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

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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

This is probably the most action-oriented and challenging game in this small list but it also has a somewhat sad family-...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Children of Silentown

Forgoing the typical adventure tendency towards humor, Silentown instead sprinkles in a sense of foreboding that’s refreshing

Children of Silentown

Forgoing the typical adventure tendency towards humor, Silentown instead sprinkles in a sense of foreboding that’s refreshing

The Gallery

Two different and tense stories from different eras come to life in this well-acted FMV game

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

A moody mix of some cool music mini games, and twenty-something frustrations and uncertainty about the road ahead

Destino Indomable

Who knew that bringing the telenovela format to a digital narrative could work out to be pretty entertaining?

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

Trek to Yomi

Despite its action mostly being on the middling side, the game’s artistic style and story make it a compelling experience

A Space for the Unbound

Some surprising depth and creative storytelling mechanics help this pixel adventure stand out

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

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

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

Torn Away

A very story-driven mix of classic adventure and even platforming elements with a message about the horrors of war

A Highland Song

A charming mix of local folklore, some music, and a sense of adventure

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

The Wreck

Working through trauma both past and present, this is an emotional journey with unexpected twists and turns

Foretales

How do you make a splash on the Switch eShop? You polish, polish, polish…

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

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

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

A straight-up old-school classic point-and-click adventure, through and through

Selfloss

Undeniably has a unique style and story, though mechanically it’s a bit on the creaky side

Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open

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

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

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

Frank and Drake

Aside from featuring the fantastic city of Baltimore and a wonderful rotoscoped style, there’s an intriguing story to enjoy here

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

Aspire: Ina's Tale

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

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

A mix of a gorgeous art style, teenage angst and love, and Japanese folklore

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

A charming and timely seasonal tale with some puzzle-solving to help add value

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

Sunlight Scream

A visual novel sort of experience that at least throws in a little more flavor with both some romance and horror

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

RE:CALL

With its time and reality-bending story-telling revisionism, RE:CALL makes for a unique experience

Wavetale

Toning down the typical action adventure, Wavetale features plenty of serene and beautiful moments along the way

Wayward Strand

In a world of narrowly-focused objectives in games, it’s sometimes nice to simply choose your own path

ANNO: Mutationem

If you enjoy exploration and world building with a cyberpunky edge, you'll likely find ANNO to have some appeal

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unforeseen Incidents

With the classic point-and-click adventure genre in full-on renaissance mode and a preponderance of options available to...

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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