Switch owners can enjoy these great indie games currently on offer.
Huge AAA titles created by large teams of developers normally dominate the news cycle and get all the fan attention, but indie games can easily deliver just as much entertainment. Just because games are put together by smaller teams doesn’t mean they’re going to be any better or worse than releases from major studios. In fact, some of the best games released over the last few years have been created by independent developers.
Because indie games generally rely more on word of mouth or positive reviews in order to generate sales, a lot of them can fly under the radar and might be overlooked by players who would otherwise love them. When it comes to the Nintendo Switch, there are a ton of fantastic indie games available for fans to enjoy. These games prove while indie game development is so important, toying around with ideas that AAA developers who want to take minimal risks will never even think about integrating into their games.
Updated on August 12, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: The Nintendo Switch is a console that is definitely on its last legs, and it’s only a matter of time before Nintendo announced a new system as a successor to one of its most profitable products. After the Wii U turned out to be a massive failure, both Nintendo execs and fans were elated to see this portable-home console hybrid be such a massive success all over the globe. It helped that Nintendo relaxed its restrictions on third-party developers on this system in a monumental move that allowed many beloved indie titles to be released on this console. 13 Night In The Woods — A Story-Driven Adventure
A game with an amazing narrative that will keep players hooked, Night in the Woods deals with a bunch of anthropomorphic characters in the small town of Possum Springs who have to deal with the many ways this place has changed over time. It’s a simple yet excellent premise that is further supplemented by great writing across the board.
The manner in which this game tackles real-world issues is extremely impressive and goes to show just how well-handled the game’s overall themes are. Players who want to play through an indie game with a great story will love what Night in the Woods brings to the table. 12 Cadence Of Hyrule: Crypt Of The NecroDancer Featuring The Legend Of Zelda — A Fun Rhythm-Based Dungeon Crawler
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an amazing combination of rhythm-based gameplay and roguelike dungeon-crawler elements that ended up being a massive hit across the board. The game’s simple yet tantalizing gameplay loop coupled with a wealth of amazing tunes led to the title becoming a smash hit to the point where Nintendo contacted the developer to make a crossover game featuring elements from The Legend of Zelda series.
The end result was Cadence of Hyrule, an excellent Switch exclusive that fans should definitely check out for its unique gameplay. The familiar tones of the series have been remixed with great panache and let players rock out as they beat down numerous enemies to the tune of the beat. 11 Katana ZERO — Hardcore, Fast-Paced Action
Players looking for an action-packed title that will punish their mistakes severely will love what Katana ZERO has to offer.
