Nintendo Indie World October Showcase Recap

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Some indie games to look forward to play on the go!

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Well, I was not expecting a Nintendo showcase, but I’ll welcome it. Let’s see what got announced as coming to the Switch! Spoiler alert: there are some really good games showcased here.

Witchbrook

Releasing January 28, 2027 | Switch & Switch 2

Start your life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside town of Mossport. Make friends, find love, and discover a world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond!

Oh my gosh, like many others I’ve been waiting for this game for YEARS and I can’t believe we finally got a release date! I am going to wait to see more gameplay though and fingers crossed for a demo.

Winds of Viridia

Demo Available Now | Switch 2

Explore the valley of the towering Grantree, battle grand beasts, and find out what’s driving the creatures in these forgotten lands mad. Discover secrets, make new friends, and find powerful lost relics. Face down fearsome bosses, and uncover the truth of the wild frenzy.

City of None

Switch & Switch 2

A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…

Sword of the Sea

Coming October 29, 2026 | Switch 2

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea.

Tenjutsu

Switch 2

Tenjutsu is a fast-paced, full-blooded action roguelike that blends customisable martial arts combat with exploration and transformation of the world around you.

Threads of Time

Switch & Switch 2

Threads of Time is an era-spanning, turn-based RPG inspired by the timeless classics. Embark on a journey through time, gather a party of charismatic heroes from across ages, and uncover a plot that threatens to unravel the past, present and future.

Dumpster Gang

Coming March 2027 | Switch 2

Play as a gang of mischievous raccoons in this chaotic co-op sandbox for 1-4 players. Complete ridiculous missions, steal everything you can carry, and outsmart a relentless Exterminator determined to throw your gang behind bars.

Super Battle Golf

Coming March 25, 2027 | Switch 2

An online 1-8 player golf game where everyone plays at the same time. Swing, shoot, sabotage, and finish first by any means necessary in a free-for-all rush to the hole.

REPO

Switch 2

An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator’s desires.

Haunted Paws

Coming May 2027 | Demo Available | Switch & Switch 2

Haunted Paws is a spooky 2-player co-op adventure where you and a friend create your own puppies and set out to rescue your kidnapped owner from a mysterious haunted mansion.

Kitsune: The Journey of the Adashino

Switch & Switch 2

“Where will their light lead them?” Kitsune is a fox girl who finds herself on Adashino Island and starts travelling with her Frog friend. Neon signs give light and color to the island with a Japanese-inspired atmosphere. Something is lurking in the shadows, inching ever closer…

Slime Rancher 2

Coming January 2027 | Switch 2

Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.

Spirit Crossing

Releasing November 16, 2026 | Switch & Switch 2

Glide through pastel clouds, heal troubled spirits along the way, and design your own home nestled high on a mountain peak. Befriend strangers around a warm campfire, or share memories while lazily fishing in the sky with a friend.

My Arms Are Longer Now

Coming March 11, 2027 | Switch & Switch 2

You are a yucky long-armed thief. Snake through levels, retract like a vacuum cord, or put on a sock to seduce a lonely guard – whatever it takes to pull off the perfect heist!

Petal Runner

Coming March 8, 2027 | Demo Available | Switch 2

Join Cali and their foxy sidekick Kira as the two fulfill their lifelong dream of becoming Petal Runners–an elite crew of motorcycle couriers. Deliver and install the newest, most impressive generation of digital pets across a vibrant coastal city.

RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition

Coming November 10, 2026 | Demo Available | Switch 2

RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition blends the chaotic fun of classic arcade coin pushers with the element of roguelike deckbuilding. Combine special coins with powerful items to trigger satisfying synergies. It’s a nonstop dopamine rush packed into one unpredictable, coin dropping ride.

Tanuki: Pon’s Summer

Releasing November 10, 2026 | Switch & Switch 2

Hop on your BMX and deliver letters and packages to the quirky inhabitants of Tanuki’s four towns. Packages vary in size, weight, and shape so it’ll be up to you to strategise how you approach each delivery.

Finding Polka

Switch

Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don’t need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!

Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!

Switch & Switch 2

A slap-and-solve adventure that stretches your wits and your noodly arms in all directions. Explore impossible towers where every floor is a comedy sandbox of secrets. Meet strange characters and solve (or add to) their problems with a personal touch. The power to change everything is in your hands.

Lost and Found Co.

Coming November 10, 2026 | Switch & Switch 2

Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!

Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services

Out Now | Switch

Relax with Bao Bao in this cozy 2D pressure washing sim. Clean pastel environments, chill lo-fi beats, and no stress, just peaceful vibes. Play solo or with up to 3 friend

Everything is Crab

Coming January 26, 2027 | Switch & Switch 2

The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation… or get Darwin’d trying!

HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate

Switch 2

Race, trick, and explore across vibrant slopes with a cast of unique riders. Master speed, style, and control in this fast-paced arcade snowboarder. Prove it where it counts, split-screen with friends or head-to-head online multiplayer. Shred the mountain. Rip the competition.