Microids and developer OSome Studio have confirmed the release date for Garfield: Escape From Monday on Nintendo Switch, with the game arriving worldwide at retail and on the Nintendo eShop on 24 September 2026.
The new 3D platformer revives the classic comic-strip cat in a family-friendly adventure built around exploration, costume-based abilities and collectible lasagnas.
Background and context
Garfield: Escape From Monday positions itself as a lighthearted, single-player 3D platformer starring Garfield and supporting characters from the Jim Davis property.
Microids is publishing the title while OSome Studio handles development.
The game’s premise centers on Garfield falling into a dreamlike nightmare after eating a spinach lasagna inspired by Chef Monday’s recipe; players must guide him through the nightmare, defeat enemies and restore his appetite by collecting lasagnas.
Features and gameplay overview
Microids and OSome Studio have highlighted several core gameplay elements.
Players will control Garfield with catlike mobility—jumping, wall-climbing and curling into a ball to recover from hazards.
The game allows Garfield to don themed suits that grant distinct abilities: a turkey outfit for aerial maneuvers, a surfer suit for water-based sliding sections and a cowboy costume that enables lassoing and swinging actions.
The title brings together familiar members of the Garfield cast.
Jon, Odie, Arlene and baby Pookie are present to assist Garfield, while recurring adversaries Nermal and Squeak appear as antagonists within the dream worlds.
The structure of the game includes three distinct worlds and dozens of individual levels populated with enemies and lasagna collectibles used both to restore Garfield’s taste and to drive a base-building element where players refurbish Jon’s house with found items.
Platform and availability
Garfield: Escape From Monday will release physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch on 24 September 2026.
The digital edition will be available through the Nintendo eShop worldwide on launch day.
For Nintendo Switch owners tracking upcoming releases, the game adds a licensed, family-oriented platformer to the 2026 calendar and marks another collaboration between Microids and independent studios for console-targeted IP releases.
The new 3D platformer revives the classic comic-strip cat in a family-friendly adventure built around exploration, costume-based abilities and collectible lasagnas.
Background and context
Garfield: Escape From Monday positions itself as a lighthearted, single-player 3D platformer starring Garfield and supporting characters from the Jim Davis property.
Microids is publishing the title while OSome Studio handles development.
The game’s premise centers on Garfield falling into a dreamlike nightmare after eating a spinach lasagna inspired by Chef Monday’s recipe; players must guide him through the nightmare, defeat enemies and restore his appetite by collecting lasagnas.
Features and gameplay overview
Microids and OSome Studio have highlighted several core gameplay elements.
Players will control Garfield with catlike mobility—jumping, wall-climbing and curling into a ball to recover from hazards.
The game allows Garfield to don themed suits that grant distinct abilities: a turkey outfit for aerial maneuvers, a surfer suit for water-based sliding sections and a cowboy costume that enables lassoing and swinging actions.
The title brings together familiar members of the Garfield cast.
Jon, Odie, Arlene and baby Pookie are present to assist Garfield, while recurring adversaries Nermal and Squeak appear as antagonists within the dream worlds.
The structure of the game includes three distinct worlds and dozens of individual levels populated with enemies and lasagna collectibles used both to restore Garfield’s taste and to drive a base-building element where players refurbish Jon’s house with found items.
Platform and availability
Garfield: Escape From Monday will release physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch on 24 September 2026.
The digital edition will be available through the Nintendo eShop worldwide on launch day.
For Nintendo Switch owners tracking upcoming releases, the game adds a licensed, family-oriented platformer to the 2026 calendar and marks another collaboration between Microids and independent studios for console-targeted IP releases.