized in Simplified Chinese: a first for the game, and a statement of intent. Adding to its ChinaJoy presence, Rhythm Doggo has also been nominated for the ChinaJoy × Game Connection Game Development Awards in the Best Music & Sound category, recognizing the game’s distinctive audio-driven design. Nifflas’ procedural soundscapes speak a universal language; now the rest of the game does too. Visitors who stop by will experience Rhythm Doggo’s living, ever-shifting soundtrack exactly as intended: loud, reactive, and impossible to stand still to
Rhythm Doggo will be available for PC via Steam in 2027. A demo of the game is available to play via via Steam Playtest now.
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About 505 Pulse
505 Pulse is the indie-focused publishing label powered by the global digital entertainment powerhouse, Digital Bros Group. The label aims to breathe life into developers’ projects by offering a full suite of development support, ranging from QA & Localization to Production, Platform Submissions, Marketing, PR, and Project Funding. With a global reach spanning platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, and beyond, 505 Pulse ensures that games reach players worldwide.
About Nifflas
Nicklas Nygren, known as Nifflas, is an independent Swedish developer famous for his work on the Knytt series, Within a Deep Forest, and Ynglet. His work is defined by its focus on atmosphere, exploration, and the innovative use of algorithmic music.
