In the latest Indie World presentation, Nintendo unveiled an exciting array of games from independent publishing and development partners, all set to make their way to the Nintendo Switch family of systems in 2024.
The video showcased numerous releases, including the announcement of the launch date for the highly anticipated game Little Kitty, Big City. This enchanting adventure allows players to take charge of an inquisitive kitten on a quest to find its way back home.
In the upcoming 3D action-platformer Europa, set to release in 2024, players will have the opportunity to delve into the remnants of a once prosperous utopia and uncover the captivating tale of the sole surviving human.
Additionally, this summer will witness the triumphant return of the beloved heroes in a half shell in the form of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. Tasked with embarking on a time-traveling mission, the iconic turtles must rescue their abducted mentor, Splinter.
The event also showcased the turn-based tactical shooter SteamWorld Heist II, set to release on August 8th; Cat Quest III also launching on August 8th; and Yars Rising, a side-scrolling action-adventure game that serves as a continuation of the iconic Atari title, Yars’ Revenge, slated for release later this year.
Here is every game announcement, trailer, and release date featured in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase.
BZZZT – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
BZZZT is a fast-paced “jump-dash-run” classic game with a fresh and modern design made almost single-handedly by one solo developer, Karel Matejka, known as Ko.dll.
Jump into the retro-future world with the nostalgic arcade journey of a tiny robot ZX8000! Experience an engaging story, upgrade your robotic abilities, challenge yourself in stages full of ever-changing gameplay mechanics and compete with other players in global and friends leaderboards.
Valley Peaks – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
The mountains are calling! Complete routes of varying difficulty to scale summits in this wholesome yet ribbiting first-person climbing platformer. Every mountain is its own puzzle, so hang on tight as you race to the top of every ridge to place radio towers for the froggy inhabitants of Valley Peaks and connect them to the outside world.
Along the way, explore this gorgeous, wholesome mountain paradise and get to know the amphibian folks who call this mountain paradise home.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
In Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, follow Eugene McQuacklin, the Duck Detective himself, as he works to crack the case with the help of his supreme powers of de-duck-tion.
Inspect and interview suspects to learn their hidden secrets, then use the information you’ve gathered to locate the suspect and bust the case wide open!
SCHiM – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Embark on a playful journey in SCHiM and get ready to jump from shadow to shadow. This 3D platformer seamlessly integrates light, shadow, and animation into its gameplay, offering a unique gameplay experience.
Interact with the shadows you visit in a colorful environment and be part of the stories that unfold. Every object, living being, and thing has a “schim”. You play as a schim who becomes separated. Can you make it back to your human and help others along the way?
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
This is an adventure game and a personality test rolled into one! Take on the role of an android, travel to places key to your memories of your creator — the Doctor, interact with the robots, and unravel the secrets behind the future the Doctor sought and what you were entrusted with.
ANTONBLAST – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that’s all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his coworker Annie) and use your Mighty Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan! Your mission in every level is simple: SET Brulo’s Detonators, FIND Anton’s Spirit, and ESCAPE before Happy Hour ends!
Stitch. – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Pour yourself a cup of tea, get cozy, and puzzle out all the beautiful embroidery patterns stitch. has to offer! Up to a long embroidery adventure? Pick a beautiful landscape Hoop in XXL size. Looking for something quick and fun to help you unwind? – Stitch up a cute teddy bear or a colorful plant!
Sticky Business – Release Trailer – Nintendo Switch
In Sticky Business you run your own cozy small business – and it’s all about getting creative while letting your imagination run wild as you create stickers, arrange sticker sheets, pack orders, and hear more about your customers’ stories every time they buy stickers! Because no shop is complete without its customers! Each one will ask for different stickers, and by fulfilling their requests, not only will you impress your customers, but you’ll also learn more about their lives.
Choose from over 400 elements when creating your stickers. Plus, you can also add effects like glitter and sparkles to build your next favorite sticker. Improve your sticker business day by day and build the cutest shop on the internet.
Cat Quest III – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Embark on your 2.5-d adventure as a swashbuckling purrivateer alongside your trusty spirit companion. Battle through varied dungeons and biomes, and locate treasures galore whilst defeating mischiefs of pi-rats! But beware… the seas are perilous, and the Pirate King might just be on your tail!
Europa – Reveal Trailer – Nintendo Switch
On the moon Europa, a lush, terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
ANIMAL WELL – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Hatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of ANIMAL WELL, a pixelated action-exploration game rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well’s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight.
SteamWorld Heist II – Reveal Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Get ready to join Captain Leeway and set sail on the Great Sea in this turn-based strategy game. Bullets ricochet with deadly precision as you go on heists to find epic loot, whilst trying to figure out just what is causing the water crisis. Put together your rag-tag Steambot crew and sail across the sea to uncover the mysteries that surround you!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Join the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they rescue Splinter from the clutches of the Foot Clan amidst chaos in NYC. Experience fast-paced, roguelike action with unique powers for each Turtle. Team up with friends for co-op gameplay, explore iconic locations, and face classic TMNT foes. Don’t miss the adrenaline-packed adventure in this FIGHT, ADAPT, REPEAT portal loop! Subscribe now for updates and get ready to restore peace to the city!
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
A woman, summoned by an eccentric man to participate in a project in an old hotel somewhere in central Europe, becomes embroiled in a game of illusions, increasingly dangerous and surreal.
Yars Rising – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Yars Rising is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024!
Play as the young hacker, Emi Kimura, as she starts to uncover the dark secrets of mysterious corporation, Qotech. In this brand new side-scrolling Metroidvania from acclaimed developers, WayForward, take the Yars universe to a whole new level and unlock something hiding deep inside of you.
Little Kitty, Big City – Release Date Reveal – Nintendo Switch
Will you make your way home or will you explore what the big city has to offer first? I mean, getting home is obviously your main priority. Obviously. Well, it’s one of your priorities. Maybe more of a guideline… It’s definitely on your To-Do list somewhere! But first? Exploration!
