Parco Games and developer lidlocks have confirmed that Finding Polka, a hand-drawn interactive adventure, is coming to Nintendo Switch with a digital release on the Nintendo eShop worldwide in Spring 2027.
The announcement highlights the game’s distinctive ballpoint-pen art style, a cosy tone, and an additional downloadable-content stage included in the Switch port.
Finding Polka centers on Frendy and her dog Jazz.
In the game's opening premise, Frendy spots a dog outside a flower shop that resembles Polka, the pet she had as a child, and immediately pursues it alongside Jazz.
The title is presented entirely through hand-drawn ballpoint-pen illustrations and a cast of eccentric, visually expressive characters rather than traditional dialogue.
In a publisher outline of the game’s features, Parco Games and lidlocks described Finding Polka as a ‘‘cosy interactive adventure’’ in which players explore a simple, playfully drawn world to locate Polka somewhere on the map.
The developers emphasized the title’s visual approach, noting that the ballpoint-pen aesthetic is paired with playful humour and a cast of unique characters to meet along the journey.
The publisher also explained how characters function without spoken words: emotions and intent are communicated through facial expressions, subtle gestures, and sound effects.
Players can befriend characters at the end of segments by interacting with them — for example, offering a friendly high-five — and those friends serve as allies who support and cheer the player on when challenges arise.
The Nintendo Switch edition adds an extra stage available as downloadable content, expanding the experience beyond the base adventure.
Finding Polka’s announcement was accompanied by a trailer and screenshots released by the publisher showcasing the game’s art direction and character design.
The confirmed release window is Spring 2027, with the title slated for digital launch on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide.
For Nintendo Switch owners seeking a narrative-light, artistically driven experience, Finding Polka positions itself as a warm, visually unique option.
Further updates, including precise release dates and pricing, are expected from Parco Games and lidlocks as the Spring 2027 window approaches.
The announcement highlights the game’s distinctive ballpoint-pen art style, a cosy tone, and an additional downloadable-content stage included in the Switch port.
Finding Polka centers on Frendy and her dog Jazz.
In the game's opening premise, Frendy spots a dog outside a flower shop that resembles Polka, the pet she had as a child, and immediately pursues it alongside Jazz.
The title is presented entirely through hand-drawn ballpoint-pen illustrations and a cast of eccentric, visually expressive characters rather than traditional dialogue.
In a publisher outline of the game’s features, Parco Games and lidlocks described Finding Polka as a ‘‘cosy interactive adventure’’ in which players explore a simple, playfully drawn world to locate Polka somewhere on the map.
The developers emphasized the title’s visual approach, noting that the ballpoint-pen aesthetic is paired with playful humour and a cast of unique characters to meet along the journey.
The publisher also explained how characters function without spoken words: emotions and intent are communicated through facial expressions, subtle gestures, and sound effects.
Players can befriend characters at the end of segments by interacting with them — for example, offering a friendly high-five — and those friends serve as allies who support and cheer the player on when challenges arise.
The Nintendo Switch edition adds an extra stage available as downloadable content, expanding the experience beyond the base adventure.
Finding Polka’s announcement was accompanied by a trailer and screenshots released by the publisher showcasing the game’s art direction and character design.
The confirmed release window is Spring 2027, with the title slated for digital launch on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide.
For Nintendo Switch owners seeking a narrative-light, artistically driven experience, Finding Polka positions itself as a warm, visually unique option.
Further updates, including precise release dates and pricing, are expected from Parco Games and lidlocks as the Spring 2027 window approaches.
