Welcome to the thrilling Nintendo Indie World Showcase! The event offered a sneak peek at over 12 indie games making their way to Nintendo Switch in 2023 and 2024, along with numerous exciting game reveals. Notable highlights include the revival of a lost Shantae game and the highly anticipated arrival of Outer Wilds to the Switch platform.
In case you missed it, here’s a quick summary of the games showcased at Indie World:
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
The show unveiled the return of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game originally developed for the Game Boy Advance in 2001 but never released. Reimagined for a 2024 release on Nintendo Switch, this remastered version offers an enhanced look and a new four-player local battle mode.
Core Keeper
Core Keeper, a top-down sandbox adventure set in an underground world, is gearing up for its full release on Nintendo Switch in 2024, featuring an online multiplayer option for up to eight players.
On Your Tail
Newly introduced at Indie World, On Your Tail whisks players away to the coastal town of Borgo Marina, populated by anthropomorphic animals. This game offers a fusion of town exploration, minigames, and detective work to unravel the mystery of a masked figure. Exclusive to the Switch, On Your Tail launches in 2024.
Howl
Unravel the tale of Howl, a turn-based tactical adventure steeped in medieval lore. Players assume the role of a deaf prophet striving to save their community from a sound-based plague, available for play today.
The Star Named EOS
Embark on a narrative puzzle quest in The Star Named EOS, a photography-centric game unveiling the secrets surrounding the protagonist’s missing mother, arriving in spring 2024.
Backpack Hero
Experience a roguelike adventure with Backpack Hero, emphasizing inventory management, combat, and strategic planning. Originally released on Steam in 2022, it’s now set to launch on Switch today.
Blade Chimera
Enter the captivating world of Blade Chimera, a newly announced 2D action game that delves into the concepts of time manipulation and fierce combat, a console exclusive premiering in spring 2024.
A Highland Song
From the developers of 80 Days comes A Highland Song, an enchanting narrative adventure set in the Scottish highlands, interwoven with platforming and rhythm elements. Mark your calendars for a December 5, 2023 release.
Moonstone Island
First released on PC in September, Moonstone Island, characterized by creature collection and exploration, is now on its way to Nintendo Switch in spring 2024 as a timed exclusive.
Death Trick: Double Blind
Step into the world of Death Trick: Double Blind, a captivating detective visual novel set in a circus, poised for release in 2024.
Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch release of Outer Wilds is finally happening with the Archaeologist Edition, launching on December 7, 2023, and featuring both the base game and the Echoes of the Eye expansion.
And more!
The Indie World Showcase concluded with a montage highlighting additional games coming to Switch, such as Enjoy the Diner, Heavenly Bodies, The Gecko Gods, Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist, Urban Myth Dissolution Center, and Braid: Anniversary Edition.
And with that, we wrap up our coverage of Nintendo Indie World. While you anticipate these new launches, check out our curated list of the best indie games of all time, brimming with hidden gems you can enjoy right now.
Rebekah Valentine is a seasoned reporter for IGN. Have a news tip? Reach out to [email protected].
