20 Hidden Indie Gems on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 - Nindie Spotlight
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Dawn of the Monsters
Well damn, who knew that within a two week span I’d play two very different titles on Switch that have the beat-em-up ge...
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Infernax
Retro games looking to take on the rough look and feel of classics like Castlevania are always going to face a bit of an...
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Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron

The classic arcade shooter 1943 and its many variants are among my favorites of all time and Aces does an incredible ...

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Killer Frequency
While perhaps its VR-ish setting is only minimally functional, the parts that deliver like the voice acting, suspense, and humor work wonderfully
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Sine Mora EX

As a full package Sine Mora EX fills in a gap in the Switch line-up unless you’ve been indulging in the NeoGeo ...

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Storyteller
A really cool and pretty high-concept idea that can lead to some fun and creative stories, but sometimes you can really get stuck
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A Normal Lost Phone
Overall, if you’re receptive to what I would consider a very honest and genuine study of someone going through a difficu...
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Subsurface Circular
Did I mention that all of the characters, including yourself, are robots? While, for the most part, the dialogue and mot...
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Typoman
Overall, especially as an English major and true fan of fonts, I found TypoMan to be a creative delight. What it lacks i...
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Linelight

Puzzle action games can and have come in many forms, though I don’t think I’ve ever seen any go to the de...

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Nocturnal
Though it mechanics and style may be quite traditional (and even a bit stale), the addition of fire to the mix helps this be more memorable
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Venba
One part exploration of culture, another puzzles in the form of food prep, Venba has a fresh feel but requires some patience
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Fall of Porcupine
While the story it tells feels unique and worthwhile, the inconsistency of the mini game implementation detracts from the experience
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Chroma Squad

If you grew up enjoying the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers this title may have a special appeal to you since in essence...

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Melbits World

When you’re trying to make an impression in an eShop absolutely swimming with games of all types and degrees of...

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Full Metal Furies
As a game that you can enjoy with a group of friends (the more the merrier) Full Metal Furies is a unique take on a beat...
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Rogue Legacy
While it hasn’t aged particularly well, especially trying to follow such a strong title as Dead Cells which really took ...
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Pode
If you’re looking for a story there’s not much to speak of but the basics involve your two characters, essentially a fal...
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Death Road to Canada
For people who thoroughly enjoy all of the key elements Death Road to Canada offers I have no doubt there’s fun to be ha...
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Slain: Back From Hell
If you’re a fan of challenging games Slain: Back From Hell is happy to sate your thirst for aggravation, loud music, and...
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