Golden Bug Studios has confirmed that Rabbit's Tale, the studio's hand-drawn Metroidvania roguelike, is coming to Nintendo Switch.
While the developer has not provided a firm release date, the project is expected to arrive at the end of 2027.
The announcement highlights the game's visual style, core loop, and narrative stakes as core selling points for Switch players.
What is Rabbit's Tale?
Rabbit's Tale blends Metroidvania exploration with roguelike mechanics and a hand-drawn aesthetic.
Players take on the role of Rabbit, a protagonist on a quest to recover a kidnapped family.
During that search, Rabbit becomes trapped in a mysterious purple Void: a procedurally generated realm where death is permanent and runs reshape the experience.
Developer overview (paraphrased)
Golden Bug Studios describes Rabbit's Tale as primarily a Metroidvania with roguelike elements.
The studio says players will traverse an interconnected, side-scrolling world while unlocking new combat skills, confronting waves of enemies, and uncovering the forces behind the kidnapping.
According to the developer, the Steam Order serves as the game's oppressive antagonist, and players will face both corrupted creatures and environmental challenges as they explore.
Key features
- Classic Metroidvania design: side-scrolling platforming across an explorable, interconnected map.
- Roguelike progression: procedural levels in the Void where death has meaningful, permanent consequences.
- Combat and skill evolution: a focus on skill-based fights and unlocking new abilities to tackle increasingly difficult encounters.
- Visual and audio presentation: hand-drawn landscapes paired with a soundtrack intended to enhance atmosphere.
Trailer and availability
An official trailer accompanies the announcement, providing the first extended look at Rabbit's Tale's art direction, combat, and environments.
Golden Bug Studios has not announced distribution details beyond the Nintendo Switch confirmation; further platform or storefront information will be released by the developer in future updates.
What to watch for
Follow Golden Bug Studios' official channels for release confirmations, platform announcements, and additional gameplay footage.
Coverage and eventual store listings on the Nintendo Switch eShop should appear once a release date and final platforms are confirmed.
For Nintendo Switch coverage and updates on upcoming indie releases, keep an eye on publisher and developer announcements as Rabbit's Tale approaches its expected late-2027 window.
While the developer has not provided a firm release date, the project is expected to arrive at the end of 2027.
The announcement highlights the game's visual style, core loop, and narrative stakes as core selling points for Switch players.
What is Rabbit's Tale?
Rabbit's Tale blends Metroidvania exploration with roguelike mechanics and a hand-drawn aesthetic.
Players take on the role of Rabbit, a protagonist on a quest to recover a kidnapped family.
During that search, Rabbit becomes trapped in a mysterious purple Void: a procedurally generated realm where death is permanent and runs reshape the experience.
Developer overview (paraphrased)
Golden Bug Studios describes Rabbit's Tale as primarily a Metroidvania with roguelike elements.
The studio says players will traverse an interconnected, side-scrolling world while unlocking new combat skills, confronting waves of enemies, and uncovering the forces behind the kidnapping.
According to the developer, the Steam Order serves as the game's oppressive antagonist, and players will face both corrupted creatures and environmental challenges as they explore.
Key features
- Classic Metroidvania design: side-scrolling platforming across an explorable, interconnected map.
- Roguelike progression: procedural levels in the Void where death has meaningful, permanent consequences.
- Combat and skill evolution: a focus on skill-based fights and unlocking new abilities to tackle increasingly difficult encounters.
- Visual and audio presentation: hand-drawn landscapes paired with a soundtrack intended to enhance atmosphere.
Trailer and availability
An official trailer accompanies the announcement, providing the first extended look at Rabbit's Tale's art direction, combat, and environments.
Golden Bug Studios has not announced distribution details beyond the Nintendo Switch confirmation; further platform or storefront information will be released by the developer in future updates.
What to watch for
Follow Golden Bug Studios' official channels for release confirmations, platform announcements, and additional gameplay footage.
Coverage and eventual store listings on the Nintendo Switch eShop should appear once a release date and final platforms are confirmed.
For Nintendo Switch coverage and updates on upcoming indie releases, keep an eye on publisher and developer announcements as Rabbit's Tale approaches its expected late-2027 window.
