Mamon King For Nintendo Switch 2 (LiTMUS, 8th Oct, $12.99) – As an exclusive bonus for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version, a new Key Visual and BGM Gallery Mode has been added! *Please note that save data is not compatible with the Nintendo Switch™ version. Players are special beings who can connect with Mamons (monsters) summoned from another world. Raise and train your Mamons with kindness, and sometimes strictness! After winning countless tournaments, when you defeat the strongest Mamon, you will become the world’s king: the Mamon King! *38 Unique Mamons Mammon boast distinctive appearances, each excelling in different training areas and possessing varying lifespans. Grasping their traits is your first step to victory. *Over 170 Skills Mamon’s signature skills go beyond mere attack and defense, creating deep strategic depth. Master evolving skills through repeated use to forge even more powerful weapons. *Experience the Ultimate Tactical Battle in 1-on-1 Command Combat It’s not just about attacking, defending, buffing, or debuffing.

Ratatan (Game Source Entertainment, 14th Oct, $31.49) – – Available Oct. 14 – Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Defeat the enemies by riding the rhythm of Ratatan’s catchy, toe-tapping soundtrack in this delightful, heartfelt adventure!

Silver Pines (Team17, 8th Oct, $22.49) – Find Eddie Velvet. Private investigator Red Walker finds himself in Silver Pines, a place half-abandoned, half-forgotten, in the middle of nowhere on a job to track down Eddie Velvet. A musician who has vanished. As the case begins to reveal a dark past, Walker soon slips into a strange and nightmarish descent beyond his control. The Kind of Moment that Lasts Forever Embark on a journey filled with dread and atmosphere. Haunted by shadows of the past, Silver Pines is waiting to reveal its dark secrets. Survival Horror Gameplay A love letter to classic survival horror. Fight or avoid the horrors of the town as you scavenge for resources and solutions to the puzzles blocking your way. Metroidvania Navigation Filled with locked doors and hidden paths, every turn holds an uncovered clue, a resource, or something waiting in the dark. With better tools and weapons more and more of the town becomes accessible.

The Relic: First Guardian (Perpetual Europe, 9th Oct, $34.99) – – Available Oct. 9 – Created by a small and passionate core team of a dozen people, Project Cloud Games has created a fresh new take on combat, with a heavy emphasis on balancing action and vulnerability, their unique, dark, and gritty spin on classic Korean stories has been in the making for six years.

The Witch’s Bakery (Silver Lining, 14th Oct, $19.99) – – Available Oct. 14 – The Witch’s Bakery is a cozy Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people’s heart and heal emotions through magic!

Arcade Archives BALLOON BOMBER (HAMSTER, 1st Oct, $7.99) – “BALLOON BOMBER” is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1980. Control the anti-aircraft gun and destroy the balloon bombs as they gently sway through the air. However, destroying the balloon bombs is no easy task. Aim and shoot so your bullets hit only the bomb itself. If your shot hits the balloon instead, the bomb will fall and blow a hole in the ground. Be careful, as the anti-aircraft gun cannot pass over holes, narrowing your movement range. The “Arcade Archives” series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpieces that built a generation for video games. *The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Battle Chef Brigade + Battle Suit Aces (Trinket Studios, 1st Oct, $29.99) – Experience Trinket Studios’ signature style of fully voiced anime adventures in this two-game bundle. Vive la Brigade and Suit Up!

BioMenace Remastered (Rigel Gameworks, 8th Oct, $12.74) – Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets, and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world! This remaster features widescreen, 60 FPS, redrawn VGA-style graphics, mid-level saving, weapon switching, and many other quality of life improvements. Explore the original 3 episodes (36+ levels) plus a brand new 4th episode (15+ levels), spanning a range of diverse environments including cities, forests, underground caves, and secret high-tech labs. Rescue hostages and encounter a variety of dangerous enemies and hazards, putting your fighting and platforming skills to the test. Find grenades and special weapons to gain an advantage. Battle it out with 9 unique bosses, find and collect all the score items and discover well-hidden secrets – including various secret levels!

Boreal Tenebrae Act 0 (REDDEER.GAMES, 1st Oct, $2.99) – Tamarack Narrows is a town running out of time – fading industry, mounting resentment, and a blood-red aurora bleeding across the sky. On the night of a centennial celebration meant to save it all, an unknown visitor arrives promising salvation, and brings something far older instead. Play through the interwoven perspectives of Sarah Walker, her sister Bree, and the townsfolk caught in the town’s final, unraveling night. Blending retro-style visuals, VHS-style distortion, and fixed-camera exploration, Act 0 stands on its own – no prior knowledge of the series required. This is the night the story begins. This is the night Tamarack Narrows changed forever.

Deck of Haunts (DANGEN Entertainment, 8th Oct, $17.99) – Deck of Haunts invites you to step into the eerie role of a malevolent Haunted House, where the walls whisper secrets and terror lurks around every corner. As the master of this cursed domain, your goal is to ensnare daring humans, play on their fears, and drain their very essence to expand your dark influence. By day, meticulously design the labyrinthine layout of your mansion, transforming it into a death trap that no human can escape. As night falls, lure unwitting explorers into your home, where you’ll use a deck of terrifying cards to summon spirits, shift hallways, and unleash spine-chilling horrors. Build tension and drive your guests toward madness, all while protecting your Heart room—the core of your malevolent power. Once their sanity crumbles, harvest their essence to strengthen your mansion, increasing your infamy and attracting even more daring foes, from law enforcement to priests.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (Ghost Ship Publishing, 9th Oct, $12.99) – – Available Oct. 9 – DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It’s one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!

EGGCONSOLE AGGRES PC-8801 (D4 Enterprise, 8th Oct, $6.49) – Released in 1986 by Riverhill Soft, this title is a profound sci-fi mystery that follows a young man—the son of a space archaeologist—and his nagging, antique-loving robot partner, “Amaroid Marie,” as they track down the mystery of his missing father. The story begins five years after the protagonist’s father, Dr. Dumas, a leading authority in space archaeology, vanished during a research expedition. Refusing to believe he is gone, the protagonist makes a meager living as a freight hauler while scouring the far reaches of the galaxy for clues alongside Marie. Though they once survived a life-or-death struggle on a forbidden, dormant planet while chasing the energy of the “Blue Crystal”—a mysterious artifact fragment once embedded in his father’s right arm—the definitive truth remains out of reach, leaving the protagonist in a state of growing frustration. This stalemate is shattered by a single radio news broadcast.

Heartworm (DreadXP, 1st Oct, $14.99) – Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives. Story Sam, unable to move on from the death of her beloved grandfather, falls down an internet rabbit hole chasing the promise of reuniting with him. Following the lead of a mysterious forum, she finds herself at a supposedly supernatural house in the mountain, hoping to make contact with the other side. Features •A journey through grief and loss within retro-inspired atmospheric environments.

Heroic Songs: the Remix! (Frontier Works, 8th Oct, $10.19) – ■■ About the Game ■■ Heroic Songs: the Remix! is an Idol × City-Building Simulation Game where you help develop a land known as the Void while guiding the main heroine, Akari Sunohara, on her journey to become an idol. Build roads and facilities, attract new residents, and transform this desolate world into a vibrant Fanctuary worthy of the spotlight! ● A Diverse Lineup of Buildings With over 50 unique buildings, you’ll have plenty of ways to shape your city! – Basic Facilities such as houses to attract Fans, and roads to connect your buildings – Production Facilities, placed around resource tiles and visited by Fans to gather materials – Processing Facilities, which convert one type of resource into another as a result of Fan visits – Recreational Facilities, where resources are spent to generate Likes, a key progression resource You can also earn Likes through Tours, or the rhythm-based Concerts described below.

HORSE CLUB Ride West (Wild River Games, 9th Oct, $39.99) – – Available Oct. 9 – Travel with your friends Hannah, Sofia, Sarah, and Lisa to the Wild West. Explore the vast landscape, help old and new friends, experience exciting adventures on horseback, learn Western riding, test your skills, and claim the crown at the big Western riding tournament!

Isles of Sea and Sky (Cicada Games, 8th Oct, $17.99) – A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- (SQUARE ENIX, 8th Oct, $39.99) – *Please note that a Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1. 5+2. 5- ReMIX is also available. To avoid duplicate purchases, please check your platform before buying. *There are currently no plans to offer an upgrade from this Nintendo Switch™ version to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version. *Save data from this Nintendo Switch™ version CAN be transferred to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version; HOWEVER, save data from the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version CANNOT be transferred to this Nintendo Switch™ version. KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1. 5+2. 5 ReMIX- is an essential collection of the first six stories in the KINGDOM HEARTS series, a collaboration between Disney and SQUARE ENIX. Wield the legendary Keyblade and unlock the true power of friendship as you explore Disney worlds and defend them from darkness.

Manairons (JanduSoft, 8th Oct, $19.99) – The Manairons are back… and this time, they’re not staying quiet! Manairons is a 3D action platformer game set in the Pyrenees, where ancient legends mix with smoking factories, mischievous magic, and quirky little creatures. You are Nai, a manairó who has just awakened from centuries locked in the “”canut””, a magical artifact as old as it is suspicious. A witch frees you (very timely, indeed) and gives you a mission: recover the “”canut”” and stop the chaos it’s causing. The culprit? Llorenç, a landowner with zero charisma and a lot of machines. He’s used the power of the manairons to industrialize the peaceful village of Vilamont. Shops are closed, people are hiding at home, and your fellow manairons are working as if there’s no tomorrow… This is not what the legends said! But Nai isn’t going to sit back.

myPOPGOES (Clickteam, 8th Oct, $4.99) – “POPGOES is an official Five Nights at Freddy’s spinoff series, produced by Scott Cawthon and developed by fans as part of the “”Fazbear Fanverse Initiative””. myPOPGOES is a short and simple resource management minigame, where you take care of an extremely needy weasel named Popgoes. Housed in an adorable plastic LCD toy, your new pixelated best friend will need pizza, fizzy drinks, and only the best entertainment provided by Freddy Fazbear himself. And if Popgoes doesn’t receive what he desperately needs, he passes out. Or maybe he straight up dies. Up to your imagination. Featuring. . . Simple but quite addictive “”survival”” gameplay, with super minimalistic controls! Lots of familiar faces from the POPGOES and Five Nights at Freddy’s game series! A nostalgic theme, with practically all gameplay happening in a 2000s plastic LCD toy! What’s in this version? Playable challenges in the base game style, like the Sticky, Expire, and Blind modes!

Neon Abyss 2 (Kepler Interactive, 8th Oct, $15.99) – Dive deeper into the chaotic, beautifully pixelated Abyss with Neon Abyss 2! The action is faster, the stakes are higher, and the possibilities are endless in this cybermyth roguelike. With explosive run ‘n’ gun gameplay, diverse combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, Neon Abyss 2 delivers a dramatic, thrill-packed experience every time you enter. NEW 4 PLAYER CO-OP! Team Work makes the Dream Work! Neon Abyss 2 introduces exhilarating online 4-player co-op, allowing you and up to three friends to dive into the roguelike chaos together. Band together to multiply each of your unique synergies and combos, creating powerful forces of destruction. Coordinate your builds and conquer the Abyss as a team, even exploring different rooms within the same map to maximize efficiency and uncover hidden secrets and treasures. UNIMAGINABLE WEAPONRY A Revolutionary Weapon System What’s your combat style?

Queen’s Blade Re:Build (Hobby Japan, 8th Oct, $22.21) – In this world, strong and beautiful women compete in a tournament known as the Queen’s Blade. The most powerful warrior will claim the crown and rule over all. Choose your warrior and embark on a journey to challenge the ultimate ruler, Queen Aldra. Navigate through randomized choices, defeat your rivals, and collect new cards to strengthen your deck. Unleash devastating combos on your path to becoming the new Queen! The card battles take place in real time, putting your skills to the test. (*Turn-based battles can also be selected based on your preference. ) The key to victory is the Armor Break system. Every warrior’s armor is split into three zones: high, mid, and low. Shatter your opponent’s armor first—once their defenses are completely stripped away, strike with a decisive blow! As you progress, you will unlock new warriors, cards, and even tougher rivals. For those looking to push their limits, a challenge mode called “Path to the Strongest” awaits.

Rainbow Islands CS (TAITO, 8th Oct, $29.99) – Rainbow Island CS is a collection of several home ports of the arcade game Rainbow Islands. In addition to the popular 8 and 16-bit versions, the collection includes the never-released-on-cartridge MegaDrive/Genesis version. With 24 quick-save/load slots for each version and a feature that displays the location of the diamonds, there’s never been a better time to experience it. It also includes a feature that lets you start the game in a powered-up state. The PC Engine version is based on the NES™ version and features a main theme arranged for FM sound by Yukiharu Urita, as well as an ending theme composed by Norihiro Furukawa, both Zuntata (Taito’s sound team) alumni. What is Rainbow Islands? Rainbow Islands is an arcade action game released by Taito in 1987 where the player controls Bubby or Bobby, using their rainbow magic as both weapons and platforms to climb and reach the goal at the highest point of each stage.

Rhythm Roll (Dinomore Games, 9th Oct, $4.99) – – Available Oct. 9 – Roll into a world full of rhythm and light! Manage a fast ball in levels, each with a unique style and music. Dodge obstacles, stay on the beat, and test your reflexes. It is easy to play, but can you master the speed? Unlike easy rhythm games, show off your skills in Rhythm Roll. Step into a high-speed fusion of sound and color. This is a musical journey where your reflexes are the conductor. Control a racing ball through breathtaking landscapes where every pulse of the environment is synced to the track.

Sesame Street: Friends & Fun (Outright Games, 9th Oct, $29.99) – – Available Oct. 9 – Walk around with Grover, plant a magical giant beanstalk in Abby’s Garden, find useful tools and rubber ducks in the Community Garden with Bert & Ernie, and work on your number and puzzle skills in Count von Count’s Mansion. Or cook, mix and laugh along with Cookie Monster in his Foodie Truck! Some quests may take a few tries, but you’ll work together to find a way to make the streets a brighter and happier place for everyone.

Shockwave Triggers (eastasiasoft, 14th Oct, $14.99) – – Available Oct. 14 – Shockwave Triggers is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up where you’ll choose between 2 pilots – the fast and versatile Amira, whose crystal-sensitive sister has been kidnapped, and the slower but more powerful Turbo B, a mechanic determined to take down the supreme leader of the WW army!

Sky Dunk (NOSTRA GAMES, 8th Oct, $1.99) – The explosive fusion of streetball, racing and rooftop jumping! Jump on the trampolines to feel the real speed and overtake all your opponents. Find the fastest way to the finish line and show off your best dunk!

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide (THQ Nordic, 13th Oct, $39.99) – – Available Oct. 13 – How do you stop the two biggest egos of the Seven Seas from fighting? A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick will need all their skills, bravery and – dare I say – wit, to return life to what passes for normal in their undersea home. Join Bikini Bottom’s most notorious duo on their ghostliest adventure yet!

Sugar Rush Rescue (Cascadia Games, 9th Oct, $9.99) – – Available Oct. 9 – When best friends Colby and Jack find a forest of candy, they’re ready to munch! But while the boys selfishly sample the sweets, Colby’s little sister is abducted by a monstrous owl! Now they must navigate a world of confections as they learn to pay attention to what matters most.

The Face Door (tarakyoZGamesDevelopmentLab, 1st Oct, $8.00) – Have you ever had an experience where a door looked just like a face? Perhaps it was a “The Face Door. ” To clear the game and advance the story, you must find the key, identify the correct The Face Door, and open it to proceed. But where is the key? Which is the right door? The game tests not only your role-playing skills in searching for these elements but also your powers of deduction—and, above all, your memory. With its light horror elements, the game is accessible even to those who aren’t fans of the genre. It supports both Japanese and English for text and audio, offering a chance to learn interesting turns of phrase along the way. But what exactly *is* a The Face Door?

The Witch’s Bakery (Silver Lining, 14th Oct, $19.99) – – Available Oct. 14 – The Witch’s Bakery is a cozy Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people’s heart and heal emotions through magic!

Vault of Power (CGI LAB GAMES, 8th Oct, $8.99) – Enter the Vault of Power, where every battle is a test of strategy, preparation, and the build you create. Assemble your forces, combine powerful abilities, and face unpredictable dungeon encounters in an autobattler roguelike where no two runs are the same. Build Your Perfect Strategy: – Combine over 50 unique spells to create powerful and unpredictable builds. – Strategically position your units and prepare for every battle. – Watch your strategy unfold as battles play out automatically. – Explore randomized encounters where every run brings new challenges. – Harness unique class bonuses with powerful abilities from the Necromancer, Druid, Mage. Experiment with different combinations, adapt your strategy, and push deeper into dangerous dungeons. Every decision shapes your build, and every run offers a new opportunity to become stronger. Build. Adapt. Conquer.

Void Miner (Black Lantern Collective, 8th Oct, $6.99) – Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.

Wild Rose: Broken Compass (DEV 666, 8th Oct, $9.99) – Set sail on a dangerous journey where survival depends on your courage, skill, and ability to adapt. Explore mysterious islands, discover hidden locations, gather valuable resources, and uncover the secrets scattered across a vast world. Build your own shelter, craft useful equipment, upgrade your gear, and prepare for the dangers that await beyond the horizon. Fight hostile creatures and enemies, search for treasure, and improve your abilities as you venture deeper into unknown territory. Every journey is different. Explore at your own pace, decide where to go next, and build your own path to survival. Explore. Build. Craft. Fight. Survive. The compass is broken. The journey is yours.

Switch eShop – Demos

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Sunblink, $21.99) – – Making friends is a big adventure! From Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. PT to Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online members²can download and try the full Hello Kitty Island Adventure game for the Nintendo Switch system at no additional cost. Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends and restore an abandoned island to its former glory. Can you solve the mystery hidden within? If you decide to purchase the game during or after this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress. As an added bonus, for a limited time you can purchase the digital version of Hello Kitty Island Adventure for the Nintendo Switch system for 45% off at Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store! This sale ends Oct. 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Stay tuned for more Game Trials you can play on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems!

EXTRA EXTRA! Three discounted Switch eShop games to consider this week…

None of the above floating your boat? Here’s a trio of intriguing old games on sale this week – not necessarily The Best™ or The Highest Scoring™, but Switch games that still deserve your attention, especially when they’re discounted.

Sea of Stars – $34.99 $17.49 until 15th October 2026

If you’re itching for a classic RPG with stunning pixel art visuals, look no further than Sea of Stars. Chances are that if this was ever on your radar, then you’ve probably already played it, but if not… well, what are you waiting for?