Beautiful countryside novel and walking simulator, “NOSTALGIC TRAIN” Released Today for Nintendo Switch 2!
TOKYO, Japan – August 27, 2026 – AMATA Games, the indie game publishing brand of AMATA K.K., today announced the release of “NOSTALGIC TRAIN” for Nintendo Switch 2.
“NOSTALGIC TRAIN” Released Today for Nintendo Switch 2
“NOSTALGIC TRAIN” is a mystical and melancholic first-person adventure/walking simulator set in the Japanese countryside, where you solve not only the mystery of the missing people of Natsugiri, but also that of “yourself”. The game attracted a great deal of attention on Steam® through the Japanese indie game creator “Tatamibeya” in June 2018 for the quality of its beautifully recreated CGs of the nostalgic Japanese countryside. It was recommended by the 22nd Japan Media Arts Screening Committee of the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
The Nintendo Switch 2 features high-resolution graphics and an enhanced frame rate, further elevating the lifelike realism of the beautiful countryside landscapes. With every detail vividly rendered—from the grass swaying in the wind and the blazing summer sun to the nostalgic wooden train station, the scenery draws players into an unprecedented level of immersion.
Nintendo eShop
https://nintendo.com/us/store/products/nostalgic-train-switch-2
Launch Trailer
https://youtu.be/c9Kk_CAfCTQ
Story
I was so dazzled that I could barely open my eyes. The singing of the cicadas and the humid air surrounded me. The air is filled with the faint smell of the sea breeze.
I’m sitting on a wooden bench in an old station building.
Where is this place? And… what am I doing here?
A nostalgic countryside.
A station marked “Natsugiri”.
A single-track railroad.
As if stepping out of the purest of white light, I woke up here, my memories gone.
I could not find anyone in this strange place…
Factsheet
Title: NOSTALGIC TRAIN
Genre: First-Person Adventure/Walking Simulator
Supported Hardware: Nintendo Switch 2
Distributing Stores (Download only): Nintendo eShop
Number of Players: 1
Languages supported: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Price:
– Nintendo Switch 2: 15.99 USD~
– Nintendo Switch: 13.99 USD~
– PlayStation4, PlayStation5: 13.99 USD~
– XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S: 13.99 USD~
* Prices may differ across stores/regions
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: August 27, 2026
Rating: ESRB: E10+,ClassInd: L, SMEC: B
Developer: Tatamibeya (畳部屋)
Publisher: AMATA K.K.
Official website (AMATA Games): https://amata.games/en/game/nostalgic-train/
Copyright: ©2018 Tatamibeya All Rights Reserved.
Notes on the Nintendo Switch 2
This title can only be played on Nintendo Switch™ 2. A separate title, “NOSTALGIC TRAIN,” was released for Nintendo Switch™. Save data is not compatible between this title and that one. Please be careful to avoid duplicate or mistaken purchases.
*Customers who have purchased the Nintendo Switch™ title “NOSTALGIC TRAIN” can purchase this title at a discounted owner price. Please be sure to check before purchasing this title.
About AMATA Games
AMATA Games is the brand that publishes indie games operated by AMATA K.K.
AMATA K.K. is a game development company with the mission “To make the world more entertaining”.
Having gained experience developing and publishing VR Escape-the-Room Game Last Labyrinth as an indie game, we at AMATA wish to spread the joy of indie games more by making it possible to enjoy fun games on all kinds of hardware.
Therefore, we launched our publishing brand AMATA Games in August 2021 based on our belief that we can support indie game developers by taking charge of multi-platform porting and operations for good indie games that we find “Super fun!” so that we can share their appeal to more people.
As of now, we operate our proprietary titles Last Labyrinth, The Tale of Onogoro as well as NOSTALGIC TRAIN and Backpack Twins, and Organ Quarter.
About AMATA K.K.
Company Name: Amata K.K.
Representative: Hiromichi Takahashi, Company President, and Representative Director
Address: Aoba No.1 Building, 2-3-1 Kundan Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074, Japan
Established: June 25th, 2008
Business: Game Business & others
Official Website: https://amata.co.jp/en/
About Amata K.K.: Founded in Tokyo in 2008, Amata K.K. has helped develop smartphone titles for a wide variety of world-renowned Japanese game companies over the years. With many staff having over 20 years of game industry experience, Amata has become a trusted one-stop shop for planning, developing, and operating games across a variety of platforms. While keeping the focus on game development, Amata has also begun to expand into VR, video, media, and other forms of entertainment.