Software

The Bee Hive

Nintendo Switch

Defend the insect kingdom from the spiders, in this colourful 3D action-adventure platformer, The Bee Hive! Crafted entirely by one developer, a love letter to the platformers of old.

The Bee Hive is a colourful, hand-crafted 3D platformer inspired by the golden age of classics like Spyro the Dragon and Banjo-Kazooie. Built entirely by one developer over 9 years, this solo passion project is packed with charm, chaos and a surprising sting in its tail. The insect kingdom is in danger. Mecha-Spider has sent a rogue signal, leading a full-blown spider uprising to shatter the elemental stones and destroy the natural world as we know it. As Honeybee, you'll dash, sting, climb, zipline, and swim through 16 vibrant levels. From tropical jungles and lava gorges to frozen peaks, floating castles, cyberpunk spider cities and even outer space - on a mission to bring balance back to the insect realm and defeat Mecha-Spider. You won’t face it alone. Alongside you are: Dasher the Snail – your slowest but most loyal hype-man Lovebug the Ladybird – your high-flying, brave bug bestie Mr. Spider – a mysterious ally (or is he?) who may know more than he lets on With fully-voiced characters, bee powers to unlock, quirky gadgets and weapons, dozens of collectibles, platforming puzzles and Lovebug’s flying missions, The Bee Hive is a nostalgic blast for fans of classic adventure. Key Features: 16 handcrafted levels across vibrant biomes Unlock bee powers: sting, shield, climb, zipline, swim Gadgets and weapons to find, build, and use Fully-voiced insect cast full of charm and secrets Collect gems, gear, gadgets, and memories Built solo over 9 years with love, spite, and a lot of bugs… the good kind! If you miss the colour, character, and collectathons of the N64 era - buzz in. Welcome to The Bee Hive.

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Notices

Required Space

Nintendo Switch 2
5.6GB
Nintendo Switch
5.6GB
Supported Play Modes
Number of Players
1
Family Group Lending
Supported
Save Data Cloud
Supported
Supported Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Publisher
NeverSleep Games
Genre
Action
Supported Languages
  • Japanese,
  • English,
  • Chinese (Simplified)
Age Rating
G
Very Mild Violence

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If there is not enough free space available, you can delete unnecessary software or insert a microSD card with enough space.
Note: Nintendo Switch 2 is only compatible with microSD Express cards.

About Supported Features

This software supports the following: - Touch screen - Surround sound (linear PCM)

This game was built from the ground up by a solo developer over nine years. Thank you for supporting indie games - and bees.

© 2025 Alastair Collins. The Bee Hive and all associated assets, characters, and designs are the property of Alastair Collins. All rights reserved.
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