The 200 / Best Indie Games of the Year on Nintendo Switch [2024 Edition]

Showing 1 to 50 of 200 total entries

Dicefolk

A unique bit of strategic fun that takes deckbuilding concepts and turn-based combat in a great new direction

Pocket Card Jockey:Ride On!

A fiercely addictive mix of solitaire and horse racing sim that’s an absolute delight

Thronefall

Resource management ala Kingdom mixed with more traditional tower defense concepts makes for something special

Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut

Brilliant self-aware writing and some great (and sometimes gruesome) hand-drawn art help to make for a memorable narrative adventure

Iron Meat

This retro-styled run-and-gun takes the baton from the classic Contra and goes to the next level

BZZZT

A colorful and tightly-controlled blast of old-school-meets-new-school platforming action

Moonstone Island

It's “everything including the kitchen sink” style may not be perfect on all fronts, but it’s got plenty to explore and enjoy

Neva

Another visual feast of an adventure, though not as successful as its older sibling GRIS

PICO PARK 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

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

The final wild ride with the odd duo, though with a different central gag in the form of Max’s psychic powers

Cat Quest III

Take to the seas for an action RPG adventure, whether solo or with a friend, with plenty of assorted cat puns and fun

SteamWorld Heist II

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

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

A smart, and simply different, mix of puzzle and RPG elements that feels fresh

Anomaly Agent

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

Loco Motive

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

PICROSS S NAMCO LEGENDARY edition

A celebration of plenty of icons of the classic arcade era, in nonogram puzzle form

The Night of the Rabbit

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

Planet of Lana

A solid take on a cinematic adventure of sorts as you try to evade capture and save your sister

Let's! Revolution!

An intriguing mix of Minesweeper and roguelike unpredictability that works well

Card-en-Ciel

A colorful, smart, refreshing, and surprisingly varied deck building RPG experience

Core Keeper

Whether solo or with others online, this mix of elements similar to Stardew Valley, Minecraft, and others has an addictive appeal

8-Bit Adventures 2

A very accessible and enjoyable adventure with a classic 8-bit RPG look, feel, and perspective

The Lullaby of Life

A creative and refreshing mix of exploration, puzzle solving, and music that has loads of charm

Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

An attractive, reasonably challenging, and smart Metroidvania experience awaits

Pepper Grinder

An absolute banger of a wildly different take on platforming, though if you’re challenge averse it may be overwhelming

Lords of Exile

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

NAIRI: Rising Tide

This follow-up takes the ball from the original game in the series and runs hard towards greater success with it

CRYPT CUSTODIAN

A charming, and sometimes silly, top-down Metroidvania-style romp that feels refreshing

Little Kitty, Big City

While only taking a handful of hours to complete, this charming feline adventure is cute and delightful

Promenade

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

Fear the Spotlight

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

Ynglet

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

The Holy Gosh Darn

A more foul-mouthed and oddball take on gameplay similar to The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines

Builds on the already excellent play of the original by adding a new distinct character and approachable challenges

Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit

A pretty surprisingly good, and very different, take on the somewhat notorious franchise

The Star Named EOS

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

Satryn DX

An addictive and challenging bit of retro twin-stick shooting goodness

Night Reverie

Enchanting both visually and in terms of its storytelling and themes… if you’re game for taking the ride

Botany Manor

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

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

If you already know it, you likely love it. If you don’t, this is a good bit of challenging fun worth a look

Quadroids

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

Botworld Odyssey

An approachable and strategy title with both creature management and real-time combat elements

Crossy Road Castle

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

Shogun Showdown

While its control scheme may be tough to fully latch onto initially, its style of strategy is distinctive and compelling

Hauntii

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

The Land Beneath Us

A surprisingly challenging and engaging turn-based roguelike that has a style of its own

Saviorless

An experience with terrific hand-drawn animation, two distinct styles of play, and the classic feel of cinematic adventure

Cricket Through the Ages

Best played with a friend, this wonky sports action title is thoroughly odd and goes all in on its quirkiness

Balatro

A surprisingly-effective roguelike variation on poker, for those who enjoy it, and a pretty unique challenge

Stray

A unique and compelling (if somewhat short overall) adventure, though it likely looks and runs better on other systems

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