Since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, many have been anxiously awaiting moreNintendo Directs, like today’s Indie World Showcase, to show off new games coming to the system. Indie games have been known to include many standout titles that can become even more popular than big studio releases, and can range from retro to intricate in their designs. These experiences can be quite creative in their storytelling, are often cheaper than their AAA game competition, and still provide hours of fun for players.
Despite not providing any further news on thehighly anticipatedHollow Knight: Silksongrelease, the Nintendo Indie World Showcase held on June 08, 2025, still included many exciting game trailers. From the cozy darling,Tiny Bookshop, to the upcoming adventures ofMina the Hollower, there wasplenty for Nintendo fans to add to their wishlist. There’s even a new free update coming toLittle Kitty, Big Citylater this fall, which adds more charm and customizations to the adorable cat adventure.
11Mina The Hollower Comes From The Creators Of Shovel Knight
Releases October 31 For Switch And Switch 2
The upcoming action adventure game,Mina the Hollowerhas been in the worksfor several years, blending soulslike RPG mechanics with retroLegend of Zelda-like elements. From the same creators as the popularShovel Knight, this game lets ustake on the role of Mina as they burrow through the ground and work to save a cursed islandwhile listening to a catchy soundtrack.
Designed with the retro visual style of the Game Boy Color, but with modern widescreen graphics,Mina the Hollowertakes a gothic horror story and turns it into a haunting adventure. Players can use trinkets and weapons to change up the playstyle and explore a variety of exotic locales with bizarre characters to meet.
The game willrelease for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on June 27, 2025.
10Well Dweller Brings A New Metroidvania To The Story
Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2026
Though it isn’tHollow Knight: Silksong,Metroidvania fans shouldn’t discount the reveal ofWell Dwellerin today’s Indie Showcase. Described as a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, this game is made by the same creators ofCrypt CustodianandIslets, and its landscape is as beautiful as it is treacherous.
Playing as a tiny bird named Glimmer who is armed with a matchstick, we get to venture into a rotted kingdom to solve puzzles and mysteries. We’ll find friends along the way, such as a tiny mouse named Ilda and a scavenger named Looter, whilesearching for our lost siblings in this dark world.
Well Dwellerwill launch on the Nintendo Switch sometime next year, with a 2026 launch date.
9Neverway Offers A Nightmarish Approach To Cozy Life Sims
Launches on Nintendo Switch In 2026
Neverwaymay look at first glance like the typical cozy farming sim, with protagonist Fiona quitting her job in the city to start over on a farm. However,she then becomes the immortal herald of a dead godand has to stop the nightmare reality known as the Neverway from taking over the world.
Although it still has the familiar mechanics of dating NPCs, farming, decorating, and more, there is also a slow-burning horror story with fast-paced combat with big consequences.Neverwayis scheduled to arrive with all its horrors to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2026.
8Herdling Brings Atmospheric Adventure With Lovable Beasts
Arriving August 21 For Nintendo Switch
Guiding and protecting a magnificent herd of Calicorns,Herdlinglets players explore stunning, and treacherous, landscapes full of challenges. These large and lovable animals are yours to protect from the dangers of a fallen world.
The game is a story of survival and trust as the group encounters environmental puzzles, threats, and other unexpected difficulties through an alpine expedition. Said to have a mystery at the summit, the eerie world that we explore along the journey will be a difficult and rewarding one.
Herdlingwill be making its way to the summit of the Nintendo Switch later this month, on August 21.
7Is This Seat Taken? Brings Puzzling Pet Peeves To Switch
Arriving On Nintendo Switch Today
Anyone who follows the Wholesome Games social media accounts orwatches the Wholesome Games Directshas seen trailers for the cozy puzzler,Is This Seat Taken. Thepuzzle game tasks players with finding room for all the little characters in a variety of settings, while taking into account each of their silly pet peeves and preferences.
Whether someone doesn’t want to sit next to a stinky neighbor or wants to be able to steal food from someone else, each little NPC has its own requirements that must be met. There are no timers or leaderboards, just fun scenarios and satisfying puzzles.Is This Seat Takenreleases on the Nintendo Switch today, August 02, 2025.
6Little Kitty, Big City Is Getting A Picture Purrfect Update
Free Content Update Coming August 27
Thebest cat simulator on the market,Little Kitty, Big City, is getting an update later this month that is sure to make the game even more purrfect. ThePicture Purrfectupdate will add customization options, so players can design their own little kitty, as well as new characters and areas to create mayhem with.
The update will be freefor everyone who owns the game and will arrive on August 27.
5Content Warning Brings Co-Op Horror To Nintendo
Coming To Nintendo Switch And Switch 2 In 2026
In the co-op multiplayer game,Content Warning, you join a group of friends who want to film spooky things to try to go viral online. While facing down frightening physics-based monsters and struggling to manage your oxygen levels, you attempt to get some of the most chaotic and awesome footage to post to Spööktube.
4Ball x Pit Offers Fantasy Roguelite Peril
Launching On Nintendo Switch On October 15 And Nintendo Switch 2 In Fall 2025
Facing a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters, players must keep their heads in order to survive this incredibly fast-paced fantasy roguelite through Ballbylon. Players traverse an ominous pit filled with barbaric creatures while trying to claim prizes to rebuild the fallen Ballbylon empire.
From the trailer,it appears this game takes on some bullet hell mechanics, with a roguelite aspect letting you fuse ballsto discover new and overpowered combinations and synergies.Ball x Pitlaunches on the Nintendo Switch on October 15 and sometime this fall for the Switch 2.
3Ultimate Sheep Raccoon Is A Ridiculous Multiplayer Racing Game
Racing To The Nintendo Switch And Switch 2 Winter 2025
This multiplayer game lets you build a level together with friends by adding ramps, obstacles, bouncy pads, and more with acustom level editor, and then race through these levels for ultimate chaos with friends.
Playing as different barnyard animals, including a sheep and raccoon, thisbicycle racing game involves power-ups, traps, and an epic soundtrack.Ultimate Sheep Raccoonwill launch on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 this winter.
2Glaciered Lets You Fight To Survive The Everwinter
Arriving Holiday 2025 On The Nintendo Switch 2
InGlaciered, we are thrown 65 million years into thefuture where the world has frozen over with a massive underwater world trapped under the ice. Playing as a Tuai, a new species that has evolved from birds, it is up to us to try to survive while trying to protect the Everwinter.
Using dynamic combat that takes advantage of avian and dinosaur bloodlines in the Tuai, this action-packed game is sure to be filled with horrors unknown.Glacieredwill be console exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, though it will also be available on Steam.
