On Thursday, Nintendo held its latest Direct presentation, showcasing upcoming indie titles coming to the brand’s Switch and Switch 2 systems. The mini-stream lasted only 15 minutes, but was jam-packed with compelling and diverse downloads players can soon find in the Nintendo eShop.

Today’s Indie World prez cast a spotlight on industry underdogs and up-and-comers. Not able to tune in? We’ve got you covered! From free content updates for existing games to brand-new launches, here’s everything you missed from Nintendo‘s morning stream:

Little Kitty, Big City

Little Kitty, Big City first pounced onto the Nintendo Switch in May 2024, but with this all-new update, your pawed protagonist can don unique hats, meet new characters in unexplored parts of town, and pose for pictures in an enhanced Photo Mode. Cats can also get a makeover — altered fur colors, coat patterns, eye changes, and more — with the game’s new kitty customization tools.

The latest Little Kitty, Big City update has no firm release date; fans can expect the new update sometime this year.

Mina the Hollower

Lead titular Hollower, Mina, on a high-stakes journey through a cursed island on a desperate rescue mission. Burrow your way through a super-spooky world bursting with creepy monsters, daunting hazards, cool collectibles, and valuable gear. The platformer boasts gripping pixel graphics, adrenaline-pumping gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious audio.

Mina the Hollower, from the devs behind Shovel Knight, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and the OG Nintendo Switch this Halloween, October 31.

Is This Seat Taken?

“Window seat or aisle? Booth or table? Lone wolf or life of the party? Is This Seat Taken? is a cozy, no-pressure puzzle game where you’re in charge of who sits where. Whether it’s the cinema, a crowded bus, a wedding reception or a cramped taxicab, every setting introduces new characters with specific tastes to account for. Play seating matchmaker to please picky characters who have a variety of traits – it’s all about reading the room to puzzle out the perfect spot for everyone.” (per Nintendo news release)

Is This Seat Taken? is available on Nintendo Switch consoles today, August 8.

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Herdling

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition as you lead a herd of Calicorns to uncover a mystery at the mountain’s summit. Throughout your journey, stay on your toes; your ultimately rewarding descent will position you and your horned herd face-to-face with eerie enemies and head-scratching hazards.

Herdling hits Nintendo Switch handhelds on August 21, 2025, but players can pre-order the game starting today.

Well Dweller

One brave but itty-bitty bird, Glimmer, sets out on a quest to take down the menacing queen and ultimately save his feathered family. With nothing but a matchstick, Glimmer journeys into a woozy, fairy tale-like landscape full of quirky characters and fearsome foes. Pick up tchochkes on your journey to upgrade Glimmer’s abilities, solve puzzles, discover secrets, and more when Well Dweller launches on Nintendo Switch in 2026.

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon

“Build the most chaotic bike-racing courses with friends as a cast of silly barnyard animals in Ultimate Sheep Raccoon – the spiritual successor to the wild party platformer Ultimate Chicken Horse. In this party game, you can add obstacles, ramps and dangerous traps, then crash your way to the finish line while collecting power-ups, dodging hazards and pulling off sick tricks. Choose from returning critters like Chicken, Horse, Sheep and Raccoon, or meet a new crew of barnyard buddies, and engage in races for up to eight players locally and online. You can even build your own levels, share them online and put together custom playlists.” (per Nintendo news release)

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon launches on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and the OG Nintendo Switch handheld this winter.

BALL x PIT

Get to baddie-beatin’, brick-bustin’, ball-fusin’, and base-buildin’ in BALL x PIT. This roguelite lets players expand their bases, forage for resources, and call on unique heroes to help their quest to rebuild Ballbylon. Beat enemies to a pulp with well-timed ricochets, utilize more than 60 unique balls, and form combinations that’ll cement your win.

BALL x PIT rolls onto Nintendo Switch on October 15, though the version for Nintendo Switch 2 has no set arrival date. According to the Direct, it’s due for the new hardware sometime this fall.

Content Warning

“It’s time to get famous or die trying! In Content Warning, a co-op horror game for two to four players, you’ll explore the monster-filled depths of the Old World, with the goal of trying to film enough scary stuff to become famous. Every run takes place across three days and the more frightening footage you capture, the more you’ll go viral. Manage to escape with your content (and friends) intact and get ready to rake in the ad revenue!” (per Nintendo news release)

Content Warning will creep onto Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2026.

Glaciered

65 million years in the future, the Everwinter transforms the planet’s surface into one big sheet of ice. In this chilly new earth, the bird-like Tuai species is thriving. Play as one of these dinosaur descendants in this marine action title, where you’ll explore a submerged new world, fight aggressive aquatic creatures in intense, real-time combat, and ultimately unleash the Tuai’s powerful avian and dinosaur bloodlines to protect this strange, new Ice Age.

Glaciered launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter.

Neverway

“After Fiona quits her job, she starts over on a farm … and becomes the immortal herald of a dead deity. Keep your life from falling apart in Neverway, a nightmarish life sim RPG, co-directed by the pixel artist from Celeste, with music by Disasterpeace. Fight in fast-paced combat as you explore this post-apocalyptic world filled with dangerous creatures and charming characters to befriend, romance or deceive. Farm, fish and cook as you rebuild your life.” (per Nintendo news release)

Neverway launches on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2026.

UFO 50

UFO 50 is game anthology with — you guessed it — FIFTY single-player and co-op games from just about every genre. Jonesin’ for a platformer adventure or prefer a high-octane schmup? There’s something for you! Those who prefer puzzle games, roguelites, or other gameplay can find something they’ll enjoy in this critically lauded indie hit that was named Metacritic‘s highest-rated PC exclusive of 2024.

UFO 50 launches on Nintendo Switch consoles today!

Tiny Bookshop

Kickstart your own cozy little book nook in Tiny Bookshop, a business management simulator that puts players in charge of a traveling secondhand book shop. The store, set up in a small trailer, moves from various scenic spots to serve all kinds of lovely locals and dedicated readers.

Tiny Bookshop opens for business on Nintendo Switch today!

Strange Antiquities

Strange Antiquities are strange, indeed! As a custodian working in an offbeat, occult knick-knack shop, a series of strange occurrences leads you to help townspeople in Undermere solve their, uh, unconventional problems.

Find out more in this sequel to Strange Horticulture, launching on Nintendo Switch on September 17. Pre-orders for Strange Antiquities are available later today via Nintendo eShop.

OPUS: Prism Peak

“A narrative photo adventure game where players meet an enigmatic girl in a mysterious dreamlike world and must uncover hidden truths through the viewfinder of their camera; launching as a timed platform exclusive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this fall.” (per Nintendo news release)

Go-Go-Town!

In this 3D townbuilder and automation sim from Prideful Sloth and CULT Games, players establish their own city. Your work doesn’t stop at building construction, either; players are in charge of everything from hiring workers and undertaking tourism ad campaigns to issuing zoning ordinances.

Get your key to the city in Go-Go Town! when it launches as a timed console exclusive in Spring 2026.

Caves of Qud

“A 2D turn-based roguelike set in a biologically diverse world where you must survive the deeply simulated world of sentient plants and mutant kindred, launching for Nintendo Switch as a system exclusive this winter.” (per Nintendo news release)

Undusted: Letters from the Past

Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual but sentimental title that puts players in the middle of a rigorous cleaning session in a neglected house. As you wipe cobwebs from heirlooms, swipe dust from forgotten items, and otherwise restore old objects back to their rightful condition, uncover more about their past — and yours.

Undusted: Letters from the Past, a cozy sim from Korean studio 5minlab and Toge, publisher of popular barista sim Coffee Talk, hits Nintendo Switch in October 2025.

Winter Burrow

“A woodland survival game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and more, launching on Nintendo Switch this holiday.” (per Nintendo news release)

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