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Everyone’s favorite lasagna-obsessed cat just got a very good reason to run for his life. Garfield: Escape From Monday is officially available on Nintendo Switch, and it’s exactly as chaotic and cheesy as that premise sounds.
What happened
The platformer dropped for Nintendo Switch, available both physically and digitally, so fans who’d rather have a box on their shelf aren’t left out. The pitch is simple: Jon has apparently gone full spinach-nightmare mode, and Garfield has to jump, climb walls, and scarf down lasagna to make it out in one piece. It’s the kind of goofy, low-stakes energy the Garfield IP has been leaning into lately, trading the usual couch-potato humor for an actual side-scrolling escape run.
Why it matters
Licensed platformers built around beloved comic strip characters don’t come around often, and putting one on Switch specifically is a smart move — it’s still the go-to console for pick-up-and-play platformers, especially with younger players and families who grew up on Garfield reruns. A physical release also matters here; plenty of collectors and parents still prefer a cartridge over a digital-only purchase, and Garfield games with retail boxes tend to become surprisingly sought-after down the line.
What to expect
Based on the setup, expect short, snappy levels built around wall-climbing and platforming challenges, with lasagna presumably functioning as some kind of health or power pickup (because of course it does). Don’t go in expecting a sprawling Metroidvania — this reads more like a bite-sized, humor-driven platformer meant to be finished in a few sittings rather than a 40-hour epic. If you’ve got a Garfield fan in the house who’s into games like Kirby or Yoshi’s Crafted World, this is an easy one to hand them.
FAQ
Is Garfield: Escape From Monday available now? Yes, it’s out now on Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital formats.
What kind of game is Garfield: Escape From Monday? It’s a platformer where you play as Garfield, jumping, climbing walls, and collecting lasagna to escape a spinach-filled ordeal set up by Jon.
Can I buy a physical copy? Yes, the game is sold both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch, so a retail cartridge is an option alongside the eShop download.
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