In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo Download adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos.

More Bubbles Mean More Troubles With All New Stardrop Mountain Expansion, Available in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition! Bub and Bob are back, and this time they are bringing a new Nintendo Switch 2 version packed with extra content. Clear River Games and TAITO CORPORATION have announced Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Stardrop Mountain…

The FromSoftware-inspired adventure is launching on PC and consoles the same day, including Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo fans looking for a challenging new action RPG have something big to watch this fall. Queen’s Domain, the retro-fantasy adventure from Freshly Baked Games and Future Friends Games, now has a release date of October 30 and is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 on day one.

SOEDESCO and Senscape are opening the doors to the Hanwell Mental Institute just in time for Halloween Nintendo Switch horror fans have a major Halloween release to look forward to. ASYLUM, the first-person horror adventure from developer Senscape and publisher SOEDESCO, launches on Nintendo Switch on October 30 alongside PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. The game first debuted on PC in 2025, where it earned a Very Positive user rating on Steam.

The arcade-style horizontal shoot ’em up launches with local co-op, leaderboards, and accessibility-friendly design Nintendo Switch shmup fans have a new release to watch for next year. Sturmjäger, a fast-paced sci-fi horizontal shoot ’em up from developer Byteproduct, is set to launch digitally on Nintendo Switch in the Americas and Europe on January 14, 2027. The game is built around classic arcade action, but it also adds modern conveniences like adjustable difficulty, controller support, and accessibility-focused co-op design.

The unsettling single-player workshop experience is making its console debut on Nintendo Switch alongside PS5 and Xbox Nintendo Switch horror fans have a new indie title to watch for. TOYCRAFTER, the atmospheric psychological horror crafting game from NewGen Studio and Take It Studio, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on October 1, 2026. The game first found an audience on PC, where it earned Very Positive reviews on Steam.

A New Horror Release Is Coming to Nintendo Switch; The standalone prequel explores the night Tamarack Narrows fell apart, with retro visuals and multiple perspectives Nintendo Switch players looking for a spooky fall release have something new to watch for. Boreal Tenebrae Act 0 launches on October 1, bringing its analog-horror mystery to the Nintendo eShop as a standalone prequel.

The atmospheric management RPG from Y/CJ/Y arrives on Switch with all major PC updates included Keep Driving is officially out now on Nintendo Switch, giving Nintendo fans a chance to take a long, strange, and emotional road trip through a procedurally generated pixel art world. Developed by Y/CJ/Y, the management RPG blends life-on-the-road storytelling with car customization, resource management, and turn-based challenges.

Introduction Long before annualized sports franchises became enormous productions filled with licensed athletes, live-service modes and microtransactions, a sports game only needed a recognizable field, a few buttons and enough imagination to make blocky athletes feel like champions. Accolade Sports Collection returns to that simpler era, though simplicity doesn't necessarily mean accessibility. Developed by QUByte Interactive in collaboration with Atari, …

Introduction The shoot ’em up genre has spent decades proving that sometimes all you really need is a small ship, an unreasonable number of enemies, and enough glowing projectiles to make the entire screen look actively hostile. BIRDCAGE embraces that tradition, but developer POLYGON BIRD is not trying to recreate another arcade shooter from thirty years ago. Instead, it mixes classic vertical-scrolling action with sword-based combat, modern scoring mechanics, an unusually involved science-fiction story, and a presentation deliberately inspired by the transitional period between pixel art and early 3D gaming.

Candleman Games’ strategy battler launches on console, PC, and mobile with cross-platform online multiplayer Nintendo Switch players looking for something a little different from the usual puzzle game have a new release to check out. Five Elements Chess, the latest game from Candleman Games, is now available on PC, console, and mobile, with Nintendo Switch included in the platform lineup.

Pixel Games UK revives the long-lost retro project for its modern console debut on the Nintendo eShop Nintendo Switch fans have a new retro revival to check out, as Pixel Games UK has released Elland: The Crystal Wars on the Nintendo eShop today. The game has an unusual history, originally planned for the Game Boy Advance before being cancelled late in development in 2002.

8 classic Bomberman and Super Bomberman games in one beautiful compilation Bomberman fans can start partying like it’s 1993, because SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION is officially out now in physical form across North America and Europe. Red Art Games and Konami Digital Entertainment have launched the Standard and Deluxe physical editions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with the collection also available from RedArtGames.com.

DANGEN Entertainment’s haunted-house roguelike arrives on Nintendo platforms with a bigger feature set, new modes, and a sinister console launch trailer Nintendo Switch players looking for something darker this fall have a new horror strategy game to watch. DANGEN Entertainment and Mantis Games have announced that Deck of Haunts will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Nightdive Studios and Atari revive the cult classic shooter with remastered visuals, the Wages of SiN expansion, and modern Nintendo support Nintendo Switch players looking for a retro FPS with a modern polish have a new release to check out today, as Nightdive Studios and Atari have launched SiN: Reloaded. The comprehensive remaster of Ritual Entertainment’s 1998 cult shooter is now available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Dav Pilkey’s action-packed family adventure gets a free demo ahead of its Nintendo Switch launch on October 27, 2026 Nintendo Switch players looking for a colorful family game with co-op action have a new one to watch. Mindscape and Dav Pilkey have confirmed that Dog Man: Bark in Action will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2026, alongside Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4/5.

Enter the Realm, Explore Four Distinct Worlds and Master Over a Thousand Handcrafted Puzzles Nintendo Switch 2 players who love puzzle games have a major new release to watch, as Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. have unveiled a fresh trailer for Order of the Sinking Star. Led by legendary designer Jonathan Blow, the studio behind The Witness and Braid…

The yuri kinetic novel bundle includes the base game and Next Exit DLC, with a limited pre-order discount for Switch players Nintendo Switch fans looking for a story-driven visual novel have a new release to watch, as Highway Blossoms: Gold Rush Edition is set to launch on October 7 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms. The new edition bundles the original game with the…

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Is Bringing Brutal Horror Action in Oct 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 horror fans have a major survival-horror release to watch, as Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have released a new Gameplay Overview Trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. The game launches on October 8, 2026, and will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Maximum Entertainment and CMD Studios bring a story-driven Metroidvania with JRPG party-building and souls-like challenge to Nintendo’s platform Nintendo Switch players have a new Metroidvania to watch, as Maximum Entertainment and CMD Studios have announced Fallen Tear: The Ascension for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027. The hand-drawn fantasy adventure is already available on PC via Steam, but the console release will give Nintendo fans a chance to experience its world of gods, allies, and interconnected exploration.

Blue Brain Games’ first-person mystery debuts on Switch ten years after its original Steam launch Nintendo Switch puzzle fans have a new release to keep on their radar, as Blue Brain Games has announced that Quern - Undying Thoughts will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2026. The atmospheric first-person adventure first arrived on Steam a decade ago, and this marks its Nintendo Switch debut.

Kyle Thompson’s hand-drawn dark fairy tale launches today across Nintendo platforms, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC Nintendo fans looking for a new indie adventure can jump into Well Dweller today, as the latest game from Crypt Custodian and Islets creator Kyle Thompson is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The release arrives alongside PlayStation 5, the Xbox Family, and PC via Steam and GOG, with Xbox Game Pass support also included at launch.

The creators of Guacamelee! say the Metroidvania will need more time, while a new devlog teases fresh level design and the Watcher’s Peak hub Drinkbox Studios, the team behind Guacamelee!, Severed, and Nobody Saves the World, has announced that its upcoming Action-RPG Blighted will now launch in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. The game was previously expected to arrive sometime this year, but the studio says it needs more time to polish and tune the experience before release.

Supermarket Simulator: Fully Stocked Edition brings the hit store-management game to Nintendo’s next-gen console in retail form Nintendo fans who enjoy simulation games have a new release to watch, as Silver Lining Interactive and Nokta Games have announced a physical edition of Supermarket Simulator for Nintendo Switch 2. The Fully Stocked Edition is set to launch on 4th December, with pre-orders available now through Silver Lining Direct and select local retailers.

The nostalgic road-trip RPG heads to Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 28 Keep Driving is officially making the jump to consoles, and Nintendo Switch players can soon take the atmospheric road trip RPG for a spin. Developed by Y/CJ/Y, the studio behind Post Void, the game has already sold 300,000 copies on PC and is now headed to Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 28.

Selecta Play brings six Sunsoft classics to retail in a new Nintendo Switch cartridge release Nintendo Switch collectors and retro fans have a fresh reason to visit retail shelves today, as Selecta Play has officially launched the physical edition of Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems. The new release is available now for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, packaging six complete Sunsoft titles into one collectible edition.

RedDeer.Games turns the legendary comic cowboy into a relaxing animated desk companion with alarms, mini-games, and western flair Nintendo Switch owners looking for something a little different will soon be able to bring the Wild West to their screens in a whole new way. RedDeer.Games has announced Lucky Luke - Clock, a charming animated desk clock starring the iconic lonesome cowboy, set to arrive on Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026.

KEMCO’s fantasy RPG arrives in North America and Europe with mouse controls, improved visibility, and a launch discount KEMCO has released Spirit Valor Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on the Nintendo eShop today in North America and Europe. The standard price is USD 20.99 / EUR 20.99, and Nintendo players can take advantage of a 45% launch discount for the first three weeks.

Play a slice of toast who covers himself in sweet spreads to get fun abilities! ReRolled Studio has announced that Pardon My French Toast will launch on October 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. The game stars a slice of toast on a sweet-and-silly adventure full of platforming, exploration, collectibles, and spread-powered abilities. Nintendo fans can already pre-order the game on Switch, with a 20% discount available from September 17 through October 29.

Ephemera Games has released Kernel Hearts on Nintendo Switch 2 yesterday, bringing the action RPG and roguelike hybrid to Nintendo players right away. The game is available now for $19.99 USD across PC, PlayStation, Switch 2, and Xbox platforms. For Nintendo fans, this is a notable new indie launch because Kernel Hearts blends fast combat, run-based progression, and online co-op into a single package.

The blackjack-inspired roguelike deckbuilder arrives on Switch with all major updates, new floors, and custom run options included Yogscast Games and New Zealand developer Purple Moss Collectors have confirmed that Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 9. The blackjack-inspired roguelike deckbuilder already made a strong impact on PC, grossing over $1 million in its first month, and now Nintendo players are getting the full console version.

The colorful indie platformer is heading to consoles, with a new trailer, Tokyo Game Show 2026 spotlight, and Nintendo Switch support confirmed ESDigital Games has announced that it is now the official worldwide publisher for Go Slimey Go!, the vibrant 2D precision platformer from Tembac and Chabbie Studio. As part of the new partnership, the game is now set to arrive on Nintendo Switch, along with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Dark Product and Studio Ortica’s short, unsettling birdwatching adventure is heading to Nintendo players for the first time Dark Product and Studio Ortica have announced that BIRDS WATCHING will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026. The psychological horror experience has already appeared on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and now Nintendo fans can take the eerie mountain trip in handheld form.

DANGEN Entertainment’s isometric action RPG mixes coming-of-age drama, demons, and local co-op for Nintendo fans DANGEN Entertainment has announced that Kingdom of Night will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 5, 2026. The 1980s-inspired isometric action RPG arrives alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and a new console release date trailer is now available to set the tone.

RedDeer.Games’ charming recipe-book cooking game brings animal chefs, baking mini-games, and a big launch sale to Nintendo Switch Yummy Yummy Cook Book is now available on Nintendo Switch eShop, and it is one of the cheapest cozy game deals currently on the platform. Developed and published by RedDeer.Games, the charming kitchen adventure is on sale for $1.99, down from its regular $6.99 price, for a savings of 71%.

Who locked you inside your own home? And more importantly... will you make it out alive? JanduSoft has announced The Transference, a new first-person escape room thriller from Spanish solo developer Kuraishisama, is set to launch on consoles on October 29. The game drops players into a familiar but terrifying setting: their own home, now sealed shut and transformed into a prison.

Limited Run Games and Retro-Bit revive the classic handheld shooter with collector extras, soundtrack releases, and authentic Nintendo GBC hardware support Limited Run Games has announced that R-Type DX is returning in an authentic physical cartridge format through a new partnership with Retro-Bit. For Nintendo fans, this is a big retro gaming release, since the game originally made its mark on the Game Boy Color after the earlier…

TT Games’ open-world Batman adventure arrives with handheld play, pre-order bonuses, and Deluxe Edition DLC LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 18, and a new launch trailer is available now to show off the Switch 2 version. The action-adventure game from TT Games is already available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but Nintendo fans will soon be able to join Bruce Wayne’s journey on the go.

Explore a heartfelt world of emotions, puzzles and evolving abilities in Studio BBB's award-winning adventure Independent developer Studio BBB has launched MONOWAVE today on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with a limited-time 10% launch discount. The heartfelt puzzle-adventure platformer is priced at £7.39 / $9.99 / 8.99€, making it an affordable new indie option for Nintendo fans looking for something thoughtful and atmospheric.

Red Dunes Games spotlights a stylish solo-developed roguelite that Nintendo fans should keep on their radar Red Dunes Games has announced that Joe Yu Studio will be at Tokyo Game Show 2026 with Katuba’s Poacher, a colorful boss rush action roguelite built for single-player fans. The game is currently planned for an early 2027 release on PC, with console platforms projected to follow, but its fast combat, bold art style, and music-driven battles make it the kind of indie project Nintendo players will want to watch closely.

Luffy and Sanji’s culinary adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026 Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet, giving fans a deeper look at the game’s restaurant management gameplay ahead of its launch on 23 October 2026. The adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, along with PC via Steam and mobile platforms.

Frozen District and Silver Lining Interactive confirm a full physical cartridge release packed with creative tools, cultural décor, and day-one content Frozen District and Silver Lining Interactive have announced that House Flipper 2 + Sakura DLC will launch physically on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 December. The full cartridge edition is now available to pre-order through Silver Lining Direct and local retailers for £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99.

Introduction There was a time when racing games did not need enormous open worlds, hundreds of gigabytes of storage, or a physics model complicated enough to qualify as an engineering course. Sometimes you bought a car, pointed it toward the next race, threw it sideways through a corner, and hoped you crossed the finish line faster than everyone else. Super Woden Rally Edge feels like it remembers that era very well.

The rhythm-roguelike action game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 with a pre-order discount, Tokyo Game Show plans, and full 1.0 content Digital pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of RATATAN are officially open today, alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The rhythm-roguelike action game from developer Ratata Arts and publisher Game Source Entertainment is offering a 10% pre-order discount for players who buy in early.

KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA’s dark Three Kingdoms action RPG returns with a new story, new combat systems, and a Switch 2 release KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA have confirmed that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will launch worldwide on March 4, 2027, including on Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel continues the studio’s dark fantasy take on the Three Kingdoms era and will also release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass.

Shueisha Games confirms more development time for the anime-inspired survivors royale, while the first hands-on test is now scheduled for TGS 2026 Shueisha Games has announced that JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON has been delayed from its original 2026 release window to 2027. The publisher says the extra development time will be used to improve the game and deliver the best possible experience for players.

Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, giving Nintendo players a chance to jump into Crypto’s outrageous alien rampage through the swinging ’60s. The game is published by THQ Nordic and developed by Black Forest Games, and it arrives with two DLC packs included. Priced at $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 version bundles extra content right away.

Ashenfall awaits brave adventurers in this epic, high-fantasy crafting adventure Jagex: The RuneScape Company has officially launched RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first time a RuneScape title has ever appeared on a console platform in the series’ 25-year history. The open-world survival and crafting game is also available today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.