Gooey Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: New Precision Platformer from OG Pixel Arrives in 2026

OG Pixel, a studio acclaimed for its inventive approach to indie games, has officially confirmed that their latest project, Gooey, is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch.

While Gooey’s launch window is set for 2026, the development team assures fans that further details regarding the release date will be shared as the game nears completion. Gooey joins the Nintendo Switch platform as a precision platformer, blending fast-paced navigation with skill-based traversal.

Drawing inspiration from genre classics such as Celeste, Super Meat Boy, and the imaginative community-driven levels of Mario Maker, Gooey promises to deliver meticulously tuned controls and satisfying movement mechanics that enthusiasts of platformers will appreciate. In a statement summarizing the gameplay experience, OG Pixel highlighted that players will be challenged to "squish, swing, and fling" through vividly designed, momentum-driven levels using Gooey’s unique elastic grappling arm.

This mechanic allows for grabbing walls, swinging across pulley belts, and slingshotting through platforms or hazards—a nod to the high-speed, fluid traversal fans enjoyed in related titles. The core gameplay loop involves chaining together movements across zooming pipes, spinning belts, and dodging environmental hazards such as electric beams, with every action requiring precise timing and coordination.

Each stage tasks players to collect the L, A, and B letters before reaching the beacon at the level’s end, a tribute to platforming traditions reimagined with a distinct, goo-inspired twist. Beyond its main campaign, Gooey is set to feature an ever-expanding roster of user-generated challenges, encouraging community creativity much like Mario Maker.

As part of Nintendo Switch’s robust eShop catalog, the title aims to appeal equally to speedrunners, creative level designers, and fans seeking tight, rewarding platforming experiences. Although the official release is not scheduled until 2026, anticipation already surrounds Gooey’s potential to stand among the best precision platformers available on the Nintendo Switch.

With OG Pixel at the helm and clear influences drawn from celebrated indie classics, Gooey is positioned as a must-watch title for platforming fans.

For ongoing coverage and future updates on Gooey and other upcoming Nintendo Switch releases, stay tuned to our Nintendo news section.

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