Beaked Buccaneer, a mini Metroidvania game, out on Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games has announced that it’s putting Beaked Buccaneer on consoles this week, including Nintendo Switch. You can grab it on October 31, 2025.
Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini Metroidvania game. On a journey to defeat Captain Smelly and his crew, you’ll explore different worlds containing alternate paths.
Full details can be found in the following overview:
People used to say that parrots aren’t real pirates, that they only belong perched on a captain’s shoulder. But one particularly ambitious parrot is in search of his own treasures and adventures to become a true pirate, a Beaked Buccaneer! Explore four different pirate-themed worlds with alternative paths, and defeat the infamous Captain Smelly and his nefarious crew.
Key Features
- Metroidvania gameplay
- Colorful 8-bit style graphics
- Four different pirate-themed worlds
- Equipment upgrades and leveling
- Battle pirates and discover treasure
Have a look at a trailer for the game below.
Official Trailer
The game will be priced at $4.99 as a digital download. Additional Nintendo Switch coverage can be found here.
