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Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase on Oct. 28 packed 23 independent games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch into a roughly 15-minute presentation, headlined by Witchbrook, Spirit Crossing and RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition.
Witchbrook finally has a release date — Jan. 28, 2027 — while Spirit Crossing launches Nov. 16 as a console exclusive and RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 10.
The genre corner for our readers: physics-driven co-op horror R.E.P.O. comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, and the paranormal co-op adventure Haunted Paws launches in May 2027, with a free demo available now.

New Indie World Showcase Features Cozy and Chaotic Fun for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch

Nintendo aired its latest Indie World Showcase on Oct. 28, spotlighting a diverse lineup of games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems this year and into 2027 from independent developers. The roughly 15-minute presentation named 23 games in all. Here’s the full rundown — with an eye on the titles our readers will care about most.

The fun started right away, with free demos dropping onto Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store for four games: the paranormal co-op puppy adventure Haunted Paws, the pixel-powered open-world RPG Petal Runner, the roguelike coin-pusher RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition and the newly revealed action-adventure Winds of Viridia. Players with a passion for pandas and pressure-washing were also in for a treat, as Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services launched the same day.

Witchbrook from Chucklefish – Discover magic and mystery in this spellbinding life sim for up to four players online. Begin a new life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside town of Mossport and attend Witchbrook College on the road to graduation and beyond. Make friends, find love and explore a world filled with wonder and charm when Witchbrook launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Jan. 28, 2027.

Spirit Crossing from Spry Fox Inc. – Build a life above the clouds in this whimsical, collaborative life sim MMO from the makers of Cozy Grove. Join a vibrant online community of lost spirits, fellow humans and small bears with big personalities, and work together to fight back magical storms and restore the broken bonds between worlds. Spirit Crossing launches as a console exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Nov. 16.

RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition from Playstack and Doraccoon – Push your luck and don’t get stuck in this coin-pusher roguelike. Combine special coin types with powerful items to trigger wild combos and send coins flying in pursuit of high scores. Play as eight distinct characters, each with their own themed coins and playstyles. There’s also an in-game arcade cabinet skin exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, and the game supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 10, and a free demo is available now on Nintendo eShop.

R.E.P.O. from semiwork – Retrieve valuable items from the haunted remains of humanity in this online co-op horror game. Find and extract everything from fragile ceramics to heavy pianos using a physics-based grabbing tool. As you explore terrifying environments filled with deadly threats, teamwork is essential, since careless mistakes can quickly turn a successful operation into a disaster. Each level is procedurally generated, so no two runs are the same. R.E.P.O. launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

Haunted Paws from LazyFlock – Two puppies, one haunted mansion and a missing human to rescue. In this two-player co-op adventure, create and customize your own pups and team up with a friend in local co-op, including via GameShare, or online. Explore mysterious locations, solve puzzles, meet strange characters and face spooky creatures as you follow the trail deeper into the mansion. Haunted Paws launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in May 2027, and a free demo is available now on Nintendo eShop.

City of None from Extremely OK Games and Noel & Liam Berry – Venture into a metropolis filled with strange spirits, wicked beasts and ferocious robots in this brand-new action and puzzle platforming adventure from one of the co-creators of Celeste. The city’s five sectors each have their own distinctive environments, playstyles and four-color palettes, with winding pathways, unique items and enemies to battle in fast, intuitive combat. City of None launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2027.

Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino from room6 – A fox girl and her frog companion are stranded on a mysterious island shrouded in darkness in this 3D action-adventure inspired by Japanese folklore. Explore the island and kindle light within shrines to reveal new routes and uncover hidden secrets — but beware: malicious oni demons lurk in the shadows, and your light is limited. Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027.

Tenjutsu from Devolver Digital and Deepnight Games – Secret Garden City is under the grip of brutal crime syndicates, and only one person stands in their way. Play as a renegade criminal determined to dismantle each of the city’s powerful factions in this top-down roguelike brawler from the designer of Dead Cells. Tenjutsu launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

Sword of the Sea from Fictions and Giant Squid – Surf across waves of sand and glistening waters in this atmospheric adventure from the studio behind ABZÛ and The Pathless. Ride the magical Hoversword across deserts, glaciers and shimmering seas as you set out to restore a lost ocean. Sword of the Sea launched for Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 29.

Also featured in the presentation: Slime Rancher 2 from Monomi Park (Nintendo Switch 2, January 2027); Petal Runner from Nano Park Studios and iam8bit Presents, a console exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 8, 2027, with a free demo available now; Winds of Viridia from Shark Jump (Nintendo Switch 2, early 2027, free demo available now); Super Battle Golf from Oro Interactive and Brimstone, a multiplayer golf showdown for up to eight players (Nintendo Switch 2, March 25, 2027); Dumpster Gang from Curve Games and Coyote House Games, a chaotic online co-op raccoon sandbox (Nintendo Switch 2, March 2027); My Arms Are Longer Now from Toot Games and Jackbox Games, featuring 48 characters fully voiced by Australian comedians (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, March 11, 2027); and Threads of Time from Balor Games and Riyo Games, a turn-based RPG spanning historical eras (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, Summer 2027).

And in the closing montage: Everything is Crab from Secret Mode and Odd Dreams Digital (Nintendo Switch, Jan. 26, 2027); Finding Polka from PARCO GAMES and lidlocks (Nintendo Switch, Spring 2027); Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It! from Turbo Button (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, Spring 2027); HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate from Acclaim, Inc. and Wabisabi Games (Nintendo Switch 2, early 2027); Lost and Found Co. from Bit Egg Inc. (timed console exclusives, Nov. 10); and TANUKI: Pon’s Summer from CRITICAL REFLEX and Denkiworks (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, Nov. 10).

For purchase, pre-order, Wish List and additional details on any of these games, visit Nintendo eShop or Nintendo Store — and you can watch the full presentation at Nintendo’s Indie World hub.