Nintendo streamed their Indie World Direct today which included "roughly 20 minutes of announcements and updates on indie games headed to Nintendo Switch in 2024" and once again, Nintendo found a way to stack quite a lot of games into such a short time!
Many of us were excited about the possibility of Hollow Knight Silksong news in this direct but unfortunately it was not mentioned.
Here are the 17 games announced during the event.
Little Kitty, Big City
Double Dagger Studio
May 9th, 2024
In Little Kitty, Big City you play as a cat whose nap has gone wrong and now you need to travel the city finding your way home. During this grand adventure you'll stumble upon plenty of distractions and silliness along the way. What we've seen so far really feels like a mix of Stray and Untitled Goose Game in the best ways possible. Little Kitty, Big City launches on Switch on May 9th with pre orders available right meow!
Yars Rising
Way Forward | Atari
2024
Yars Rising is a 2D action-adventure game based on Atari's classic, Yars' Revenge. In Yars Rising you play as Emi Kimura, a hacker that's been hired to investigate the infamous QoTech corporation. As you play you'll uncover this sci-fi mystery while gaining new hacking skills that allow you to reach previously inaccessible areas. Yars Rising hacks it's way onto the Nintendo Switch later this year.
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game
PLAYISM | Lizardry
Summer 2024
You are an android whose creator has since passed away. Relive your memories, interact with other androids, and discover clues to piece together the future the doctor sought for you. Each action you take is analyzed and your personality results are revealed. You can even share your personality type and compare your choices with others online. Test your personality this Summer on Nintendo Switch.
Sticky Business
Spellgarden Games
April 17th, 2024
Ever wondered what it would be like to open your own online store selling homemade stickers? In Sticky Business you'll do just that! Create custom stickers to sell, package, and ship to your customers each day. Sticky business is also releasing with DLC which adds over 100 extra sticker elements to play around with. Both the game and DLC are available now, separately or in a bundle.
Anton Blast
Summitsphere
November 12th, 2024
Experience fast paced, destructive platforming action in Anton Blast! This game is all about momentum and heavy hits as you try to recover your spirits that have been stolen by the devil himself! Anton blast slams onto Nintendo Switch in November with a demo available right now.
Valley Peaks
Those Awesome Guys | Tub Club
2024
Scale mountains to set up radio towers in the first person narrative adventure, Valley Peaks. You play as a frog technician trying to help the citizens of Valley Peaks reconnect with the outside world. As you perform your technician duties you can hang back and complete side quests for people in town to help get better climbing gear and make your hikes a little easier. Valley Peaks LEAPS onto Nintendo Switch this year.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Simogo
May 16th, 2024
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes not only has one of the coolest names of any game that's come out recently, it's also a really interesting and mesmerizing bespoke puzzle game. The trailer and the game page on the eShop seem to leave a lot of information out which makes this game feel that much more mysterious! Check out Lorelei and the Laser Eyes on Nintendo Switch on May 16th.
Europa
Helder Pinto | Future Friends Games
2024
Imagine a beautiful, watercolor world. A lush landscape on Jupiter's terraformed moon Europa. You play as an android named Zee who's set out in search of answers. Equipped with your Zephyr Jetpack you'll glide, fly, and flow freely through the air as you solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of this beautiful place. Europa will release this year and a demo is available to play right now.
TMNT Splintered Fate
Super Evil Megacorp
July 2024
Play as one of the 4 Ninja Turtles, in single player or up to 4 player co-op, as you travel through portals to save Master Splinter. As you play each level of this top-down rogue like you'll collect in-game currency and power ups. The power-ups reset after each run but the currency can be used to purchase permanent upgrades called Artifacts. Order some pizza and get ready for some crazy fun this July.
Cat Quest III
The Gentle Bros
August 8th, 2024
Sail the open seas searching for treasure as a purrivateer in a world swarming with pi-rats in the adorable action RPG, Cat Quest III. Play single player or with friends with local co-op. Cat Quest III drops anchor on Nintendo Switch on August 8th.
Stitch
Lykke Studios
April 17th, 2024
Complete puzzles to complete embroidery puzzles in this beautifully cozy game. There are over 180 regular hoops to complete in all different sizes and complexity. Accessibility options are also available such as colorblind mode, motion reduction, bigger numbers, and left handed mode which is great to see. Stitch is available to play now!
BZZZT
Cinemax | KO.DLL
Summer 2024
Play as ZX8000 as you immerse yourself in this retro-styled, fast-paced, precision platformer. Save the world, test your limits, and complete challenge levels while competing for the fastest times with others online on Nintendo Switch this Summer.
SCHiM
Extra Nice
July 18th, 2024
Play as a shadow trying to find its way back to its person in SCHiM. You'll need to jump from shadow to shadow in this beautiful, abstract world and solve puzzles along the way. SCHiM casts onto Nintendo Switch July 18th.
Animal Well
Bigmode | Shared Memory
May 9th, 2024
Collect items to manipulate your environment, encounter unsettling creatures, and survive the dark labyrinth in the highly anticipated metroidvania, Animal Well. Check out this truly unique experience when it launches on Nintendo Switch on May 9th.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Happy Broccoli Games
May 23rd, 2023
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a narrative mystery adventure that will have you uncovering clues, interviewing suspects, and ultimately quacking the case of the stolen lunch. Coming to Nintendo Switch May 23rd.
Another Crab's Treasure
Aggro Crab
April 25th, 2024
Explore the ocean in search of epic treasure so you can buy back your shell that got repossessed in Another Crab's Treasure. A souls-like game where you have to wear various pieces of trash as armor while learning special techniques from other sea creatures. You'll have a shell of a time once this game releases on Nintendo Switch on April 25th.
SteamWorld Heist 2
Thunderful
August 8th, 2024
Explore the great sea to find out why the waters of the world have become a nightmare to the steambot denizens in the long awaited sequel to SteamWorld Heist. Engage in real-time naval combat and recruit steambots to your cause to battle in turn-based tactical battles. SteamWorld Heist 2 hoists its sails on Nintendo Switch on August 8th.
