Yes, Tape to Tape is on Nintendo Switch. Excellent Rectangle's arcade hockey roguelite arrived on the console as part of its 1.0 launch on October 23, 2026, the same day it released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch edition is a digital release sold through the Nintendo eShop, and Nintendo also lists the game as supported on Nintendo Switch 2. Here is everything Switch players need to know before buying.
Release Date and Availability
The Nintendo eShop lists Tape to Tape's release date as October 23, 2026, matching the developer's 1.0 launch announcement. Excellent Rectangle is credited as both the developer and the publisher of the Switch version, the same Quebec City-based studio behind the Steam release. The Switch edition is digital-only, and the eShop page currently shows a promotional sale running through November 5, 2026; the exact discount amount is To be confirmed. Buying the game gets you the full 1.0 build with the complete campaign and all four core Squads.
The Complete Game, Not a Port
Tape to Tape on Switch is the full experience rather than a trimmed-down version. You take control of Angus McShaggy and lead a squad through a branching roguelite campaign in which every run brings a new path, new opponents, and new events. Between games you manage the team at familiar stops: the Training Center boosts attributes, the No. 1 Fan unlocks a new player talent, and the Infirmary lets you sacrifice a player for the good of the team. The Blademaster is where you gain or upgrade activatable abilities, and the option to bribe referees adds another layer of chaos to each run.
The Four Squads
Every run begins by choosing a Squad, and each one twists the rules of the game. The GM Squad builds your roster by hiring Free Agents; the Violence Squad leans into big hits and the physical side of hockey; the Retro Squad returns to old-school hockey physics; and the Slapshot Squad trades the wrist shot for blasting away from distance. The Switch version includes all four, so you can approach each run differently and keep discovering new combinations as you unlock more players, abilities, and Relics.
Rival Teams and Campaign
Opponents in Tape to Tape do not play ordinary hockey. You face cheating referees, farting princesses, and the most sinister rivals of all, the Golfers, who are determined to replace the sport entirely. Each rival team has its own players, abilities, and absurd interpretations of the rules, from the Greasy Lettuce to the prisoners and the officials themselves. Learning how each team plays and adapting your strategy is the core of survival, because a single loss ends the run and sends you back to start a new path.
Local Co-op and Play Modes
Tape to Tape supports local couch co-op on Switch, and the entire campaign can be played solo or with friends on the same system. The eShop page lists single-system play for up to four players, covering Play Now, Tournament, Shootout, and the other local modes. That is one difference from the PC build, where the Steam page lists Play Now supporting up to 10 local players on a single system. The game has no native online multiplayer; on PC remote sessions run through Steam Remote Play Together, while on Switch multiplayer is strictly local.
File Size, Play Modes, and Languages
At 2 GB, the Switch version is a compact download that fits comfortably on system storage or a microSD card. Key facts from the eShop listing:
- File size: 2 GB on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Play modes: TV mode, tabletop mode, and handheld mode.
- Players: single system (1-4).
- ESRB rating: Crude Humor, Mild Fantasy Violence.
- Languages: the Switch listing shows French and American English, while the game ships with 11 interface and subtitle languages across all platforms.
- Extras: Save Data Cloud via Nintendo Switch Online, and family-group lending supported.
Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility
Nintendo's product page lists Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility as "Supported — Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch." That means owners of the newer console can play the same version without a separate purchase or patch. The file size is identical at 2 GB on both systems, and the supported play modes carry over unchanged. For Switch 2 owners, this is a clean way to play the game at launch.
What Players Say
Early impressions from creators who played the 1.0 console release describe a game that is ridiculous in the best way, with fighting and new campaign options added for launch. Reviewers consistently praise the sense of humor, the rival teams that refuse to play fair, and how different every run feels. The most common complaint is the occasional heartbreaking finish, since a run can end on a last-second goal; players note that sting is by design in a roguelite. Overall the community reads Tape to Tape as a genuinely fun and replayable hockey roguelite.
Key Features at a Glance
- A hockey roguelite campaign where every run brings a new path, opponents, events, and team-building opportunities.
- Fast, responsive arcade hockey with big hits, one-timers, saucer passes, dekes, rebounds, and desperate saves.
- Persistent unlocks including new players, abilities, Relics, and Squads that carry between runs.
- Solo or local couch co-op, with up to four players on a single Switch system.
- Hundreds of power-ups, artifacts, and abilities to stack into overpowered combos.
How Switch Compares to PC
The Switch edition is the same game and the same 1.0 content as Steam, delivered through the console. The main differences are local player limits (four on Switch versus up to 10 in Play Now on PC) and online options, since PC players can use Steam Remote Play Together to play with distant friends. For portable handheld runs and easy couch co-op, the Switch version is an excellent pick. If you want the Steam achievement hunt, the earliest patches, or very large local lobbies, PC remains the reference platform.