Microids and developer OSome Studio announced a new 3D platformer titled "Garfield: Escape from Monday" in May 2026 [2].
The game marks a shift for the iconic orange cat, moving away from traditional puzzle or casual gameplay toward a more complex platforming experience. By leveraging the character's well-known hatred of Mondays, the developers are attempting to blend humor with surrealist environmental design.
The plot centers on a culinary disaster involving a spinach-lasagna concoction [3]. After consuming the dish, Garfield falls into a nightmarish dream world where he must navigate various challenges to find a way back to reality [3, 1]. The gameplay focuses on platforming through these surreal landscapes, which are inspired by the "curse of the spinach lasagna" [3].
According to the publishers, the title will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam [2, 4]. This wide release strategy ensures the game reaches both the current generation of high-end consoles and the portable market.
The game is scheduled for release on Sept. 24, 2026 [1, 4]. Early previews highlight the focus on lasagna-themed nightmares as the primary driver for the game's level design [1].
“Garfield: Escape from Monday is a 3D platformer that's all about lasagna and nightmares.”
The transition of a legacy IP like Garfield into a full 3D platformer suggests a strategy to modernize the brand for a younger audience. By utilizing a multi-platform launch across next-gen consoles and PC, Microids is positioning the title as a mid-tier commercial release rather than a niche licensed product.
