Trover Saves the Universe Delisted from Nintendo eShop: Squanch Games Switch Release Removed

Trover Saves the Universe Delisted from Nintendo eShop Trover Saves the Universe, the 2019 comedy-adventure from Squanch Games, has reportedly been removed from the Nintendo Switch eShop. Squanch Games — the studio co-founded by Justin Roiland and best known for High On Life — appears to have issued no public notice about the change, while online storefront records suggest the title is no longer available for purchase on Switch. SteamDB entry flags retirement A SteamDB record for the game includes an entry marked "app_retired_publisher_request," a line that typically indicates a publisher-initiated removal request in storefront metadata. SteamDB’s listing is a data-level indicator and does not itself provide publisher commentary or an official timeline for delisting. Studio website and media reporting Observers at Nintendo Everything reported that Trover Saves the Universe is largely absent from Squanch Games’ website, although navigation elements still reference the title. The studio has not published an official statement on the removal as of the latest reports. Critical reception and content note When Trover Saves the Universe debuted on platforms including Nintendo Switch in 2019, reviewers praised its core mechanics and comedic approach. Critics described the game as a surprising and enjoyable twist on the puzzle-platformer formula, noting that the underlying gameplay was robust even if the humor might not appeal to every player. In the game, the titular character frequently responds with blunt, expletive-laden expressions of disbelief — a tone that reviewers flagged as distinctive and polarizing. Context: other 2026 eShop removals Trover’s reported removal follows a series of high-profile titles pulled from the Switch eShop earlier in 2026. Reported removals this year include: - Star Trek: Legends (August) - Cruis'n Blast (July) - LEGO 2K Drive (May) - Star Trek: Resurgence (April) - Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (March) - Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection (February) What this means for players At present, the verifiable data points are the SteamDB entry and changes observed on Squanch Games’ site; neither source constitutes an official publisher announcement explaining the removal. Players who previously purchased Trover Saves the Universe typically retain access to owned digital copies through their Nintendo accounts, but availability for new purchases appears impacted where storefront listings have been removed. We will update this story if Squanch Games or Nintendo issues an official statement clarifying the status of Trover Saves the Universe on Nintendo Switch or other platforms.