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Soulshard Launches February 27 on Nintendo Switch: Puzzle Platformer Arrives with Co-Op Play
Soulshard, the atmospheric puzzle platformer from Ratalaika Games and Nibb Games, debuts on Nintendo Switch on February 27. Discover key features, pricing, and co-op...
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Akatori: Contrast Games Reveals New Gameplay Trailer and Features for Nintendo Switch Metroidvania
Contrast Games unveils a fresh gameplay trailer and details for Akatori, an ambitious Metroidvania-platformer coming to Nintendo Switch in Q1 2025.
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...
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Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel Announced for Nintendo Switch by Valkyrie Initiative and 70’ Strike
Valkyrie Initiative and 70’ Strike unveil Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a retro-inspired 2D platformer coming to Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay details, story...
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Braid Anniversary Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with Enhanced Features
Thekla brings Braid Anniversary Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop, offering 4K visuals, increased refresh rates, and new content for puzzle-platformer fans.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Debuts on Nintendo Switch with Updated Soundtrack
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition launches on Nintendo Switch, featuring new music by Christophe Héral. Explore the changes and fan reactions to this iconic...
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Limited Run Games Announces Physical Release of Darwin’s Paradox for Nintendo Switch 2
Limited Run Games is set to release a physical edition of Darwin’s Paradox on Nintendo Switch 2, offering both standard and collector’s editions for fans. Learn about...
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Darwin's Paradox Release Date Set for April 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2: Konami Launches Free Demo on eShop
Konami's co-developed platformer Darwin's Paradox arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in April 2026. A free demo is now available on the eShop, offering an early look at the...
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Darwin’s Paradox Release Date Announced: Stealth Platformer Launches April 2 on All Platforms
Konami confirms Darwin's Paradox, the cinematic stealth platformer starring an octopus, launches April 2 across major platforms. A demo will be available starting...
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch, Bringing Classic Platforming to Modern Platforms
Ubisoft unveils Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, a digital compilation of the iconic platformer's classic versions, arriving for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox...
Braid: Anniversary Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with 4K Resolution and Enhanced Features
Braid: Anniversary Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering 4K visuals, high refresh rates, and expanded developer commentary. Discover what's new in this...
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Rayman 30th Anniversary Remake: Ubisoft Plans HD Revival for Nintendo Switch and Modern Consoles
Ubisoft celebrates Rayman's 30th anniversary with plans for an HD remake of the classic platformer, bringing new features and accessibility to Nintendo Switch and...
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Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Remake Reportedly in Development for Modern Platforms
Ubisoft's classic platformer, Rayman, is set to return in a 30th Anniversary Edition remake, with creator Michel Ancel discussing updates aimed at new and returning...
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TetherGeist Announced for Nintendo Switch: A Wholesome Precision Platformer Focused on Growth and Representation
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ChainStaff Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Brutal '80s Sci-Fi Action Arrives April 2026
Mommy’s Best Games announces the release date for its new action-platformer ChainStaff, set for a global Nintendo eShop launch on Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay...
Colorbound Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: A Culturally Inspired Puzzle Platformer Launching in 2026
Whitethorn Games and Panpipe Studio reveal Colorbound, a heartfelt, culture-driven puzzle platformer arriving on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in...
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TetherGeist Announced for Nintendo Switch: A Wholesome Platformer Focused on Growth and Accessibility
O. and Co.
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Skate Bums Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Retro-Inspired Skateboarding Platformer Arrives February 2026
Lucky Last Studio's skateboarding action-platformer Skate Bums lands on Nintendo Switch in February 2026, offering retro-inspired gameplay, unique challenges, and...
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...
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Go! Go! Mister Chickums Set for Nintendo Switch Release: Classic Platformer Returns
com8com1 Software announces Go! Go!
Sonic R&R Patch Transforms Sonic R into an Explorable Platformer on Sega Saturn
The new Sonic R&R patch by Bo Bayles reimagines Traveller's Tales' classic Sonic R as a platformer, offering enhanced exploration and refined controls on Sega Saturn.
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Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Rated for Nintendo Switch by Australian Classification Board
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition has been officially rated for Nintendo Switch in Australia, with Atari listed as both developer and publisher, signaling a potential...
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Seafrog Release Date Announced: Grumpyface Studios and OhMyMe Games Bring 2.5D Action-Puzzle-Platformer to Nintendo Switch
Seafrog, a unique 2.5D skate-troidvania action-puzzle-platformer from Grumpyface Studios and OhMyMe Games, launches on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop worldwide...
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Ariana and the Elder Codex Launches on Nintendo Switch: Story Trailer and Feature Highlights
Idea Factory International announces release date and new story trailer for Ariana and the Elder Codex, an action-platformer for Nintendo Switch with deep magic...
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Seafrog Set to Launch on Nintendo Switch: Grumpyface Studios Enters Publishing With 2.5D Skateboarding Platformer
Grumpyface Studios unveils its first published title, Oh My Me Games’ Seafrog, a unique 2.5D skateboarding platformer arriving on Nintendo Switch and other platforms...
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...
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Kejora Launches on Nintendo Switch with Hand-Drawn Art and Party-Based Platforming
Indie platformer Kejora arrives on Nintendo Switch, featuring hand-drawn animation, party-based gameplay, and intricate environmental puzzles. Discover gameplay...
Bomb Jack Twin Returns: NMK's Classic Platformer Joins Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and More
NMK's 1993 platformer Bomb Jack Twin is set for a modern comeback through Hamster's Arcade Archives. Learn about its features, release date, pricing, and platforms...
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The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure Reimagines Taito Classic for a New Generation
Commodore Industries and Over The Game breathe new life into Taito's iconic 1988 platformer with The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure, launching on Steam next month.
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Fabraz Confirms Demon Tides for Nintendo Switch: Innovative 3D Platformer Sails onto the eShop
Fabraz announces Demon Tides, a new 3D platformer brimming with exploration and customization, is coming to Nintendo Switch via the eShop. Discover gameplay features,...
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Teeto Brings Classic 3D Platforming Adventure to Nintendo Switch in Q2 2026
Super Rare Originals and Eat Pant Games announce Teeto, an inventive 3D platformer, arriving on the Nintendo Switch eShop worldwide in Q2 2026. Explore its unique...
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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...
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Super Meat Boy Deathless Completion Achieved After 15 Years: Nintendo Speedrunner Breaks Historic Record
Nintendo speedrunner shredberg becomes the first to complete Super Meat Boy with 106% deathless, marking a historic moment for the tough platformer over 15 years after...
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Ratalaika Games Announces 'Jelly & Toast' Nintendo Switch Release Date for January 2026
Jelly & Toast, a food-themed puzzle platformer from Nibb Games, will debut on Nintendo Switch in January 2026 as Ratalaika Games' first release of the year....
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Tomba Special Edition Launches Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2: New Features and Improvements Detailed
Tomba Special Edition debuts on Nintendo Switch 2 with improved resolution, performance, and all-new features. Explore everything that's new in this legendary...
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Mega Man: Revamped ROM Hack Brings Classic NES Title to Modern Standards
Discover how the new Mega Man: Revamped ROM hack updates the iconic NES platformer with modern features like reduced lag, rebalanced difficulty, and new graphics,...
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The Rogue Prince of Persia Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch: Everything You Need to Know
Ubisoft's action-packed platformer, The Rogue Prince of Persia, debuts on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Explore the game's unique features, developer achievements, and...
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Stars in the Trash Debuts on Nintendo Switch eShop: Hand-Drawn Cat Adventure Now Available
Discover Stars in the Trash, the new hand-drawn cat platformer now available on Nintendo Switch eShop. Explore lush watercolor worlds and experience heartfelt...
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Out Of Words Brings Handcrafted Co-Op Adventure to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Discover the stop-motion co-op platformer Out Of Words, developed by Kong Orange, Wired Fly, and Morten Søndergaard, and published by Epic Games, launching on Nintendo...
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Out of Words Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Co-op Platformer Set for 2026 Release
Epic Games, Kong Orange, and Wired Fly reveal Out of Words for Nintendo Switch 2, a handcrafted co-op platformer launching digitally on Nintendo eShop in 2026,...
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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...
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Out of Words Announced for Nintendo Switch: A Handcrafted Co-Op Adventure Arriving in 2026
Out of Words, a stop-motion-inspired co-op platformer from Kong Orange and WiredFly, launches on Nintendo Switch in 2026. Explore Vokabulantis with friends via online...
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Seafrog Announced for Nintendo Switch: 90s-Inspired Platformer Set for Q1 2026 Release
Grumpyface Studios and Oh My Me Games unveil Seafrog for Nintendo Switch, a vibrant 2.5D action-platformer blending skateboarding with Metroidvania exploration,...
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Yoshi’s Crafted World Soundtrack Spotlight: A Whimsical Audio Journey on Nintendo Switch
Explore the charming soundtrack of Yoshi’s Crafted World for Nintendo Switch, featuring over 50 tracks developed by Good-Feel. Dive into the musical highlights,...
Fabraz Announces Demon Tides for Nintendo Switch: Open-World 3D Platformer Sets Sail
Fabraz confirms Demon Tides for Nintendo Switch. Explore an open-world 3D platformer across the seas with unique customization, speedrunning features, and a dynamic...
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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...
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Bulbo’s Belief System Announced for Nintendo Switch: Innovative Puzzle-Platformer Heads to eShop in 2026
Bulbo’s Belief System, a mind-bending puzzle-platformer, is coming to Nintendo Switch in Q3 2026. Learn about its unique mechanics and gameplay features set to...
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Aura: Echoes of Pain Announced for Nintendo Switch — A Narrative-Driven 2D Puzzle Platformer by Cangrejo Ideas
Cangrejo Ideas unveils Aura: Echoes of Pain, an atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer coming to Nintendo Switch. Explore its narrative focus, gameplay mechanics, and...
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Teeto Announced for Nintendo Switch: Super Rare and Eat Pant Games Reveal Q2 2026 Release Window
Teeto, a new 3D adventure platformer from Eat Pant Games and Super Rare, is coming to Nintendo Switch in Q2 2026. Discover gameplay features, co-op modes, and more in...
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Nintendo Releases Complete Yoshi's Crafted World Soundtrack on Nintendo Music for Switch
Nintendo has added the full Yoshi's Crafted World soundtrack to Nintendo Music on Nintendo Switch, featuring 53 tracks from the acclaimed 2019 platformer. Discover...
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Popucom Launches on Nintendo Switch: Cooperative Adventure Game Now Available on eShop
Popucom, the vibrant multiplayer cooperative platformer, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Discover the game's key features, unique co-op mechanics, and how to get...
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Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch Release
Limited Run Games confirms Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is launching on Nintendo Switch on December 15, 2025, bringing enhanced 3D visuals, new...
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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch eShop December 15
Limited Run Games brings the classic PlayStation platformer Tomba! 2 to Nintendo Switch for the first time with exclusive features and enhancements.
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ILA: A Frosty Glide Review – A Cozy, Magical Adventure Lands on Nintendo Switch
ILA: A Frosty Glide brings a charming indie platformer experience to the Nintendo Switch, blending relaxing gameplay, enchanting environments, and creative...
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review – Platforming Returns on Switch 2 with Purple Lamp’s Supernatural Adventure
Dive into our in-depth review of SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide on Nintendo Switch 2, as Purple Lamp and THQ Nordic deliver a supernatural 3D platformer...
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Red Pippy Release Date Confirmed: Ratalaika Games and Magnific Studios Announce New Pixel Art Platformer for Nintendo Switch
Ratalaika Games and Magnific Studios have announced Red Pippy, a 2D pixel art platformer launching on Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2025. Discover gameplay details,...
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Tentacle Tango Swings Onto Nintendo Switch in 2026: Co-op Platformer by Cable Nest Announced
Cable Nest has confirmed that Tentacle Tango, a challenging co-op platformer, will arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2026. Explore features, gameplay details, and key...
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...
How GoldenEye 007 Influenced Banjo-Tooie’s First-Person Gameplay, Reveals Former Rare Developer
Discover how GoldenEye 007 shaped Banjo-Tooie’s design as Rare developer Chris Sutherland explains the N64 classic’s impact on the beloved platformer, as featured in...
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