Nintendo held its first Indie World Showcase of 2026, a 15-minute presentation spotlighting third-party games from Nintendo’s independently owned brand partners. Nintendo’s broadcast, announced just 24 hours ago, introduced a diverse bunch of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games that fans can expect in the coming months. While all picks are the products of talented indie game studios around the globe, today’s reveals also span genres, difficulty levels, art styles, and gameplay mechanics, among other elements.
Today’s Indie World broadcast was its first since January 1, but it’s not Nintendo’s first livestream of the new year. Nintendo’s inaugural 2026 broadcast, a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream-focused event, was held in late January. Nintendo’s second presentation on Feb. 5 was a 30-minute Partner Showcase that detailed arrivals from the company’s more prominent third-party partners.
Couldn’t tune into the show? That’s OK — we’ve got you covered. Take a look at all the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 arrivals announced during today’s Indie World Showcase, and be sure to wishlist your favorites! Anyway, without further ado:
Denshattack!
Barcelona-based developers at Undercoders have introduced Denshattack!, where players “ride an acrobatic train across a colorful near-future Japan,” and according to the devs, the title draws inspiration from classic Japanese arcade hits. Pick up Deshattack! when it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 17 — with a special in-game skin for your bus, too! A free demo is available today.
My Little Puppy
In Dreamotion-developed adventure game My Little Puppy, developers with Dreamotion lead four-legged friends across the rainbow bridge. I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying! My Little Puppy runs onto Nintendo Switch on May 29.
It’s worth noting that Dreamotion is a subsidiary of South Korea-based studio KRAFTON, Inc. One of KRAFTON’s largest investors is multinational technology conglomerate and holding company Tencent, one of the world’s highest-grossing entertainment/media brands. As such, I’m not so sure “indie” is the right verbiage…
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Crafty and adventurous merchant Will joins his neighbors as they settle in a new town — one that isn’t totally overrun by baddies. Find a new home in Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault when it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.
Woodo
In Woodo, carefully and creatively build wooden dioramas that come to life after they’re assembled. Stunning visuals, charming animations and emojis, and some serious cozy energy! I was fortunate enough to play Woodo at PAX East 2024, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Woodo wanders onto Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 this summer.
Minishoot’ Adventures
Save your family and friends from in Minishoot Adventures, a colorful arcade shooter that pits you and your primordial powers against the sprawling map’s most vicious opponents. Minishoot’ Adventures blasts onto Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 today!
The Midnight Walk
All-new nightmares become reality in The Midnight Walk, the visually captivating dark fantasy adventure from Moon Hood and Fast Travel Games. After releasing on PC and PlayStation last May, The Midnight Walk finally trots onto Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26.
Rotwood
In Rotwood, an explosive brawler from the studio behind Don’t Starve, progress through punishing forests filled with furious NPCs, accumulate and utilize valuable loot, and call on friends for an assist. Rotwood wanders onto Nintendo Switch 2 as a console exclusive later today!
Mixtape
The developers of The Artful Escape have kicked nostalgia and sentimentality into maximum overdrive in Mixtape. This story-rich adventure follows three friends as they recall their teen years’ “greatest hits,” with music from DEVO, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Mixtape spins onto Nintendo Switch 2 on May 7.
Blighted
You are the lone survivor of a devastating rampage in Blighted, and you must defeat increasingly challenging battles with carefully timed combos, powerful finishers, and brutal bosses. Be brave — Blighted blasts onto Nintendo Switch 2 this fall.
Blue Prince
Peruse Mt. Holly’s peculiar floor plan in Blue Prince, the award-winning puzzle game from Dogubomb and Raw Fury. Shifting rooms necessitates note-taking in this genre-bending strategy title, so sharpen your pencil and pull out your notebook. Pot your path through the manor to find Room 46. You’ll get there — I believe in you. Blue Prince launches on Nintendo Switch 2 later today!
Deadzone: Rogue
Deadzone: Rogue, a brutally fast-paced roguelike shooter, is as high-stakes as they come. Clear procedurally generated corridors, take down stubborn enemies, combine weapons, gear up, and give it your all! Shake up your experience with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls! Deadzone: Rogue lands on the Nintendo Switch 2 system on March 17.
Other Announcements
Check out other impending Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 arrivals on the calendar:
- Outbound. Turn your empty camper into your happy place in Outbound, an off-the-grid exploration game. Outbound rolls onto Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on April 23. Play a free demo later today!
- Unrailed 2: Back on Track. Unrailed 2: Back on Track pulls into the station on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this May. Play the free Nintendo Switch demo today!
- TOEM 2. Say cheese! In a new photo adventure, players must snap photos of mysterious “events” known as TOEMs. TOEM 2 launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.
- RATATAN. Command over 100 unique characters in this rhythm roguelike action game that blends musical timing with side-scrolling combat. Play solo, or in local1 and online2 multiplayer for up to four players. Ride the rhythm when Ratatan launches on Nintendo Switch 2 July 16.
- inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. Travel to 90’s-era Japan and manage a late-night convenience store. Stock, sell, meet your neighbors, and more. inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on April 30.
- Grave Seasons. Establish your new farming life and embed yourself in an idyllic town with some seriously unsettling vibes. Your peaceful life is put at risk when you discover someone in town is a supernatural serial killer. Grave Seasons launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.
