The yr is nearing its conclusion, and the final huge AAA titles are rolling out one-by-one. However in the present day, it was all concerning the impartial titles on Nintendo’s newest Indie World Showcase, highlighting new video games from smaller indie groups coming to the Swap and Swap 2.
Here is all the pieces we noticed on the October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Showcase.
Witchbrook
At the moment’s Indie World Showcase began with a giant headliner, because the long-awaited witch-life simulator Witchbrook received a launch date. Chucklefish and Robtality’s cozy magical world goes stay on January 28, 2027.
Winds of Viridia
Followers of 3D platformers ought to most likely control Winds of Viridia, which seems to be like a colourful sport with a number of attention-grabbing motion and exploration. Shark Leap’s fantastical platformer is arriving subsequent yr, but when the wait’s too lengthy, a free demo is coming in the present day on the eShop.
Metropolis Of None
From one of many co-creators of Celeste, Metropolis of None has a beautiful pixelated artwork fashion and colours that instantly remind me of Recreation Boy Coloration classics. It is a 2D platformer the place you leap round, struggle enemies, and discover the unusual metropolis round you. The leaping and preventing look strong, and I actually just like the mysterious environment and artwork route. Metropolis of None’s set for someday in 2027.
Sword of the Sea
The sword-surfing journey from the makers of Abzu and Journey is coming to Nintendo Swap 2 on October 29, 2026 – tomorrow! It is a attractive journey that earned a Should-Play badge from us, so it is price your time should you just like the sorts of attractive, lovely adventures Large Squid (developer of Abzu) is understood for.
Tenjutsu
Take an overhead digicam angle, brawler gameplay, and a few John Wick sensibilities, and you have got Tenjutsu, a trendy roguelike the place you employ your martial arts prowess to tear aside crime syndicates. I actually benefit from the look and vibe of this one, and it is from one of many designers of Lifeless Cells, too. Tenjutsu could be one to control when it arrives on Swap 2 in 2027.
Threads of Time
RPG followers have been consuming nicely, and it seems to be just like the feast may proceed subsequent yr with Threads of Time. The time-traveling RPG is coming to each Swap and Swap 2 subsequent summer season, and it is wanting completely attractive.
Dumpster Gang
Ah, raccoons. Nature’s loveliest little scamps. For those who and your pals have ever wished to stay out the dream of being a rambunctious band of raccoons wreaking havoc in town, Dumpster Gang units out to offer you simply that fantasy in March 2027.
Tremendous Battle Golf
I’ve already loved fairly a little bit of Tremendous Battle Golf on PC, so I am going to let you know now: should you take pleasure in golf video games and wish some Mario Social gathering annoy-your-friends antics wound round them, Tremendous Battle Golf needs to be in your radar for its March 25, 2027 launch on Swap 2.
R.E.P.O.
One other port of a PC multiplayer mainstay, the co-op physics-driven horror-looter R.E.P.O. is coming to Swap 2 in 2027. That is one for the group that likes to be scared one second and laughing hysterically the subsequent.
Haunted Paws
Rounding out the co-op part, Haunted Paws has you and a pal enjoying as a pair of pups trying to find their particular person in a haunted mansion. The side-scrolling 3D look makes it appear to be a less-scary Little Nightmares, and the idea is fairly enjoyable. Search for this one on Swap and Swap 2 in Might 2027, or check out the free demo later in the present day.
Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino
Get pleasure from shrines, cities, and unusual night-time journeys into the unknown? Observe a fox woman and her frog pal on an journey by means of a wierd island in Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino on Swap 2 and Swap in spring 2027. I’ve stated it just a few instances on this recap, however wow, the artwork right here is nice.
Slime Rancher 2
The second entry within the slime-collecting, home-building sim journey is coming to Swap 2. Decide up lovable slimes along with your vacuum, construct a house for them, and discover the Rainbow Island round you in January 2027. Plus, there’s an unique in-game merchandise for the Swap 2 model.
Spirit Crossing
From the makers of Cozy Grove, this multiplayer sport encourages gamers to construct a house above the clouds with buddies and discover the world round them. Spirit Crossing seems to be like a giant world to make your personal alongside your buddies, beginning November 16, 2026 on each Swap and Swap 2.
My Arms Are Longer Now
Need one thing somewhat sillier? My Arms Are Longer Now’s a sport about, nicely, actually lengthy arms. With quite a few Australian comedians lending their vocal skills to the undertaking, this looks as if it could possibly be a unusual, charming, and delightfully humorous expertise when it arrives on each Swap and Swap 2 on March 11, 2027.
Petal Runner
The delightfully Recreation Boy-styled critter supply sport Petal Runner is aiming for a full launch. I’ve performed a little bit of this one at occasions through the years, and it is charmed me each time. For those who like nostalgic adventures with a surprisingly heartfelt core, you need to mark down the March 8, 2027 launch, or try the free demo arriving later in the present day.
Raccoin: Chaos Max Version
The chaotic coin-pushing sport Raccoin is coming to Nintendo Swap 2. It is similar to these token-shoving video games you keep in mind from arcades however with plenty of wild and wacky technique of pushing even extra cash over the sting run-over-run. Raccoin: Chaos Max Version hits Swap 2 on November 10, 2026, and a free demo is out later in the present day.
Closing Montage of Further Dates:
- Tanuki: Pon’s Summer time – Nintendo Swap 2 Version – November 10, 2026
- Discovering Polka – Spring 2027
- Ground Plan: Slap Out Of It! – Spring 2027
- Misplaced and Discovered Co. – Early 2027
- Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleansing Providers – Out there later in the present day
- Every part is Crab – January 26, 2027
- Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate – Early 2027
