Action platformer 1989 After the War out on Nintendo Switch this week

Ratalaika Games has announced that they’ll be publishing 1989 After the War to Nintendo Switch this week. The release is planned for August 15, 2025.

1989 After the War was originally developed by Seep. The game takes place after an atomic war had stricken the world. You’ll be slicing, shooting, and throwing grenades through the post apocalypse as you seek for justice in the chaos.

We have a full description of the game below:

An atomic war has reduced the world to a toxic heap of ruins and chaos.

As an ex-agent named Sebastian Beck, you’ll face off against 7 dangerous criminals and traverse 7 levels filled with enemies and traps to overcome. The game also challenges you with a unique mechanic where the environment becomes increasingly hostile due to radiation—reach regenerating refrigerators that serve as life-saving checkpoints.

Use your blade, grenades and shotgun to fight your way through this dangerous world, in glorious 1980s arcade style.

Features:
* 2D platform action shooting
* 7 different levels each with its own boss
* 8-bit graphics and sound
* Radiation mechanic
* 1980s B-movie style story

We also have a trailer for the title, which you can view below.

Official Trailer

The game will be available as a digital download for $5.99. You can find more Nintendo Switch coverage here.