The OG Nintendo Switch Still Has 8 Big Games Releasing in July 2025

It feels fair to say that the Nintendo Switch 2‘s launch has been a successful one. Though the launch line-up could have been much stronger, what was there on day one was still quite impressive. Mario Kart World is another great entry in the franchise, and seeing third-party games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 proved the console’s technical prowess off the bat. But there are plenty of Nintendo fans who haven’t been won over just yet.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a hefty price tag, and even some die-hard Nintendo fans might find it difficult to justify dropping the cash right now. But those who are still using the original Nintendo Switch aren’t being forgotten about. There are eight big games set to release on the original Switch this July.

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Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Patapon 1 + 2 Replay

Release Date: July 11

A remastered collection of the 2007 and 2008 PSP exclusives, Patapon 1+2 Replay hits the original Nintendo Switch on July 11. These incredibly colorful rhythm games see players using a set of mystical drums (assigned to the D-Pad) to command their little Patapon armies in battle. As players progress through each game, they’ll unlock a variety of items and weapons they can use to upgrade their adorable Patapon warriors.

Patapon 1+2 Replay

Released: July 11, 2025
Developer(s): SAS CO., LTD.
Multiplayer: Local Co-Op
Franchise: Patapon
Number of Players: Single-player (PS5/PC), 1-4 (Nintendo Switch)
Steam Deck Compatibility: Unknown
PC Release Date: July 11, 2025

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Release Date: July 11

The long-awaited follow-up to its 2020 predecessor, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remakes the 2001 and 2002 skateboarding classics. Along with 4K resolution, all new textures, state-of-the-art lighting effects, and performance upgrades across the board, Pro Skater 3+4 is adding a wealth of new content to the original experiences, including new maps and new playable characters. Pro Skater 3+4 will also land on Nintendo Switch on July 11.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Released: July 11, 2025
ESRB: Teen // Lyrics, Mild Blood, Mild Violence
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play: Yes – all platforms
Cross Save: No

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Release Date: July 17

Set for a worldwide release on July 17, Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact is a 3v3 tag fighter based on the long-running anime and manga of the same name. Developer Eighting has a long history of working on both fighting games and projects based on popular IP, with some of the studio’s back-catalog including Marvel vs. Capcom 3, the Naruto: Clash of Ninja series, and a wealth of Kamen Rider video games.

Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact

Released: July 17, 2025
ESRB: T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Language, Partial Nudity, Use of Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s): Bushiroad Games, Eighting
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer
Franchise: Hunter X Hunter
Number of Players: 1-2
PC Release Date: July 17, 2025

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Shadow Labyrinth

Release Date: July 18

An intriguing experiment from Capcom, Shadow Labyrinth is an upcoming action-adventure game that puts a dark twist on the Pac-Man mythos. As “Swordsman No. 8,” players will need to follow the mysterious glowing yellow orb that’s leading them through this hostile industrial maze. While most of Shadow Labyrinth‘s gameplay seems to revolve around 2.5D exploration and melee combat, there will be challenge levels that convert the game into a more traditional top-down Pac-Man experience.

Shadow Labyrinth

Released: July 18, 2025
ESRB: Teen // Blood, Fantasy Violence
Engine: Unity
Number of Players: Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility: Unknown

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Ratatan

Release Date: July 24

Releasing just two weeks after Patapon 1+2 Replay, Ratatan is a spiritual successor to the PSP rhythm game series being developed by many of Patapon‘s original creators. Ratatan‘s Kickstarter was a resounding success, having met its pledge goal in just 47 minutes when it first went live back in August 2023, and fans will finally get to see the fruits of that campaign in just a few weeks when it launches on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.

Ratatan

Released: 2025-04
Developer(s): Ratata Arts, TVT Co. Ltd.
Publisher(s): Game Source Entertainment
Multiplayer: Online Co-Op
Number of Players: 1-4 (Online)
Steam Deck Compatibility: Unknown
PC Release Date: 2025-04
Xbox Series X|S Release Date: 2025-04

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files

Release Date: July 25

The third entry in the AI: The Somnium Files visual novel series, No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files will launch on Nintendo Switch on July 25. This entry will once again follow titular Tokyo-based detective Kaname Date as he investigates mysteries in both the real world and dream world, known as Somnia. Though it’s the series’ third release, No Sleep for Kaname Date will be set between the events of the first two games.

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game

Release Date: July 29

After a few lengthy delays, Tales of the Shire is finally set to release on Nintendo Switch on July 29. In this cozy Hobbit life-sim, players will garden, grow, harvest, cook, socialize, and customize their Hobbit home. Along the way, they might meet some familiar faces pulled from the wider world of Middle-earth, such as The Lord of the Rings‘ Gandalf.

Games Releasing on The Original Nintendo Switch: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Release Date: July 31

A fast-paced side-scrolling action game, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will hit original Nintendo Switch consoles on July 31. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is being developed by The Game Kitchen, the studio behind the well-received Blasphemous duology. Its story will see players take on the role of Kenji Mozu, a ninja tasked with protecting Hayabusa Village against an army of demons.