Dreamed Away Launches on Nintendo Switch: Emotional Pixel Art RPG Debuts with Haunting Adventure

Dreamed Away, the evocative action adventure RPG developed by Nicolas Petton and published by Pineapple Works, has made its official debut on Nintendo Switch.

Blending emotional storytelling with psychological horror and a standout pixel art style, the indie title is now available for digital download via the Nintendo eShop.

Set during a stormy summer night, Dreamed Away invites players into the shoes of Théo, a young boy who awakens to discover his family—his parents and sister Louise—have mysteriously vanished.

As Théo ventures through familiar yet unsettling environments, the boundaries between reality and the unknown begin to blur, revealing an evocative journey shaped by ghosts, phantoms, and revenants lurking in dark catacombs and shadowy corners.

Each step drives Théo deeper into the mystery, as he searches for his sister and strives to uncover the deeper significance behind his predicament. The launch trailer released alongside Dreamed Away’s Switch version offers a glimpse into the game’s haunting atmosphere and beautiful, detailed pixel art.

According to the development team at Pineapple Works, the experience is crafted to deliver immersive storytelling, with an emphasis on emotional depth and mystery.

In an official statement, Pineapple Works described Dreamed Away as “an exploration of memory and loss, told through a unique blend of skill-based combat, aesthetic pixel art, and an original score composed by Nicolas Petton.” Key features of Dreamed Away include: - Immersive narrative design that takes players through a deeply personal and unsettling quest - Varied settings, shifting from peaceful, vibrant backdrops to foreboding, mysterious locales - Hand-crafted pixel art environments, rich with detail for exploration - An original soundtrack composed by Nicolas Petton, enhancing the mood and emotion of each scene - A unique, skill-based combat system that challenges players beyond standard RPG conventions Dreamed Away is now available for purchase on the Nintendo Switch eShop, expanding Pineapple Works’ growing catalogue of indie experiences for the platform.

The title’s launch adds to the Nintendo Switch’s reputation as a hub for story-driven RPGs and atmospheric adventures, providing fans of psychological horror and pixel art games with a compelling new journey to discover. For further information on Dreamed Away and the latest Nintendo Switch releases, stay tuned to our dedicated Nintendo hub.

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