In case you missed it, here’s everything that was announced during the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase.
The Nintendo Indie World Showcase for August has officially wrapped, and those 15 minutes were jam-packed full of announcements for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
While we didn’t see the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, there were plenty of other indies to get excited for, including several metroidvania-style games, a new debut project featuring Celeste’s pixel artist, and multiple titles that are available starting today.
In case you missed it, here’s everything that was announced during the latest Indie World Showcase.Mina the Hollower
From the developers of Shovel Knight, Mina the Hollower is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 31, 2025.
In this game, you play as Mina, a renowned Hollower, on a quest to save a cursed island. It’s an action-adventure experience that shares the same pixel art style and music as Yacht Club Games’ previous games, featuring environmental hazards, monsters, and a customizable gear set.
A demo is available today.Well Dweller
Well Dweller is a dark fairytale, metroidvania-style game from the creator of Crypt Custodian and Islets, featuring 2D platforming, sidescrolling mechanics, and scary-looking boss fights.
Announced for Nintendo Switch and releasing in 2026, you play as Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick, who must burn the wicked queen to save his family before they become part of her royal gown.
On your journey, you’ll meet new characters and reunite all your sheltered siblings, snatched from the nest one night in a turn of events that lead to the coming of an unlikely, little hero.Neverway
Neverway is a debut game developed by Coldblood Inc., a studio co-founded by the pixel artist behind the award-winning Celeste and TowerFall, and featuring an original soundtrack by Disasterpeace.
«After quitting her dead-end job, Fiona starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god», the game description reads. «Make friends, fight through horrors, and pay off your debt in Neverway, a nightmarish life sim RPG.»
The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026.Herdling
Herdling is a brand new game from Okomotive, the creators of the acclaimed FAR games and the publishers of Firewatch.
In this adventure, you set out on a grand alpine expedition with a herd of mysterious beasts called Calicorns. As you ascend the mountain path, you’ll encounter eerie dangers, obstacles, and beautiful views.
It’s your mission to guide and protect the Calicorns while avoiding dangers and solving environmental puzzles.
Described as «an emotional, wordless tale of trust, survival, and companionship during a great crossing through a fallen world», Herdling is heading to the Nintendo Switch and PC on August 21, 2025.Is This Seat Taken?
Available on Nintendo Switch today, Is This Seat Taken? is a cozy puzzle game where you must play seating matchmaking with multiple characters in social situations.
«Your mission is to organize groups of people according to their preferences», the trailer description reads. «Whether it’s the cinema, a crowded bus, a wedding reception, or a cramped taxicab, every setting introduces new characters with specific tastes.
