World Of Goo 2
August 2, 2024
We’re opening this list with a physics-based platformer. This is a sequel to the black blobs we’ve known since 2008 and developers’ biggest game yet.
World of Goo 2 promises to delight us with inventive puzzles as much as the original did 15 years ago. Help these adorable Goos clear levels by weaponizing their Goo powers. With new Goo types, expect more combos and complexities.
Having played the first game, I’m expecting a lot from it. Releasing on the Switch on August 2nd.
Cat Quest 3
August 8, 2024
Just a few days later is another sequel. Cat Quest 3 is launching on August 8.
It’s been five years since our last open-world cat adventure. In Cat Quest 3, the oceans are the new frontier.
Play as a pirate and sail the open seas with your trusty ship. There are whole new kingdoms to explore in its improved 2.5D world. Scour the Purribean and fend off would-be plunderers! With a wider map to cover hides more treasures to hunt and more secrets to uncover.
SteamWorld Heist II
August 8, 2024
Pirates are IN this year. SteamWorld Heist’s sequel also takes us to the high seas. Join Captain Leeway and his ragtag crew in a grand adventure to plunder and explore the wonders of The Great Sea.
Rocking that Steampunk flair, your Steambot is armed to the teeth with an assortment of weapons. Master bullet trajectories and conquer the oceans in satisfying turn-based battles.
Steamworld Heist II also releases on August 8.
22. Gundam Breaker 4
August 29, 2024
This is made for every Gunpla enthusiast out there. Gundam Breaker 4’s diverse build customizations offer players a haven of possibilities.
Create your ultimate Gundam from over 250 base kits. Decals, weathering, paint jobs and more can net you hours and hours of testing. With the amount of customizations, you might even forget the PvP mode.
Releasing on August 29.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Sep 6, 2024
The next Ace Attorney game puts Phoenix Wright in the sidebar. Ace Attorney Investigations is about Miles Edgeworth and his prowess as a prosecutor. This Remastered collection is a far cry from the series’ traditional visual novel format. Investigations blend ‘point and click’ with adventure elements.
Together with familiar characters from the Ace Attorney series, investigate court cases to solve impossible crimes. Cross-examine witnesses and uncover the truth from its selection of 10 major cases.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Sep 3, 2024
The next Harry Potter game finally has quidditch and it’s all just about quidditch.
Quidditch Champions is Warner Bros’ version of FIFA. It’s a multiplayer sports game where teams duke it out to win a goal. If you’ve seen the movies, you already know it works.
If the execution is good enough, it could be a fun multiplayer game to play with friends. And knowing the fandom behind the Wizarding World’s favorite game, there’s bound to be a massive competitive scene following its release on Sep 3.
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Sep 26, 2024
This was Nintendo’s biggest announcement last June. This is THE Legend of Zelda game with a playable Zelda, with adorable lighthearted chibi visuals of Link’s Awakening.
In Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda takes the limelight. Equipped with the Tri-Rod, traverse the mystifying lands of Hyrule. Use her powerful spells to manipulate the environment and fight foes using ‘Echoes.’ As you conjure everyday objects to your advantage, you could even use a Bed for some nifty platforming!
We don’t have to wait that long. It releases on Sep 26.
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge Of The Seven
Oct 24, 2024
A full remake of the groundbreaking JRPG from Square Enix. Romancing Saga 2 sees the return of the Empire of Varennes in full glory. Take on the role of its Ruler and lead a band of heroes to defeat the vengeful Seven Heroes. Its non-linear story is rife with possibilities.
The once 2D-pixel sprites of the classic are now remade into full 3D. This completely adds a fresh perspective for fans of the series.
The combat remains the same turn-based combat, but it comes with accessibility options to help players tinker with ‘old school’ or ‘modern’ controls.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Oct 17, 2024
The latest Mario Party game goes all out with its ‘friendship-breaking’ shenanigans. Jamboree offers seven jam-packed boards with over 110 minigames for you and your friends.
Whether you want to take a splash in Goomba Lagoon or search for stars in the Rainbow Galleria board, the choice is yours. Fans of the classic can also revisit Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle.
This is the ultimate Mario Party game and Nintendo wants everyone to “get along.” As if that could happen.
Just Dance 2025 Edition
Oct 17, 2024
Ubisoft’s annual dancing game returns with all new songs to groove with. Just Dance 2025 Edition celebrates music and dancing with a selection of 40 tunes from popular artists.
This upcoming version will feature multiple difficulty levels for selected songs: ideal for players who want to ramp things up for a sweaty session. You can even tune-up with a friend in multiplayer mode and sweat it out together.
As usual, owning this game can get you free 1 month of Just Dance+, Ubisoft’s subscription-based service so you can have more songs to dance to!
Farmagia
Nov 1, 2024
It’s not a Nintendo Switch list without a farming game. Farmagia actually twists the usual ‘tend to your crops’ genre into an interesting JRPG. You not only cultivate plants, but you also tend to a growing army of monsters.
With your swarm of monsters at hand, lead them to battle against a tyrannical ruler. Make friends with various NPCs and work together to save the people of Felicidad. It’s a curious case of using the power of friendship and a green thumb.
Mario & Luigi Brothership
Nov 7, 2024
7 years into the Switch’s lifespan, we get another entry to the Mario series.
Mario and Luigi are back! Nintendo’s dynamic duo returns with a whole new adventure. Brothership takes the iconic brothers into the newest original entry since Paper Jam.
Traverse the sea world of Concordia using their shape-shifting ship. This uncharted territory is home to many challenges that await the plumbers. Work together as bros side by side with new evolved moves.
Antonblast
Nov 12, 2024
After its successful Kickstarter campaign, this action platformer blasts its way to Switch consoles. Antonblast’s explosive presentation is made for players who enjoy chaotic levels and tight platforming controls.
Retrieve Anton’s stolen booze and smash through obstacles, enemies, and bosses using his trusty hammer. Its high-energy gameplay and the 2D retro visuals deliver an experience that feels just like the classic platformers
Dragon Quest III HD-2 Remake
Nov 14, 2024
Square Enix takes the beloved Erdrick Trilogy to new audiences with this reimagining of Dragon Quest III. This HD-2D Remake revitalizes the classic JRPG with gorgeous modern graphics, transforming the 8-bit world into a vibrant 3D environment with a mix of pixel art style.
It combines nostalgia with fresh visuals, making it perfect for both longtime fans and new adventurers.
This is the first of the many Dragon Quest games to get the modern treatment, with Remakes of Dragon Quest I and II also coming next year!
Metal Slug Tactics
Fall 2024
Metal Slug is back but it’s not the same game we grew up with. Tactics twists the heavy-artillery action of the original into a strategy game. It still has that stylized retro look, but the fast-paced combat is now a turn-based experience.
Now you don’t need to run and gun your way to victory. Tactics requires you to use your brainpower to overwhelm your enemies.
This completely new direction is a surprise for old fans of the series. Despite this change, a lot of players are still looking forward to this fresh take on the cult classic.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Q4 2024
The first Sony game to grace Nintendo consoles. LEGO Horizon Adventures is a bite-sized recreation of Aloy’s journey across post-apocalyptic America. Now transformed into LEGO pieces, explore the machine-filled future and use LEGO’s signature blocks to your advantage.
Build or craft your way across Horizon’s memorable levels. Have a friend tag along in co-op and survive this sci-fi world together.
Stray
Q4 2024
The cute cat game everyone was obsessed with is finally coming to Nintendo Switch after 2 years.
Help this lonely kitten find its way home after being separated from its family. Work your way through a bleak dystopian world teeming with alien bugs and robots. The lack of humanity in its setting is ironic, considering you’re meeting machines with a heart.
Solve puzzles, pounce through rooftops, and make friends in your effort to return home.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
Q4 2024
The past few years have been great for TMNT fans. This brand-new brawler takes place after the events of the movie Mutant Mayhem and it’s going to be in 3D.
Borrowing from its predecessors, this is a beat ‘em up where you control your favorite turtles. If you’re having a tough time, you can play with friends in two-player coop.
It doesn’t have that retro flair of other titles. Instead, it seems to follow the 3D style of the movie Mutant Mayhem and the Gen Z attitude straight from the movie.
It’s set to release later this year. What concerns me is that there’s still no gameplay footage.
Disney’s Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Sep 24, 2024
One of the most celebrated Disney platformers on the Wii is finally coming to the Switch and other consoles.
Rebrushed takes all the best of the original and improves it with fresh graphics and gameplay. It sees the return of Mickey Mouse in his surreal adventure to familiar Disney worlds.
With Mickey’s magical paintbrush, he manipulates the world around him by drawing and erasing objects. New movement options like dashing and sprinting make gameplay faster and fresher than ever.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist
2024
The Land of Fumes awaits in this brand-new chapter of the Ender series. Taking place in a toxic-shrouded world, step into the shoes of an amnesiac ‘Attuner’ on a quest to recover lost memories and uncover the truth.
The gameplay is a major improvement from ENDER LILIES. Magnolia offers a wide variety of unique skills that cater to each player’s style. Movement is much faster as well, allowing players to navigate around tricky Metroidvania levels with ease.
The game is currently on Steam’s Early Access if you want to give it a try.
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
2024
The game that took everyone for a ride during June’s Direct. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM is finally back! This collection has everything you need to experience one of the greatest fighting game series ever.
It’s packed with seven hits from our favorite MARVEL vs. CAPCOM games including the elusive first and second entry. This also comes with classic heavy hitters like X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Children Of The Atom, and even the beat ‘em up Punisher game.
Neva
2024
Neva is the latest game from the creators of GRIS. I’m sure this beautiful and emotional adventure will break our hearts just as GRIS did.
Neva is a story of a young girl named Alba and her wolf cub. Their journey unfolds in a world on the brink of decay. They must learn how to work together and overcome traumatic encounters with dark forces.
The game’s combat will be more complicated than in GRIS, but accessible enough for new players. We don’t have an exact release date yet but it’s scheduled to launch sometime this year.
Tails Of Iron 2: Whiskers Of Winter
2024
The Whiskers Of Winter is a sequel to the 2D soulslike about battle-hardened animals. Set in a world blanketed in snow, follow Arlo in his quest to overcome the Dark Wings.
Narrated by Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt of Rivia, this action RPG is home to many fearsome monsters to slay. The lands of the North are a dangerous place. Hunt down giant beasts in challenging 2D combat.
Craft powerful gear and take matters into your own hands as you brave through the wintry realm.
The Plucky Squire
2024
This is one of my most anticipated games of the year. A whimsical action-adventure that creatively blends 2D and 3D gameplays.
The Plucky Squire puts players into the life and adventures of a courageous apprentice knight. Use his powers to leap off the pages of his storybook and into a vibrant 3D world.
This seamless transition from 2D to 3D makes The Plucky Squire’s gameplay a novelty. I’m itching to play it when it comes out later this year.
The Thing: Remastered
2024
A video game adaptation of John Carpenter’s celebrated horror classic. This is a Remaster of the cult-favorite survival horror game from 2002---Universal Pictures’ attempt at making a ‘Resident Evil-like’ horror game.
Nightdive Studios’ takes the reins with this reimagining, preserving its Lovecraftian terrors and remastering it for modern audiences.
It’s expected to release sometime this year.