Top 100 / Best Indie RPGs on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

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Dark Deity 2

Taking a big step forward from its predecessor in terms of polish, Dark Deity 2 boasts plenty of lively characters and dialogue mixed with satisfying tactical play

Potionomics: Masterwork Edition

A charming mix of potion crafting, relationship management, deck building, and the power of salesmanship

Bloomtown: A Different Story

A fascinating mix of summertime innocence, interesting game systems, and unique vibes

Kudzu

For retro fans who enjoyed portable RPGs in the Gameboy era, Kudzu successfully captures that spirit and vibe

Dungeon Drafters

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

Death of a Wish

Stylish and challenging, it has some appeal, but its distinct art style isn’t without some issues

WORLD OF HORROR

There’s no question that the vibe, nightmarish pixel art, and weird monstrosities are fun, but the interface and controls aren’t ideal

Might & Magic - Clash of Heroes : Definitive Edition

A brilliant mixture of puzzles and turn-based strategy make this a standout title fans of both genres should give a look

Raging Bytes

In an eShop full of classic turn-based RPGs, the unique hook of Raging Bytes helps it stand apart from the competition

No Place for Bravery

Among the things there are also no place for in this title: Lack of skills, and unwillingness to be patient

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Demonstrates how to effectively take a minimalist old-school title and make it approachable to modern audiences

Silent Hope

While its pacing trends towards slow and tasks to complete between runs are a bit tedious, there’s some fun variety here

Jack Move

Fans of Cyberpunky vibes, turn-based battling, and a bit of techno-jargon being thrown around should enjoy this one

Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition

Damn RPG lovers, the Switch has been a terrific return to Nintendo fully delivering a variety of options in this genr...

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-

An unusual mix of a crazy storyline, interesting characters, and competent tactical strategy make for an engaging time

Aura of Worlds

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

Backpack Hero

While hardly a looker, this is pretty unique roguelike RPG makes meticulous inventory management compelling

Long Gone Days

While its mechanics are a mixed bag and the story and darker tone may not be for everyone, Long Gone Days does have ambition

ANNO: Mutationem

If you enjoy exploration and world building with a cyberpunky edge, you'll likely find ANNO to have some appeal

tERRORbane

When it comes to adjectives I like to see associated with games, weird and funny are pretty high on my list, though I’ll...

Rise of the Third Power

There’s no doubt that for many the 16-bit era was where JRPGs really exploded into the mainstream, so titles that bring ...

Archvale

This is just one of those titles that’s hard to describe in a way that gives it justice, a sort of retro-looking twin-st...

Kitaria Fables

Family-friendly action adventure titles have a fair amount of representation on the system, but with its cute characters...

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Remasters of past games, even ones that are at least somewhat revered, can be a tricky business. Giving everything a vis...

Nexomon: Extinction

While there have been a few stabs at taking on Game Freak and the Big N’s mega-franchise they’ve tended to be at the hig...

CrossCode

Where CrossCode excels is in its scope and ambition. The game world is large, relatively varied, and absolutely crawling...

Tower Of Time

Genre-blending is one of the things I appreciate most in the indie space, at least when it is well-executed. In the RPG ...

Rune Factory 4 Special

With a bit of a window remaining until the release of Animal Crossing, if you’ve been looking for something relaxing and...

Masquerada: Songs and Shadows

In terms of downsides I’d say there aren’t many with the primary concern being whether you’re looking for something that...

Windscape

Though I may have felt a bit conflicted on how to score Windscape, I like its concept, most of its simple but workable d...

YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

The game’s main character, Alex, is a pretty major departure from a typical hero in the genre, a generally reluctant hip...

Super Daryl Deluxe

For me there's something really funny about such an unassuming (and honestly dumb-looking) burnout of a kid looking to s...

Darkest Dungeon

Fans of tough games have no doubt already heard plenty about this dark and difficult RPG experience with a roguelike unp...

The Nameless: Slay Dragon

Fans of more pan-and-paper style RPG gaming should enjoy its pretty authentic mechanics and customization

HeistGeist

Putting together what feels like a mix of RPG and deckbuilder strategy elements, HeistGeist at least manages to stand out from the crowd

Starlight Legacy

For people who look back to the 16-bit JRPGs of yesteryear with reverence, this is a great way to revisit that look, feel, and style of play

Wings of Endless

A retro-styled multi-character action RPG (with Metroidvania flavor) that has a solid feel, can be challenging (though sometimes too much so), and feels both retro and fresh

Rogue Waters

A refreshing mix of roguelike elements, strategy, and pirate fun… but it absolutely moves at a peg-legged pace

Keeper's Toll

While not as polished or engaging as Vampire Survivors, it does manage to feel distinct and notable

ATHENIAN RHAPSODY

Take a pinch of oddball Earthbound vibes, add a tablespoon of Undertale quirks, mix with weirdness, and enjoy?

Hero's Hour

Interesting real-time battles and strategy elements feel novel, but this isn’t a guaranteed home run

Terra Memoria

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

While the Iron's Hot

Who knew that what’s roughly a blacksmithing adventure / RPG could be both engaging and generally chill

ASTLIBRA Revision

An epic action RPG that compensates for pretty ordinary core combat with a multitude of skills and gear options

Batora: Lost Haven

With its combat forcing you to move between a twin-stick shooting style and slashing, Batora manages to keep itself interesting and varied

UnderDungeon

If you don’t mind the simplistic aesthetics, this is a reasonably-solid Zelda-ish adventure on a budget

OneShot: World Machine Edition

A game that, from presentation to play, simply does its own thing…

Demonschool

Sports quirky characters, smart tactical combat that remains engaging throughout, and plenty of style to boot

Wander Stars

While the experience as a whole can be uneven, the word-based combat and other tweaks to the traditional RPG formula are appreciated

The Edge of Allegoria

Undeniably goofy and inappropriate, but for classic RPG fans who’d like something completely different while familiar it’s a good time

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