UFO 50 Launches on Nintendo Switch: 50 Retro Games in One Collection

Mossmouth, famed for their work on Spelunky and other standout indie titles, has released UFO 50 for the Nintendo Switch—making its surprise debut following its announcement during today's Indie World showcase.

UFO 50 is an ambitious project: a compilation featuring 50 entirely original, retro-inspired games, available now via the Nintendo eShop. The project is the result of a collaborative effort among developers Nicklas 'Nifflas' Nygren, Derek Yu (known for Spelunky), Ojiro Fumoto (Downwell), and Arne Niklas Jansson (Catacomb Kids), among others.

With development years in the making, UFO 50 stands out as a celebration of 8-bit and 16-bit era gaming, packaged into a single, expansive collection.

Each game within the compilation was designed to play as a full, stand-alone title—offering players 50 distinct experiences ranging across genres including platformers, shooters, puzzles, sports, and even RPGs. Unlike collections that assemble classic re-releases or mini-games, UFO 50 is presented as the lost library of a fictional game studio, UFO Soft.

This fictional backstory is woven into the experience, with in-game timelines and sequels that add context and depth to the created titles.

Everything is unlocked from the start, offering instant access to the entire collection, including a variety of multiplayer and co-op games for local play. Physical collectors will be pleased to know that Fangamer is handling the physical edition of UFO 50.

Standard edition pre-orders are open now for $35.99, with a Deluxe Edition available at $49.99.

Both packages capture the spirit of classic game compilations and serve the growing community of physical Switch collectors. Industry outlets were given a chance to experience UFO 50 briefly at Summer Game Fest 2024, reporting that even a short play session revealed the craftsmanship and nostalgia infused in each title.

Reviewers noted the charm and variety present within the collection, underlining the depth that sets UFO 50 apart from short-form party games like WarioWare. With its launch on Nintendo Switch, UFO 50 is poised to become a standout within the eShop lineup and a must-play for fans of indie game design and video game history.

Mossmouth and their collaborators have succeeded in crafting not only an homage to retro gaming’s past but a showcase of modern creativity within classic constraints.

For those looking to explore the breadth of 1980s-inspired game design, UFO 50 is available now across digital and upcoming physical editions.

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