The Stretchers is a physics-based puzzle game developed by Tarsier Studios, released in 2019 exclusively for Nintendo Switch. The premise centers on a mysterious affliction called the Dizzies, spread by a villain known as Captain Brains, which has left residents in a helpless stupor. Players control a pair of medics — either through local co-op with a second player or by managing both characters simultaneously in single-player — tasked with rescuing victims and transporting them to an ambulance. Missions can be approached in multiple ways: carrying several patients at once on a stretcher or splitting up to handle them individually. The physics-driven mechanics encourage experimentation, and each mission includes bonus objectives and hidden collectibles that reward repeated play. The game's tone is broadly comedic, emphasizing chaotic, lighthearted scenarios over serious challenge.
