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Dark Scrolls Nintendo Switch Launch: Doinksoft’s New Action Platformer Hits the eShop
Dark Scrolls, the fantasy action-platformer from Doinksoft, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Read our overview of characters, mechanics, and what to expect from the...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — SEGA Confirms September 24, 2026 Release
SEGA announced Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Nintendo Switch 2, launching September 24, 2026. Read about platform improvements, developer pedigree, gameplay features,...
Duskfade Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga Set 13 August 2026 Launch
Duskfade, a 3D action-platformer from developer Weird Beluga and publisher Fireshine Games, arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 digitally via the Nintendo eShop on 13 August...
Duskfade Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Announced: August 13, 2026
Fireshire Games and Weird Beluga announce Duskfade, a PS2-era inspired 3D action platformer, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on August 13, 2026. Read...
Mighty Cuphead Adventure Announced for Sega Master System and Modern Consoles
Studio MDHR reveals Mighty Cuphead Adventure — an Assembly-coded 8-bit Cuphead spinoff built to Sega Master System specs and compatible with modern consoles and PC.
Cuphead Sequel and Mighty Cuphead Adventure Announced at Summer Games Fest 2026 — Studio MDHR Reveals New Projects
Studio MDHR announced a hand-animated Cuphead sequel and an 8-bit spinoff, Mighty Cuphead Adventure, during Summer Games Fest 2026. Read the verified details, platform...
Spanky Bat-a-Swing Nintendo Switch: Green Flamingo Announces Rhythm-Driven Action Platformer
Green Flamingo confirms debut action platformer Spanky Bat-a-Swing for Nintendo Switch, featuring an electro swing soundtrack, 1930s-style hand-animated visuals, and a...
Haneda Girl Nintendo Switch Release: Aeternum Game Studios’ Side-Scrolling Action Arrives May 7
Haneda Girl, developed by Aeternum Game Studios and Studio Koba, is a side-scrolling action platformer launching on Nintendo Switch May 7. Learn about gameplay,...
ChainStaff Launches on Nintendo Switch: Brutal 80s Sci-Fi Action Platformer Debuts with New Trailer
Mommy’s Best Games unleashes ChainStaff, an intense retro-inspired action platformer, on Nintendo Switch. Discover gameplay details, unique features, and insights from...
Maldita Castilla Set for Sega Mega Drive and Dreamcast Release: PlayOnRetro Expands Classic Platformer’s Legacy
PlayOnRetro brings Locomalito's acclaimed action platformer Maldita Castilla to Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Dreamcast, introducing new features and platform-specific...
ChainStaff Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Gameplay Details Revealed
Discover all the latest details about ChainStaff, the brutal action platformer arriving on Nintendo Switch. Learn about its unique mechanics, release date, and...
The Perfect Pencil Debuts on Nintendo Switch: A Surreal Action Platformer Explores the Human Mind
The Perfect Pencil, a story-driven action platformer from Studio Cima, launches on Nintendo Switch, taking players on a psychological journey through a surreal...
Rubato Release Date Confirmed: Experimental 2D Platformer Arrives on Nintendo Switch in March 2026
Rubato, an innovative action platformer featuring physics-based gameplay and open Metroidvania-style exploration, is officially coming to Nintendo Switch. Read on for...
The Perfect Pencil Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Studio Cima’s Allegorical Platformer Arrives January 2026
Studio Cima officially announces the release date for The Perfect Pencil, its hand-drawn, story-driven action platformer, coming to Nintendo Switch eShop worldwide in...
Mega Man: Dual Override Announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 at The Game Awards
Capcom reveals Mega Man: Dual Override for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, offering fans a new action platformer experience coming in 2027. Learn about the gameplay...
Mariachi Legends: Halberd Studios Unveils a Mexican-Inspired Metroidvania for Nintendo Switch and Next-Gen Consoles
Halberd Studios announces Mariachi Legends, a new Metroidvania action platformer inspired by Castlevania and set in Mexico, launching for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series...
Chicken Run: Eggstraction Review – Aardman’s Signature Charm Takes Flight on Nintendo Switch
Explore how Chicken Run: Eggstraction delivers a standout action platformer experience on Nintendo Switch, expanding the film’s universe with Aardman’s classic humor...
Stormcloud Games Unveils Junkster, a New 3D Action Platformer Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Stormcloud Games announces Junkster, a 3D action platformer for Nintendo Switch 2. Discover gameplay details, developer background, and what to expect from this highly...
Majogami Launches on Nintendo Switch: Inti Creates Unveils New 2D Action Platformer
Inti Creates releases Majogami, a fast-paced 2D action platformer, on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Dive into a dark, papercraft-inspired world with unique combat and...
Skinwalker Announced for Nintendo Switch: Team17 and Sismo Games Reveal 2026 Side-Scrolling Action Platformer
Team17 partners with Sismo Games to bring Skinwalker, a unique side-scrolling action platformer, to the Nintendo Switch in 2026. Discover gameplay features, narrative...
7th Domain: Tree of Chaos Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch in Asia
Leoful announces the physical edition of 7th Domain: Tree of Chaos for Nintendo Switch, set to launch in Asia on October 30, 2025. Pre-orders open for this...
Manairons Brings Pyrenean Folklore to Nintendo Switch: 3D Action Platformer Announced by JanduSoft and 3Cat
JanduSoft and 3Cat announce Manairons, a 3D action platformer inspired by Pyrenean legends, coming soon to Nintendo Switch. Explore key features, storyline, and the...
Natsume Atari Files New Shatterhand Trademark in Japan, Sparking Interest in Classic NES Game
Natsume Atari registers a new trademark for Shatterhand in Japan, reviving interest in this cult NES action platformer and fueling speculation about potential...
Rollin’ Rascal Hits Milestone on Kickstarter: High-Speed Platformer Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Curiomatic’s Rollin’ Rascal, a high-speed action platformer inspired by Sonic and Mario, achieves Kickstarter success and is officially headed to Nintendo Switch and...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Launches on Nintendo Switch with Deluxe Edition Access
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance debuts on Nintendo Switch with an exclusive Digital Deluxe Edition, offering fans a hand-drawn 2D action platformer experience led by...
SF3RA Launches on Nintendo Switch: Ratalaika Games Unveils New Action Platformer
Ratalaika Games announces the release date for SF3RA, a new action platformer blending 2D pixel art and 3D gameplay, arriving on Nintendo Switch August 22, 2024....
Kidbash: Super Legend Brings Roguelite Platforming and Creative Weapon Mixing to Xbox and PC
Discover Kidbash: Super Legend, an upcoming roguelite action platformer from Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, inspired by retro classics and modern indie games,...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Demo Now Available on Nintendo Switch eShop
SEGA has released a free demo for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on the Nintendo Switch eShop, giving players an early look at the highly anticipated 2D action platformer...
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon Announced for Nintendo Switch—Release Date, Game Features, and More
Microids and Balio Studio announce Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon, a new 2D action platformer for Nintendo Switch, launching October 30, 2025. Get all the...
Shadow Labyrinth Launches on Nintendo Switch: Bandai Namco's Metroidvania Revitalizes Pac-Man Legacy
Bandai Namco's Shadow Labyrinth, a new Metroidvania inspired by Pac-Man and classic franchises, launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Explore the innovative...
Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening Announced for Nintendo Switch – Release Date Confirmed for 2025
Microids and Magic Pockets bring the anime-inspired action platformer Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening to Nintendo Switch, with a confirmed release date and...
Mega Man 11 Becomes Best-Selling Entry in Capcom’s Iconic Franchise on Nintendo Switch and Beyond
Mega Man 11 surpasses 2 million units sold, marking a sales milestone for Capcom's legendary franchise across Nintendo Switch and multiple platforms.
Bandai Namco Unveils Shadow Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch at The Game Awards
Bandai Namco announces Shadow Labyrinth, an action platformer featuring Pac-Man elements, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025. Get the latest details, verified facts,...
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster Set for 2024 Release on Nintendo Switch eShop
Selecta Play and Dormidin Studio have officially announced the release of Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, a Metroidvania-inspired 2D action platformer, debuting on...