Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 adventure games in 2026

In this RPG, you befriend monsters from the Dragon Quest series, raise them up, synthesize new creatures, and pit them against other monsters in battle. Join fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they set off on the adventure of a lifetime.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam depicts the world one year after the events of "Professor Layton and the Unwound Future". Due to a mysterious incident in Steam Bison, a new adventure for Layton and Luke begins!

STARSEEKER is a new game set within the Astroneer universe with a focus on discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie. Exploring deep space on the ESS Starseeker, players will need to work together with the entire crew of the space station to complete planet- wide objectives across a multitude of star systems using cutting edge technology.

A story-driven, atmospheric thriller with pixel-art graphics and survival-horror elements. Short, intense, and unforgettable.

Lost Hellden is a unique 3D hand-painted J-RPG from Artisan Studios, enhanced by dynamic lighting and weather effects. Follow Cyphel and his allies as a mature story unfolds. Customize your characters as you see fit and dive into a battle system that mixes action and strategy.

Nocturnal 2 is an action-adventure game that lets you explore and rekindle the dark depths and towering heights of the city of Ytash.

Midsummer is right around the corner in Moominvalley, when a sudden flood sets the Moomins adrift! Join Tove Jansson’s beloved Moominfamily and friends on an adventure of mirth and mischief aboard a mysterious floating theatre.

Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.

Rune Fencer Illyia is an intense, atmospheric action-platformer with a heavy focus on exploration and combat. Traverse an enormous and dangerous world, meet strange allies, and outfight your numerous foes with fast-paced swordplay and stolen runic magic.

The timeless psychological horror point-and-click adventure Sanitarium returns with new enhancements. Originally released in 1998 and named Adventure Game of the Year, Sanitarium Enhanced adds full controller support, quality of life improvements, and never-before-seen bonus materials.

A disappearance in a secluded mountain. A village hiding its secrets. A detective running out of time. Hillthorn's investigation system encourages you to use logic and imagination. Combine actions, clues and characters to uncover the mystery.

Heroes and villains from 13+ Indie JRPGs collide, in this story rich Crossover Event! Chained Echoes, Jack Move, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Beloved Rapture, Quartet, and more unite for a totally FREE adventure!

Help Cibo find his way in an unknown world. Through gorgeous flora and fauna, Cibo can glide in the wind, bounce, propel or block, absorb impacts or roll, using his power to inflate his head. Learn from hostile nature to make it your ally. Earn Cibo's trust until he reaches his vacation resort!

Retracing the footsteps of a mother she never knew, Lena's trying to make it as a dancer in the city. Caught in a quarrel between dance companies, dealing with love and heartbreak and the challenges of young adulthood, she must also cope with the voice in her head commenting on everything she does.

"Sondro Gomez: A Sunova Story" is an action-adventure platformer following the story of a failing musician named Sondro, who must seek and recover the wish-granting Mystic Orbs to repay his debt to the mysterious Masked Man. Can he find them before the many rogues of Sunova beat him to the punch?

Heist your own school to get the exams' answers and discover why so many students have disappeared in Noirmont High. Spooky and nostalgic.

Become private detective Dennis Monroe, a relentless investigator driven to catch the infamous "Epiphany Killer," a shadowy figure who has haunted the city for over twenty years. Every clue draws you closer to the truth, but danger lurks behind every revelation.

Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a retro action-adventure game where you fight, collect new items, and upgrade your character as you make your way through bustling nightclubs, scenic beaches, and raptor-infested yachts.

The girls awaken in a mysterious village cursed by flowers. Every night at 8 PM, one girl is chosen as a sacrifice to the Kamibana—and hanged. Unravel the village’s tangled mysteries and sever the ritual’s endless cycle. A magical girl × folk-horror suspense visual novel from Acacia.

A new collaboration by Acacia, the developers of Mahou Shoujo no Majo Saiban, and G-MODE. Explore dungeons and face a story of sickly sweetness, alt accounts, and a girl band with issues in The Streamer's Alt Account Labyrinth.

Control the direction of gravity as you run, jump and explore in an outrageous time-traveling adventure as Reggie, an unlikely hero from the 16,000th century on a mission to save science and ultimately the entire universe!

You are invited to join Unicorn Academy! Create a magical connection with your own unicorn and forge friendship bonds with Sophia, Ava, Layla and the other heroes from the series. Wield unicorn magic and discover every corner of Unicorn Island.

In a world where the sun no longer rises, Prince Safo must rescue his sister from Argus, a mysterious one-eyed monster. Joined by diverse companions, this adventure RPG features beautiful illustrations and a novel-like story as players uncover secrets in this sunless world.