It’s the start of September, and the Nintendo eShop Blockbuster Sale is now on! There is a wide range of games included, so grab yourself a bargain.
Nintendo eShop Blockbuster Sale September 2026
With over a hundred games on sale until September 9th (for North America) or September 13th (for Europe and other regions), it can be difficult to know where to start looking! Here is our selection of golden “Two Thumbs Up” rated games from the Blockbuster Sale, all of which either have a demo on the eShop or an accompanying LadiesGamers Guide.
There’s also a selection of “Worthy Mentions”, still golden, but focusing on those that are at least half price and less than a tenner (be that $10, £10 or € 10).
Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Your home is under attack. The king is dead at the hands of Viking invaders.
James fought the Viking invaders in Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Bad North is a fantastic pick up and play strategy game (a genre I’m usually terrible with). With difficulties to suit most gamers. Simple controls and tons of replay value. This is a game I’ve returned to again and again. I can’t guarantee playing this game will prepare you for an actual Viking invasion. But I can assure you there is plenty to love whether you want a quick gaming session or a long night in defending from invaders. Once your done with that you may also want to play a bit of Bad North.
See how you would fare against the Vikings in the free demo.
80% discount: US $2.99 (reg $14.99) | UK/EU: Not on sale
BAKERU
Bakeru’s adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!
James went battling with drums and transforming into fairy tale heroes in BAKERU
In the end, BAKERU is a delightful adventure packed with charm, offering a whimsical journey through a beautifully crafted world. The expansive levels, rhythmic combat, and fun driving segments keep things varied and engaging, while the game’s attention to detail and love for Japanese culture makes it feel like a heartfelt tribute to the country’s folklore.
Although it may be on the easier side, the game’s feel-good vibes, family-friendly graphics, and enchanting world more than make up for it, whether you’re exploring the large 3D levels, collecting tidbits of real-world history, or engaging in tight, fun combat, BAKERU is a game that’s easy to love. For those looking to unwind and enjoy a whimsical adventure, especially on sadder days, this one’s an absolute treat.
Hit the beats in the free demo.
30% discount: US $27.99 (reg $39.99) | UK £24.49 (reg £34.99) | EU € 27,99 (reg € 39,99)
Dave The Diver
Dive by day! Serve by night! The best diving, harpooning, action-adventuring, and sushi restaurant managing experience you’ll ever have.
James took the plunge reviewing Dave The Diver
Dave the Diver is a wonderful dip into the ocean. For me, this was the game that kept on giving. With so many options during gameplay, I could not honestly cite a point where I felt bored. Dives were wonderous with plenty to explore and seek, whether it was finding new fish or discovering something sinister in the depths. Running the restaurant was also much more fun than I expected, far from a throw-away mini-game but an in-depth management sim. Either of these two elements of gameplay would make a great game but on top of all that, you have all the little surprises that make this something I could not recommend enough.
Like my best friend Dave, Dave the Diver is fantastic.
Test the water with the free demo!
45% discount: US $10.99 (reg $19.99) | UK £9.34 (reg £16.99) | EU € 10,99 (reg € 19,99)
The Switch 2 Edition is also being discounted, and there is a free upgrade pack.
Escape from Mystwood Mansion
Experience a first-person escape room adventure in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and uncover hidden secrets to escape!
Did I Escape from Mystwood Mansion?
Escape From Mystwood Mansion is an extremely satisfying and well-rounded puzzle adventure. There is a good mix of puzzles and codes to decipher, varying in difficulty, but with the built-in hint system, nothing is frustrating.
For anyone who enjoys escape room scenarios, then Escape From Mystwood Mansion will surely be a winner.
We’ve got a handy guide to help you escape, too!
42% discount: US $9.85 (reg $16.99) | UK £8.28 (reg £14.29) | EU € 9,56 (reg € 16,49)
Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building rogue-like where you fight and negotiate your way through a broken-down sci-fi world.
James collected the right cards in Griftlands
Among roguelike deck builders, Griftlands is an ambitious one. But it actually pulls off those ambitions. The gameplay is unique, combining a two-deck system with a relationship system. Visuals, sound, and controls get one thumbs-up, while the writing gets two thumbs. Even run-of-the-mill conversations have a spark of wit, or at least a dash of snark. More importantly, it’s fun to play (though there’s lots of terminology to digest at first) and enough reason to replay on a higher difficulty if you love a good challenge.
Play your cards right with the free demo!
60% discount: US $7.99 (reg $19.99) | UK £4.79 (reg £11.99) | EU € 5,31 (reg € 13,29)
GrimGrimoire OnceMore
Open the Grimoire once more with brand-new features to explore!
Paula fell under the spell of GrimGrimoire OnceMore
GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a mix of a visual novel broken up by RTS battles. I went into GrimGrimoire OnceMore without knowing whether I would like the game or not! You see, the visual novel’s gameplay style isn’t my thing. However, I fell in love with the game, but it is not a title for everyone. Though if you’re in the mood for a clever strategy game that is fun and features battles and beautiful artwork and scenes, and a good story, then GrimGrimoire OnceMore definitely is recommended.
See if you can get enchanted with the demo.
60% discount: US $19.99 (reg $49.99) | UK £17.99 (reg £44.99) | EU € 19,99 (reg € 49,99)
Survival Kids
Survive Together!
Alone or with friends, I thoroughly enjoyed being one of the Survival Kids
Survival Kids is bright and colourful, with lovely graphics and great audio narration. The ability to GameShare makes playing with friends and family more accessible, more enjoyable and some of the challenges easier to complete. However, Survival Kids has been carefully designed, so that you can complete the whole game by yourself.
I’ve had a blast with the bomb flowers, reached new heights with the cannons and wanted more islands to explore. Survival Kids is definitely a contender for one of my games of the year.
Our guide reveals where all the treasure stones and glyphs are.
40% discount: US $29.99 (reg $49.99) | UK £26.99 (reg £44.99) | EU € 29,99 (reg € 49,99)
Wytchwood
Lovingly rendered storybook art style Gather, collect, grow and craft bizarre ingredients Research and concoct devious spells and sorceries.
Wytchwood featured in both Paula and Mina’s Best Games of 2021.
If crafting, exploring and lots of humour are what you look for in a game, then Wytchwood is the game for you. I’ve certainly enjoyed my playthrough of the game. The story is interesting, the characters are cutesy, dark, and grotesque with humour sprinkled in for good measure and fantastic graphics to top it all off. Wytchwood is definitely one of my games of the year and it receives our highest score.
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65% discount: US $6.99 (reg $19.99) | UK £5.24 (reg £14.99) | EU € 6,12 (reg € 17,49)
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
Don’t look away…
Don’t lose your way in Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark may be similar to its predecessors, but it is an improvement in its mechanics and delivers a fantastic experience in every aspect. It is a fun, scary, emotional, deep, sad, and aesthetically beautiful game, which can trigger some, but it also has much to say. The experience is quite whole and more than entertaining, giving achievers plenty of collectables during and after finishing the main game. For horror players who enjoy games that are not only about battle but puzzles, exploration, and a grand narrative, this game is for you.
Start exploring with the free demo.
50% discount: US $19.99 (reg $39.99) | UK £17.99 (reg £35.99) | EU € 19,99 (reg € 39,99)
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Unsheathe your curse and smite the darkness.
If you like JRPGs, Mina highly recommends Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a fabulous title, filled with all the beats and quirks expected from a great JRPG. The story is fabulous and the characters, both new and returning, are interesting. The customization options of the combat mean anyone can enjoy the game. From the newest of newbies all the way to combat-hardened JRPG vets that want a massive challenge.
Overall, I would recommend Ys IX: Monstrum Nox to anyone who loves JRPGs or adventure anime, along with all of the other Ys titles as well.
Ys your way into this action JRPG with the free demo!
60% discount: US $23.99 (reg $59.99) |UK £21.59 (reg £53.99) | EU € 23,99 (reg € 59,99)
Worthy Mentions from the Blockbuster Sale
American Arcadia
50% discount: US $9.99 (reg $19.99) | UK/EU: Not on sale
Atomicrops
80% discount: US $2.99 (reg $14.99) | UK/EU: Not on sale
Cassette Beasts
60% discount: US $7.99 (reg $19.99) | UK/EU: Not on sale
Flynn: Son of Crimson
70% discount: US $5.99 (reg $19.99) | UK £5.39 (reg £17.99) | EU € 5,99 (reg € 19,99)
LUMINES REMASTERED
70% discount: US $4.49 (reg $14.99) | UK £4.04 (reg £13.49) | EU € 4,49 (reg € 14,99)
Lynked: Banner of the Spark
50% discount: US $7.49 (reg $14.99) |UK £5.74 (reg £11.49) | EU € 6,74 (reg € 13,49)
The Switch 2 Edition is also being discounted, and there is a free upgrade pack.
Mineko’s Night Market
50% discount: US $9.99 (reg $19.99) | UK £7.99 (reg £15.99) | EU € 9,99 (reg € 19,99)
Moonstone Island
60% discount: US $7.99 (reg $19.99) | UK/EU: Not on sale
Mr Sun’s Hatbox
60% discount: US $4.99 (reg $14.99) | UK/EU: Not on sale
The Plucky Squire
66% discount: US $9.99 (reg $29.99) | UK £8.99 (reg £26.99) | EU € 9,99 (reg € 29,99)
Scott Pilgrim VS The World: The Game Complete Edition
67% discount: US $4.94 (reg $14.99) | UK £3.95 (reg £11.99) | EU € 4,94 (reg € 14,99)
Slay the Spire
75% discount: US $6.24 (reg $24.99) | UK £4.99 (reg £19.99) | EU € 6,24 (reg € 24,99)
The Wild at Heart
70% discount: US $7.49 (reg $24.99) | UK £5.99 (reg £19.99) | EU € 7,49 (reg € 24,99)
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