Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase has concluded, revealing a slate of new and upcoming independent titles for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Highlights include the release date for the magical life simulator Witchbrook and the confirmation of Slime Rancher 2 for the Switch 2.
Witchbrook, developed by Chucklefish, will launch on January 28, 2027, for PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox. A PlayStation 5 port is also planned. The game invites players to attend classes at Witchbrook College, balancing studies in subjects like Alchemy and Astrology with forging friendships, running a business, and engaging in various activities. It will also feature online multiplayer for up to four players.
Shark Jump's Winds of Viridia is set for an early 2027 release on Switch 2, with a demo available on the eShop. This action-adventure game tasks players with restoring balance to the world of Viridia as a child awakened from a seed, utilizing mechanics such as running, sliding, and grappling.
Extremely OK Games, co-founded by a developer of Celeste, announced City of None, a new action and puzzle platformer. The game features five distinct sectors, each with unique environments and playstyles, and is slated for release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027.
Giant Squid's adventure game Sword of the Sea, originally released in 2025, will arrive on Switch 2 on October 29. Players will surf across sand and water on a magical Hoversword to explore the Necropolis and restore a lost ocean.
Tenjutsu, the new action roguelike from Dead Cells designer Sébastien Benard, is confirmed for Switch 2 and PC in 2027. Set in Kuroboro City, the game follows a former yakuza named Ten as she navigates a dangerous underworld.
Threads of Time, a turn-based RPG from Riyo Games and Balor Games, will launch in summer 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The game features a party of heroes from different historical eras on a quest to thwart a plot threatening time itself.
Dumpster Gang, a chaotic online sandbox game where players assume the roles of trash pandas solving puzzles and stealing items, is scheduled for a March 2027 release on Switch 2. It supports up to four players and features a persistent hideout that can be customized.
Super Battle Golf, a multiplayer golf game for up to eight players, will release on Switch 2 on March 25, 2027. The game features simultaneous play and cross-platform support, with players using weapons and power-ups to sabotage opponents.
Semiwork's online co-op extraction horror game R.E.P.O. is heading to Switch 2 in 2027. Launched in early access on Steam last year, the game involves retrieving valuable items from haunted environments with procedurally generated levels.
Haunted Paws, a cozy two-player adventure where players control puppies rescuing a human from a haunted mansion, is set for a May 2027 release on Switch 2 and Switch. A demo will be available today on the eShop.
Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino, a 3D action-adventure inspired by Japanese folklore, will launch in spring 2027 for Switch 2 and Switch. Players guide a fox girl and her frog companion through a mysterious island, lighting shrines to reveal paths and evade oni demons.
Monomi Park's Slime Rancher 2 is coming to Switch 2 in January 2027. The game sees Beatrix LeBeau exploring Rainbow Island, building and ranching amidst new slimes and ancient technology.
Spirit Crossing, a collaborative life sim MMO from Spry Fox, will launch as a console exclusive on Switch and Switch 2 on November 16. The game involves building a life above the clouds and working with a community of spirits to restore bonds between worlds.
My Arms Are Longer Now, a physics-based heist game where players control an extendable arm, is set for release on Switch 2 and Switch on March 11, 2027. Developed by an Australian indie studio, it features voice acting from Australian comedians and allows players to customize their character's arm.
Petal Runner, a retro-inspired story-driven motorcycle courier game, will be a Switch 2 console exclusive on March 8, 2027. A demo is available on the eShop today. The game is set in a solarpunk world and follows characters Cali and Kira.
Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition, a coin-pusher roguelike, is launching on Switch 2 on November 10, 2026, with an exclusive in-game arcade cabinet skin. Preorders and a free demo are available on the eShop today. The game features eight distinct characters and powerful combos.