Just last week we had the Nintendo 3rd Party Direct, and today Nintendo were back with a 15 minute bite-sized Indie World Showcase. If you didn’t managed to catch it, not to worry because we have a rundown of everything shown off right here!
Mina the Hollower
A retro-inspired action RPG from the creators of Shovel Knight. You play as Mina, a whip-wielding adventurer exploring a cursed island. It's launching on Switch and Switch 2 this Halloween.
Well Dweller
A dark fairytale platformer starring Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick sword. You'll battle an evil queen to save your family in a twisted underground world. Coming to Switch in 2026.
Neverway
A surreal pixel art RPG where you quit your job to serve an immortal deity. With visuals from the artist behind Celeste and music from Fez's composer, it's set to arrive on Switch in 2026.
Herdling
A gentle adventure game where you guide a herd of strange creatures through forests and snowy landscapes, solving environmental puzzles. It's out on Switch on 21 August.
Is This Seat Taken?
A cosy puzzle game about seating people in the right spots. It's all about reading the room and placing characters where they'll be happiest. Available now on Switch.
Little Kitty, Big City - Picture Purrfect Update
An update to the charming cat adventure adds new areas, customisation options, and a photo mode. It's due later this year.
Content Warning
A chaotic co-op horror game where you stream your spooky antics to gain views on Spooktube. Go viral or get eaten. Coming to Switch and Switch 2 in 2026.
Ball x Pit
A roguelite mash-up inspired by Holedown and Vampire Survivors. You'll bounce, blast, and survive in procedurally generated arenas. Launching 15 October on Switch, and later this autumn on Switch 2.
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
A party racing game where players build wild tracks together before racing through them on bikes. Expect chaos and laughs when it lands this winter.
Glaciered
Set millions of years in the future, you play as an evolved bird navigating underwater ruins and battling sea monsters. It's coming to Switch 2 this holiday season.
Winter Burrow
A narrative-driven survival game set in a frozen forest. You'll scavenge, craft, and uncover secrets in a cosy yet dangerous world. Launching this winter on Switch.
Undusted: Letters from the Past
A story-rich exploration game where you uncover forgotten memories through letters and artefacts. It's out this October on Switch.
Tiny Bookshop
A relaxing slice-of-life game where you run a mobile bookshop, meet locals, and curate your collection. Available now on Switch.
Caves of Qud
A cult classic roguelike RPG with deep lore and wild mutations. It's finally coming to Switch this winter.
Strange Antiquities
A mysterious puzzle adventure set in a shop full of cursed relics. You'll solve riddles and uncover hidden truths when it releases on 17 September.
OPUS: Prism Peak
With only an old camera, you'll explore surreal landscapes, uncover hidden memories, and piece together the path home. Your choices shape the story, and each photo you take reveals more of the world's secrets. Launching autumn 2025 on Switch and Switch 2.
UFO 50
A massive retro collection of 50 interconnected 8-bit games, each with its own genre and story. Created by a team of indie legends, it's out now on Switch.
And there you go! Everything announced at today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase! Keep an eye on Gamer Social Club for more news, reviews and guides for the games above.
