20 Hidden Indie Gems on Nintendo Switch 2

Take to the seas for an action RPG adventure, whether solo or with a friend, with plenty of assorted cat puns and fun

A surprisingly challenging and engaging turn-based roguelike that has a style of its own

An experience with terrific hand-drawn animation, two distinct styles of play, and the classic feel of cinematic adventure

A surprisingly-effective roguelike variation on poker, for those who enjoy it, and a pretty unique challenge

A thoroughly odd, quirky, and delightfully silly quasi-adventure that delivers laughs while it lasts

A smart and challenging take on a roguelike deck builder that instead decides to roll the dice for luck

For once a game that somewhat picks up the Papers, Please torch has managed to do something cool with it

A surprisingly engaging low-res mix of storytelling, strategy, and adventure

Undeniably has a unique style and story, though mechanically it’s a bit on the creaky side

A budget-priced shooter that punches above its weight class with solid classic play, humor, and great scalability

Get ready for some varied first-person action to enjoy in bursts with roguelike flair and a bit of strategy

If you’re into tactical strategy and super heroes, this may be a great match for you

If you like the format of the Mario Party formula, but would like a more stylish and bizarre experience, this delivers

While its gameplay may be relatively basic, this budget title can be a roller coaster ride at times and plays well

Full of quirky charm and gentle humor, just be prepared for much more passively reading than interacting

While perhaps its best quality is its charm, there’s just something special about the vibe of Terra Memoria

You can see the effort to make this mix of side-scrolling action and roguelike elements work, but it struggles in spots

A pretty nice marriage of a well-thought-out multiplayer shooter and a reasonably fun single-player campaign of sorts

While it’s absolutely a basic affair, with your running to keep clearing tables and people happy, it’s also strangely meditative

A decent take on an action puzzler that has some challenge, even if not too much variety

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