Developer Button Factory Games has announced that highly rated 2D RPG The Edge of Allegoria is coming to Nintendo Switch today, after a successful PC launch in December 2025.
Published by CobtraTekku Games (CTG), the Switch version is the first console edition of the game, and is (as the publisher explains) “bursting with GameBoy aesthetics, crude humor, and a huge game world”. It’ll cost $24.99 / €24.99 / £22.49 on Switch, but if this is the first you’re hearing of the game, the PC (Steam) version is also Verified for Steam Deck.
Check out the Switch launch trailer, below:
After a devastating midlife crisis, the protagonist in The Edge of Allegoria embarks on a journey through the land of Allegoria. He explores the land, learns about its pitfalls, and discovers more about the history and secrets that Allegoria hides. Players can explore the expansive map, delve into dungeons, battle monsters, and perfect the sophisticated mastery system. The unique monochrome artwork makes the turn-based combat a real nostalgic journey with modern twists and turns, where there’s plenty of swearing. Here comes to the handheld what has always belonged on the handheld.
Here’s the key features, too:
- Time for an adventure! – The Edge of Allegoria offers a classic role-playing world full of monsters and magic and, as a 2D single-player game, provides a familiar gaming experience with modern ideas and touches.
- From the frying pan into the fire – Following his midlife crisis, the protagonist decides to go on a journey through the land of Allegoria – and promptly must stand his ground against countless murderous monsters. In the process, players explore the land, discover numerous perils and learn more about the history and secrets of the magical world of Allegoria.
- Impressive huge game world – The Edge of Allegoria is packed with content: 145 monster types, 41 boss fights, 31 dungeons and 6 divine beings await in their own overworld domain. Players can look forward to many hours of gameplay and constant variety on the screen.
- High-Level-Upgrades – Allegoria is filled to the brim with monster battles, therefore players need to be able to defend themselves well. The game features 96 unique weapons, each offering unique combat skills. Players can equip their weapons over the course of several battles and with enough weapon experience, the skill and stats of the weapon are permanently retained by the player. The mission is clear: find all the weapons, learn all the skills and become overpowered!
- GameBoy Retro Look – A whole generation of video game fans are familiar with the legendary handheld from the 80s. Joe Picknell himself grew up with the aesthetic and knew straight away that he wanted this look for his debut work: an unusual nostalgic pixel artwork.
The Edge of Allegoria is out now on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.