Stray Children Coming to Switch this Month
If you’re into quirky RPGs, then you might want to keep an eye out for Stray Children, set to release in the West on October 30th, 2025. Developed by Onion Games, this childlike RPG follows the story of a young boy who gets transported into a retro RPG world where only children reside. It’s a unique concept that is sure to appeal to fans of unconventional games.
Onion Games, the team behind the cult classic PS1 RPG Moon, is responsible for bringing this game to life. The developers, including Yoshiro Kimura, Kurashima Kazuyuki, and Hirofumi Taniguchi, have quite the resume with titles like Rule of Rose, Chulip, Little King’s Story, Chibi-Robo, and Super Mario RPG under their belts. With such a diverse background, you can expect Stray Children to offer a mix of creativity and innovation.
In Stray Children, players will encounter a world where children are the only inhabitants, facing off against the Olders, described as “monstrous adults carrying the heavy load of their own inadequacies, self-doubt, and the many other grievances that all grown-ups gather.” Instead of traditional combat, players can interact with the Olders in unique ways like making them laugh, smile, or expressing love. It’s a refreshing take on RPG mechanics that sets the game apart from others in the genre.
While October is already jam-packed with game releases, Stray Children stands out as a title worth checking out, especially for fans of Moon. If you’re looking for something different and don’t mind a bit of quirkiness, this game might be right up your alley. Will you be giving Stray Children a try on the Switch later this month? Let us know in the comments below!
