Developed by Evil Empire—the masterminds behind years of Dead Cells content—this roguelite spin on the legendary franchise is a match made in heaven for the Switch’s handheld mode. If you’ve been waiting to take the Prince’s latest acrobatic adventure on the go, here is everything you need to know.
A New Kind of Prince
Unlike the Metroidvania-style The Lost Crown from earlier this year, The Rogue Prince of Persia is a fast-paced, 2D action-platforming roguelite. You play as a new version of the Prince, trapped in a time loop thanks to a mystical bola, fighting to save the city of Ctesiphon from a shamanic Hun army.
Key Gameplay Pillars:
- Parkour-First Combat: Agility is your best weapon. You’ll wall-run on background structures, vault over enemies, and dodge traps with a level of fluidity that feels like a 2D evolution of the classic Sands of Time parkour.
- The Medallion System: Each run allows you to equip and upgrade “Medallions”—relics that provide passive buffs and elemental synergies. You can set enemies on fire, leave oil slicks, or boost your speed as you chain combos.
- Procedural Persia: Every foray into the city is different. The levels are procedurally generated, meaning the layout of the biomes and the placement of the 100+ unlockable weapons change with every death.
Why It’s Perfect for Switch
The game’s transition to Nintendo’s hybrid console is more than just a port; it feels like the game’s “true home.”
- Handheld Optimisation: Evil Empire has optimised the game specifically for the Switch and the newly released Switch 2. The vibrant “ligne claire” art style (reminiscent of French-Belgian comics like Tintin) pops beautifully on the OLED screen.
- The “One More Run” Factor: The roguelite loop is designed for short bursts. Whether you have 15 minutes on a commute or two hours on the couch, the quick sessions make it incredibly easy to pick up and play.
- Full 1.0 Content: Switch players are getting the complete package from day one, including all the biomes, weapons, and narrative acts added during the game’s PC Early Access period.
Physical Collectors, Take Note!
While the digital version is available on the eShop right now, fans of physical media have something special to look forward to next year. U&I Entertainment will be launching physical editions on April 10, 2026.
| Edition | Includes |
| Standard Edition | Physical game card and base game. |
| Immortal Edition | SteelBook case, double-sided poster, and art cards that form a world map. |
The Verdict
If you loved Dead Cells for its tight combat or The Lost Crown for its platforming, The Rogue Prince of Persia is an essential addition to your Switch library. It trades the massive exploration of a Metroidvania for the addictive, high-stakes adrenaline of a roguelite, all while maintaining that unmistakable Prince of Persia flair.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
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