Best indie games for Nintendo Switch 2021

Videogames can sometimes be hectic, difficult, and time-consuming, so why not take a trip to Stardew Valley? Build your farm and meet the locales, all while playing at your pace. The farming game has continued to grow with consistent updates from its developer and is now better than ever.

Another roguelike bursting with hours upon hours of gameplay, Dead Cells is a difficult 2D platformer that's perfect for quick, action-packed sessions. It looks and runs great on the Switch.

Everyone knows Among Us — the multiplayer game received a huge resurgence in popularity recently, climbing from only dozens of players to thousands upon thousands in a matter of months. The viral hit makes the jump to the Nintendo Switch and includes cross-play, so you can play with your friends on other platforms.

Streets of Rage 4 is the insanely excellent sequel to Sega's classic beat 'em up franchise. A new art style, updated music, and satisfying co-op gameplay elevate Streets of Rage 4 to must-play status.

Gnosia is a sci-fi social deduction RPG where you must try to deduce who among you're your crew is a Gnosia, a deadly threat that has infiltrated your ranks. Players will have to gather clues to determine who they think is a Gnosia and then vote to put them into cold sleep. Gnosia is a unique spin on the genre with tons of replayability with multiple special events and an eclectic cast of characters.

A magical realist adventure game told in five acts, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is an experimental game that draws inspiration from theater, film, and electronic art, as well as the history of videogames. An art-house treat for the Nintendo Switch.

Spirtfarer is a cozy management game about dying. While on the surface, that may seem dark, Spirtfarer is anything but. You play as Stella, ferry master to the deceased, as you build a boat, befriend and care for spirits before releasing them into the afterlife. Spent time with your new friends, create memories, and learn how to say goodbye to your loved ones.

Enter the Gungeon has enjoyed massive success on the Nintendo Switch and can be credited for bringing so many roguelikes to the system. Combining dungeon crawling with twin-stick shooter gameplay, Enter the Gungeon will keep you shooting for a long time.

Sea of Solitude: The Director's Cut is the updated version of the 2019 Games for Impact nominee. You play as Kay, a girl so hopeless that she turns into a monster. Featuring a new cast of voice actors, updated cutscenes and animations, and a rewritten script, there's no better way to experience this emotional journey than on the Nintendo Switch.

In Gato Roboto, you are a cat in a cozy armored mech suit on a journey to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship. Using a combination of your feline instincts and awesome mech suit, journey through this monochromatic Metroidvania. Adventure awaits!

Hollow Knight is a gorgeous Metroidvania game that brilliantly blends exploration with combat. You'll need more than just your wits to survive these difficult boss encounters.

Crypt of the Necrodancer was a unique spin on the adventure genre, combining typical dungeon crawling with a rhythm game. The last thing we expected from a sequel would be a crossover with Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series, but that's exactly what we got. Jump and slash to the beat in familiar Zelda locales and even control Princess Zelda and Link.

Celeste is a deeply moving platformer that deals with the difficulties of crippling anxiety and self-doubt. The difficulties of those illnesses are a couple with a challenging platformer. You'll feel relief along with Madeline as you conquer each challenge and climb to the top of Celeste Mountain.

Technology has reached its peak. You are a goose set loose upon an unexpecting populace to do goose things. Honk your heart out and cause mischief.

Undertale is an RPG that is delightfully strange and witty, undercut by a creeping sadness throughout. Its simple graphics and gameplay make room for some excellent storytelling.

Roguelikes and card games are all the rage in the indie scene, so what would happen if you combined them? You get Slay the Spire, a unique and addictive card-battling roguelike. Craft a unique deck, battle bizarre and grotesque monsters, and climb the spire.

If you've ever found yourself pining over Nintendo's long-dormant Advance Wars series, then Wargroove is for you. The strategy game is colorful, and most importantly, very fun. It's a deep tactics game with lots of content to sift through.

Overcome heartbreak and start anew in this dreamy arcade shooter with a fantastic pop soundtrack.