Nintendo held its second Indie World Showcase of the year on Wednesday, spotlighting new independent projects coming soon to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The 15-minute broadcast featured a diverse lineup of creative, innovative titles expected to land on Nintendo’s iconic handhelds later this year or in early 2027.
While today’s stream shares a format with the brand’s first-party Direct presentations, Nintendo’s Indie World Showcases exist solely to highlight titles from independent, third-party teams worldwide.
From solo adventures to kooky co-ops, check out some of the iconic new and upcoming indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
Nintendo Indie World 2026: All games announced
These Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles are listed in the order they were announced during today’s Indie World broadcast:
Witchbrook
© Chucklefish
“Discover magic and mystery in Witchbrook, a spellbinding life-sim for up to 4 players! Start your life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside town of Mossport. Make friends, find love, and discover a world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond!” Witchbrook launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Jan. 28, 2027.
Winds of Viridia
© Shark Jump
“Winds of Viridia is a return to classic action-adventure, bringing modern real-time combat to a seamless, handcrafted world.” Explore a gorgeous, ancient land brimming with secrets, and with your new lil’ mothbug buddy by your side, you’ll be able to nail breathtaking special moves and dominate every baddie and boss. Winds of Viridia launches on Nintendo Switch 2 early next year, but the demo is available now.
City of None
© Extremely OK Games; Noel & Liam Berry
From the co-creator of breathtaking pixel-art platformer Celeste comes City of None. “A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons feast on souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild. Will you seize back your city’s future?” City of None arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch sometime next year.
Sword of the Sea
© Fictions; Giant Squid
“Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea […] From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with highspeed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding.” Sword of the Sea surfs onto Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29 (that’s tomorrow!).
Tenjutsu
© Devolver Digital; Giant Squid
Tenjutsu is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027! In Tenjutsu, a “top-down, roguelike brawler from the designer of Dead Cells,” players become a rogue vigilante “determined to dismantle each of the city’s powerful factions” and finally free it from a controlling crime syndicate using quick combat and martial arts. Tenjutsu bursts onto Nintendo Switch 2 sometime next year.
Threads of Time
© Balor Games; Riyo Games
“Threads of Time is an epic, epoch-spanning, turn-based RPG inspired by timeless classics. Embark on a journey that transcends time itself, gather a party of charismatic heroes from across the ages, and expose a sinister plot that threatens to unravel the past, present, and future.” Threads of Time blasts onto Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems next summer.
Dumpster Gang
© Curve Games; Coyote House Games
“Get your paws on your Joy-Con 2 controllers and play as a mischievous raccoon. In this chaotic, online co-op sandbox, team up with up to three of your friends as you live your best raccoon life—scavenging dumpsters, stealing junk, raiding snacks, committing tiny, harmless crimes, and avoiding the clutches of the evil exterminator.” Dumpster Gang is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2027.
Super Battle Golf
© Oro Interactive; Brimstone
“In this 1-8 player golf game, everyone plays at the same time! Swing, shoot, sabotage, and finish first by any means necessary in a rush to the hole.” Super Battle Golf swings onto Nintendo Switch 2 home consoles on March 25, 2027. FORE!
R.E.P.O
© semiwork
Online co-op horror game R.E.P.O. took the world by storm when it first launched onto PC via Steam. Now, Nintendo Switch players can get in on the hauntingly hilarious fun. With silly physics, proximity voice chat, and scary monsters, players must “locate, transport, and extract valuable items from the haunted remains of a long-lost humanity.” R.E.P.O launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.
Haunted Paws
© LazyFlock
“Haunted Paws is a cozy but spooky co-op adventure where you and a friend create your own puppies, explore mysterious environments, solve puzzles, and face strange creatures together.” Haunted Paws zooms onto Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in May 2027. Have treats ready.
Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino
© room6
In Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino, players follow a “fox girl and her frog companion” through an isolated, eerie island enveloped in a mysterious darkness. “Explore the island, talk with its inhabitants, and kindle light within shrines to open new paths. Can you escape the oni that hunt in the night?” Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch sometime next spring.
Slime Rancher 2
© Monomi Park
“Slime Rancher 2 is the newest entry in the award-winning smash-hit series Slime Rancher. Journey as Beatrix LeBeau on Rainbow Island, a mysterious land brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of new slimes to discover.” Slime Rancher 2 bursts onto Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027.
Spirit Crossing
© Spry Fox Inc.
In this dreamy life-sim MMO from the folks behind Cozy Grove, players “build a home, help spirits, and cross paths with other players, all on your own terms. Customize your look with hairstyles, dyes, and mix-and-match outfits,” and more when Spirit Crossing comes to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on November 16. You can pre-order this one now!
My Arms Are Longer Now
© Toot Games; Jackbox Games
Can you guess what happens in My Arms Are Longer Now? Hey, could be anything! Well, in this adventure from Dogpile studio Toot Games and iconic party-pack purveyor Jackbox Games, players use their versatile appendages to maneuver “through vents, slither under tables and worm out of windows as an absurdly long arm pulling off increasingly ridiculous heists.” My Arms Are Longer Now hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on March 11, 2027.
Petal Runner
© iam8bit; Nano Park Studios
“Petal Runner is a coming-of-age story set in a solarpunk, pixel-powered open world — dripping with retro handheld-era charm and a whole lot of heart.” Petal Runner launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 8, 2027, but players can download a free demo from the eShop later today!
RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition
© Playstack; Doraccoon
RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition brings roguelike deckbuilding to those classic arcade (and frankly, habit-forming) coin-pushers. “Combine special coins with powerful items to trigger satisfying synergies. It’s a nonstop dopamine rush packed into one unpredictable, coin dropping ride.” RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition pushes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on November 10.
Indie Spotlight Sizzle Reel: Indie World Showcase October 2026
These upcoming indies were featured in the short-but-sweet event’s sizzle reel:
TANUKI: Pon’s Summer (CRITICAL REFLEX; Denkiworks)
Finding Polka (PARCO GAMES; lidlocks)
Lost and Found Co. (Bit Egg Inc.)
Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services (Destroyer Doggo)
Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It! (Turbo Button)
Everything is Crab (Secret Mode; Odd Dreams Digital)
HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate (Acclaim, Inc.; Wabisabi Games)
To view the full Indie World Showcase, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/indie-world/showcase/. For purchase, pre-order, Wish List and additional details, please visit Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Store.
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