Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024
Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Partner Showcase with new trailers, reveals, DLC and more of the latest indie games being released on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo is back again, making everyone ask the same question: 'Is this the Nintendo Direct where they unveil Silksong?!' Sadly, I can confirm that they didn’t. But there’s no need to be sad—we’ve got a handful of new reveals, new DLCs, and release dates for indie games coming in 2024 and 2025.
The Furcula team are collaborating on a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite. Morsels music is a great indication of what Sam Webster is cooking up. It’s being published by Annapurna Interactive which is usually a sign it will be a great game.
Morsels
Release Date | February 2025
The trailer for Neva took Summer Game Fest by storm, and we finally have a release date for one of the most anticipated indie games of the year. From the team behind Gris, you’ll face dark forces and grow alongside your wolf companion to overcome the enemies you encounter.
Neva
Release Date | October 15th, 2024
Sea of Stars a cult classic RPG, from the creators of The Messenger, is getting a DLC Throes of the Watchmaker.
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker
Release Date | Spring 2025
Balatro is receiving a free update rolling out on Switch today. It’s a collaboration with The Witcher 3, Dave the Diver, Among Us, and Vampire Survivors.
Balatro - Friends of Jimbo
Release Date | Today!
Star Overdrive looks like a wild mash-up of countless genres and promises loads of fun. Equipped with a hoverboard and a keytar, you receive a distress signal and embark on a journey to an alien world to save the love of your life. This game feels like something I would have dreamed up when I was 12 years old, and I am absolutely here for it
Star Overdrive
Release Date | 2025 (timed exclusive)
Nintendo deserves a lot of credit for boosting the profile of indie games. I know the other consoles also cover indie games and Xbox started doing it since the 360. But the Switch's presence feels much bigger.