The success of Switch is not only due to the company’s games or those produced by video game titans: the two-in-one console has become, throughout its seven years, a true bastion for independent developers and that welcoming haven for all those who enjoy great little gems. The Big N knows this well, and its Nintendo Indie Worlds are that springboard for great discoveries, surprises and announcements that brighten your day. Above all, when what is shown releases a demo or arrives right after the presentation.
Almost 20 games They were shown at Nintendo Indie World. Some from the hand of their creators with custom-made presentations that gave additional value to their work, and others in a much more fleeting way than desired. Most of them are delightfully relaxing and, without serving as a precedent, it seems that the addition of farm games has been given a break this time around. Which gives great margins for more classic and experimental bets. And at iGamesNews we have brought them together for you all in one place.
From rambunctious cats to teenage mutant turtles, to sequels that deserve to be celebrated and personality tests that borrow the form of a video game. Below you will find each and every one of the titles presented during Nintendo Indie World accompanied by their release date and an appetizer in the form of a trailer or gameplay. Because it is normal that seven years later people start talking about the Switch 2, but the eShop still has surprises to give and dates to add to the calendar.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Fate of Splinter
- De Super Evil Megacorp
- July 2024
Imagine this: an arcade-style roguelike Hades with the Ninja Turtles as protagonists. Behind the initiative none other than Super Evil Megacorp. And we are not going to deny it, the fact that it is no longer an Apple Arcade exclusive is a new opportunity to shine for this game that combines the best of classics and modern games, including the option to share ninjutsu with up to three friends.
SteamWorld Heist II
- De Thunderful
- Available August 8, 2024
The final surprise of the Nintendo Indie World is also a safe bet: the sequel to SteamWorld Heist is synonymous with turn-based lead exchanges in a sea of turbulent waters. A tactical game, with extra charm and in fun 2D scenarios almost on the verge of rusting but full of possibilities and challenges. On August 8 it will arrive on all platforms.
Little Kitty, Big City
- De Double Dagger Studio
- Available May 9, 2024
What would Untitled Goose Game with cats be like? Double Dagger Studio gives us the answer with Little Kitty, Big City, allowing us to control a fun furry guy who is not as mischievous as our feathered friend but with his own particular list of pranks to do. In less than a month we will be able to start checking off pending things on Switch.
Yars Rising
- De WayForward Technologies y Atari
- It will arrive throughout 2024
The classic Yars’ Revenge from Atari has been reimagined, and the result points ways: Yars Rising is a new heir to the action platform formulas of Mega Man games with the signature of the creators of Shantae y River City Girlswhich is synonymous with fun, classic spirit and mini-games.
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game
- By Lizardry and PLAYISM
- Available summer 2024
Can you imagine a personality test made into a video game? Lizardry and PLAYISM dare with a game in which our answers will be applied to a retro-looking adventure that will reveal to us what kind of person we are and, in the process, we can even compare ourselves with those of other players.
Sticky Business
- De Spellgarden Games y Assemble Entertainment
- Available from today
Imagine a store that is dedicated to creating, editing and selling stickers. To begin with, it has more than 400 elements to mix and match, as well as effects or improvements. The possibilities are not endless, but almost. After passing through PC, Sticky Business heads to Switch with a custom-made edition that, by the way, arrives today on the eShop with an extra surprise: the DLC is also available Plan With Me Packed with content and possibilities.
Antomblast
- About the Summitsphere
- It will arrive on November 12. Demo now available
Not all of the games at Nintendo’s digital event were relaxing or nostalgic. In fact, Summitsphere gave the most grateful dissenting note with Antomblast, a pure platform action game that will arrive at the end of the year on Switch and PC. But you won’t have to wait too long to get your hands on it: starting today you can try a snack from the eShop.
Valley Peaks
- De Tub Club y Those Awesome Guys
- It will arrive in 2024
A first-person exploration game with a delicious and simple artistic section that invites you to get lost. Those Awesome Guys put us in the shoes of a climber who must make his way and socialize in an adventure that will lead us to discover what is in the Valley Peaks, taking a relaxing walk with minimalist puzzles.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- By Simogo and Annapurna Interactive
- Available May 16
Puzzles, mysteries and a black and white setting that is a melting pot of influences in a game that develops in a non-linear way and bears the signature of those responsible for Sayonara Wild Hearts. Ahead, more than 100 puzzles with clues so that we don’t get stuck.
Europa
- The Europa, the Helder Pinto / Novadust Entertainment y Future Friends Games
- It will arrive in 2024, with a demo now available
No Nintendo Direct can be missing at least one platform adventure with a touch of fantasy and a captivating appearance. As the android Zee we must discover the mysteries of Europa’s moon through platform jumps, puzzles and exploration. The good thing is that we have a jetpack beforehand that will give us that extra push. The best thing is that its demo can now be downloaded on Switch.
Cat Quest III
- De The Gentlebros y Kepler Interactive
- Available August 8, 2024. You can now play the demo
Intrepid cats, pirate adventures and treasures on ships and dungeons. The third installment of Cat Quest He redoubles his commitment to the role and places us in the Gatoribe in search of the Polar Star, a mythical long-lost treasure. Of course, this time we can play both alone and in the company of three felines in a local cooperative mode.
stitch.
- De Lykke Studios
- Available today
A delightfully relaxing game of coloring by numbers, following patterns, discovering art and little wonders. Every time you finish a design in stitch. you can start it again however you want and it even has a sudoku mode
Don’t leave yet, there’s still more
In addition to the games shown, Nintendo offered a brief preview of five more titles including the more than promising Animal Well from BigMode, which dates its launch for next May 9. Good times for indies on Nintendo Switch!
- BZZZTa platform game with a retrofuturistic aesthetic that will arrive in summer 2024
- gesture by Extra Nice. 3D platforms dated July 18
- Animal Well from BigMode, an action adventure with a retro aesthetic that can be played on May 9
- Duck Detective: The Secret Salamia narrative adventure that will arrive exclusively on Nintendo Switch on May 23
- Another Crab’s Treasurethe return of the hermit crab will be on April 25
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