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This list brings together upcoming Switch games for 2026 (and beyond) so you can see what exciting releases are on the way for the Switch 1.
Even with the arrivial of the latest console and the announcement of lots of major upcoming Switch 2 games, there's happily still plenty of new games set to come to the Switch 1. In fact, we've seen some big releases this year already, with our Tomodachi Life: Living the dream review exploring the series long awaited comeback for the Switch.
Upcoming Switch games for 2026
My Little Puppy
Release date: May 29, 2026
When I saw the trailer for My Little Puppy I almost cried, and I'm sure I will go through a pack of tissues once I play this fully come May 29. Here you play as a senior dog who after some very sad circumstances finally finds his forever home. However, when he wakes up in Doggy heaven he'll have to go on a quest to find his dad (you see, crying was justified). My Little Puppy is emotional, cute, and already has super positive reviews. What more do you need?
Mina the Hollower
Release date: May 29, 2026
Mina the Hollower is set to bring some 2D pixelated, Game Boy-style action to the Switch after launching on PC. Coming to us from the same developer behind Shovel Knight, you'll take on the role of a little mouse Hollower named Mina who has to set off on a mission to save a cursed island. Using various side arms and trinkets, defeating monsters, overcoming boss battles, and making your way past hazards will await you as you burrow down below.
Pardon My French Toast
Release date: June 11, 2026
I did a double-take when I first saw this indie 3D platformer. Let's be honest, the concept of a piece of toast going on an adventure is a fever dream, but I'm very much here for it. Pardon My French Toast is colourful, looks hilarious, and seems like a great game to play handheld as well. While we wait for a new Mario game, I'll never say no to a new cartoony adventure, and I recommend you at least have a look for yourself when it comes to this one.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains
Release date: June 11, 2026
If you love boardgames and also love Star Wars, well hold tight because your mind is about to be blown. Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains is an upcoming Switch game that takes the capitalistic game and gives it some sci-fi bells and whistles as players can now assemble a team of characters from a galaxy far far away and use their unique abilities to try and get the advantage over their friends and family. From the game trailers I've spotted a few easter eggs and overall it does look surprisingly fun even for me a notorious Monopoly hater.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Release date: July 2, 2026
Announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, one of the best 3DS games is finally getting a Switch sequel. Rhythm Heaven Groove is an upcoming rhythm RPG that will have players clicking in time, having to stay on the beat in order to get to the next level. Expect to see a ton of fun mini-games here, and fingers crossed that we have a new entry to add to our list of the best rhythm games once this releases in 2026.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Release date: July 10, 2026
Digimon Story Time Stranger is officially landing on the Switch in 2026 after initially releasing last year. The RPG takes place across the human and Digital world as you set out to investigate the mystery of a city-leveling explosion and a world's collapse. You can expect to get stuck into turn-based battles as you team up with over 450 Digimon.
Culdcept Begins
Release date: July 16, 2026
Culdcept Begins is a unique mix of board game meets card game. As a turn-based experience that sees you move with dice and battle with cards, the series initially dates back to the Sega Saturn. Set on a continent said to be created by the gods called Bavrashka, you take on the role of Cepter, who's trained to use the power of stone tablets known as Culds.
Grave Seasons
Release date: August 14, 2026
I love horror movies and I love cozy games so the upcoming Switch game Grave Seasons, looks to be my ideal title and I can't wait to get my hands on it. It's a farming sim with a dark twist. Basically the peaceful town you've moved into turns out to be pretty deadly because a serial killer is on the loose. You'll need to earn cash and farm while also trying to find out who is behind the murders. Another fun feature is that you can accidentally romance the killer too. Sounds like a hoot.
Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2
Release date: August 27, 2026
News that the Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 was coming to the Switch was very surprising but also very welcomed. In this bundle players will get to have access to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, along with a digital soundtrack and some fresh bonus content as well. The Metal Gear games are really some of the best ever made, so I highly recommend putting this on your watchlist, folks.
Another Eden Begins
Release date: September 16, 2026
Another Eden Begins in a new turn-based RPG that follows Aldo, who is on a mission to rescue his sister from the Beast King. However, things don't go to plan, and he ends up getting involved in some time-travel-related issues. What makes me super excited about this upcoming RPG is the fact that its story is by Masato Kato (who has worked on the likes of Chrono Trigger and Heroes of Mana). I have a feeling it will be a good one, friends.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Release date: September 17, 2026
Good news for all you Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter fans. The next remake in the iconic JRP series is coming to both the Switch and Switch 2. That means that you don't need the latest console to play it once it releases later this year in September. And if you've played the first game, chances are you'll want this one too since you data can be carried over. In this new adventure Estelle and Joshua have been separated and you'll follow Estelle on her mission to be reunited. I'm very excited for this one!
Goodboy Galaxy
Release date: October 30, 2026
Originally developed for the Game Boy Advance in celebration of the classic handheld's 20th anniversary back in 2023, Goodboy Galaxy is officially releasing on the Switch. The pixelated platforming adventure that sees you play as a little dog in spacesuit called Maxwell. After his homeworld is on the brink of collapse, you set out in search of help, only to find yourself stranded in a hostile system. With nothing else for it, you'll have to try and return by finding friends and weapons.
TBC 2026
Wandering Sword
Release date: TBC 2026
Wandering Sword has been available for PC players for a few years now, but luckily, the stunning game is now scheduled to release on Nintendo systems this year. In this 3D pixel wuxia RPG, you'll play as a young swordsman who, after being gravely injured, must start their journey to become a martial arts master. There are 20 Endings here to uncover and a bunch of content to explore. The Switch version also includes the DLCs Mount Pack: The Supreme Steed and Immortal Trails Across the Blue Sea. Trust us, this game is well worth your time.
Kyoto Xanadu
Release date: TBC 2026
Kyoto Xanadu is new action RPG landing on Switch that takes place in an alternate reality where Kyoto is the capital of Japan. Playing as a student called Rei who attends an academy, you find yourself drawn down into a labyrinth below Kyoto where you'll battle your way through challenges. With some Persona-like elements, you can expect to develop bonds with those at the Academy as you attend classes.
Starsand Island
Release date: TBC 2026
If you love games like Stardew Valley and also anime, then Starsand Island may just be your dream title. In this upcoming Switch game, you will leave the big city to embrace a quiet way of living in a seaside town. Farm, make friends, explore whimsical locations, and customize your world. There is even some combat in here, so it truly seems like it has something for every kind of gamer. We are still waiting for a firm release date, but we’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear news.
Witchbrook
Release date: TBC 2026
It's been years, years! However, during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, we finally got news about one of our most anticipated cozy games, Witchbrook. In this new Switch game, you'll play was the newest magical resident of the seaside city of Mossport. There you'll learn spells, grow your own witchy business, and even perhaps fall in love? Witchbrook was first revealed back in 20218, so we're more than ready to dig our claws into this one. Currently, there's still no firm release date. However, we do know it's coming out in 2026.
Danganronpa 2x2
Release date: TBC 2026
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is officially making a return in a revamped re-release. Alongside the core experience that was in the original 2016 release, it also comes with an entirely new scenario that brings with it different victims and culprits. The beloved visual novel sees you get caught up in a murderous game alongside your classmates, and solving the mysteries of the island you find yourself on is the only way of escaping unscathed.
Neverway
Release date: TBC 2026
In horror life sim Neverway, you play as Fiona, who, after quitting her dead-end job, starts to run a farm instead. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she also becomes the immortal herald of a dead god. Romance NPCs, tend the fields, oh, and also fight foes in an alternate nightmarish reality that keeps leaking out into Fiona's own.
Well Dweller
Release date: TBC 2026
We really are on an action platformer kick when it comes to upcoming Switch games. Well Dweller is a stylish upcoming title that will have you embarking on an epic quest to try and save all birdkind. Take on the role of little black bird (armed only with a matchstick) who must fight massive bosses, survive enemies attacks and try to save the day before it's too late. Developed by Kyle Thompson the art style expertly combines cute and creepy together and it seems like it'll become a fast new favourite for any Metroidvania fans once it releases in 2026.
Go-Go Town
Release date: TBC 2026
Go-Go Town has been in Early Access now on PC since 2024, but we are finally getting a Switch release sometime in 2026! In this game you are the mayor of a town that is in pretty rough shape. Luckily you see it's potential and are determined to build it up. Work to create a thriving community or unleash your capitalist supervillain side and automate everything you can. The choice is yours. The art style is very charming in Go-Go Town, and it seems like it may be a great entry point into the city-building genre too.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Release date: TBC 2026
During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, we got a very brief tease of a new Professor Layton game, which at long last signaled the return of the series. While we don't know too much about the new entry coming to the Switch, we do know that we're set to experience a fresh story filled with puzzles in the new setting of Steam Bison, which is home to advanced steam engines. A mysterious incident is said to draw Layton and Luke there for a new adventure.
TBC
Yokai Watch 4
Release date: TBC
If you're a Pokemon fan, you probably already know about the Yo-Kai Watch series. It follows a similar format in that you collect critters that also function as your companions as a young kid. In terms of new gameplay features, it introduces a brand new item, called the Yokai Ark, which will let players travel between three worlds that are all set in different time periods, and feature their own protagonist. While it released in Japan back in 2019, there's still no concrete word on a Western release date. We still have our fingers crossed for this one.
While we wait for all these new titles, you can head over to our list of the best multiplayer Switch games. Or find out more about Nintendo's new console with our Switch 2 review and list of the best Switch 2 games.
