List of Switch homebrew
Switch Homebrew | |
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Introduction • Homebrew Development • Homebrew Bounty • Glossary | |
Release Lists | All Homebrew • Applications • Games • Emulators • Demos • Exploits • Payloads • CFWs • Development libraries & tools • PC Utilities |
Information | • Homebrew TitleID • Game patches and mods • Savegames • Websites |
This is a general list of all homebrew applications available for the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to edit this list if you notice anything missing. Please add new entries in alphabetical order in their respective pages. Edit this page to add new categories listing only.
Applications | Games | Emulators | Demos | Exploits |
Applications
Temporary list, please help sorting them to proper categories below
Launchers
HBMenu mod : https://gbatemp.net/threads/hbtheme.517838/ Twili Homebrew launcher and debugger https://gbatemp.net/threads/twili-homebrew-debug-monitor.522673/
sysmodule
sysnetcheat https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-netcheat-simple-open-source-cheat-engine.512512/ (and sysnetcheatGUI in app section) sys-play https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-play-sysmodule-background-music-player-for-nintendo-switch.511844/ sys-ftpd https://github.com/jakibaki/sys-ftpd/releases loader.kip Loader system module. sm.kip Service Manager. fs_mitm.kip (File System _ man in the middle) LayeredFS module pm.kip process Manager. disables telemetry by patching the Error collection sysmodule (eclct) 0100000000000032 ? nx-dreport deletes reports https://github.com/Thog/nx-dreport (deprecated) nx-creport redirects crash report to SD card. Switch Presence https://github.com/Random0666/SwitchPresence SlideNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/slidenx-change-joycon-attach-detach-sound.521749/ nx-hbloader https://github.com/switchbrew/nx-hbloader Ldn_mitm, convert Ad-hoc (local play) to LAN for game without native LAN support. Use with Switch-LAN-Play. https://gbatemp.net/threads/ldn_mitm-play-local-wireless-supported-games-online.525512/ https://github.com/spacemeowx2/ldn_mitm Theme shuffle, Applies a random NXTheme file at boot. (unreleased yet, announcement post) Freebird, Switch Clock Speed Control Sysmodule https://gbatemp.net/threads/freebird-switch-clock-speed-control-sysmodule.530641/ Sys-clk, a per-application Switch clock speed control sysmodule https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-clk-under-overclocking-sysmodule.531372/ https://github.com/retronx-team/sys-clk dmnt:cht (debug monitor) : Atmosphere's cheat engine since v8.5 HID-mitm, a sysmodule allowing the use of any game controllers. https://gbatemp.net/threads/hid-mitm-rebind-buttons-and-use-custom-gamepads-on-your-switch.535095/ Emuiibo, a sysmodule to hijack and redirect the amiibo NFC receiver with binaries located on SD card https://gbatemp.net/threads/emuiibo-mitming-nfp-services-for-amiibo-emulation.536210/ ams_mitm mod, a custom sysmodule to allow writting to PRODINFO partition when using atmosphere. use it only temporarily for security reasons. https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-custom-sysmodule-for-atmosphere-that-allows-writing-to-prodinfo.541609/ Sys AudioPlayer https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-audioplayer-background-audio-player-for-the-nintendo-switch.536580/ ReverseNX, switch portable/Dock mode https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-flag-your-console-as-handheld-or-docked.543625/
system
ZeroTwoXCI https://gbatemp.net/threads/team-2168-zerotwoxci-the-xci-installer.518171/ Addubz's Tinfoil https://gbatemp.net/threads/tinfoil-now-with-network-install.515932/ (not official thread?) https://gbatemp.net/threads/tinfoil-title-installer-manager-by-adubbz.511763/ DZ renamed to Blawar's Tinfoil https://gbatemp.net/threads/dz-network-nsp-installer-and-title-key-dumper.519179/ https://github.com/digableinc/tinfoil NOEXS Remote debugger https://gbatemp.net/threads/noexs-remote-debugger.512668/ Gagorder https://gbatemp.net/threads/gag-order-a-fix-for-supernag.505765/ Horizon NAND dumper https://gbatemp.net/threads/open-source-horizon-nand-dumper.518095/ NSPower https://gbatemp.net/threads/nspower-switch-title-installer-manager-and-more.513485/ Title Deleter https://gbatemp.net/threads/title-deleter.516066/ eXshop https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-exhop-nintendo-switch-title-downloader.508273/ kEx https://gbatemp.net/threads/kex-a-full-system-nand-sd-browser.512679/ NXHactool https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxhactool-hactool-built-as-a-nro-nso-with-libnx.513193/ SwitchIdent https://github.com/joel16/SwitchIdent/releases SwitchIdentGUI https://github.com/joel16/SwitchIdent/releases dOPUS https://gbatemp.net/threads/dopus-0-6-nsp-xci-file-installer-and-manager-for-the-switch.520008/ https://github.com/Hidki/dOPUS/releases ---> project renamed to n1dus https://gbatemp.net/threads/dopus-becomes-n1dus.520780/ NXToolkit https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxtoolkit-nx-team.520289/ BOGInstaller https://github.com/Reisyukaku/BogInstaller/ https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-boginstaller-beta.507793/ Firmware Dumper https://gbatemp.net/threads/firmware-dumper.522522/ BiggestDump (pending firmware dumper by JK_) https://gbatemp.net/threads/biggestdump-open-source-firmware-dumper.524729/ https://github.com/J-D-K/biggestDump Goldleaf (successor to addubz's original tinfoil) https://gbatemp.net/threads/goldleaf-nintendo-switch-title-installer-manager.527578/ https://github.com/XorTroll/Goldleaf NXMTP (Media Transfer Protocol), mount all partition in read only over USB MTP https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp.528783/ https://github.com/liuervehc/nxmtp/releases Incognito, https://gbatemp.net/threads/incognito.531924/ Lithium, simplified version of full featured Blawar's Tinfoil https://github.com/blawar/lithium
tools
ftpd https://gbatemp.net/threads/ftpd-released-for-switch-3-0.497026/ ftpd4SXOS https://github.com/Falki14/ftpd4sxos/releases ReiNX toolkit https://gbatemp.net/threads/reinx-toolkit.517457/ FreeshopNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/freeshopnx.512121/ Switch Homebrew Appstore https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-homebrew-appstore.493086/ GCDumpTool -> renamed to NXdumpTool https://gbatemp.net/threads/gcdumptool-yet-another-nintendo-switch-game-card-dump-tool.508343/ Generic Mod Manager https://gbatemp.net/threads/generic-mod-manager-a-mod-manager.517626/ To be verified : https://gbatemp.net/threads/custom-cdn-website-for-custom-nsps.516289/ EasyPower https://gbatemp.net/threads/easypower-quick-utility-to-reboot-the-switch.515378/ BootMoix https://gbatemp.net/threads/i-created-a-somewhat-working-cmake-toolchain-setup-for-libnx-and-libtransistor.514521/ Save Master https://gbatemp.net/threads/my-first-hombrew-save-master.511008/ Title Cross https://gbatemp.net/threads/title-cross-folder-modifier-for-layeredfs.507949/ sdmcNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/sdmcnx-open-source-nintendo-switch-file-browser-v0-1-0.510252/ kezplez-nx https://github.com/tesnos/kezplez-nx kezplez-nx fork https://github.com/shchmue/kezplez-nx , supports the fuses and TSEC being dumped in multiple locations as well as also supporting firmware 6.0. Game Redirector [PyNX] https://github.com/Kozlowlw/py-switch SDFile updater https://github.com/StevenMattera/SDFileUpdater/releases - fork or different https://github.com/tumGER/SDFilesSwitch/tree/v9.0.4/SDFiles/switch/SDFilesUpdater Shared Font Dumper https://github.com/simonmkwii/SharedFontDumper/releases XCI dumper (WAIN Cart Dumper NX?) https://gbatemp.net/threads/xci-dumper.506700/ SXOS ROMMENU https://gbatemp.net/threads/sxos-rommenu-nsp-nros.519365/ (extracted ROMMENU nro from the SXOS's boot.dat. Does not run xci without a license; works only with SXOS). NXsh https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxsh-remote-shell-for-the-nintendo-switch-over-telnet.522317/ Switch Game Card dumper https://gbatemp.net/download/swupdatedumper-nro.34397/ https://github.com/MCMrARM/switch-game-card-dumper USB to SD file copier for SXOS https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-to-sd-file-copier-for-sx-os.522540/ nx-USB https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-usb.523122/ RCMreboot reboot into RCM from atmosphere 8.1.0+ https://gbatemp.net/threads/rcmreboot-for-atmosphere-0-8-1-reboots-your-switch-to-rcm.524989/ PowerToolNX https://github.com/CVFireDragon/PowerToolsNX/ Lockpick, get and dump prod.keys to SD card https://gbatemp.net/threads/lockpick-switch-key-derivation-homebrew.525575/ Avatool https://gbatemp.net/threads/avatool-homebrew-tool-to-change-avatars.525654/ Kip select, a kip Manager for atmoshphere https://gbatemp.net/threads/kip-select-a-wip-kip-manager-for-atmosphere-fusee.525175/ nxDownload, download file to SD card https://github.com/Dontwait00/nXDownload UpToDate https://gbatemp.net/threads/uptodate-download-firmwares-for-choidujour-from-your-switch.525708/ FTPc, an FTP Client https://gbatemp.net/threads/ftpc-an-ftp-client.526037/ NxThemes Installer https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-custom-themes-sharing-thread.522213/ Homebrew SD setup, downloads and extracts packages from http://sdsetup.com directly to the switch https://gbatemp.net/download/sdsetup-homebrew-app.35441/ VGedit, text editor https://gbatemp.net/download/vgedit-console-text-editor.35440/ https://github.com/vgmoose/vgedit/releases NXMTP (Media Transfer Protocol), mount all partitions (read only) and SD card over USB MTP https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp.528783/ https://github.com/liuervehc/nxmtp/releases BrowseNX, Web Browser applet launcher https://gbatemp.net/threads/browsenx-web-browser-launcher-source.529438/ IPSwitch https://github.com/3096/ipswitch/releases, generate/manage ips patches for atmosphere Switch Xbox Controller, turn your switch to xbox controller for computer https://github.com/WerWolv98/SwitchXBOXController/releases Calculator-NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/calculator-nx-mathematics-on-your-switch.530949/ https://github.com/thomleg50/Calculator-NX Fusée Stater, launches included payloads from homebrew launcher. https://gbatemp.net/threads/fusee-starter-launch-payloads-from-hbl.533211/ SX_Reboot (SXOS only), bypass dongle requirement on reboot. https://gbatemp.net/threads/wain-releases-customized-reboot-to-payload-for-sx-os.534087/ SX Dumper 2.0 (SXOS Only?), dump cartridge to xci and nsp. https://gbatemp.net/threads/tx-presents-sx-dumper-v2-0-0.536369/ AmiiSwap, a GUI Amiibo Manager homebrew for emulation with Emuiibo (nfp mitm sysmodule) https://gbatemp.net/posts/8597869/ https://github.com/FuryBaguette/AmiiSwap/ Shutdown, a payload rebooter homebrew to reload to a console shutting down payload (argon/shutdown.bin) https://gbatemp.net/threads/shutdown-switch.537028/ Kefir Updater, a cfw package (kefir) updater. https://gbatemp.net/threads/kefir-updater.539086/ MM-LINX, Mario Maker 2 Level injector. https://gbatemp.net/threads/mm-linx-super-mario-maker-2-level-injector.542389/ https://tinfoil.io/MarioMaker/ eBookReaderNX, Switch eBook Reader https://github.com/DomRe/eBookReaderNX EmuMMCConfig, setup atmosphere's emuMMC options directly on the switch. https://gbatemp.net/threads/emummcconfig-atmosphere-emummc-configuration-tool.541137/ Apollo, file explorer for Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/apollo-file-explorer-for-nintendo-switch.543080/ Discross, a discord server connection wrapper, https://gbatemp.net/threads/discross-access-discord-from-switch.545031/
Savegame tools
Svitch https://gbatemp.net/threads/svitch-yet-another-save-file-extractor.506086/ Edizon https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-a-save-editor-and-manager-for-horizon.506167/ Save Data Manager https://gbatemp.net/threads/savedata-manager-for-nintendo-switch.514522/ Checkpoint https://github.com/FlagBrew/Checkpoint/releases JKSV https://github.com/J-D-K/JKSV/releases (savegame and system save manager, also contains additional system tools like NAND dumper, update deleter, process killer, etc.) Mario Odyssey Save Editor https://github.com/jonyluke/Mario-Odyssey-Save-Editor/releases BOTW Save Editor https://github.com/Jpe230/BOTW-Save-File-Editor/releases Y'allAreNUTs https://gbatemp.net/threads/503569/ https://github.com/3096/nut/releases/
media
MikMod Music Visualizer https://gbatemp.net/threads/mikmod-music-visualizer.612222/ NX-Play https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxplay-multimedia-player-for-nintendo-switch.511277/ (deprecated, see PlayerNX) PlayerNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/playernx-finally-a-poc-homebrew-video-player.517429/ Pixel Painter https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-pixel-painter-simple-drawing-homebrew.497145/ Proof of Concept video player MOD (not homebrew) (illegal) https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-first-homebrew-as-an-nsp-anime-movie-player-for-nintendo-switch-18if.514982/ Web browser (WIP) https://gbatemp.net/threads/my-web-browser-project-for-nintendo-switch.510286/ OrchestriNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/orchestrinx-play-your-favorite-zelda-tunes-now-on-the-switch.504949/ PC game streamers https://gbatemp.net/threads/any-dev-working-on-pc-game-streaming-to-switch.520478/ , https://github.com/kbhomes/moonlight-switch , https://www.reddit.com/r/SwitchHaxing/comments/9mcxti/steam_inhome_streaming_progress_01 Kodi https://github.com/VelocityRa/xbmc/tree/switch pPlay https://gbatemp.net/threads/pplay-switch-video-player-coming-soon.526187/ in-Home-Switching, stream Windows desktop to switch. https://gbatemp.net/threads/in-home-switching-stream-your-favorite-pc-games-to-your-nintendo-switch.526108/ https://github.com/jakibaki/In-Home-Switching
Laguage interpreters (maybe move to Emulators page?)
NX Python https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-python-create-python-homebrew-for-the-switch.499150/ projects using pynx: - SwitchGuide Updater https://gbatemp.net/download/switchguide-updater.35260/ - Generic Mod Manager https://gbatemp.net/threads/generic-mod-manager-a-mod-manager.517626/ - Switch Media Host https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-media-host-host-your-switch-media-over-lan.526491/ BrewJS https://gbatemp.net/threads/brew-js-make-homebrew-apps-with-javascript.504327/
Other homebrew apps tools
Button tester https://github.com/midstor/Button-Tester/releases ScreenTester https://github.com/Marice/ScreenTester-NX/releases many random homebrew or tools? https://github.com/switch-stuff IRC bot https://github.com/ELY3M/IRC-Bot-for-nintendo-switch
Homebrew Loaders | Bootloaders | Payloads | System Modules | System Tools | File Managers | Utilities | Other applications |
Homebrew Loaders
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Homebrew Menu | First Homebrew loader for the switch. | Yellows8, plutooo | Git | |
Twili Homebrew launcher and debugger | Twili is a debug monitor/bridge for homebrew applications running on the Nintendo Switch | misson20000 | thread | Git |
Bootloaders and payloads
See Switch payloads page.
System Modules
System modules are add-ons in the form of kip files you can add to your CFW.
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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nx-creport | Redirects crash reports to SD card. | |||
nx-dreport | Clears logs | |||
Sys-ftpd | Ftpd port as a Nintendo Switch sysmodule. | jakibaki | Git | |
sys-netcheat | Open-source cheat-engine for the Nintendo Switch. | Jakibaki | Thread | Git |
Sys Play | It's a kip module which plays music in the background, no matter what are you doing.) | XorTroll | Thread | Git |
xor:Play | Switch System module to play a sound file anywhere (system, game, etc.) | XorTroll | Thread | Git |
Ldn_mitm | Ldn_mitm, convert Ad-hoc (local play) to LAN for game without native LAN support. Use with Switch-LAN-Play | spacemeowx2 | unofficial thread | Git |
System tools
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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ChoiDuJourNX | a system firmware installer homebrew for the Nintendo Switch. | rajkosto | Thread | Git |
kezplez-nx | A Nintendo Switch (70+) key dumper. | tesnos6921 | Thread | Git |
NSPower | Switch title installer, manager and more. Sequel of eNXhop project. | XorTroll | Thread | Git |
eNXhop | Switch CDN Title Downloader. Update/Mod/sequel/rename of eXhop project. | XorTroll | ||
eXhop | Nintendo Switch CDN title downloader (like FreeShop), based on Rei's BogInstaller. Mod of XorTroll's original version. | tunip3 | Thread | Git |
Tinfoil | A Switch NSP title installer & manager. | Adubbz | Thread | Git |
FreeShopNX | A Switch CDN Title downloader. | Git | ||
RebootRCM | An nro/nsp homebrew to reboot to RCM from Atmosphere 0.8.1+ | hippy dave | Thread | Download page |
File Managers
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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edizon | A Savegame editor, directly on the console. | thomasnet, WerWolv | Thread | Git |
NX-Shell Work in progress port of 3DShell (Multi purpose file manager) to the Nintendo Switch.
Utilities tools
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Other applications
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Games
Temporary list, please help sorting them to proper categories below
100 Boxes NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/100-boxes-nx.517683/ bermuda syndrome https://gbatemp.net/threads/bermuda-syndrome.519475/ Pixel shuffle NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/pixel-shuffle-nx.519727/ Doom 3 https://gbatemp.net/threads/dhewm3-nx-a-doom-3-port.519667/ Quake 3 https://gbatemp.net/threads/ioquake3-nx-an-ioquake3-port.518558/ NXQuake2 https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxquake2-a-quake-ii-port.517139/ QuakespasmNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/quakespasmnx-a-better-quake-port.518242/ DukeNukem3D https://gbatemp.net/threads/duke-nukem-3d.502386/ Fade to black https://gbatemp.net/threads/fade-to-black.519075/ REminiscence - Flashback port https://gbatemp.net/threads/reminiscence-flashback-engine-for-the-switch.499860/ The legend of zelda - Mystery of Solarus DX https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-dx-solarus-engine.500222/ Another World + Heart of alien https://gbatemp.net/threads/another-world-and-heart-of-the-alien-for-switch.505416/ DDLC-Love, Doki Doki Literature Club https://gbatemp.net/threads/ddlc-3ds-by-lukezgd-ported-to-switch.518969/ DXX (descent1/2) https://gbatemp.net/threads/dxx-switch-descent-1-2-source-port.518746/ Sonic robo Blast 2 https://gbatemp.net/threads/sonic-robo-blast-2-switch-port.506356/ Sonic robo Blast 2 + Kart https://gbatemp.net/threads/sonic-robo-blast-2-kart-for-switch.530856/ OpenBOR https://gbatemp.net/threads/openbor.499075/ HexGem https://gbatemp.net/threads/hexgem-board-game.512540/ Minesweeper https://gbatemp.net/threads/minesweeper-nx.518482/ MinesweeperNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/minesweeper-nx.517323/ kgDoom https://gbatemp.net/threads/old-doom-port-released.492894/ Openfodder https://gbatemp.net/threads/openfodder-switch-cannon-fodder-port.510070/ 100 boxes NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/100-boxes-nx.517683/ 2 planes https://gbatemp.net/threads/2planes.517358/ ChocolateDoom port https://gbatemp.net/threads/chocolate-doom-ported-to-the-nintendo-switch.506909/ Opentyrian https://gbatemp.net/threads/opentyrian-port-for-switch.504650/ Flappy NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/flappy-nx-flappy-bird-port-for-switch-installable-nsp.516340/ Press The Button [PyNX] https://gbatemp.net/threads/press-the-button-a-pynx-game.505326/ Postal https://gbatemp.net/threads/postal-for-the-nintendo-switch.505234/ Wolf4SDL, Wolfenstein3D port https://gbatemp.net/threads/wolfenstein-3d-port.508755/ https://github.com/keeganatorr/Wolf4SDL-Switch/releases Hot Pocolate https://gbatemp.net/threads/hot-pocolate-homebrew-game-alternative-music-visualizer.515039/ Löve Potion, lua framework https://love2d.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=84909 https://love2d.org/ - Snake [Love Potion] https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebrew-snake-port-lovepotion.498467/ - Love story [love potion] https://gbatemp.net/download/lovestory.35027/ - Snakey NX [Love Potion] https://gbatemp.net/threads/my-first-homebrew-game-snakey-nx.537838/ EasyRPG Link's awakening https://gbatemp.net/threads/easyrpg-w-links-awakening-remake.509414/ (illegal ?) Canonball (port1 by Lantus) https://gbatemp.net/threads/cannonball-outrun-engine-ported-to-the-switch-5-0.504194/ Canonball (port2, by rsn8887) https://gbatemp.net/threads/cannonball-switch-v1-05-enhanced-outrun-engine-for-switch-based-on-my-vita-port.521864/ SDLPoP https://gbatemp.net/threads/sdlpop-an-open-source-port-of-prince-of-persia-for-switch.503754/ InvaderNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/invadersnx-a-space-invaders-type-game.510841/ SudokuNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/sudokunx-a-sudoku-game-for-the-nintendo-switch.510830/ EasyRPG Player (RPGMaker emulator?) https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-easyrpg-player-rpg-maker-2k-2k3-emulator-for-switch.497328/ Mortis Ghost [EasyRPG] https://gbatemp.net/threads/mortis-ghost-off-easyrpg.510092/ OpenLiero https://gbatemp.net/threads/openliero-port-for-nintendo-switch.509806/ added from switchbru appstore: 2048 https://github.com/BernardoGiordano/2048/releases Space game NX https://github.com/vgmoose/spacenx Legend of Sword and Fairy https://gbatemp.net/threads/legend-of-sword-and-fairy-freeware-english-1-1.491319/ Hydra Castle Labyrinth Switch https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/HCL-Switch Meritous https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-meritous-for-switch.498356/ Pong NX https://github.com/TheKgg/switch-pong Fruit'y https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-fruity-port-for-nintendo-switch-retroguru-team.497708/#post-7854951 TicTacToe nx https://gbatemp.net/threads/alpha-tictactoe-for-nx.497196/ Game example (move to demos page) https://github.com/Dontwait00/game-example/releases Pickr https://github.com/BernardoGiordano/Pickr/tree/master/switch sdlpong https://github.com/I-EAT-CHEEZE-YO/switch_sdl_pong/releases HamsterNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-hamsters-nx.497713/ Tetriswitch https://gbatemp.net/threads/tetriswitch-a-tetris-clone-for-the-switch.498481/#post-7870466 PushA NX https://github.com/Maschell/PushA_NX NXEngine-evo (cave story) https://github.com/carstene1ns/nxengine-evo SDL Lopan (mahjong solitaire) https://github.com/Nop90-Switch/SDLLopan-SWITCH/releases Super Methane Bros remake https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-super-methane-brothers.500731/#post-7910398 Wiiero Switch (Open Liero?) https://github.com/KeeganatorP/wiiero-switch Doom64 ex https://gbatemp.net/threads/doom-64-ex-port.520294/ Rocks’n’Diamonds https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-rocksndiamonds-and-mirrormagic-games-for-switch.521671/ Mirrormagic https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-rocksndiamonds-and-mirrormagic-games-for-switch.521671/ SlitherlinkNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/slitherlinknx.521843/ https://github.com/Tardigrade-nx/SlitherlinkNX Connect 4 dual edition https://gbatemp.net/threads/new-homebrew-game-connect-4-dual-edition.522027/ game of line https://github.com/Srynetix/libnx-gol/ Simon NX https://github.com/K3yn/simon-nx/ Snake sdl https://gbatemp.net/threads/snake-sdl-switch-v1-0-0.507039/ Xash3D Half-Life goldsource engine port https://gbatemp.net/threads/xash3d-half-life-custom-goldsrc-engine-for-switch.522848/ https://github.com/switchports/xash3d-switch/releases Evolution saved me NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/evolution-saved-me-nx.526181/ Til NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/touch-game-til-nx.526417/ T-Rekt NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-t-rekt-nx.527283/ FlappyBird NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-flappy-bird-nx-a-flappy-bird-clone.527494/ Bejeweled NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/bejeweled-nx-bejeweled-clone-for-nintendo-switch.528264/ Lugaru https://gbatemp.net/threads/lugaru.528056/ Open Lara (Tombraider 1 open source engine) https://gbatemp.net/threads/528411/ (no official thread on gbatemp) https://github.com/XProger/OpenLara/ ClawSwitch - a Captain Claw port for Nintendo Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/clawswitch-a-captain-claw-port-for-nintendo-switch.529116/ Ken's Labyrinth https://gbatemp.net/threads/kens-labyrinth-enhanced-port-for-nintendo-switch.529434/ McOsu NX https://github.com/McKay42/McOsu-NX/ McOsu NX forwarders https://gbatemp.net/threads/mcosu-forwarders.529743/ https://github.com/McKay42/McOsu-NX/issues/1 T-Rekt NX https://github.com/Manurocker95/T-Rekt-NX/releases Tiles NX https://github.com/Cid2mizard/Tiles_NX/releases Til NX https://github.com/Manurocker95/TIL_NX/releases Memory game https://github.com/K3yn/memory-game-nx/releases Enigma Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/enigma-switch-v1-12-a-skill-puzzle-game-inspired-by-oxyd.530284/ https://github.com/rsn8887/enigma/ What's in the box https://github.com/Manurocker95/WhatsInTheBoxNX/releases Scary Maze Game https://github.com/simontime/MazeNX/releases Arkanoid NX https://github.com/Manurocker95/ArkanoidNX/releases Super Mario War NX https://github.com/p-sam/supermariowar-nx , https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-mario-war-port-by-p-sam.530684/ Jump'n'bump https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-jumpnbump-for-switch-and-vita.531420/ Julius (Caesar III) port for Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/julius-caesar-iii-port-for-switch.531651/ Alien vs. Predator Gold - Switch Edition https://gbatemp.net/threads/unofficial-alien-vs-predator-gold-switch-edition.532573/ OpenTTD (Transport Tycoon Deluxe) for Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/openttd-transport-tycoon-deluxe-for-switch-v1-0.532941/ NXBlood, port of Nblood (wiiu homebrew), port of Blood (pc game). https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxblood-nblood-on-the-nintendo-switch.534587/ CorsixTH, Theme hospital game interpreter for the Switch. https://gbatemp.net/threads/corsixth-theme-hospital.537686/ https://github.com/Exvat/CorsixTH/releases OpenMW, Open Morrowind game interpreter. https://gbatemp.net/threads/openmw-for-switch.540250/ GzDoom multiple iWad game interpreter, such as doom/heretic/hexen/etc. https://gbatemp.net/threads/gzdoom-for-switch.538010/, https://github.com/fgsfdsfgs/gzdoom/tree/switch DiabloNX Diable1 game interpreter, https://gbatemp.net/threads/diablo-nx-nintendo-switch-port-of-devilutionx-diablo.542414/ KiriKiri, Port of KiriKiri-compatible Visual Novel game engine (KAG3 format). https://gbatemp.net/threads/kirikiri-for-nintendo-switch-nintendoosuicchino.543188/ N(x)Noodles, https://gbatemp.net/threads/n-x-oodles-a-simple-puzzle-game.544258/
Game engines | Arcade | Fighting | Platformer | Add more here as needed |
Game Engines
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Vapor Spec virtual game | Release page | git |
Arcade
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Shooter
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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DXX-Switch | A Nintendo Switch port of Descent I & Descent II game engine. This is a fork of DXX-Retro. | aagallag | unofficial thread | github |
Fighting
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Platformer
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Bermuda Syndrome | A port of Bermuda Syndrome to the Nintendo Switch, based on the reverse engine made by Grégory Montoir. | usineur | thread | github |
Emulators
Temporary list, please help sorting them to proper categories and into nice Tables
consoles/gaming devices
LaiNES https://gbatemp.net/threads/laines-a-cycle-accurate-nes-emulator.505010/ pNES https://gbatemp.net/threads/pnes-portable-nes-emulator.533713/ pSNES https://gbatemp.net/threads/psnes-switch-snes9x-port.507847/ pFBA https://gbatemp.net/threads/pfba-final-burn-alpha.497188/ VBA-Next https://gbatemp.net/threads/vba-next-for-switch-works-4-1.504947/ RetroArch Libnx https://gbatemp.net/threads/development-thread-retroarch-libnx.505672/ https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-switch.492920/ retroarch cores : gearboy, picrodrive, Virtual Jaguar, beetlePSX, gambatte, snes9x 2010 nx, fceu mm, genesis plus gx, mame, mame2000, Mupen64 (beta with dynarec support), and a lot more. See thread for full core list. Dolphin https://gbatemp.net/threads/wip-dolphin-emulator-for-the-switch-by-jhiral.510424/ Glide64 https://gbatemp.net/threads/pre-release-glide64-emulator.518910/ ScummVM https://gbatemp.net/threads/scummvm.500178/ MAME-NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/mame-nx-0-72-release.515544/ DeSmuME-NX (abandoned) https://gbatemp.net/threads/desmume-nx-wip-ds-emulator-for-switch.504248/ then https://gbatemp.net/threads/desmume-nx-w-laproxs-vertical-mod-ds-emulator.510205/ DeSmuME-NX (also abandoned) : https://gbatemp.net/threads/not-really-a-release-desmume-with-jit.527435/ https://github.com/RSDuck/desmume-nx MelonDs https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch.518300/ mGBA https://gbatemp.net/threads/mgba-builds-now-available.518291/ NESalizer https://gbatemp.net/threads/nesalizer-successor-to-laines.516467/ PCSX-ReARMed port https://gbatemp.net/threads/pcsx-rearmed-port.512289/ GdkGBA https://gbatemp.net/threads/gameboy-advance-emulator-port-gdkgba-works-on-5-0.504186/ Khedgb https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbc-emulator-port-khedgb-works-on-5-0.503969/ chip8-nx https://gbatemp.net/threads/chip8-nx-chip8-emulator-for-nintendo-switch.505085/ neopop https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-neopop-sdl-for-switch.499206/#post-7884164 Brainfuck interpreter https://github.com/TheKgg/switch-brainfuck Amiga https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-amiga-emulator-uae4all2-for-switch.522539/ NoiES https://gbatemp.net/threads/noies-for-switch-nes-emu.534983/ https://github.com/Hydr8gon/NoiES PS2 (through L4T linux) https://gbatemp.net/threads/play-ps2-emulator-is-running-on-the-nintendo-switch.538600/ XBox (through L4T Linux) https://gbatemp.net/threads/xqemu-xbox-emulator-on-switch.537978/ (preview) Dreamcast https://gbatemp.net/threads/reicast-dreamcast-emulator-for-switch-horizon-alpha.538394/ PSSPP, standalone version (not retroarch core) https://gbatemp.net/threads/ppsspp-switch-standalone-beta.544071/ https://github.com/m4xw/ppsspp/tree/standalone
computer/OS
Bochs, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bochs, running win95 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhGeq_sht5w Android, https://gbatemp.net/threads/unofficial-android-port-shown-running-on-a-nintendo-switch.532182/ https://gitlab.com/ByLaws/android_device_nintendo_switch
Consoles | Handhelds | Multi platform emulators | Computers | Arcade emulators |
Template line
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Template - Homebrew title | Description | Author | Thread | git |
Consoles
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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pNES | NES Emulator. Based on the excellent Nestopia emulator | cpajuste | Thread | git |
pSNES | Super NES Emulator. Port of Snes9x for the Switch. | cpajuste | Thread | git |
LaiNES | Project dropped. A cycle-accurate NES Emulator. |
kevoot | Thread | git |
NES ClasSwitch | Project dropped. A NES emulator based on fogleman's NES emulator written in Go. |
waywardson07 | Thread | ? |
play! | Run on Linux! (Lakka) A Playstation 2 port of this Emulator for Linux on the Switch. |
Thread | ||
PCSX-ReARMed | Playstation 1 Emulator. Port of PCSX-ReARMed for the Switch. | Rock88 | Thread | git |
ReiCast | Dreamcast Emulator for the Switch. | davidgf | Thread | git |
Snes Classic launcher | Project dropped. SNES/NES Classic Graphical User Interface re-creation. SNES (?) & NES (LaiNES/Nestopia core) emulators for Nintendo Switch integrated into a copyrighted SNES Classic interface design. Allows theming. |
samthebreadman | SNES Thread, NES unofficial thread | ? |
Handhelds
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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DeSmuMe NX | NDS emulator | Laprox | Thread | git |
VBA-Next | Gameboy Advance emulator, based of Libretro's VBA-M. | catlover007 | Thread | git |
Multi platform emulators
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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pFBA: Final Burn Alpha | Final Burn Alpha fork for the Switch. Multi system emulator (neogeo, MVS, CPS1, CPS2, System 16, System 18, X Board, Sega's Y Board, megadrive, master system, game gear, pc engine, etc.) | cpasjuste | Thread | git |
Other devices and OS
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Chip8-NX | A chip-8 emulator. | Marice | git | |
LineageOS | An android 8.1 (Oreo) image for Switch, comes with TWRP. | Switchroot | thread | git |
Linux | Linux on switch, using Shofel2 payload booter. | shuffle2, Failoverflow team | git | |
L4t | Linux Ubuntu on switch. New version of Linux distribution with Switch specific kernel and drivers. | multiple users | Thread | git |
Lakka | Deprecated. Use Lakka's L4T version now. Linux distribution for switch specialized in retroarch emulator cores. |
natinusala, multiple users | Thread | Doc. |
L4T Lakka | Linux distribution based on L4T, specialized in retroarch emulator cores. | natinusala, multiple users | Thread | Doc. |
ScummVM | Port of ScummVM to the Switch. | cpasjuste | Thread | git |
Arcade emulators
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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MAME-NX | MAME emulator port for the Switch. | MVG | Thread | git |
Switch Homebrew | |
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Introduction • Homebrew Development • Homebrew Bounty • Glossary | |
Release Lists | All Homebrew • Applications • Games • Emulators • Demos • Exploits • Payloads • CFWs • Development libraries & tools • PC Utilities |
Information | • Homebrew TitleID • Game patches and mods • Savegames • Websites |
Demos
Hello world! | Demoscenes | Other Demos and Tests |
Hello world!
Simple programs which only prints text on screen. A Hello world! is the first thing done in hacking to verify a device can succesfully be tempered with.
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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sdl Hello World | Apps that prints text using SDL and bitmap fonts. | vgmoose | git | |
prints fuck you | Apps that prints fuck you. | xXxSwagnemitexXx | Release page | git |
prints messages | Apps that prints messages based on the pressed buttons. | leafeon34 | Release page | See thread |
Demoscenes
Demoscenes are scripted media (animation and sound) to demonstrate the device's capabilities and the developer's coding prowess. User interaction is not always required nor affecting the program's behavior.
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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Dokkaebi Hack | Animated Demo using SDL. | Steven Mattera | git | |
Fireplace | Classical ASM school learning fireplace animation using SDL. | marice | Thread | git |
Killer Whale Cursor | Port of a flash cursor following demo of same name. Renders and moves 45 pictures in specific order to make illusion on 3D effect. Uses the Switch controller's Motion Control to move the cursor on screen. | Voxel | Thread | git |
Other Demos and Tests
Many homebrew are only small tests to see how to display a picture, or test a button pressing interface. These can be used to learn when you are new to homebrew development.
Title | Description | Author | Thread | Source |
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34c3-demo | Demo used at the 34CCC presentation by Plutoo | Plutoo | git | |
Do u no de wae | Demo based on a meme. Press a button to flow from 3 different binary buffered pictures to create an animation. | MegaMagikarp | Thread | git |
FlavorTown | Loads a bmp and mp3 files using SDL. | AlphonseElric | git | |
FizzBuzz NX | FizzBuzz programming contest to see how a developer codes a simple problem. Prints numbers from 0 to 100, prints Fizz for multiple of 3, Buzz for multiple of 5, FizzBuzz for multiple of both 5 and 3. | FoxofGrey | Deleted thread | Deleted |
Game Example | A console-mode game example to display a roguelike-map. | Dontwait00 | Thread | git |
HitTheButton | Example of Input interaction with PyNX (homebrew python interperter). | tumGER | git | |
Illuminatix | A console-mode program printing a pyramid of asterisk. | Dontwait00 | Thread | Included |
Lighting-up LED on right joycon | A demo to control the LED on the controller's Home button. | ELY_M | Thread | github |
Switchbrew examples | Multiple switch homebrew examples to use with devkitpro, devkitA64 and libnx. | Switchbrew team | github | |
Thonkmop | A joke submission to Homebrew Bounty 2018-2019. Actually a recompiled libnx demo to display a picture. | The-4n | posts | |
Useless homebrew Switch v1.1 | Port of the Useless Homebrew 1.1 written by Rydian for the DS, 3DS, wiiu, gba etc. | Technicmaster0 | Thread | See thread |