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

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Cinders
Pretty well instantly upon finishing my initial version of this story I was compelled to start up and try another path a...
Figment Banner
Figment
This is probably the most action-oriented and challenging game in this small list but it also has a somewhat sad family-...
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Last Day of June
In order to reveal next to nothing at all of the overall narrative, for fear of ruining pretty well anything, I’ll leave...
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Joe Dever's Lone Wolf
If the game was merely an interactive novel of sorts, where you’re simply making decisions that branch the storyline, it...
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Night in the Woods
Returning from a failed attempt at going to college you'll play the part of Mae, a young woman with a checkered past who...
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Roadwarden
If you’re into more classic text-based play, this is an outlier that delivers just that and more, but be warned that the interface and some hiccups can be annoying at times
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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
This follow-up maintains the well-written course of its predecessor, but fails to feel as fresh the second go-round
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Children of Silentown
Forgoing the typical adventure tendency towards humor, Silentown instead sprinkles in a sense of foreboding that’s refreshing
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Children of Silentown
Forgoing the typical adventure tendency towards humor, Silentown instead sprinkles in a sense of foreboding that’s refreshing
The Gallery Banner
The Gallery
Two different and tense stories from different eras come to life in this well-acted FMV game
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Escape from Ever After
In many ways this feels like a creative, and often funny, alternative take on the Paper Mario formula, but it isn’t quite as polished
Blue Wednesday Banner
Blue Wednesday
A moody mix of some cool music mini games, and twenty-something frustrations and uncertainty about the road ahead
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Destino Indomable
Who knew that bringing the telenovela format to a digital narrative could work out to be pretty entertaining?
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Ten Dates
This well-timed release drops you into the bumpy ride of looking for love, as you try to make a positive impression on a variety of dates
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Trek to Yomi
Despite its action mostly being on the middling side, the game’s artistic style and story make it a compelling experience
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A Space for the Unbound
Some surprising depth and creative storytelling mechanics help this pixel adventure stand out
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Iwakura Aria
While it may be slow burn in nature, and take quite a while to really develop, this is a visual novel that looks gorgeous and has some choices that carry consequence
Until Then Banner
Until Then
While it can still feel limited by its format, and a bug or two was hit, among its peers Until Then manages to stand pretty tall
Open Roads Banner
Open Roads
A well-written mother-daughter road trip in search of answers about the past
Torn Away Banner
Torn Away
A very story-driven mix of classic adventure and even platforming elements with a message about the horrors of war
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A Highland Song
A charming mix of local folklore, some music, and a sense of adventure
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WORLD OF HORROR
There’s no question that the vibe, nightmarish pixel art, and weird monstrosities are fun, but the interface and controls aren’t ideal
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The Wreck
Working through trauma both past and present, this is an emotional journey with unexpected twists and turns
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Foretales
How do you make a splash on the Switch eShop? You polish, polish, polish…
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Ooblets
Without a doubt a charmingly weird little world to explore, capture critters, and then watch them dance battle in
The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition Banner
The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition

Among the indie titles that I’ve played and loved on the PC there aren’t too many that still haven’...

Best Served Cold Banner
Best Served Cold
A cocktail of mystery elements, engaging characters, and some drink mixing makes for a refreshing treat for the right audience
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Banner
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
A straight-up old-school classic point-and-click adventure, through and through
Selfloss Banner
Selfloss
Undeniably has a unique style and story, though mechanically it’s a bit on the creaky side
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open Banner
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open
A unique adventure with a mix of the supernatural, family drama, and distinct cultural elements
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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Demonstrates how to effectively take a minimalist old-school title and make it approachable to modern audiences
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Frank and Drake
Aside from featuring the fantastic city of Baltimore and a wonderful rotoscoped style, there’s an intriguing story to enjoy here
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Hello Goodboy
If you’re into dogs and feel-good vibes, even if there’s not a load of compelling gameplay to match it, this is a soothing and touching adventure
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Aspire: Ina's Tale

From an “elevator pitch” angle there’s something great about being able to cite popular and success...

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A Juggler's Tale

With its marionette characters and associated string-based challenges, rhyming narration, and a healthy dose of charm...

Last Time I Saw You Banner
Last Time I Saw You
A mix of a gorgeous art style, teenage angst and love, and Japanese folklore
Call of the Sea Banner
Call of the Sea
An almost escape room-like and gorgeous adventure that will test your wits and tells an engaging story along the way
Snowman Story Banner
Snowman Story
A charming and timely seasonal tale with some puzzle-solving to help add value
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Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Purgatory
Solid storytelling with enough choices that it help you feel more engaged, but some “political” elements that may be a turn off
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Sunlight Scream
A visual novel sort of experience that at least throws in a little more flavor with both some romance and horror
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Long Gone Days
While its mechanics are a mixed bag and the story and darker tone may not be for everyone, Long Gone Days does have ambition
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RE:CALL
With its time and reality-bending story-telling revisionism, RE:CALL makes for a unique experience
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Wavetale
Toning down the typical action adventure, Wavetale features plenty of serene and beautiful moments along the way
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Wayward Strand
In a world of narrowly-focused objectives in games, it’s sometimes nice to simply choose your own path
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ANNO: Mutationem
If you enjoy exploration and world building with a cyberpunky edge, you'll likely find ANNO to have some appeal
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Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
While I love blasting off faces and racing to the finish line, there’s absolutely something to be said for slowing down ...
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A Memoir Blue
I’ve been impressed so far this year that story-driven games on the Switch have continued to show up in force, but most ...
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What Lies in the Multiverse
This is a case where you have a game with a very cool sense of style, a compelling set of main characters who have some ...
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Unforeseen Incidents
With the classic point-and-click adventure genre in full-on renaissance mode and a preponderance of options available to...
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The Artful Escape
One opportunity that the smaller teams and budgets behind typical indie games have is to take bigger risks, either blend...

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