Ratalaika Games and developer Diedemor Studio have confirmed that Middle Evil: The Priest will arrive on Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026.
The title, described by the publisher as a cartoon-styled arcade experience, blends action, top-down shooter mechanics and adventure elements and will be offered as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop priced at $5.99.
Background and platform details
Middle Evil: The Priest puts players in the role of a young, righteous priest who reaches a remote medieval village to cleanse the local church of a demonic infestation.
The game is built around a top-down perspective with arcade-style combat, and the Switch release follows the developers’ announcement and the publication of an official trailer showcasing the title’s art direction and gameplay loops.
Rewritten statement of the premise
According to the release materials, the game casts the protagonist as a holy avenger: a young priest arrives in a Middle Ages village with the explicit goal of purging evil from a besieged church.
Players will employ holy weapons and prayers to fight skeletons, ghosts, vampires and other demonic creatures, with in-game systems that allow interaction with villagers and supernatural allies.
Gameplay and features
Key features listed for Middle Evil: The Priest include challenging combat encounters, a dark atmosphere inspired by medieval settings, and mechanics that allow the player to sing prayers and perform miracles.
The title frames its core challenge as surviving seven nights of escalating onslaughts as you work to rid the church of possession.
Release, price and availability
Middle Evil: The Priest is slated for digital release on Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026, and will be available on the Nintendo eShop for $5.99.
An official trailer is available from the publisher and provides a concise look at the game’s tone and systems.
For readers tracking Nintendo Switch indie releases, this marks another small-scale, budget-priced entry from Ratalaika Games, a publisher known for bringing independent titles to console platforms.
For more coverage of Switch releases and indie launch dates, consult your preferred gaming news source or the Nintendo eShop listing on launch day.
The title, described by the publisher as a cartoon-styled arcade experience, blends action, top-down shooter mechanics and adventure elements and will be offered as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop priced at $5.99.
Background and platform details
Middle Evil: The Priest puts players in the role of a young, righteous priest who reaches a remote medieval village to cleanse the local church of a demonic infestation.
The game is built around a top-down perspective with arcade-style combat, and the Switch release follows the developers’ announcement and the publication of an official trailer showcasing the title’s art direction and gameplay loops.
Rewritten statement of the premise
According to the release materials, the game casts the protagonist as a holy avenger: a young priest arrives in a Middle Ages village with the explicit goal of purging evil from a besieged church.
Players will employ holy weapons and prayers to fight skeletons, ghosts, vampires and other demonic creatures, with in-game systems that allow interaction with villagers and supernatural allies.
Gameplay and features
Key features listed for Middle Evil: The Priest include challenging combat encounters, a dark atmosphere inspired by medieval settings, and mechanics that allow the player to sing prayers and perform miracles.
The title frames its core challenge as surviving seven nights of escalating onslaughts as you work to rid the church of possession.
Release, price and availability
Middle Evil: The Priest is slated for digital release on Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026, and will be available on the Nintendo eShop for $5.99.
An official trailer is available from the publisher and provides a concise look at the game’s tone and systems.
For readers tracking Nintendo Switch indie releases, this marks another small-scale, budget-priced entry from Ratalaika Games, a publisher known for bringing independent titles to console platforms.
For more coverage of Switch releases and indie launch dates, consult your preferred gaming news source or the Nintendo eShop listing on launch day.