ChildStory, a dark atmospheric adventure game, drops on Nintendo Switch this month

StaminaZero and Orange Orangers are preparing for the imminent release of ChildStory on Nintendo Switch, they’ve announced. It’ll be out on March 26, 2026.

ChildStory is a dark atmospheric adventure game about memory, fear, and growing up. Bullet hell bosses are also included.

Here’s some additional information:

A small town in the far north goes about its life: preparing for the Festival of the New Star, decorating streets, celebrating. The festival is inseparable from a cycle that repeats month after month. And Sonya stands at its center.

She’s part of a story she’s still trying to understand. A kind girl with a sharp mind and countless questions, she searches for answers among snow and lights.

Sonya helps friends, makes new ones, explores hidden corners, fights spirits, and solves puzzles. She acts, hoping her actions will lead to understanding.

Key Features

• An isometric adventure with detailed pixel art that brings a cozy, living world to life.
• Combat against spirits and bosses that tests your reflexes and wit.
• Puzzles and challenges for those who love to explore.
• Memorable characters with their own stories: talk, help, and build friendships.
• A soulful soundtrack that warms the heart and stays with you.

Continue on below to check out a trailer for the game.

Announcement Trailer

The game will cost $6.99 on the Nintendo eShop, but pre-orders are currently live with a 10 percent discount. Access more on Nintendo Switch here.