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The Captain Nintendo Switch Price Comparison

The Captain starts at $19.99. Currently sold by Nintendo eShop. The lowest price we have tracked is $6.79.

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The Captain Specs & Game Info

How Long to Beat The Captain

The Captain takes about 10 hours to beat, or 32 hours to complete everything.

Main Story
10 hours
Main Story + Extra
17 hours
Completionist
32 hours
Source: HowLongToBeat

Best price today

$19.99

Nintendo eShop

Checked 3d ago

Poor deal

18
A small discount, or none, compared with the list price and our tracked price history.

$13.20

above the all-time low of

$6.79

·Price history
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The Captain Price History

The current price of $19.99 matches the 7-day low, making this the lowest price seen in the past week.

7-day

$19.99

30-day

$9.99

All-time

$6.79

Oct 13Today

$19.99

$9.99

Lowest recorded The Captain prices

Store and date first seen at this pricePriceDiscount from list price
Nintendo eShopOfficial ·

$6.79

-66%
Nintendo eShopOfficial ·

$9.99

-50%

About The Captain

Explore a galaxy while racing your ship back home in this indie adventure. You manage a crew that grows as characters join during the journey, facing hostile groups that attack and making choices that save or destroy other worlds. Decisions determine which factions survive the trip and affect the final outcome of the story. The point-and-click third-person RPG features turn-based combat and multiple endings within a sci-fi comedy setting rich with narrative. The main story takes about 10 hours, extending to roughly 17 hours with extras and reaching approximately 32 hours for a completionist run. The game runs on Steam Deck with a Playable rating. It was made by Sysiac Games and published by Tomorrow Corporation.Read more

The Captain Details

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Release Date

  • 12/19/2022

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Tags
Point & ClickThird Person2DMultiple EndingsStory RichTurn-Based Combat
Choices MatterExplorationPixel GraphicsOld SchoolSpaceStrategy RPGCraftingMinimalist
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The Captain Buying and Gameplay FAQs

How much does The Captain cost?

The Captain starts at $19.99 on Nintendo right now.

Where can I buy The Captain the cheapest?

The cheapest price for The Captain on Nintendo is $19.99 at Nintendo eShop, an official store.

Is The Captain on sale right now?

No, The Captain isn't discounted on Nintendo at the stores we track right now. It's currently $19.99.

What is the lowest price The Captain has ever been?

The lowest recorded price for The Captain on Nintendo is $6.79 at Nintendo eShop on August 30, 2025.

Is now a good time to buy The Captain?

Not yet. The Captain on Nintendo is rated a poor deal at $19.99, compared with a lowest recorded price of $6.79.

How much is The Captain on the Nintendo eShop?

The Captain is $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop.

Is The Captain single-player only?

Yes, The Captain is listed as a single-player game, with no multiplayer or co-op modes.

What platforms is The Captain available on?

The Captain is available on PC and Nintendo. Supported consoles include Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat The Captain?

The Captain takes about 10 hours to beat, or 17 hours with extras and 32 hours to complete everything.

When did The Captain come out?

The Captain was released on December 19, 2022.

Who published The Captain?

The Captain was published by Sysiac Games.

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