Silver Lining Interactive, Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio have confirmed that Momento will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch worldwide in June 2026, with both retail and digital distribution on the Nintendo eShop.
The announcement positions Momento as an intimate, narrative-focused indie experience that blends creative decoration mechanics with a branching life story.
Developers describe Momento as a cosy room-decorator fused with branching narrative gameplay.
Players can furnish and personalise rooms by selecting meaningful objects, then observe how those choices echo through a character’s life from childhood into adulthood.
The team frames the project as a gentle, emotionally grounded title that balances creative freedom with story-driven outcomes.
In practical terms, Momento invites players to interact with elements such as lighting, books, pets and furniture while uncovering a narrative thread about love, loss and everyday moments.
The publisher has highlighted a set of core features that define the experience:
- Decorative freedom: Compose and personalise rooms using a wide range of objects and styling choices.
- Reflective narrative: A calm, contemplative experience aimed at players who prefer story-first, low-pressure gameplay.
- Meaningful decisions: Choices made while decorating and interacting influence the protagonist’s life path.
- Exploration and secrets: Cozy environments contain hidden details and light puzzles for players to discover.
- Flexible playstyles: Separate story and creative modes allow players to focus on narrative or free-form design.
Momento’s release on both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 ensures the title will be accessible to the current installed base while also appearing on Nintendo’s successor platform.
The June 2026 launch places Momento among a slate of narrative-driven indie releases seeking to capitalise on players’ appetite for thoughtful, low-stress experiences on handheld and hybrid hardware.
For players tracking the game on the Nintendo eShop, the June 2026 release window covers worldwide availability both digitally and at retail.
Coverage and hands-on impressions will follow once the title is available and reviewers can evaluate its branching narrative and decoration systems.
About the reporter: Alex Seedhouse has specialised in covering Nintendo and the games industry for more than a decade, with experience reporting from major events and leading coverage across multiple console generations.
The announcement positions Momento as an intimate, narrative-focused indie experience that blends creative decoration mechanics with a branching life story.
Developers describe Momento as a cosy room-decorator fused with branching narrative gameplay.
Players can furnish and personalise rooms by selecting meaningful objects, then observe how those choices echo through a character’s life from childhood into adulthood.
The team frames the project as a gentle, emotionally grounded title that balances creative freedom with story-driven outcomes.
In practical terms, Momento invites players to interact with elements such as lighting, books, pets and furniture while uncovering a narrative thread about love, loss and everyday moments.
The publisher has highlighted a set of core features that define the experience:
- Decorative freedom: Compose and personalise rooms using a wide range of objects and styling choices.
- Reflective narrative: A calm, contemplative experience aimed at players who prefer story-first, low-pressure gameplay.
- Meaningful decisions: Choices made while decorating and interacting influence the protagonist’s life path.
- Exploration and secrets: Cozy environments contain hidden details and light puzzles for players to discover.
- Flexible playstyles: Separate story and creative modes allow players to focus on narrative or free-form design.
Momento’s release on both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 ensures the title will be accessible to the current installed base while also appearing on Nintendo’s successor platform.
The June 2026 launch places Momento among a slate of narrative-driven indie releases seeking to capitalise on players’ appetite for thoughtful, low-stress experiences on handheld and hybrid hardware.
For players tracking the game on the Nintendo eShop, the June 2026 release window covers worldwide availability both digitally and at retail.
Coverage and hands-on impressions will follow once the title is available and reviewers can evaluate its branching narrative and decoration systems.
About the reporter: Alex Seedhouse has specialised in covering Nintendo and the games industry for more than a decade, with experience reporting from major events and leading coverage across multiple console generations.
