Tumblepop: Memories revealed for Nintendo Switch, a reimagining of Tumblepop

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Play-Asia, Daewon Media Game Lab, and CRT Games today revealed Tumblepop: Memories, which is in development for Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for later in 2026.

Tumblepop: Memories is a reimagining of the 1991 platformer Tumblepop. While preserving the classic experience, it will bring along new stages, modes, and features.

Here’s an official overview:

Developed by CRT Games and published by Daewon Media Game Lab, Tumblepop: Memories reimagines the iconic arcade experience with updated visuals and modernized controls while preserving the fun and charm of the original release. The game will support up to two-player cooperative play and will feature both the original 1991 Arcade version and the 1992 Game Boy version for fans looking to relive the nostalgia.
In addition to the classic experience, players can also look forward to brand-new stages and modes, including Survival Mode, Boss Rush, Tum Tum mode, online Hi-Scoreboard, Gallery content, and more.
Key Features
Arcade Remake – The main game mode, offering a modern reinterpretation of the original with support for up to two-player cooperative play.
Arcade Ver. (1991) – The original stage-clear arcade experience from 1991, supporting up to two-player cooperative play.
Game Boy Ver. (1992) – The 1992 handheld version optimized for single-player stage-clear action.
Survival – A high-stakes survival mode with only one life—one single mistake leads to Game Over.
Boss Rush – A challenge mode where you face a continuous stream of powerful bosses.
Tum-Tum – A classic arcade-style action mode where you absorb and shoot enemies to collect coins in auto-scrolling stages.
Hi-Scoreboard – Compete with players worldwide in real-time, with your best scores registered on the global online ranking board.
Gallery – Browse through various historical materials, including arcade flyers, concept art, and the soundtrack.
Options – Customize your gameplay environment by adjusting language, graphics, sound, controls, and vibration settings.

First screenshots can be found in the gallery below.

Screenshots

Pre-orders for the physical release will open soon here. A limited edition is planned containing the game, manual, original soundtrack, an A5-size mini art book, A4-size arcade flyer, a B5-size art card, and a special box.

More Nintendo Switch news can be found here.