Nintendo Pet Games Available for $2 on eShop
Owners of the Nintendo Switch can purchase two simulation titles at a 95 percent discount until November 1.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Pets — General
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Nintendo is currently discounting two popular pet-themed simulation games to $2 each on the eShop. This 95 percent price reduction applies to both Little Friends: Dogs & Cats and Little Friends: Puppy Island through November 1.
Why it matters
For families looking for budget-friendly digital entertainment on the Nintendo Switch, this sale offers a significant discount compared to the standard $50 retail price of the titles.
The promotion offers a 95 percent discount, bringing the price for both pet simulation games down to $2 each. These titles are playable on the Nintendo Switch through backward compatibility, though the original 2019 Dogs & Cats release holds a 53 score on Metacritic.
The players
Nintendo
A global leader in interactive entertainment known for the Nintendo Switch console and a long history of family-friendly software franchises.
The details
The discount is applied directly through the Nintendo eShop for users in the United States. Owners of the Nintendo Switch console can download the games at the reduced rate and access them within their digital library. These titles offer a simulated pet-care experience, with the 2019 original entry designed for approximately 5 to 6 hours of gameplay for the main content.
Timeline
2019: Little Friends: Dogs & Cats was first released.
2023: Little Friends: Puppy Island was first released.
October 25, 2026: The current eShop discount became active.
November 1, 2026: The promotional pricing period ends.
The Home Front
This promotion aligns with the digital sales strategies frequently seen on the Nintendo eShop to clear inventory of older software titles. It represents a notable shift in household entertainment costs by providing high-discount access to back-catalog simulation games.
Families interested in these titles should visit the eShop to complete the purchase before the November 1 deadline. Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your Nintendo Switch console before initiating the download of these digital games.
The takeaway
These temporary price drops provide an accessible way for families to sample pet-simulation software without the standard $50 financial commitment. Take note of the November 1 cutoff date if you plan to add these specific titles to your digital home library.
Further reading
Find more tips for digital family entertainment in our Pets — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Comicbook.
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