Switch Indie Games: A Fresh Look at What's New and Exciting

The indie game scene on Nintendo Switch is buzzing with fresh and exciting titles. This week, Nintendo's Indie World showcase highlighted some standout games, both new releases and upcoming ones. UFO 50, which made waves on PC, has now landed on Switch. It's a game that quickly became a fan favorite in 2024. Another new addition is Is This Seat Taken? , a puzzle game where you match picky people with the right seats. It has a similar vibe to the popular platformer Schim from last year. Looking ahead, Ball x Pit, a Breakout-inspired roguelite, is set to launch in October. Fans of Shovel Knight will be happy to know that Mina the Hollower, the next game from Yacht Club Games, is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on Halloween, the same day it hits Steam. Neverway, a life-sim RPG with a creepy twist from the creators of Celeste and Murder Engine, is also on the horizon for 2026. Meanwhile, Caves of Qud, a sci-fi roguelike with a cult following, is coming to Switch as a console exclusive later this year. The Indie World showcase also spotlighted Ritual of Raven, a unique farming sim from Spellgarden Games and Team17. Instead of traditional farming, you collect tarot cards and use their magical powers to grow crops. It's a fresh take on the farming sim genre, especially for fans of card-based games. Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story, a free short game from Valhalla Cats, lets you explore a cat museum as a kitten named Kimchi. It's a spin-off of the hand-drawn adventure game Stars in the Trash, which has a stunning aesthetic. Turbo Kid, a gory Metroidvania that serves as a quasi-sequel to the beloved film, has finally arrived on Switch. The game has received an update that enhances weapons and improves performance on lower-spec systems. Out and About, a foraging adventure from Yaldi Games, was supposed to launch this week but was delayed due to a Steam publishing oversight. The game promises a mix of foraging, cooking, and community rebuilding. Rogue Labyrinth, a story-driven action game with a style reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, is set to release on September 1. You play as Iris, a nomad who finds her hometown turned into a labyrinth hosting a reality show. Adventure of Samsara, a spiritual successor to the classic Atari 2600 title Adventure, is coming to multiple platforms on September 4. It's a pixel art Metroidvania where you explore connected biomes and take down tough bosses. Autumn with the Shiba Inu, a mystery visual novel and sequel to A Summer with the Shiba Inu, is coming to Steam on August 14. It's a game about a freelance hacker uncovering information in a corruption case, with multiple endings to encourage replayability. Dude, Where Is My Beer? A New Hop is a point-and-click adventure where you play as a dude trying to brew his own pilsner after they were banned. The game is a sequel to the 2020 title Dude, Where Is My Beer? and features a Star Wars-inspired title. Concierge, a surrealist non-linear game inspired by analog horror and outsider art, is set to release on September 15. You use a camcorder to solve puzzles and uncover clues in this game from Brazilian duo Kodino Artes and publisher Digital Tribe Games. The indie game scene on Switch continues to thrive with these exciting new releases and upcoming titles.