Software

Earthion

Nintendo Switch

Return to the genesis of 16-bit gaming with Ancient's brand new shoot 'em up, Earthion!

Yuzo Koshiro’s Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems by legendary Japanese developer Ancient Corporation. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi, through eight chaotic levels, each with their own unique environment, enemies, and boss fights, to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth. Instrumental in the creation of some of the 16-bit era’s most defining games, Ancient Corporation and Yuzo Koshiro return to their roots after three decades to deliver a generation-defining experience and an unforgettable fight among the stars. Strap in and deploy a devastating arsenal as you fight your way through eight chaotic levels, each with unique environments, enemies and boss fights. Beat the game on Hotshot difficulty, up the ante in Challenge mode and become a flying ace to claim your spot in the online leaderboard. With an original soundtrack from one of the most renowned composers of the 16-bit era, Earthion offers a truly immersive audio experience featuring 27 original tracks and incredible soundscape of effects to transport you back to a golden age of retro gaming. Developed to run natively for 16-bit hardware, pushing the original system to its absolute limits while ported to modern platforms with meticulous care, Earthion offers great quality of life features, including highly customizable scanline configurations to give an authentic retro experience on modern displays.

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Required Space

Nintendo Switch 2
93.0MB
Nintendo Switch
93.0MB
Supported Play Modes
Number of Players
1
Family Group Lending
Supported
Save Data Cloud
Supported
Supported Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Publisher
Limited Run Games
Genre
Shooting / Action
Supported Languages
  • Japanese,
  • English,
  • Spanish,
  • Portuguese,
  • French,
  • German,
  • Italian,
  • Chinese (Simplified),
  • Chinese (Traditional)
Age Rating
M
Mature Themes, Nudity, Violence

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© 2025 Ancient Corp. Sound by Yuzo Koshiro. Published by Limited Run Games, Inc.
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