Nintendo brought us a slate of games and projects in both the Partner Direct and its Indie World Showcase. You can peep all the announcements for popular franchises shown in the Partner Direct portion of the showcase here!
We’ve got some exciting new DLC and free updates coming to popular games like Balatro and Sea of Stars, great ports hitting the Switch like Cuisineer, and more.
Here’s everything shown during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase
Pizza Tower
Tour De Pizza
In the fast-paced, platforming adventure Pizza Tower, it’s all about movement, exploration, and grabbing high scores – plus pizza, of course. Peppino Spaghetti is on a mission to destroy the titular Pizza Tower in order to save his restaurant from annihilation. Charge through the wacky floors of the tower at high speed, quickly defeating enemies on your way, and adapt to a variety of obstacles and transformations. Follow Peppino through his rampage and experience the highly stylized 2D pixel art style reminiscent of 90s cartoons, when Pizza Tower charges onto Nintendo Switch later today.
Pizza Tower launched on Nintendo Switch TODAY.
Balatro: Friends of Jimbo
LocalThunk
In this free update to the critically acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder Balatro, players will be able to use cards inspired by four notable video game titles, play even more illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. The update features cards from The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, Vampire Survivors, DAVE THE DIVER and Among Us – each with its very own art based on the respective game.
Balatro: Friends of Jimbo launched on Nintendo Switch TODAY.
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Toge Productions
The visual novel Coffee Talk Tokyo is the next instalment in the award-winning Coffee Talk series. Players take on the role of the barista in a late-night coffee shop in Tokyo, where the customers may be supernatural, but their problems are all too human. Listen to the stories of new customers, serve them comforting drinks and offer a compassionate ear – all set to the soothing backdrop of original lo-fi tracks by series composer Andrew Jeremy. Coffee Talk Tokyo is ready to pour onto Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Launches in 2025.
PowerWash Simulator – Shrek Special Pack DLC
FuturLab
Wash away the grime covering five fairy tale maps from the Shrek universe, including Shrek’s very own swamp and the Dragon’s Lair, in this new paid DLC*. Don a shiny suit of armour with a new knight-themed character model, tackle a mini-campaign solo or with a friend in online co-op, or assemble a cleaning squad of up to six players in Free Play.
Launches in fall 2024.
Peglin
Red Nexus Games
In this roguelike pachinko-inspired RPG, you’re on a quest to take revenge on some gold-stealing dragons. Aim orbs and hit pegs to deal damage in turn-based battles. Collect and upgrade a variety of different orbs as you progress, each with its own powers. The pegs themselves can have peculiar properties too, and rare passive power-ups called relics also add a range of game-changing effects. Aiming carefully, and combining the effects of orbs, pegs and relics can lead to some spectacular combos! You’ll explore a new map on every run and successfully completing runs unlocks harder difficulty modes.
Launches as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch TODAY.
Morsels
Abrams Studio
Play as a mouse and fight against the evil forces of predatory cats in this grungy yet whimsical top-down action-roguelike. Deep below the dangerous upper worlds, you meet a sentient Fatberg who, with the help of some magical cards, allow you to transform into mighty little monsters, called Morsels. Set off to the upper worlds with your newfound powers, collect other Morsels and strategically transform into them as you go to make use of their unique abilities.
Launches in February 2025.
Wobbly Life
RubberBandGames
In the vibrant open-world physics sandbox of Wobbly Life, almost everything is interactive. Grandma has kicked you out of her home, demanding that you get a job. Choose from over 50 unique missions and jobs to tackle on your own, or make your simulated life easier by teaming up with another player online** or via local co-op. Once you’ve earned some sweet in-game cash, there are more than 90 vehicles and over 250 clothing items to spend it on. Grab, play and experiment in a world filled with props, mini-games, wacky story missions and surprises.
Launches in December 2024.
Date Everything!
Sassy Chap Games
In this sandbox dating simulator, players can, indeed, date pretty much everything they encounter – namely 100 characters ranging from household objects to appliances and even concepts. Engage in flirtatious, branching dialogue with these fully voiced characters as you get to know them and form meaningful relationships. Choices can result not just in love, but also in friendship, or even disdain.
Launches on October 24.
Neva
From the team behind the critically-acclaimed GRIS comes Neva – an emotionally-charged action adventure that chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious young wolf cub, Neva, following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world, as it falls into decay around them. Early on, Alba will need to nurture Neva – but as their journey progresses, a larger and more ferocious Neva will step up as the protector of her mother figure.
Launches on October 15.
Sea of Stars – Throes of the Watchmaker DLC
Sabotage Studio
Discover a miniature clockwork world in this free DLC* for the critically-acclaimed and multi-award-winning RPG Sea of Stars. Gear up for a journey full of oddities and wonders, in which Valere and Zale will have to play by new rules to stop a cursed carnival. Zale will transform into a skilful juggler, while Valere will dazzle as an acrobat. Together with new playable character Arty, they’ll explore new areas, traverse new dungeons and encounter new enemies, bosses and puzzles in their quest to save the world of Horloge. The DLC* will also support the upcoming local co-op mode, allowing players to team up with up to two others for a group adventuring session.
Launches in spring 2025.
Moth Kubit
Helena Creative Studio
Crawl your way up the corporate ladder of an insect mega corporation in this surreal RPG, where you’ll take on the role of Moth Kubit, an ordinary employee who’s recently earned a promotion. Tread carefully though – mysteries abound and the threat of a sinister event known as the “Final Process” is looming. As you investigate, you’ll meet bugs from all walks of life, some of whom you’ll befriend, and others who must be taken down in verbal showdowns with multiple dialogue choices. Your choices will influence how the story progresses, so keep your eyes open – this bizarre world holds many secrets to unravel, and multiple endings to experience.
Launches in spring 2025.
PICO PARK 2
TECOPARK
Cooperation is key in this sequel to action-puzzle platformer PICO PARK. Two to eight players can work together via local play or online multiplayer** to navigate through more than 60 new levels full of ledges, cliffs and other obstacles. Each one can be completed regardless of how many players are on your side, but reaching the exit will require strategic thinking and coordinated movement. WORLD, ENDLESS and BATTLE modes are back with even greater challenges awaiting in the all-new DARK Mode, where your skills – and friendships – will be put to the ultimate test. Get ready for multiplayer mischief when PICO PARK 2 jumps onto Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive later today.
Released as a timed exclusive on the Nintendo Switch TODAY.
The Plucky Squire
All Possible Futures
A charming action-adventure in which storybook characters must jump between 2D and 3D worlds to solve puzzles and battle baddies; launching on Sept. 17.
Launches on September 17.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
Yacht Club Games
An enhanced edition of the action platforming classic, now with 20 playable characters, seamless online multiplayer and other new features.
Launches in 2025.
On Your Tail
Memorable Games
A sleuthing, story-driven life sim in which the intrepid young detective Diana must unmask the thief who’s menacing a charming seaside town.
Launches on November 21.
Cuisineer
BattleBew Productions
Cuisineer, a roguelite game combining delectable dungeon crawling and fast-paced restaurant management elements into one cute and tasty mi lax.
Cuisineer launches on the Switch on January 28, 2025.
Metal Slug Tactics
Leikir Studio
Experience the explosive charm of the METAL SLUG series in an entirely new way in this dynamic RPG combining classic arcade action and roguelite tactical thrills.
Launches on fall 2024.
Europa
Helder Pinto
A 3D action-platformer in which players will glide, fly and boost across breath-taking landscapes.
Launches on October 11 and a free demo is available now.
