Top 100 / Best Indie Strategy Games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 - Nindie Spotlight

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HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition Banner
HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition
While certainly a vast improvement over the previous Cloud version available on the Switch, some issues linger that hold back a collection of unique content
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Arco
A surprisingly engaging low-res mix of storytelling, strategy, and adventure
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Dungeon Drafters
A smart combination of tactical combat, deckbuilding, RPG, and some roguelike elements make for some varied fun
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PlateUp!
An alternative take on the likes of Overcooked-style multiplayer food prep chaos that has both ups and downs
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Terra Nil
Taking a different approach, working to rebuild the environment rather than burying it, in development sims
Might & Magic - Clash of Heroes : Definitive Edition Banner
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
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Fights in Tight Spaces
With a great visual style and differently-themed take on roguelike deckbuilding, Fights in Tight Spaces makes a case for your attention
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The Oregon Trail
The educational classic, with a few upgrades of note, remains challenging and more insightful than ever
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Foretales
How do you make a splash on the Switch eShop? You polish, polish, polish…
Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale Banner
Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
While a deckbuilder at its core, its sense of personality and general design give it a distinctive feel and flow in a crowded space
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Grit and Valor - 1949
Offers real-time tactics and what can be a hectic pace to meet objectives, or sometimes just keep your team alive
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Stick to the Plan
There’s a nice mix of cute charm and puzzling challenge here, though it’s not entirely unique either
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Oxytone
Undoubtedly a unique concept, presenting a mix of both strategic and puzzle challenges
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Tenderfoot Tactics
Provides a very different and interesting take on tactical strategy by putting it in more of an open-world setting
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Rogue Lords

Roguelike deckbuilding games have been quite the rage for the past few years, but not everything in the space strateg...

Defend the Rook Banner
Defend the Rook

When it comes to tactical strategy the Switch has been blessed with both some variety in takes, ranging from more lon...

Monster Train First Class Banner
Monster Train First Class

While I’ll admit to having a bit of deckbuilding strategy fatigue, there have been a number of titles on Switch...

Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition Banner
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...

Chess Ultra Banner
Chess Ultra

From top to bottom Chess Ultra is a complete package and perfect for anyone who either loves or would like to develop...

IRONCAST Banner
IRONCAST

Somewhat picking up the mantle from the popular Puzzle Quest series, Ironcast constructed a very compelling, though u...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown Banner
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown
A surprisingly strategy-oriented outing for the heroes in a half-shell, Tactical Takedown can be challenging, but feels great when you’re in the zone
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Banner
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
An unusual mix of a crazy storyline, interesting characters, and competent tactical strategy make for an engaging time
Landnama Banner
Landnama
A pretty simple but challenging small-scale civilization builder steeped with some roguelike concepts
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Capes
If you’re into tactical strategy and super heroes, this may be a great match for you
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Inkulinati
A generally clever design, sense of humor, and inspired strategic play help Inkulinati stand out in the space
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SteamWorld Build
Taking the SteamWorld franchise in a very different direction, mixing together city management with a bit of Dungeon Keeper
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Backpack Hero
While hardly a looker, this is pretty unique roguelike RPG makes meticulous inventory management compelling
Backbeat Banner
Backbeat
Fun, funky, and more challenging than it can look, this fresh take on a puzzle game simply does its own thing
Dorfromantik Banner
Dorfromantik
While its name is undoubtedly odd, this very chill-but-smart puzzler delivers a unique challenge
Before We Leave Banner
Before We Leave
Smart strategic city-building and a pro-environment vibe help this sim stand out as something enjoyable
Cat Cafe Manager Banner
Cat Cafe Manager
When it comes to things like business sims there’s a tendency, once you’ve played enough, for them to feel a bit indisti...
Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator Banner
Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator
I’ll just open with the fact that I truly despise pretty well all forms of alcohol, so in theory I’m a tough sell for a ...
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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 ...
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Neurodeck
While the fact that we’ve been inundated with roguelike deckbuilders over roughly the last two years can make new entrie...
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Regency Solitaire
You’ve got to respect a development team that takes on a well-known casual card game and decides to swing for the fences...
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Suzerain
If you’ve ever pondered what it would be like to take control of the reigns of government, or perhaps that being in char...
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112 Operator
Simulations can be a tricky business on consoles since they typically feature more complex controls better suited to the...
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Crying Suns
When it comes to strategy games, on a general level it feels like the Switch hasn’t been terribly well-represented as a ...
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Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
In order to keep things fresh developers have a constant challenge to mix and match genres and play styles in new ways. ...
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Space Crew: Legendary Edition
When it comes to strategy games we’re finally to the point where the Switch has a fair amount of diversity. One of the m...
The Survivalists Banner
The Survivalists
As I have noted a few times before, in general survival games haven’t tended to be a favorite of mine in the past. That ...
Wintermoor Tactics Club Banner
Wintermoor Tactics Club
When you think of the tactical RPG genre the words “accessible” don’t normally come to mind but Wintermoor Tactics Club ...
Faeria Banner
Faeria
Truth be told only recently have I been able to play deck-building games of any kind that I’ve found interesting. Usuall...
Nowhere Prophet Banner
Nowhere Prophet
In the last generation I’ve been surprised to see the deck-building strategy genre not only move from the fringes into t...
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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 ...
Dungeon of the Endless Banner
Dungeon of the Endless
I’ll admit that when I first started playing this title it was a struggle since there’s a distinct lack of explanation t...
Broken Lines Banner
Broken Lines
Let’s face it, while there have been quite a few titles out there that have decided to try to take on the likes of X-Com...
Death Coming Banner
Death Coming
If you’ve got a bit of a sick streak this game absolutely delivers great moments that will make you break out your most ...
Space War Arena Banner
Space War Arena
While overall Space War Arena is only a middle of the road strategic challenge, it fits into the Switch lineup pretty ni...
X-Morph: Defense Banner
X-Morph: Defense
I’m really impressed by everything the folks behind this game have put together. The campaign is challenging and at a sa...

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