20 Hidden Indie Gems on Nintendo Switch 2

A smart, and simply different, mix of puzzle and RPG elements that feels fresh

An absolute banger of a wildly different take on platforming, though if you’re challenge averse it may be overwhelming

An addictive and challenging bit of retro twin-stick shooting goodness

A somewhat different and certainly more bizarre version of the Reigns formula awaits in the stars

Creativity, some trippiness, and a ticking clock make this twist on a whodunnit intriguing to say the least

A pretty dark but compelling story of a woman betrayed, with you helping decide how her story ends

A smart combination of tactical combat, deckbuilding, RPG, and some roguelike elements make for some varied fun

An alternative take on the likes of Overcooked-style multiplayer food prep chaos that has both ups and downs

There’s a nice mix of cute charm and puzzling challenge here, though it’s not entirely unique either

A horror adventure that has a great sense of ambiance and dread, but that has some design weaknesses

Provides a very different and interesting take on tactical strategy by putting it in more of an open-world setting

Not terribly elaborate, or long, but for a budget price it’s accessible, engaging, and a good time

A thoroughly chill and charming adventure with a focus on kindness and community building

Though its presentation is humble, it makes effective use of sound and slow-burn tension to deliver some thrills

A slightly different take on cooperative play as you fuel things up, though it fails to have much overall variety

A novel idea, setting up twin-stick shooting with missions and zombies, that leads to mixed feelings

An improvement over the old-school original, but its momentum-based style can still make it tough to love

Undeniably weird, with plenty of creepy horror elements, plenty of abrupt death, and an odd style all its own

As someone who has mowed lawns before I can verify this feels accurate… but still pretty dull in sim form

Generally keeps the action simple, laying on new complications with every stage, but will keep you on your toes

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