20 Hidden Indie Gems on Nintendo Switch 2

Whether locally or online, this co-op title for up to 8 players may seem simple, but keeps changing things up to stay interesting

Old-school adventure fans should be thrilled with a newcomer that has witty writing, some great gags, and looks great

A decent premise that makes for a sense of dread, and some solid scares along the way

Defying simple genre definitions, this self-proclaimed “anti-platformer” is certainly unique but also compellingly challenging

A visually gorgeous, and often touching, series of puzzles to be solved in order to connect a child to their mother

While the series may have mobile origins, Castle proves Crossy Road is more than ready for consoles

An undeniably unique adventure that mixes together some unexpected elements and just hits differently

While not fundamentally different from the norm, the theming and episodic progression are a nice refinement

A unique adventure with a mix of the supernatural, family drama, and distinct cultural elements

Undoubtedly a unique concept, presenting a mix of both strategic and puzzle challenges

A dice-based strategy title with some challenges, but lacking in the depth and refinement of some of its peers

A great concept and experience with a cool overall aesthetic, but the execution overall isn’t always so hot

A pretty cozy mix of exploration and puzzle solving that comes together quite nicely

While it lacks the polish of Advance Wars, or the personality of Wargroove, it’s another reasonable alternative

Consistent with the kid-oriented license, this is a pretty care-free platformer with a little strategy and plenty of silly charm

As simulations go, especially those with so many steps and tasks, this one works out better than most

A more sports-oriented take on the likes of Bubble Bobble and Snow Bros that does differentiate itself, but not too much

While you can get into the rhythm of things and embrace its grind, Gaiden feels like a love or hate proposition

A challenging mix of agility stages and boss rush fights that doesn’t really let you warm up before hitting the meat grinder

Conceptually the feel and puzzles are different than what you’d expect, but it has some shortcomings

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