Turnip Mountain skipped Switch 2 after Nintendo rejected publisher's request

The indie climbing game Turnip Mountain, controlled with two computer mice, did not get a Nintendo Switch 2 version as originally planned. Publisher JandoSoft said Nintendo did not approve the release on that platform, despite months of attempts to arrange it. The game launched on other systems, including the original Switch, while the new console version had to be shelved.

According to JandoSoft representatives, adapting the game for Switch 2 seemed logical, since dual-mouse controls fit well with the Joy-Con 2 controllers acting as pointers. However, Nintendo declined permission, and the publisher could not delay the release any further. If audience interest is strong enough, the company is willing to try again and produce a special Switch 2 edition.

Elsewhere in the indie scene, Steam is hosting Cyberpunk Fest until August 10 with substantial discounts. Cyberpunk 2077 is 70 percent off, while the version with the Phantom Liberty expansion is 60 percent cheaper. Other deals include RoboCop: Rogue City at 90 percent off, Ninja Gaiden 4 for 40 percent less, Routine at 30 percent off, Ghostrunner with a 75 percent cut, and Ghostrunner 2 at 80 percent off. The fest also includes playable demos.

Publisher Kitfox Games is running a sale until August 10 as well. Boyfriend Dungeon is 70 percent off, Pupperazzi is 60 percent cheaper, and Caves of Qud, also part of Cyberpunk Fest, has a 20 percent discount. Separately, the Wholesome Games Celebration lasts until August 13, featuring Is This Seat Taken, which hit PS5 this week, at 30 percent off, and Tiny Bookshop with a 25 percent reduction.

The Overcooked series marked its tenth anniversary, revealing that over 100 million players have tried it. Developer Ghost Town Games is now working on a co-op title called Stage Fright, which promises a darker tone.