October 2026 - games, that were released this month for Nintendo Switch 2

Octopath Traveler - release date for Nintendo Switch 2

Role-playing game, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Side view, Japanese role-playing game

October 1, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 82/100

A Japanese-style RPG that invites you to set off on a journey with one of eight heroes. Each character has unique abilities and their own storyline...

Octopath Traveler 2

Role-playing game, Adventure, Turn-based, Tactics, Open world, Fantasy, Japanese role-playing game

October 1, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 85/100

Turn-based Japanese role-playing game in an open world. The story takes place in Solistia, a world where the eastern and western continents are...

Moros Protocol

Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Science fiction, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Procedural generation, Replayability

October 1, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 1/10

Steam: 80/100

An old-school shooter set aboard an abandoned warship transformed into a labyrinth of nightmares. Without memories or allies, only the survival...

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

Role-playing game, Action, Strategy, Slasher, Third-person view, Historical, Tactics

October 1, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A modern reimagining of Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends brings the iconic battles of the Three Kingdoms era to life in a...

Heartworm

Adventure, Exploration, Old school, Survival horror

October 1, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 69/100

A survival horror game in the style of 1990s games, it follows Sam, who, after her beloved grandfather’s death, follows the trail of a mysterious...

PAW Patrol: Dino World

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Sandbox, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Open world

October 2, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 66/100

A colorful adventure in a bright world of dinosaurs, where the beloved heroes of "Paw Patrol" go to help ancient creatures in danger. After Mayor...

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Side view, Exploration, Remake

October 6, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9.7/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A remake of the colorful Disney Epic Mickey for Wii in 2010. Mickey Mouse embarks on an epic journey across the Wasteland, the realm of forgotten...

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Action, Shooter, Isometric, Roguelike, Science fiction, Survival, Procedural generation

October 7, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 86/100

Spin-off of the popular cooperative shooter Deep Rock Galactic, where bearded dwarves escape from a swarm of space bugs and mine precious minerals...

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix

Role-playing game, Action, Hack and slash, Third-person view, Collection

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

This action RPG collection follows Sora, Riku and Disney characters including Mickey, Donald and Goofy. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix contains HD...

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Collection, Anime / Manga, Fantasy

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 76/100

This collection brings together three Kingdom Hearts experiences: a remaster of the action RPG Dream Drop Distance, the animated film Back Cover, and...

Earth Defense Force 5

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Cooperative (co-op)

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 74/100

A science-fiction third-person shooter and the next installment in a popular series about defending Earth from an alien invasion. The game centers on...

The Crew Motorfest

Racing, Online, First-person view, Third-person view, Stunts, Motorcycle racing, Open world

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.4/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Continuation of the open world racing series The Crew. The locations are inspired by the Hawaiian islands, particularly Oahu. Players have access to...

Echo Weaver

Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Indie, Science fiction, Exploration, Space

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 96/100

The main character should save people who find themselves in a time loop. It is necessary to collect echoes and use them as your most valuable...

Deck of Haunts

Isometric, Turn-based, Card game, Tactics, Roguelike, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Construction

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 73/100

An unusual card battler in which the player controls his own haunted house and lures people there to absorb their souls and become more powerful. The...

Order of the Sinking Star

Adventure, Top-down view, Puzzle, Logic, Exploration, Fantasy

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 85/100

A bright adventure from Jonathan Blow, the creator of Braid and The Witness. The player explores four colliding worlds, consisting of over 1000...

Silver Pines

Adventure, Horror, Side view, Exploration, Detective, Metroidvania, Survival horror

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8/10

Steam: 97/100

Metacritic: 84/100

The main character is a private detective, Red Walker, who travels to the mysterious town of Silver Pines to investigate the disappearance of...

Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics

Strategy, Simulation, DLC, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Casual game

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 63/100

The expansion focuses on restoring an abandoned amusement park in Ricketti Gardens. As amusement park experts, players can design mini-rides...

Forever Ago

Adventure, Third-person view, Indie, Casual game, Exploration, Walking Simulator

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 76/100

After a tragic twist of fate, Alfred heads north in search of redemption. This road adventure becomes a journey through picturesque places...

Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3]

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Fantasy

October 8, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 80/100

This collection brings together three Kingdom Hearts compilations: KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue...

Dragon's Dogma 2

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Free game, Open world, Fantasy

October 9, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 87/100

An action RPG with a free-moving camera, dynamic combat, and mechanics typical of hack-and-slash games, Dragon's Dogma 2 continues and expands on...

The Relic: First Guardian

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Slasher, Third-person view, Fantasy, Medieval era

October 9, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 3/10

Steam: 43/100

Metacritic: 54/100

The game takes place in the gloomy medieval world of Asiltus, which was swallowed up by darkness after the destruction of a great relic. Gamers will...

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Role-playing game, Action, DLC, Third-person view, Open world, Fantasy, Medieval era

October 9, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 84/100

The events of the expansion take place in the snowy region of Norgan — a long-abandoned northern land that hides ancient fortresses, dangerous...

Ratatan

Strategy, Online, Music game, Anime / Manga, Indie, Roguelike, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game

October 14, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 72/100

The spiritual successor to the Patapon series of games. Ratatans are animated musical heroes, each with unique abilities. So, one of them uses a...

The Witch's Bakery

Role-playing game, Adventure, Simulation, Visual novel, Indie, Side view, Fantasy

October 14, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 90/100

An RPG bakery simulator inspired by the anime Witch's Delivery Service. The game is about a cheerful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris...

It Takes Two

Arcade, Adventure, Online, Platformer, Puzzle, Cooperative (co-op)

October 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9.2/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 87/100

A co-op platformer about shared adventures, understanding each other, and overcoming disagreements. The story follows Cody and May, a married couple...

House Flipper 2

Simulation, Online, Business / Management, First-person view, Sandbox, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Construction

October 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 77/100

An exciting management simulator that will allow you to become a one-man repair team. As players progress, they buy abandoned houses that are in dire...

Tormented Souls 2

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Indie, Exploration, Survival horror

October 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 78/100

The game takes place after the events at the Wildberger Clinic shown in the first part. The younger sister of the main character, Caroline, was...

Disney Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup!

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Collection, Side view, Casual game, Exploration

October 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A large retro collection that brings together classic games based on the animated films "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life". The compilation includes...

Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Old school, Remake

October 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 10/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 76/100

A remaster of one of the most successful games based on the Disney and Pixar license — Toy Story 3. The updated version features improved graphics...

Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea

Adventure, Simulation, Anime / Manga, Open world, Construction, Farm Simulator

October 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 63/100

An adventure game about a world where a peaceful farming life combines with the exploration of magical lands. The hero grew up in the cozy settlement...

Resident Evil 2

Action, Shooter, Horror, Stealth, Third-person view, Puzzle, Zombies, Survival horror

October 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 91/100

A re-release of the classic action horror game Resident Evil 2 (1998) , featuring a third-person perspective. The sequel takes place two months...

LEGO Harry Potter Collection

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Collection, Puzzle, Casual game

October 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 5.2/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 73/100

A collection of two games that recreate the magical world of Harry Potter in LEGO style, covering all seven books and eight films. Players are...

Resident Evil 3

Action, Shooter, Horror, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Zombies

October 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 80/100

A re-release of the legendary fixed-camera action horror game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Get ready to dive back into the chaos of a dying Raccoon...

Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Zombies, Remake, Survival horror

October 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 92/100

Gold Edition Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023), which includes the original game, the expansion Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate Ways , and bonus...

Tales of Eternia Remastered

Role-playing game, Adventure, Turn-based, Fantasy, Old school, Japanese role-playing game

October 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Remaster of the cult Japanese role-playing game Tales of Eternia. The events of Tales of Eternia unfold in the world of Eternia, divided into two...

I Am Your Beast

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Stealth, First-person view, Open world

October 20, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 97/100

Metacritic: 79/100

Dynamic game from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere with comic book graphics. The action takes place in the North American wilderness, where...

Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch

Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Zombies

October 21, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Cooperative horror for two. According to the plot, one player finds themselves trapped in a mysterious house, where a terrifying entity roams the...

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Open world

October 22, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 78/100

A third-person action-adventure about Lara Croft’s latest adventures. Lara must make her way through deadly jungles and terrifying tombs, and survive...

Darkest Dungeon 2

Role-playing game, Turn-based, Indie, Roguelike, Side view, Dungeons, Fantasy, Medieval era, Gothic

October 22, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 75/100

Metacritic: 79/100

A continuation of a unique party RPG, where the heroes’ skills are tied not to abstract indicators of strength, dexterity, intelligence, but to a...

Cult of the Lamb

Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Roguelike, Dungeons, Construction

October 22, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 84/100

A colorful action roguelike with base-building, cult management, and dungeon exploration. The main character is an obsessed lamb, saved from death by...