Nintendo Download: 2nd April (North America)

The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!

Switch 2 eShop - Highlights

Super Meat Boy 3D (Headup Games, 31st Mar, $24.99) - In this tough-as-nails platformer, you’ll play as an animated cube of meat trying to save his girlfriend from the evil Dr. Fetus – in 3D! This meaty hero will leap from walls, over oceans of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of trash, and sacrifice his own well-being all to save his damsel in distress. Super Meat Boy 3D brings the old school difficulty of classic retro titles and streamlines them down to the essential, straight-forward instant reflex platforming.

Darwin’s Paradox! (Konami, 2nd Apr, $24.99) - Embark on a grand adventure worthy of a true animated movie with Darwin, an octopus as charming as he is clever, who was ripped from the ocean and trapped in a massive and mysterious industrial complex. Use his extraordinary intelligence and incredible abilities – swimming, camouflage and many other fascinating skills – to help him overcome the most formidable traps and dangers to rescue his friend in this captivating platformer, adventure and puzzle game!

Switch 2 eShop - New Releases

Content Warning [Switch 2] (Landfall Publishing, 1st Apr, $9.99) - Film your friends do scary things to become SpookTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone). HERE’S THE PLAN! Get famous or die trying! Content Warning is a co-op horror game where you film spooky stuff with your friends to try and go viral.

Haste (Landfall Publishing, 1st Apr, $19.99) - HASTE is a high-speed third-person running game, set in a collapsing universe. Race through a variety of worlds, master your movement and use items and abilities to progress through each level before it falls apart around you. You’ll encounter challenges and characters on your journey, seeking answers about what lies behind the destruction, and how to escape it!

People of Note (Annapurna Interactive, 7th Apr, $24.99) - In People of Note, experience turn-based combat like never before: each battle is an interactive musical performance with evolving combat conditions, real-time rhythm-based attacks, and genre-bending mashup attacks!

Switch eShop - New Releases

15-in-1 Mega Bundle (Gametry, 3rd Apr, $39.99) - Dive into a diverse 15-in-1 game collection packed with action, puzzles, and adventure! Battle through space in Galaxy Battle, explore dangerous lands in Shadow Quest and Dungeons and Goblins, and test your skills in challenges like Ramp Bike Racing, Parking Pro: Top-Down Challenge, and Nightshade Ninja Warrior. Relax with clever puzzles in Pool Puzzles, Pipes Master, and Word Quest, or chase high scores in fun arcade titles like Bounce Journey, Foxy's Coin Hunt, and Cloud Roll. With racing, strategy, puzzles, and arcade fun, this bundle offers something for every type of player.

Adrenaline Overload Bundle (FuriouSoftPhoenix, 3rd Apr, $14.99) - Drive at the limit through lands where nature unleashes its fury. Face wild obstacles that tear into your path — from tornadoes ripping across the horizon to forces determined to stop you — and fight your way to the finish line against a world that refuses to let you pass.

Adrenaline Rush 4-Pack (FuriouSoftPhoenix, 3rd Apr, $14.99) - Have fun with this pack of 4 amazing games: Pure Chase 80's, Tower of Babel, Xtreme club racing, and Final light, The prison.

All-Stars 4-Game Collection (FuriouSoftPhoenix, 3rd Apr, $14.99) - Have fun with this pack of 4 amazing games: YellowPips, wild west apocalyptic, Tower of Babel, Final light, The prison, and Sportitions'24.

Asphalt Racing Bundle Hypercar & Speedway (SuperPowerUpGames, 3rd Apr, $14.99) - This pack includes the games: Hypercar & Speedway Racing. In Hypercar Racing you'll enjoy the dirtiest, fastest, and most spectacular races at speeds over 200 Mp/h, avoiding multiple collisions against 8 adversaries. The game has different modes, such as Championship, Arcade, and 4-player multiplayer. In Speedway Racing, you will enjoy the fastest, most spectacular races at over 350 Km/h, avoiding multiple collisions against 12 rivals.

BUTTON PRISON (Regista, 2nd Apr, $6.99) - A new-style horror game where pressing buttons advances the story. Rely on your memory to press the specified buttons. Avoid pressing unnecessary buttons—something terrible might happen

Casual Sport Series: Boxing (Revulo Games, 27th Mar, $5.99) - Throw heavy punches, chain quick combos, block high and low, dodge at the right moment, and punish your opponent with powerful counters in intense, easy-to-read matches. With simple-to-learn mechanics, strong visual feedback, and plenty of room for mastery, Casual Sports: Boxing delivers exciting, satisfying fights whether you’re chasing victory solo or battling it out on the couch

Cat-up! (GAME NACIONAL, 4th Apr, $9.99) - Jump across unlikely platforms, balance on crazy objects, and prove that feline curiosity truly has no limits. Collect coins along the way and unlock new cats to customize your adventure. Beware of ghosts that may attack you along the path. The real challenge? Stay calm, calculate every jump, and prove that no obstacle is too great for a cat!

ChainStaff (Mommys Best Games, 8th Apr, $14.99) - Our planet is under attack from the Star Spores, and they've warped life on Earth into ferocious uber-bugs. Even worse, a nasty alien has made its new home directly attached to your head. But it's not all bad news - your new best friend has provided both the strength to fight back against the mutated horde, and control over a weapon that can tip the balance of the battle in humanity's favor: the ChainStaff. As you traverse the surreal landscape, you'll encounter your fellow soldiers, stranded in harsh environments.

Content Warning [Switch 1] (Landfall Publishing, 1st Apr, $9.99) - Film your friends do scary things to become SpookTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone). Every run goes on for 3 days, the more scary stuff you film, the more you go viral. The ad revenue from your SpöökTube videos enables you to upgrade your gear to film better videos and survive more easily in the Old World. If your team accumulates enough views in three days - you get to keep going with your SpöökTube Career and live a life of fame and fortune

Cozy Bay Hike (Downmeadowstreet, 4th Apr, $4.99) - Cozy Bay Hike is a relaxing exploration game where you wander across a charming island, uncovering every hidden location at your own pace. There are no enemies, no timers, and no pressure — just you, the breeze, and a beautifully crafted world waiting to be discovered. Features: > Peaceful island exploration > Discover hidden locations > Complete your discovery journal > Relaxing atmosphere & soundtrack > Simple, cozy gameplay

Cozy Life Collection (REDDEER.GAMES, 30th Mar, $49.99) - Explore the sun-drenched, Mediterranean islands and take pictures of all the adorable cats you can find in SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure. Help your toy friends furnish and decorate the tiny homes of their dreams. Become a Parisian chef and charm everyone with your masterfully crafted meals. Challenge yourself as a restaurant owner, cook the most delicious meals, and try new recipes as you improve your skills. Spend quality time with your children or siblings learning while playing fun mini-games with The Smurfs: Learn and Play.

Duck Battle Royale (CGI LAB GAMES, 2nd Apr, $7.99) - Duck Battle Royale is a chaotic battle royale where the fiercest competitors are ducks. Enter a world full of quirky quacks, encounters, and unpredictable chaos.

EGGCONSOLE C-SO! MSX (D4 Enterprise, 2nd Apr, $6.49) - This action game was originally released in 1985. Players control the protagonist, Jun-kun, to battle against the "Warugaki" gang. However, Jun-kun’s only move is jumping. You must fight by skillfully using the C-SOs, trampolines, and other features placed throughout each stage. When you step on a C-SO, a countdown begins; during this time, any gang member caught in the C-SO can be crushed and defeated.

Eko and the Bewitched Lands (REDDEER.GAMES, 7th Apr, $12.99) - Princess in peril? Best friend kidnapped? It’s just another Tuesday for Eko. Dive into a charming yet ruthless world where your reflexes are your best ally. Eko and the Bewitched Lands blends fast-paced action with deep roguelike strategy, ensuring no two rescue missions are ever the same.

Extreme Garage: Offroad (IntuitiveComputers, 2nd Apr, $3.99) - Extreme Garage: Offroad is a high-speed racing game. Get ready for the ultimate offroad racing challenge! Push your skills to the limit, earn cash and build a garage of high-performance cars.

Fit and Fry: Mise En Place (Afil Games, 3rd Apr, $4.99) - Fit and Fry: Mise en Place is a casual puzzle game set in a restaurant, where every challenge takes place inside a frying pan. The goal is to perfectly organize the ingredients on the board, fulfilling customer orders and progressing through 40 levels that mix strategy and fun.

Garden Work Simulator 2026 (Evgheni Carasiov, 28th Mar, $9.99) - Cultivate. Trade. Grow. Welcome to Garden Work Simulator 2026, a relaxing yet engaging garden management experience where every seed you plant shapes your success. Start with a small plot of land and gradually transform it into a flourishing garden through careful planning, patience, and smart decisions.

Hidden around the World (Ogre Pixel, 6th Apr, $7.99) - Travel the world in this cozy hidden-object adventure inspired by real cities like Tokyo, Paris, Rio, and Venice. Explore charming hand-drawn scenes, relax, decorate, and discover hidden treasures across iconic destinations.

Hotel Simulator 2026 (Eclipse Interactive, 27th Mar, $7.99) - Welcome to the world of luxury, chaos, and leaky ceilings. You’ve just bought a rundown hotel with more problems than guests — but with a bit of grit (and a lot of disinfectant), you might just turn it into the hottest destination in town.

Japanese Basics HIRAGANA Fill-in Quiz (TT, 2nd Apr, $8.99) - Start learning Japanese with Hiragana—the essential first step. In this simple fill-in-the-blank quiz game, a missing character is hidden with a circle. Choose the correct Hiragana to complete each word! Short questions make it perfect for quick study sessions, and repeated play helps you recognize shapes and readings naturally. Great for beginners, refreshers, and families learning together.

Living Dead House (Flynns Arcade, 2nd Apr, $4.99) - Survive the Night. Escape the Dead. Darkness descends and the undead rise. Armed with only a handful of weapons and the shelter of an abandoned house, you must fight to see the sunrise. Can you hold out, or be overwhelmed?

Magic Exposure 2 (eastasiasoft, 2nd Apr, $4.99) - Magic Exposure 2 is a cute yuri-themed visual novel adventure with a supernatural twist! Take the role of Bianca in a story spanning 15,000 words and featuring 2 romance options to date. Make critical choices for Bianca to affect the narrative and explore multiple endings, unlocking special CG scenes along the way!

Manafinder (Ratalaika Games, 3rd Apr, $11.99) - Manafinder is a RPG with rich exploration, nostalgic turn-based combat, and original pixel art. In a vast and untapped world, powerful wild beasts roam the dangerous lands. A community of survivors known as the exiles depends on heroes like Lambda to obtain the power of manastones to keep their civilization safe. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other enemies in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled!

MARVEL MaXimum Collection (Limited Run Games, 27th Mar, $24.99) - The Definitive Archive for True Believers MARVEL MAXIMUM COLLECTION: THE DEFINITIVE RETRO ARCHIVE Welcome to the Vault. Limited Run Games is proud to present one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Featuring every major iteration across Arcade, 8-bit, 16-bit, and portable consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels. It’s more than a game—it’s a piece of history, preserved with modern features and bonus content for the ultimate fan. - Read our MARVEL MaXimum Collection review

Mighty Aphid 2 (Cascadia Games, 3rd Apr, $3.49) - It's World War Worm! Victoria is under siege at the battle front. After a two-year absence, Mighty Aphid returns to battle Lady Bug and her evil horde once again. This time, the villainess has created her own Mighty warriors to take on the pint-sized hero. Run, shoot, swim, dash, and fly. Rescue the innocent. Fight mighty bosses. Earn powerful upgrades.

Morkull Ascend to the Gods (Pdpartid@games, 2nd Apr, $14.99) - Morkull Ascend to the Gods is a 2D action video game focused on boss battles, once again taking control of the charismatic God of Death: Morkull. Set in the original world of Morkull Ragast's Rage, locked up and aware that he is in a new video game, you must help him escape so that he can carry out his evil plans for the world and rule by subjecting everyone to his will (yes, including you).

MotionRec (PLAYISM, 2nd Apr, $9.99) - Use the ability to record your own movements and play them back elsewhere to explore a world of devastation. You can record the trajectory of your movements, from walking to jumping. Use stage gimmicks to create and record more complex movements to traverse the world.

Not Human Nightmare (CGI LAB, 3rd Apr, $12.99) - Welcome to a horror experience set during a long, lonely night inside an empty office building. What begins as a normal overtime shift quickly turns unsettling. The building grows quiet and the silence becomes almost unbearable. Something about the place feels wrong — as if the office has changed.

Owlen and Whispering Woods (EpiXR Games, 2nd Apr, $9.99) - Begin a heartfelt journey through enchanted forests where magic lingers in every branch and shadow. As a small owl guided by gentle spirits, you soar above glowing marshes, whispering trees, and ancient groves. Your purpose is to restore balance by flying through magical circles that awaken plants, revive wildlife, and breathe life back into forgotten woodlands. Along your journey, you will find memory shards hidden beneath canopies, inside hollow trees, or deep within misty swamps.

Panda Keeper (Afil Games, 2nd Apr, $4.99) - In Panda Keeper, you take on the role of the keeper and must use logic, patience, and a bit of strategy to push the big fluffy buddy around the enclosure without getting him stuck in tight corners. Each level is a new habitat filled with rocks, fences, and corridors that turn a simple “little push” into a delightful brain teaser.

PULMO (Sometimes You, 3rd Apr, $9.99) - PULMO is the ideological continuation of ALVEOLE and the second part in a trilogy about the human journey. Our project explores human behavior in a society where everyone will find their own meanings. Your goal is to change the environment around you to influence people's behavior by solving spatial puzzles. The crowd in the game acts according to its own rules, sometimes helping, sometimes interfering, but always reacting to your actions.

ROGOLF (Seabird Interactive, 2nd Apr, $9.99) - Play mini-golf, buy equipment and score enough points to reach the top. Each level has it’s own rules and each game is different. You are hired as a mini-golf level tester by the french company ROGOLF. Management will always expect big quality scores from your golfing skills... Thanks to the help of the Smuggler, cheat your way through the floors of this strange office building, or get fired trying to!

Sigma Star Saga DX (WayForward, 7th Apr, $19.99) - The classic shooter/RPG is back and better than ever! Featuring a unique mix of side-scrolling shoot-'em-up space battles and top-down planetary exploration, Sigma Star Saga DX is an explosive genre mashup that lets you take control of Allied Earth Federation pilot Ian Recker and infiltrate the alien Krill Empire as a double agent in a last-ditch effort to save mankind.

Sprunki Hell Towers (RandomSpin Games, 2nd Apr, $4.99) - Sprunki Hell Towers is a dynamic platformer with horror elements, where every jump matters. You play as one of the Sprunki and climb sinister towers to save friends captured by the villain Black. Each tower is a separate trial with its own atmosphere, mechanics, and mood: from bright and almost cheerful levels to anxious, oppressive sections with horror elements. The game is built on fair but demanding gameplay. Mistakes are punished, but always fairly — no randomness or injustice. Difficulty grows gradually, forcing you to learn, adapt, and feel real progress.

Spy Guy Europe (Trefl S.A, 3rd Apr, $13.99) - Spy Guy is an amazing detective who searches for hidden objects in various locations and cities around the world. This time, he has been tasked with traveling to Europe to find hidden objects in European capitals and cities. Spy Guy Europe, with a new hint system and three game modes, is a great choice for anyone who loves searching for hidden objects and solving puzzles.

Stunt Race (RandomSpin Games, 2nd Apr, $2.99) - Take the wheel and launch into the sky in STUNT RACE — an adrenaline-fueled driving experience where gravity is just a suggestion. Race through impossible tracks suspended high above a sprawling city. Loop through aerial rings, dodge obstacles in the clouds, and prove your skills on death-defying courses designed to push your reflexes to the limit.

VECTORED (ASTXRIAL Works, 2nd Apr, $8.49) - Pilot your drone through a dark, corrupted forest in VECTORED. Endless AI swarms adapt as your score rises. Easy to learn, brutal to master. Can you survive the swarm?

So that's your lot for this week's North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!