Haunted Paws is an upcoming co-op indie adventure announced during Nintendo's Indie World showcase on October 28, 2026.
Built for Nintendo Switch, the game places players in control of two customizable puppy protagonists who must explore a mysterious mansion, solve environmental puzzles, meet eccentric characters, and confront a roster of spooky antagonists.
A free demo for Haunted Paws is available now on the Nintendo eShop, and the full game is scheduled to launch in May 2027.
Gameplay and presentation
Nintendo's Indie World segment featured a gameplay trailer for Haunted Paws that highlights its emphasis on cooperative play and character customization.
The game supports both online and local co-op and is compatible with Nintendo Switch's GameShare feature, enabling shared play among friends on a single system.
Visuals shown in the trailer focus on atmospheric mansion interiors, puzzle-focused room layouts, and a cast of supernatural foes that drive both exploration and puzzle design.
Rewritten statement from the presentation
Although the presentation invoked the old adage that "all dogs go to heaven," Haunted Paws flips that trope: the core objective is to keep the canine characters alive, because their success determines the fate of their human master.
In journalistic terms, the game tasks players with preserving their dog protagonists through cooperative puzzle-solving and combat to prevent a dire outcome for the human character central to the story.
Availability and platforms
The demo is currently downloadable from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch owners who want an early look at the mechanics and cooperative systems.
Nintendo confirmed the full release window as May 2027 during the Indie World showcase.
No additional platforms or a developer name were specified during the segment; the studio behind Haunted Paws was presented as an independent developer without further public identification.
What to watch for
Players and industry observers can judge Haunted Paws on its cooperative design, how it leverages GameShare for local sessions, and how effectively its puzzle and narrative elements blend with the spooky mansion setting.
For now, the eShop demo and the Indie World trailer are the primary, verified sources of information ahead of the game's May 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch.
Built for Nintendo Switch, the game places players in control of two customizable puppy protagonists who must explore a mysterious mansion, solve environmental puzzles, meet eccentric characters, and confront a roster of spooky antagonists.
A free demo for Haunted Paws is available now on the Nintendo eShop, and the full game is scheduled to launch in May 2027.
Gameplay and presentation
Nintendo's Indie World segment featured a gameplay trailer for Haunted Paws that highlights its emphasis on cooperative play and character customization.
The game supports both online and local co-op and is compatible with Nintendo Switch's GameShare feature, enabling shared play among friends on a single system.
Visuals shown in the trailer focus on atmospheric mansion interiors, puzzle-focused room layouts, and a cast of supernatural foes that drive both exploration and puzzle design.
Rewritten statement from the presentation
Although the presentation invoked the old adage that "all dogs go to heaven," Haunted Paws flips that trope: the core objective is to keep the canine characters alive, because their success determines the fate of their human master.
In journalistic terms, the game tasks players with preserving their dog protagonists through cooperative puzzle-solving and combat to prevent a dire outcome for the human character central to the story.
Availability and platforms
The demo is currently downloadable from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch owners who want an early look at the mechanics and cooperative systems.
Nintendo confirmed the full release window as May 2027 during the Indie World showcase.
No additional platforms or a developer name were specified during the segment; the studio behind Haunted Paws was presented as an independent developer without further public identification.
What to watch for
Players and industry observers can judge Haunted Paws on its cooperative design, how it leverages GameShare for local sessions, and how effectively its puzzle and narrative elements blend with the spooky mansion setting.
For now, the eShop demo and the Indie World trailer are the primary, verified sources of information ahead of the game's May 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch.
