20 Hidden Indie Gems on Nintendo Switch 2

The approachable tactical strategy shooter is back, packing plenty of personality, polish, and a fair challenge

A side-scrolling beat-em-up / platformer with some retro flair, great moves, and some surprises

With lush environments, an atypically unpredictable story, and smart design this does the classic adventure proud

A throwback to the classic likes of Castlevania and others with a few modern flourishes

A curious mix of platforming, objective-driven adventure elements, and charming visuals help Promenade shine

An interesting mix of botanical rejuvenation, exploration, and problem solving

A pretty unique test of your ability to process quite a lot at once, your reactions, your planning, and your patience

A pretty smooth-riding futuristic racer that is all about momentum and technique, just only racing against time and ghosts

A well-written mother-daughter road trip in search of answers about the past

Breaking away from the more Zelda-esque adventure of the original to go roguelike feels like a smart move

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

A soothing and extremely pleasant airborne adventure that helps you embrace the unknown

A thoroughly surprising and different take on the traditional vertically-scrolling arcade shooter

Put together with great care and thoroughness, if you love the games of Jeff Minter this is a treat

A thoroughly pleasant and approachable musical puzzling adventure while it lasts

A generally clever design, sense of humor, and inspired strategic play help Inkulinati stand out in the space

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

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

While it lacks a bit in structure and direction, this fishing adventure does have some charm

While it absolutely adds some depth to the classic formula with mission variety and a story, it can only get upcycled so much

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