When most of us think of the best Switch games, they are probably AAA titles. These can be single-player games or multiplayer games, but the system has also become known as an indie machine to many people. The portability of the Switch and Switch Lite makes them ideal for some of the best indie games, and dozens of small developers seem to love releasing their games on the hybrid console.
Better yet, plenty of free games on the Switch are indies that have become massive hits. It’s become a win-win for developers and Switch owners. Whether you’re on the regular unit or the Nintendo Switch OLED, these indies are must-play titles.
Action
Carrion
Neon Abyss
Creature in the Well
Dead Cells
Hotline Miami Collection
Cuphead
My Friend Pedro
Katana ZERO
Enter the Gungeon
Ape Out
Hyper Light Drifter
Broforce
Downwell
Streets of Rage 4
Hades
Adventure
Kentucky Route Zero
Return of the Obra Dinn
Oxenfree
Night in the Woods
Platformers
Gris
Animal Well
Spiritfarer
Evergate
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Hollow Knight
Gato Roboto
Timespinner
Celeste
SteamWorld Dig 2
The Messenger
The End Is Nigh
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Owlboy
Snake Pass
Puzzlers
Inscryption
Unpacking
Untitled Goose Game
Good Job!
Baba Is You
Gorogoa
Tumblestone
Fez
Role-playing
Citizen Sleeper
Sea of Stars
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Slay the Spire
The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
Battle Chef Brigade
Super Daryl Deluxe
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
Undertale
Sandbox/simulation
A Short Hike
Summer in Mara
Dave the Diver
Overcooked! 2
Stardew Valley
Shooter
SUPERHOT
The Outer Worlds
Sports
Golf Story
Rocket League
OlliOlli World
Strategy
Into the Breach
Wargroove
Rhythm
Thumper
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo Switch gamers will always have an array of game options available to them. Indie game developers create action games, strategy games, and simulations for the Switch platform. You’ll find it all here, from something new and fresh to the classics you live. Plus, new releases launch all the time, making the platform even more dynamic.
If you haven’t yet tried a Nintendo Switch, read our review to decide if it’s the right console for you.