10.
Opening our list of Top 10 Upcoming Indie Switch Games is Pocket Rumble
Old timey music and pixelated graphics?
No, it’s not another ACA NEOGEO game, but it could definitely pass as one.
This fighting game from Cardboard Robot brings back the spunk of SNK’s classics, and ramping
it up with its modern flavors.
Not only is this quirky fighter visually appealing, it’s also accessible to people who aren’t
familiar with the genre.
Unlike most fighting games, Pocket Rumble offers its players more streamlined movesets
and controls, effectively removing the need to memorize complicated movement lists.
So bring along your friends, and get ready to rumble.
No official release date yet, but with this port to the switch, the 2D fighter is more
pocket than ever before.
9.
Farming Simulator 18
Live out your farm-life dreams with this straightforward simulator from GIANTS Software.
Setting itself apart from most cartoony farming simulators, it takes the genre to another
level of realism.
Venture to the rich countryside, take in the sights, and manage your farm to optimum efficiency.
While it’s obviously not the system seller for the Switch, it still has a large enough
fan base despite its relatively niche subject.
With their last title scoring over a million copies, it seems GIANTS Software has struck
gold, gaining success after success on all the major consoles, and now it’s coming
to the Switch.
Expect more upgrades and improvements once it releases sometime this year.
8.
Flipping Death
If you enjoyed Ray’s hard hat testing misadventures in Stick it to the Man!
Then Zoink’s latest puzzle platformer will be just the game for you.
As its spiritual successor, Flipping Death packs all the necessary ingredients with its
oddball humor and quirky animations.
With the help of Dinosaur Comic creator, Ryan North, they take a venture into the macabre.
Follow Penny’s Burton-esque tale as she accidentally stumbles upon the dark world
of the otherside.
With death on vacation, take on the reaper’s job and solve the woes of its ghostly citizens.
Flip through dimensions, possess the unwitting people of Flatwood Peaks, and solve all the
puzzles!
It’s set to release on the Switch sometime this year.
7.
The Escapists 2
A follow-up to the crowd-funded Escapists, it's about time we get back into the thrills
of prison life.
Punch an old lady, sell drugs, shag a horse...or something.
Point is, we're going back to prison and it's gonna be hella fun.
Whatever you did to get in, The Escapist 2 shows us that it’s in the getting out that
the magic begins.
In this strategy game, play as a lowly inmate and try to escape its collection of prison
situations.
Use your wits to devise your daring escape plan, and create the necessary tools with
its comprehensive crafting system.
Get used to the monotony and set up for the long haul.
No release date yet, but it’s set to release this year!
6.
Perception
We've talked about this game loads of times, and finally it has an official release date
ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH!
The kind folks at Deep End Games have brought us a truly unique horror experience that showcases
the true power of the genre.
Follow Cassie as she explores a Mansion that has haunted her dreams.
The twist?
She's blind.
We see through her perspective, navigating the eerie walls with her sharp senses, and
sharper wit.
Having worked on Bioshock and Dead Space, it’s not surprising to see how beautiful
and terrifying the game looks despite their limitations.
Just shows that horror is more than visual.
Imagine the HD rumble opportunities!
It’s set to release this May 20th!
5.
Cave Story+
Nicalis is bringing another classic to the newest Nintendo console.
Daisuke Amano’s run and gun adventure is coming to the Switch!
Inspired by the metroid series, it took the indie designer 5 years to create, making it
a certified labor of love.
Save a village of Mimigas from a villainous scientist as you struggle to retain your lost
memories.
For a game designed by a neophyte developer, it boasts a remarkable polish.
Not only with its deep and layered narrative but also for its compelling gameplay.
Cave Story+ delivers an enhanced playing experience with upgraded graphics, remastered music,
new modes and levels--and with its port to the switch--a new co-op mode for you to share
the experience with your friends.
Coming this June 2017.
4.
Overcooked: Special Edition Keeping in line with the Switch's brand of
revitalized human connections, what better game to port to the newest console than one
of the best couch party games ever created.
Step inside a bustling kitchen, and cook your way to success!
But this isn't your ordinary kitchen.
Jump on icebergs, keep your footing on moving trucks, and take in the sweltering heat of
volcanoes.
You'll have to overcome all these obstacles as you and your friends struggle to keep up
with orders.
Prepare, cook, and serve em up on time, or face losing your loyal patrons.
Become the Gordon Ramsay in the pack, because this is one hellish kitchen!
Unfortunately, no release date yet.
3.
Hollow Knight
Now to another modern metroidvania masterpiece.
It's a healthy blend of Shovel Knight's eccentricity, Salt and Sanctuary's dark themes, and Ori
and the Blind Forest's breathtaking tranquility.
But enough of all that.
Despite the many comparisons, Hollow Knight is original.
It has a magnetic quality to it, drawing people in with a simplicity that hides a whole lotta
heart.
Maneuver through its punishing dungeons, and fight against its fiendish bosses.
Contrary to what you’d expect, it’s a surprisingly difficult game.
But it’s expertly designed stages and captivating story makes it all worth it in the end.
If you’ve been holding out until the Switch release, you might have to wait a bit further.
It’s set to release sometime this year.
2.
Terraria
The sandbox action game by Re-Logic has seen releases on almost every possible platform
in existence.
Now, prepare for the moon lord, because the latest version is making its way to the Switch.
With most consoles stuck on older versions, this is just another reason to buy it on the
hybrid.
Explore its vast, pixelated, 2D world, create towering masterpieces to your heart’s content,
and face off against its slew of epic bosses.
It might not look much, but it has a massive amount of content you’ll want to sink thousands
of hours in.
Wallow in the addicting sense of wonder.
With this Switch port, you can take your world wherever you go.
Sadly, no word on a release date yet.
Here are the runners-up before we reveal the number one:
11.
Enter the Gungeon.
Enter Dodge Roll's fast-paced bullet hell arenas.
Call for support, lockpick chests, and collect a whole arsenal of weapons.
No release date yet.
12.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar.
A Japanese role-playing game based on the comicbook of the same name.
See how the events unfold as it continues the arcane punk saga.
Coming this third quarter!
13.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
Control Jin as he tries to stop his uncle's arcane antics in this sidescrolling platformer.
Set to release sometime this year.
14.
Duck Game.
Adult Swim dives into the mallard action.
Play last man standing, and find out who the baddest duck is.
Sadly, no release date yet.
15.
2 Fast 4 Gnomz.
Go on an epic journey with Bumb, Berzerk, Speedster, and Uncle--4 awesome gnomes who
are ready for some high-risk fun.
No release date yet.
1.
And the most awaited indie release on the Switch is Stardew Valley
Probably the most appropriate indie port to Switch we’ll ever see.
Relive the good old gameboy days, and manage a quaint countryside farm on the go.
Directly inspired by the iconic Harvest Moon series, this game brings back all the things
we loved from the classic and upgraded it with brand new features.
Aside from raising animals and harvesting crops, you can also build relationships with
your lovely neighbors, improve your skills, explore caves, cook your favorite meals, go
fishing, or find the love of your life.
So many things have changed over the years, but it seems our love for the relaxing farm-life
never will.
With multiplayer mode, and added portability, this port to the Nintendo Switch will be remembered
as one the best ideas this year, and it’s set to release this Summer.