Nintendo is keeping it short and simple for today’s English-language Indie World Showcase, with a running time of 18 minutes. But the same can’t be said for Japan, which sits at 27 minutes and includes many games not shown during the English showcase. For these Japanese games, only some apply to regions outside of Japan; for example, Japanese Rural Life Adventure is not available on the North American eShop. As always, any seasons noted for release windows will be in terms of the Northern Hemisphere’s seasons. Now, as Mario would say (in a different showcase): Letsa go!
Game highlights
All descriptions are via Nintendo.
Woodo
Welcome to Woodo, a cozy puzzle game where you assemble wooden scenes piece by piece, like a 3D colouring book. Place objects in their correct spots and watch each scene slowly fill with colour and life, revealing charming animations and small surprises through handcrafted dioramas. Play at your own pace while the narrator’s voice keeps you company as you settle into a world that comes together one piece at a time. The Nintendo Switch 2 version also supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for smooth gameplay.
Woodo will be released for Switch 2 and Switch this summer.
Rotwood
Choose your weapon, master a diverse combat system and refine your builds in this stylish side-scrolling co-op action brawler from Klei Entertainment, the studio behind Don’t Starve. Battle corrupted beasts through dangerous forest arenas, and play solo or with up to three friends locally or online. Progress comes from increasing your skill as much as your loot, with challenging boss fights that demand practice and proficiency.
Rotwood is available now for Nintendo Switch 2 (as a console exclusive).
Blighted
Battle through a deadly, psychedelic Western nightmare to reclaim the memories of your people in this exploration-driven action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World. The evil Sorcisto has consumed your village and infected the world with a deadly Blight. As the lone survivor of his rampage, you must fight through surreal, hostile environments to defeat powerful bosses and recover the memories of your people … before your own Blight overtakes you. Play solo or with a friend via local or online multiplayer, as you uncover the mysteries of this twisted world.
Blighted will be released for Switch 2 this autumn.
Grave Seasons
Establish your new farming life and embed yourself in an idyllic town with some seriously unsettling vibes. Your peaceful life is put at risk when you discover someone in town is a supernatural serial killer.
Grave Seasons will be released for Nintendo Switch this summer.
TOEM 2
Set off on a new photo adventure, spurred on by your awakened passion for discovering and photographing mysterious “events” known as TOEMs. Jump and climb across new regions, lend a hand to new faces and create lasting friendships along the way.
TOEM 2 will be released for Nintendo Switch this summer.
Full list of featured games
- Denshattack! (Fireshine Games) — launches for Switch 2 on June 17
- My Little Puppy (Dreamotion Inc.) — launches digitally for Nintendo Switch on May 29; physical versions launch in June
- Heave Ho 2 (Le Cartel Studio / Devolver Digital) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch this summer
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Digital Sun, 11 bit studios) — launches for Switch 2 this year
- Woodo (Tiny Monks Tale / Daedalic Entertainment) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch this summer
- Minishoot’ Adventures (SoulGame Studio) — available now for Nintendo Switch 2
- The Midnight Walk (MoonHood / Fast Travel Games) — launches for Switch 2 on March 26
- Rotwood (Klei Entertainment) — available now for Nintendo Switch 2 (console exclusive)
- Mixtape (Beethoven and Dinosaur / Annapurna Interactive) — launches for Switch 2 on May 7
- Blighted (Drinkbox Studios) — launches for Switch 2 this autumn
- Deadzone: Rogue (Prophecy Games) — launches for Switch 2 on March 17
- Grave Seasons (Perfect Garbage / Blumhouse Games) — launches for Nintendo Switch this summer
- Unrailed 2: Back on Track (Indoor Astronaut) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch this May
- TOEM 2 (Something We Made) — launches for Nintendo Switch this summer
- inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. (Nagai Industries / Beep Japan) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch on April 30
- Outbound (Square Glade Games, Silver Lining Interactive) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch on April 23
- Ratatan (Ratata Arts Co. / Game Source Entertainment) — launches for Switch 2 on July 16
- Blue Prince (Dogubomb / Raw Fury)— available now for Nintendo Switch 2
Additional Japanese featured games
- Whisper of the House (Yuanqi Bomb Studio / Lightning Games) — launches for Nintendo Switch in May
- Öoo (NamaTakahashi, tiny cactus studio, Tsuyomi / AMATA Games) — launches for Nintendo Switch
- Little Witch in the Woods (Sunny Side Up) — launches for Nintendo Switch this summer
- Schrodinger’s Call (Acrobatic Chirimenjako / Sheuisha Games) — launches for Nintendo Switch on May 28
- Japanese Rural Life Adventure (Game Start / G-Mode) — available now for Nintendo Switch
- Magical Girl Witch Trials — launches for Nintendo Switch on July 9
- Coffee Talk Tokyo (Chorus Worldwide) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch on May 21
- OPUS: Prism Peak (Sigono / Shueisha Games) — delayed; now launches for Switch 2 and Switch on April 16
- Back to the Dawn (Metal Head / Clouded Leopard Entertainment) — launches for Switch 2 and Switch on March 5
- Hokura Hime (Crimson Dusk / Playism) — launches for Switch 2 this year
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