Today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase revealed several games surprise-launching on the Switch (and, in some cases, other consoles) today. These include previously released indie hits like A Short Hike and anticipated titles like Spiritfarer, giving Nintendo Switch owners a variety of promising new indie games to choose from.
Some fans had high hopes for the Indie World Showcase, wishing for updates upcoming games like Hollow Knight: Silksong and even big gets like Microsoft's Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The livestream ended up being more low-key, but that doesn't mean it didn't deliver some great announcements.
Along with new trailers and release windows for games like Supergiant's Hades and Unknown Worlds' Subnautica, Nintendo revealed a few indies that will be available for Switch owners to purchase and play later today. Read on for information and trailers about each of these titles.
Every Nintendo Indie World Showcase Game Coming To Switch Today
Hypnospace Outlaw DEMO
No More Robots announced Hypnospace Outlaw, a game about navigating a surreal, simulated 90s-era internet, will be coming to the Switch on August 27. In the meantime, a demo will be available later today.
Spiritfarer
The cozy management sim Spiritfarer will be available later today. It tasks players with guiding the spirits of dead anthropomorphic animals to the afterlife, exploring the game's world and crafting a customized ferry along the way.
A Short Hike
A Short Hike, one of 2019's most acclaimed indie games, is coming to Nintendo Switch later today as a timed console exclusive. Players explore a nature park, collect upgrades, and complete quests, wrapped in a unique, lo-fi aesthetic.
Takeshi And Hiroshi
Apple Arcade title Takeshi and Hiroshi launches on the Switch later today. Players must use Takeshi's RPG game design skills to create challenges for his younger brother, Hiroshi.
Raji: An Ancient Epic
Action game Raji: An Ancient Epic sees players battling through a world inspired by Hindu and Balinese mythology. It launches on Nintendo Switch later today as a timed console exclusive.
Manifold Garden
Puzzle game Manifold Garden comes to Switch later today. Inspired by the reality-defying artwork of M.C. Escher, players must navigate twisted landscapes an manipulate gravity to solve puzzles.
Evergate
Puzzle-platformer Evergate utilizes an Ori-like navigation mechanic called the Soulflame to keep things interesting. It's releasing on the Switch later today
Unrailed! DEMO
PC co-op puzzler Unrailed! will come to the Switch on September 23, but a free demo will be available later today. The game forces players to work together to keep a train moving through an endlessly generating world.