Tenjutsu will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, publisher Devolver Digital and developer Deepnight Games confirmed during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase on October 28, 2026.
The trailer and official reveal material position Tenjutsu as a top-down, roguelike brawler that blends fast action with a bold visual identity.
Overview and context
Devolver Digital, known for publishing a range of high-profile indie titles, is partnering with Deepnight Games to bring Tenjutsu to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Nintendo showcased the title in its Indie World segment on 10.28.26, where the studio confirmed a 2027 release window for Nintendo Switch 2.
Gameplay and design
According to the reveal, Tenjutsu places players in the role of a renegade criminal tasked with dismantling the crime syndicates that control Secret Garden City.
The game is presented as a top-down, roguelike brawler offering multiple attacks and an array of weapons to master.
The trailer highlights a gameplay mechanic that allows players to select the order in which they tackle syndicates, a choice structure the reveal compares to classic action-platformer progression.
The announcement materials also reference involvement from a designer associated with Dead Cells, noting that the game’s action-oriented design and bold visual direction reflect that pedigree.
Visuals shown in the Indie World trailer emphasize striking character and environment art paired with fast, combo-driven combat.
Release and source
Tenjutsu is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with the initial reveal issued during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase on October 28, 2026.
Devolver Digital is listed as publisher and Deepnight Games as developer in the event materials and the trailer.
What this means for players
Switch 2 owners can expect a console-focused roguelike brawler experience from an indie publisher that frequently supports experimental and auteur-led projects.
Details on exact release date, pricing, and potential eShop availability were not provided in the Indie World segment; further announcements are likely leading up to the 2027 launch.
Source: Nintendo Indie World Showcase 10.28.26
The trailer and official reveal material position Tenjutsu as a top-down, roguelike brawler that blends fast action with a bold visual identity.
Overview and context
Devolver Digital, known for publishing a range of high-profile indie titles, is partnering with Deepnight Games to bring Tenjutsu to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Nintendo showcased the title in its Indie World segment on 10.28.26, where the studio confirmed a 2027 release window for Nintendo Switch 2.
Gameplay and design
According to the reveal, Tenjutsu places players in the role of a renegade criminal tasked with dismantling the crime syndicates that control Secret Garden City.
The game is presented as a top-down, roguelike brawler offering multiple attacks and an array of weapons to master.
The trailer highlights a gameplay mechanic that allows players to select the order in which they tackle syndicates, a choice structure the reveal compares to classic action-platformer progression.
The announcement materials also reference involvement from a designer associated with Dead Cells, noting that the game’s action-oriented design and bold visual direction reflect that pedigree.
Visuals shown in the Indie World trailer emphasize striking character and environment art paired with fast, combo-driven combat.
Release and source
Tenjutsu is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with the initial reveal issued during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase on October 28, 2026.
Devolver Digital is listed as publisher and Deepnight Games as developer in the event materials and the trailer.
What this means for players
Switch 2 owners can expect a console-focused roguelike brawler experience from an indie publisher that frequently supports experimental and auteur-led projects.
Details on exact release date, pricing, and potential eShop availability were not provided in the Indie World segment; further announcements are likely leading up to the 2027 launch.
Source: Nintendo Indie World Showcase 10.28.26
