Minecraft (Mojang, 20th Jun, $29.99) – Survive the night or create a work of art in this iconic sandbox game! Build anything you can imagine, uncover mysteries, and face foes in an infinite world that’s unique in every playthrough. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which brings improved visual elements, as well as the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, where you can explore a custom Mario themed world! The pack also features 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 version can also carry over their save data from the Nintendo Switch version.
Switch 2 eShop – New Releases
ANOMALITH (FURYU Corporation, 28th Oct, $49.99) – Remain yourself. Live on. Anomalies × Mutating Girl × Survival TPS. Survive a world crawling with Anomalies. The girl faces her fate, gun in hand. Japan, the year 20██. Anomaly Zones suddenly appear without any sign. In search of her friend who went missing in an Anomaly Zone, 17 year old Reona Minazuki becomes a Diver for the government-backed Anomaly Zone Countermeasures Office.
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Inti Creates, 22nd Oct, $44.99) – The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers,
“Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022)
together in one release, complete with all DLC. The Gunvolt series boasts a rich story, played out with real-time dialog during missions, and an vast catalog of music, with over 37 songs performed by the games’ characters.
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch (Atlantis Studio, 22nd Oct, $19.99) – Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch is based on asymmetric cooperation: each player has a different role, tools, and information. The Explorer moves through the house, searches for clues, opens new passages, and faces danger head-on. The Overseer uses cameras, documents, utilities, and surveillance tools to understand the situation and guide their partner. Communication is key. Resolve is necessary. YOU CANNOT ESCAPE ALONE.
Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition (ParadoxInteractive, 28th Oct, $49.99) – Build, manage, and expand the city of your dreams in Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition, the award-winning city-building game optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 with 10 included DLC expansions and content packs. Start with a few roads and grow your city into a bustling metropolitan hub. Plan neighborhoods, manage public services, shape civic policies, and respond to the ever-changing needs of thousands of citizens. Whether you create a quiet coastal town, a busy industrial center, or a sprawling modern metropolis, your city is yours to design.
Cotton Reboot! (Clear River Games, 22nd Oct, $26.99) – THE ORIGIN OF COTTON Welcome to Cotton Reboot! ! This wonderful game series was born in the arcades all the way back in 1991, and then made the jump to the classic Japanese home computer Sharp X68000 two years later. That was the first time we got to meet the young witch Cotton and the fairy Silk, who set out to save Fairyland. Since then, these characters have become some of the brightest-shining mascots of the entire cute ’em up genre. Now it’s time to return to this fantastic game, completely renewed and enhanced!
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – STANDARD Edition (SNK, 22nd Oct, $19.99) – SNK’s beloved Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. Now, the latest in the series—FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 !
Frog Sqwad (Panic Stations, 28th Oct, $7.99) – Up to 8 player co-op extraction puzzle-platformer where you swing, jump, catapult your friends, and eat eat EAT until you grow into a humongous Megafrog. Your tongue is your tool for everything. Swing through the world, grab objects, and nudge your friends into unexpected situations.
I Am Your Beast (Strange Scaffold, 20th Oct, $19.99) – Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere. I Am Your Beast is a shortform covert revenge thriller FPS about getting hunted across the North American wilderness by the military-industrial complex–and turning the tables. You are secret agent Alphonse Harding. Retired for six years, you’ve been asked to complete ‘one last job’, one too many times. Declining your latest mission sets in motion a furious guerilla war between you and the the Covert Operations Initiative (COI) that litters the forest with bodies and bullet casings. Break your opponents. Use their own equipment against them. Duck into your tunnel network before enemy forces zero in on your location. Repeat.
Industria (Headup Games, 19th Oct, $19.99) – On the evening of the fall of the Berlin wall, a young woman plunges headlong into a parallel dimension to find her missing work colleague who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. While the checkpoints in East Berlin are still being overrun by crowds of people, Nora escapes from this world, into unknown layers of time and into an unknown fate.
My Friendly Neighborhood (DreadXP, 22nd Oct, $29.99) – Something is amiss with everyone’s favorite Saturday morning puppet show! For years, the colorful cast of The Friendly Neighborhood delighted audiences across the globe with their cooky capers and educational adventures. However, as time went on and interest waned, the production studio found themselves out of money and closed their doors for good. Toy sales would dwindle, and birthday balloons and cakes would find new mascots. In time, the once household names would fade into increasingly niche fandoms. Until one night years later, the studio unexpectedly clicks back to life and starts broadcasting The Friendly Neighborhood.
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet (Bandai Namco Entertainment, 23rd Oct, $19.99) – ONE PIECE comes to life as a restaurant management sim game! As a new staff member, work alongside the Straw Hat Crew to turn the second location of the renowned Baratie floating restaurant into the greatest restaurant of the seas!
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding (AMATA, 28th Oct, $13.99) – SNØ is a downhill skiing game with a simple design that pursues the pure joy of carving through snow. Carve your way down procedurally generated mountainscapes, pull off high-risk proximity tricks and thrilling maneuvers, and aim for the high score. Mastering the controls and terrain is key to achieving top scores, making every run a true test of skill and flow.
SULFUR (Perfect Random, 28th Oct, $23.99) – SULFUR is a roguelike FPS with fast-paced gunplay, cooking mechanics, and hard choices. Explore hostile zones, fight unpredictable enemies, and loot everything you can get your hands on. Stash your valuables and cook strange meals to survive just a bit longer.
Village in the Shade (NIS America, 27th Oct, $49.99) – Welcome to Kagatsu, a Japanese mountain village with plenty of secrets. In this brand-new, hand-painted farming sim, you’ll plant crops, customize your homestead, and meet a cast of intriguing characters—all with something to hide.
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest (Trailmark Games, 23rd Oct, $29.99) – Embark on a variety of quests to gain favor with your Clan and battle others in turn-based combat to strengthen your cat and grow your legend. Learn new combat moves to take down your rivals. Encounter a wide range of enemies, including mice, squirrels, badgers and more, all leading to epic battles. Forage the land and find materials that can be used to craft items in your den.
Switch 1 eShop – New Releases
9 R.I.P. sequel (Idea Factory, 27th Oct, $39.99) – Following the endings of 9 R.I.P., Misa Isshiki finds herself at a crossroads with navigating romantic life and the consequences of her actions during her second year of high school. New challenges await depending on the route taken…
Ailuri (Vivink Studios, 28th Oct, $14.99) –
Play as Ailuri, rescue Endangered Animals and explore vast levels to protect the environment in this hand drawn, 2D platformer adventure. Features 30 expansive levels, each with an Endangered Animal to rescue, drop in two player co-op and fully animated cut scenes. Defeat the invasive enemies to collect the Essence of the Forests, Waters and Mountains to unlock mystical Abilities!
Cotton Reboot! High Tension! (Clear River Games, 22nd Oct, $22.49) – THE SEQUEL TO THE REBOOT Cotton Reboot! High Tension! is the latest game in the long-running Cotton series. These classic cute ’em ups have existed ever since 1991, when the first game was released in the Japanese arcades. Then as now, you play as the young witch Cotton and her faithful (? ! ) fairy friend Silk. The original game has a modern remake called Cotton Reboot! , and Cotton Reboot! High Tension! is the natural sequel and evolution of that very remake. Magical
Cozy Packing (REDDEER.GAMES, 22nd Oct, $2.99) – Transform empty rooms into warm, cozy spaces in Cozy Home Unpacking – a relaxing organization and decoration simulator where every box hides a new story. Unpack furniture, place decorations, organize everyday items, and slowly turn simple apartments into beautiful homes filled with comfort and personality. Take your time as you decorate bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and tiny cozy corners exactly the way you want. Arrange books, plants, posters, kitchenware, toys, and dozens of charming objects while enjoying a calm atmosphere and satisfying gameplay.
Dog Man: Bark in Action (Mindscape, 27th Oct, $39.99) – Join Dog Man and his Supa Buddies for a supa-new adventure! A comic-book style game packed with action, humor, boss fights, and ability-granting gadgets. Play as 10 different characters from the comics, each with unique powers.
EGGCONSOLE MEGALOPOLIS SOS MSX (D4 Enterprise, 22nd Oct, $7.34) – Retro Arcade Action: Defend the World! Originally released in 1983, this classic shooter puts you in command of global defense. Maneuver your turret left and right, launching bullets and floating mines to intercept relentless UFO attacks. Clear each stage by destroying a set number of enemies. But beware—the mission ends if you lose all your lives or if every city under your protection is leveled.
Fallen City Brawl (eastasiasoft, 28th Oct, $14.99) – As a brutal battle for control of Fallen City’s criminal underworld rages, four strangers join forces to survive and reclaim the streets! With a ferocious wolf at their sides, these unlikely allies will face impossible odds. Along the way, motivations and past lives will collide, further testing their loyalty as well as their fighting skills. Only by binding together can they reach the final showdown that will decide who lives and who falls.
I Am Your Beast (Strange Scaffold, 20th Oct, $19.99) – I Am Your Beast is a shortform covert revenge thriller FPS about getting hunted across the North American wilderness by the military-industrial complex — and turning the tables. You are secret agent Alphonse Harding. Retired for six years, you’ve been asked to complete ‘one last job’, one too many times. Declining your latest mission sets in motion a furious guerilla war between you and the Covert Operations Initiative (COI) that litters the forest with bodies and bullet casings. Break your opponents. Use their own equipment against them. Duck into your tunnel network before enemy forces zero in on your location. Repeat.
Omni Growth (Brainium Games, 23rd Oct, $7.99) – –Humans invaded a massive galactic ship and nearly wiped out an ancient arachnid species. But one hatchling survived… Now you are the last hope of your kind. Explore the abandoned sections of the colossal spacecraft, hunt space insects and invaders, consume your prey, and evolve from a helpless creature into a deadly predator.
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet (Bandai Namco Entertainment, 23rd Oct, $19.99) – ONE PIECE comes to life as a restaurant management sim game! As a new staff member, work alongside the Straw Hat Crew to turn the second location of the renowned Baratie floating restaurant into the greatest restaurant of the seas!
Solo Shift! Karaoke (SAT-BOX, 22nd Oct, $9.99) – Run a karaoke location solo in this frantic action game! Dash around the venue handling tasks while customers keep pouring in! Feel the thrill of handling one task after another! Food orders, cleaning, and even unexpected trouble make this a busy job! Take care of each task as it comes up before time runs out! Complete them all, and you just might become a true solo shift master! Work the front desk, serve food and drinks, clean the karaoke rooms and bathrooms, restock the drink bar, and more! Work efficiently to stay on top of it all!
SULFUR (Perfect Random, 28th Oct, $23.99) – SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Sunshine Farm (GAME NACIONAL, 24th Oct, $10.99) – A game created by Coliseum Studio. Plant a variety of seasonal crops, harvest them, and sell your produce to customers or directly at the local market.
Decorate your farm however you like, creating your own unique place to grow and thrive.
Village in the Shade (NIS America, 27th Oct, $49.99) – Welcome to Kagatsu, a Japanese mountain village with plenty of secrets. In this brand-new, hand-painted farming sim, you’ll plant crops, customize your homestead, and meet a cast of intriguing characters—all with something to hide.
Vixen 357 (Ratalaika Games, 23rd Oct, $5.99) – One day, a mysterious unit attacked the base of Slash Unit, who had been training to become the pilots of Vectors. But who are they…?
Now, the battle begins again, with the secrets lie hidden!
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest (Trailmark Games, 23rd Oct, $29.99) – Embark on a variety of quests to gain favor with your Clan and battle others in turn-based combat to strengthen your cat and grow your legend. Learn new combat moves to take down your rivals. Encounter a wide range of enemies, including mice, squirrels, badgers and more, all leading to epic battles. Forage the land and find materials that can be used to craft items in your den.
Gut Reaction: ‘Big names’
Loads to be getting on with this week, including some huge names. It doesn’t get much bigger than Call of Duty, Nintendo Sports, Final Fantasy, and Minecraft.
Having played a lot of CoD already, my concern is I’ll play nothing else for the rest of the year. I Am Your Beast and Village in the Shade are catching my eye, though.
Gavin Lane
Editor, Nintendo Life
What will you be downloading this week? (24 votes)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 0%
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
- Final Fantasy Resonance
- Minecraft
- Anomalith 0%
- Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch 0%
- Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition
- Cotton Reboot! 0%
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Frog Sqwad 0%
- I Am Your Beast (Switch 2) 0%
- I Am Your Beast (Switch 1) 0%
- Industria 0%
- My Friendly Neighborhood 0%
- One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Switch 2) 0%
- One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Switch 1) 0%
- SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
- Sulfur 0%
- Village in the Shade (Switch 2)
- Village in the Shade (Switch 1)
- Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest (Switch 2) 0%
- Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest (Switch 1) 0%
- 9 R.I.P. sequel 0%
- Ailuri
- Cotton Reboot! High Tension! 0%
- Cozy Home Unpacking 0%
- Dog Man: Bark in Action 0%
- EGGCONSOLE Megalopolis Sos MSX 0%
- Fallen City Brawl 0%
- Omni Growth 0%
- Solo Shift! Karaoke 0%
- Sulfur 0%
- Sunshine Farm 0%
- Vixen 357 0%
- Nothing for me this week
EXTRA EXTRA! Three discounted Switch eShop games to consider this week…
None of the above floating your boat? Here’s a trio of intriguing old games on sale this week – not necessarily The Best™ or The Highest Scoring™, but Switch games that still deserve your attention, especially when they’re discounted.
There’s a big Screaming Deals sale on this week, but here’s what I’d pick…
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – $39.99 $5.99 until 1st November
Nazi-punching is a full-time job, so if you’ve had your fill with Indy, why not get stuck in again with BJ?
Inscryption – $19.99 $4.99 until 1st November
You’re best off playing this little mindbender knowing as little as possible beforehand.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar – $39.99 $7.99 until 1st November
I reviewed this many moons ago and remember liking it a lot. Rubbish name, but you can’t have everything.
Having missed last week’s download post, here are all of last week’s additions, too – you’ll find a separate poll at the bottom.
Image: Coffee Stain Publishing
Nintendo Download: 15th October (Last Week)
Switch (2) eShop – Highlights (15th October)
Bluey’s Happy Snaps (Gameloft, 15th Oct, $39.99) – Explore Bluey’s world like never before! Play, explore and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in a photo-powered adventure across their hometown, meeting friends and playing games while taking snapshots for your scrapbook. – Read our Bluey’s Happy Snaps review
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (KONAMI, 15th Oct, $29.99) – Medieval Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down beasts from the looming castle. – Read our Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition (CAPCOM, 16th Oct, $29.99) – Experience three acclaimed survival horror adventures on Nintendo Switch 2! Each preserves the essence of the original games while reimagined with fresh ideas powered by the RE ENGINE. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition also include a wealth of additional content from the original versions. – Read our Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition reviews
Switch 2 eShop – New Releases (15th October)
Astral Ascent – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (MP2 Games, 8th Oct, $24.99) – Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite game set in a modern fantasy world. As one of 4 Heroes with very different personalities, you must escape from the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful and vicious bosses, the Zodiacs. – Read our Switch 1 Astral Ascent review
Burger Bistro Story – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Kairosoft, 8th Oct, $16.19) – Get ready to experience a new fast food sensation! Create your own diner and grill your way to success. Create different recipes and offer your patrons a truly customized experience! Think outside the box and experiment in the kitchen. Replace your meat patty with a fish fillet and tartare sauce, or a bacon, lettuce, and egg combo. You’re limited only by your imagination! And the fun doesn’t stop with burgers.
Console Archives Ripple Island (HAMSTER, 8th Oct, $7.99) – *The game includes only the Japanese version. Please note that all in-game text is in Japanese only. “Ripple Island” was released by SUNSOFT in 1988 for an 8 -bit home console. This is an adventure game in which the player takes on the role of the protagonist Kyle and goes on an adventure while operating 9 types of commands. Whether you can rescue Princess Nasareru, who was kidnapped by a monster calling himself Emperor Groaker, bring peace back to Ripple Island, and be united with the heroine depends on your judgment and actions.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Ghost Ship Publishing, 9th Oct, $12.99) – DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It’s one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
DESOLUS (The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, 15th Oct, $17.99) – An enigmatic cataclysm has fractured reality, opening portals which lead to other times. Explore the past and future versions of an expansive city. Solve Escher-like puzzles through the use of black holes, traveling back and forth through time to make architecture whole again. Challenge your spatial thinking by navigating impossible architecture, as reality distorts and time becomes increasingly unstable. Activate holograms to move massive portals between floors of crumbled cathedrals, allowing you to traverse structures which only partially exist in one time. Partner with the city’s guardian to prevent a cataclysm which threatens to merge past and future. Save the City of Desolus from annihilation.
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Atari, 15th Oct, $24.99) – Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3. The updated game features improved graphics and a few new surprises in store.
Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! (Atari, 15th Oct, $29.99) – Step back into Andy’s room with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and more classic characters in Toy Story: Retro Roundup! This five-game collection features console and handheld versions of four early Toy Story titles, as well as A Bug’s Life. All the games have been upgraded with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and an overflowing toy chest of behind-the-scenes content.
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Natsume Inc., 15th Oct, $59.99) – Farm, explore, and discover! Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure! Raised in the quiet comfort of Bloomfield Village, your life is about to change forever. A mysterious mist creeps from the Forest of Echoes, wild beasts roam under the cover of night, and strange disasters threaten villages across the land. Venture across a vast, living landscape filled with hidden caves, remote islands, lively towns, and long-forgotten secrets.
House Flipper 2 (Frozen District, 15th Oct, $39.99) – Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! Buy, fix, sell, and become a local legend. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch! With the online 2-4 players co-op mode, you can play both in sandbox and story mode together.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection (WB Games, 16th Oct, $49.99) – The LEGO Harry Potter Collection brings LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2 system! This compilation unites the creative prowess of the LEGO Group and the expansive world of Harry Potter with an exciting journey full of spell-casting, potion-making, puzzle-solving, lessons, dueling and much more for players of all ages to enjoy.
Once Upon A KATAMARI (Bandai Namco Entertainment, 8th Oct, $39.99) – Once upon a time a katamari rolled through both past and present. In this story across time, the adage endures: Let The Good Times Roll! Now onward through new worlds to roll up thy heart’s desires and to restore the stars! – Read our Switch 1 Once Upon a Katamari review
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Holiday Play Edition (Game Mill, 16th Oct, $39.99) – Dash into the enchanting world of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and embark on a quest to save Christmas in this magical adventure inspired by the animated classic! Journey through Rudolph’s winter wonderlands as you help Rudolph and his friends overcome challenges, enjoy joyful exploration, and experience cooperative gameplay in a festive adventure for the whole family.
Tales of Eternia Remastered (Bandai Namco Entertainment, 16th Oct, $29.99) – Gameplay is better than ever with the quality-of-life features that have been added, including destination markers, the ability to disable enemy encounters, and high-speed mode during auto-battle. Additionally, graphics and SFX can be toggled between modes, allowing you to experience the nostalgic atmosphere of the original game.
Switch 1 eShop – New Releases (15th October)
Arcade Archives FIGHTING GOLF (HAMSTER, 8th Oct, $7.99) – “FIGHTING GOLF” is a golf game released by SNK in 1988. Choose one of four characters with unique strengths in distance and accuracy, and take on 18 varied holes filled with three types of rough, two types of bunkers, oceans, rivers, and dense trees. Advice is displayed before starting each hole, and the optimal club is automatically picked for you based on the distance to the pin to guide your strategy!
Asteranova (AM Factory, 15th Oct, $6.99) – A thrilling vertical-scrolling shooter set at the far reaches of the galaxy. ASTERANOVA is an arcade-style vertical-scrolling shooter set across the vastness of space. Humanity stands on the brink of extinction after an invasion by a mysterious alien force. As humanity’s last hope, take control of a powerful fighter, destroy the enemy fleets closing in, and venture deeper into the galaxy.
Chained Beasts (Featherweight Games, 15th Oct, $12.99) – Step into the Colosseum chained to your friends. Chained Beasts is a co-op gladiator roguelike for 1-4 players, combining brutal combat with teamwork and slapstick moments. Can you gather your friends, crush your enemies, win the crowd and gain your freedom?
Chico’s Delivery (Afil Games, 21st Oct, $3.49) -Get ready for a delicious, fun, and fast-thinking adventure in a world where every delivery needs to be perfect. In Chico’s Delivery, you control an adorable pizza-delivery bird that slides endlessly across the environment, turning every stage into a clever and irresistibly addictive puzzle.
Crab Evolution Roguelite (Great Escape Games Publishing, 16th Oct, $2.99) – Enter a dangerous pixel-art world where survival depends on how far you are willing to transform. Take control of a strange creature and fight through relentless waves of enemies in a fast-paced 2D roguelite where every run brings new dangers, new choices, and new opportunities to evolve.
Creepy Tale: Snow Child (Sometimes You, 15th Oct, $14.99) – An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?
Croc’s World 5 (Sprakelsoft, 15th Oct, $6.99) – Millions have played the previous games in the “Croc’s World” series – now it’s time for “Croc’s World 5”! Run, jump and swim your way through swamps, ancient Greece, Egypt and the world of the Maya. Whole sections of the levels are constantly on the move, so you have to time your jumps carefully – and in the gravity zones Croc simply carries on running along the ceiling.
Cubic Cosmos (Happy Player, 15th Oct, $16.19) – Cubic Cosmos is a thrilling fast-paced roguelike card game. Build an unstoppable army of pawns, chain together massive combos, and enjoy endless possibilities! Mix and Match Countless Exciting Strategies
DEMONS’ NIGHT FEVER (ARC SYSTEM WORKS, 21st Oct, $39.99) – Based on classic grid-based strategy games, this entirely new SRPG features the Peon Exploitation System—a brutal combat mechanic where you mercilessly sacrifice your own allies. The more misdeeds you commit, the more vicious your army becomes, and the greater your advantage in battle! Regain the lost power of the Devil, Giga Super Death, who was transformed into a baby, and crush the false god wearing a mask of justice!
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Atari, 15th Oct, $24.99) – Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3. The updated game features improved graphics and a few new surprises in store.
Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! (Atari, 15th Oct, $29.99) – Step back into Andy’s room with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and more classic characters in Toy Story: Retro Roundup! This five-game collection features console and handheld versions of four early Toy Story titles, as well as A Bug’s Life. All the games have been upgraded with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and an overflowing toy chest of behind-the-scenes content.
Freaky Trip: Puzzled (REDDEER.GAMES, 15th Oct, $1.99) – Salcy and Cockapoo are trading their chaotic rescue mission for a much calmer pastime. Grab a puzzle box, pick a themed pack, and start snapping pieces into place. Choose from a growing lineup of themed puzzle packs – Pool, Fall, Winter, Camp, Garden, Space and more – each filled with hand-drawn scenes pulled straight from the Freaky Trip world, from building snowmen in the snow to floating around on pool rings under the palm trees.
French Fries Pusher Friends (STP WORKS, 15th Oct, $3.99) – Game Overview Do you love French fries? Then this game is for you! A game where you push out fries with French fries to create a set of a burger, fries, and a drink. The goal is to fulfill as many orders as you can before you run out of HP. It’s a challenge you wouldn’t want to miss! Stick to sound effects We have recorded the actual sounds of fries from a famous fast food joint to use as sound effects in the game. You can enjoy a realistic and immersive potato sound experience.
Frostpunk (11 bit studios, 19th Oct, $29.99) – Frostpunk is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive.
Hail to the Rainbow (Sometimes You, 21st Oct, $14.99) – The story follows Ignat, a lonely young man surviving in a dark, dangerous post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world. After a tragic military conflict, the few remaining survivors had to adapt to a harsh new reality. Having lost his parents, Ignat has learned to live alone and build his life in this unforgiving environment.
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea (Natsume Inc., 15th Oct, $49.99) – Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure! Raised in the quiet comfort of Bloomfield Village, your life is about to change forever. A mysterious mist creeps from the Forest of Echoes, wild beasts roam under the cover of night, and strange disasters threaten villages across the land.
Moto X (Ratalaika Games, 16th Oct, $4.79) – Revive the moto racing sipirit with this game, developed in 1994. Compete against motorcycles of 250cc, 550cc, and 750cc in different tracks full of obstacles and the best riders. Skills aren’t going to be enough to win. Throughout the race you will find items that will give you power ups to help you beat your opponents. Use them to your advantage!
Queen’s Blade Re:Build (Hobby Japan, 8th Oct, $27.77) – In this world, strong and beautiful women compete in a tournament known as the Queen’s Blade. The most powerful warrior will claim the crown and rule over all. Choose your warrior and embark on a journey to challenge the ultimate ruler, Queen Aldra. Navigate through randomized choices, defeat your rivals, and collect new cards to strengthen your deck. Unleash devastating combos on your path to becoming the new Queen!
Super Arcade Soccer 2026 (Ruben Alcaniz, 15th Oct, $14.99) – Short matches. Big personality. Zero friction between you and the next goal. Super Arcade Soccer 2026 is a love letter to the arcade soccer classics of the 90s, rebuilt from the ground up with a custom physics engine and a fresh cartoon look.
Tales of Eternia Remastered (Bandai Namco Entertainment, 16th Oct, $29.99) – Gameplay is better than ever with the quality-of-life features that have been added, including destination markers, the ability to disable enemy encounters, and high-speed mode during auto-battle. Additionally, graphics and SFX can be toggled between modes, allowing you to experience the nostalgic atmosphere of the original game.
Tenebris Somnia (New Blood, 16th Oct, $19.99) – Tenebris Somnia is a 2D retro survival horror adventure game with live action cutscenes created by an award winning film crew from Argentina. Unveil the depths of a disturbing story by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 (Jackbox Games, 15th Oct, $29.99) – Escape to a world of hilarity with The Jackbox Party Pack 12! Our team of Chicago comedians and party wizards set out to create all-new concepts that bring the thrill to holiday gatherings, dinner parties, game nights, and happy hours. Travel between joke-writing, photo alteration, absurd disputes, and fact battles to create a night perfectly suited to your crowd.
The Sound of Spring Is Like You (Unnamed Moon, 8th Oct, $14.99) – ※ IMPORTANT: This game is available in Korean and Japanese only. There is no English text in the game. —That spring, from a song drifting through the air, a year between two girls began. The Sound of Spring Is Like You is a yuri kinetic novel set in a modern Japanese girls’ school, tracing the love and growth of two girls through spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Uncle Lee’s Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster (DIONOUS GAMES, 8th Oct, $9.59) – Join rebellious teen Ines as she deals with the fallout of her uncle Lee’s experiments/inventions/cooking—only you can help her save the universe! Experience five episodes of reality-bending puzzles, witty dialogues, weird characters, and gorgeous pixel art (no, you are biased) in a wonderful package of point & click gloriousness.
Valkyrie Saga (RAWRLAB Games, 15th Oct, $7.99) – Valkyrie Saga is an indie, retro platformer styled after 1994 3D platformer classics, giving you a chance to embark on an epic odyssey! Play as Roll the Valkyrie, a divine warrior tasked by the gods with one mission: Stopping a floating island from crashing into the earth. Ascend the ancient skyborne land, explore ancient ruins, unlock their secrets – and stop the cataclysm!
ZENONIA (Com2uS Holdings, 14th Oct, $7.99) – Where It All Began Before smartphones. Before app stores. ZENONIA set the foundation for mobile RPGs. Now, this iconic action RPG returns in its original form. A Classic, Reimagined Bringing back the original charm while adapting seamlessly to today’s platforms. Whether you’re here for nostalgia or a brand-new adventure— ZENONIA is ready.
What did you download last week? (8 votes)
- Bluey’s Happy Snaps 0%
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
- Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition 0%
- Resident Evil 3 0%
- Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition 0%
- Astral Ascent – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Burger Bistro Story – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 0%
- Console Archives Ripple Island 0%
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 0%
- Desolus 0%
- Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Switch 2)
- Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Switch 1) 0%
- Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! (Switch 2)
- Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! (Switch 1) 0%
- Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 0%
- Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea 0%
- House Flipper 2
- LEGO Harry Potter Collection 0%
- Once Upon a Katamari
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Holiday Play Edition 0%
- Tales of Eternia Remastered (Switch 2) 0%
- Tales of Eternia Remastered (Switch 1)
- Arcade Archives FIGHTING GOLF 0%
- Asteranova 0%
- Chained Beasts 0%
- Chico’s Delivery 0%
- Crab Evolution Roguelite 0%
- Creepy Tale: Snow Child 0%
- Croc’s World 5 0%
- Cubic Cosmos 0%
- Demons’ Night Fever 0%
- Freaky Trip: Puzzled 0%
- French Fries Pusher Friends 0%
- Frostpunk 0%
- Hail to the Rainbow 0%
- Moto X 0%
- Queen’s Blade Re:Build 0%
- Super Arcade Soccer 2026 0%
- Tenebris Somnia 0%
- The Jackbox Party Pack 12 0%
- The Sound of Spring Is Like You 0%
- Uncle Lee’s Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster 0%
- Valkyrie Saga 0%
- Zenonia 0%
- Nothing for me last week 0%
So that’s your lot for this week’s (and last week’s) North American Nintendo Download. Drop a vote in the polls, and comment below with your hot picks!
Gavin first wrote for Nintendo Life in 2018 before joining the site full-time the following year, rising through the ranks to become Editor. He can currently be found squashed beneath a Switch backlog the size of Normandy.