Roguelike deckbuilder Five More Minutes secures release on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Zugalu Entertainment and PurpleTurtle have passed along the news that Five More Minutes, a roguelike deckbuilder, is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game has a tentative Q3 2026 launch window.
Five More Minutes was funded on Kickstarter with a campaign that’s raised about $12,000. In the game, players will build a deck and strategize to defeat foes while going through videogame worlds.
Here’s some additional information:
Step into the shoes of a young gamer reliving the golden days of the 90s and early 2000s. Explore procedurally generated worlds inspired by classic genres—from action-packed platformers to eerie survival horror—and build powerful decks to overcome every challenge. Choose your archetype, master your button-based resources, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious guide who follows your every move. Each run brings new memories, new strategies, and another chance to play for just five more minutes.
Key Features
- Explore procedurally generated worlds inspired by 90s and early 2000s gaming classics
- Build and refine your deck across roguelite runs with endless strategic possibilities
- Choose between three starting archetypes — the Hero, the Cop, and the Mascot — each with unique playstyles
- Master a four-button resource system that drives every attack, defense, and special move
- Combine characters and cards across genres to create powerful hybrid builds
- Face off against the mysterious Demon, a guide-turned-boss embodying video game addiction
- Unlock cards, upgrades, and memories that deepen the story with every playthrough
- Experience an emotional narrative about escapism, nostalgia, and growing up with games
- Collect Easter eggs and references to beloved titles from the 90s and early 2000s
We have a trailer for the game below.
Announcement Trailer
You can find the official Kickstarter page here. For further Nintendo Switch 2 news, head on over here.
