20 Hidden Indie Gems on Nintendo Switch 2

This follow-up takes the ball from the original game in the series and runs hard towards greater success with it

A pretty surprisingly good, and very different, take on the somewhat notorious franchise

From its distinctive concept to its terrific use of spatial audio, this sightless adventure is absolutely unique on the Switch

A crazy and intense bullet hell shooter that pops visually, and for fans of the subgenre it will likely leave you satisfied

An absolutely distinctive approach to Metroidvania play, though possibly not for everyone

A charming and timely seasonal tale with some puzzle-solving to help add value

An unusual adventure that has plenty of combat where you’ll need to win through careful defense

While it can feel a bit unpolished at times, this action-oriented roguelike will keep you challenged with traps and other perils

Pulls you in with its distinctive art style, vision of the world, and non-linear story if you’re game for the journey

A handful of takes on some classic shmups have varying results

A smart turn-based puzzle dungeon-crawler, but it doesn’t necessarily break new ground either

A charming and pretty gorgeous crafting sim / RPG / adventure that doesn’t quite hit all the right notes

A pleasant taste of leisurely life sim elements, and nostalgia for simpler days, spread across two different worlds

A creepy and very retro-feeling top-down adventure meets survival horror experience

An interesting mix of puzzle, strategy, and environmental sim elements all in one

Shows some combat-oriented roguelike action promise, but feels a bit too muddy in practice to compete with the best

A more combat-oriented take on the classic brick breaker formula

An unusual title that feels like it would be perfect for even younger gamers, but may be too hard for them to stick with

An ambitious mix of fighter and 3-lane beat-em-up that’s gorgeous but hardly ideal in execution

A unique art style and plenty of feline charm help to make this a pleasant puzzler

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