DeuceGamer
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Yea, I am hoping we get a Direct in the next month or 2 that gives us details on the upcoming indies. A lot of my most anticipated indies from the direct are still coming and I'm excited to get some details on them.
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indies that belong on Switch
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Yea, I am hoping we get a Direct in the next month or 2 that gives us details on the upcoming indies. A lot of my most anticipated indies from the direct are still coming and I'm excited to get some details on them.
Is there any well-rated/high profile indie that people agree wouldn't belong well on Switch? Outside of PC only games that basically require a keyboard+mouse, I'm pretty sure most popular indie games (especially ones with a strong console prescence) are also games that would be perfectly playable on Switch.
apieceofstrange
Member
Been playing a lot of this lately and thinking the exact same thing.
Basically any pick up and play rogue-like game would be a perfect fit for handheld play (ie. Spelunky, Necrodancer, Nuclear Throne, Downwell).
Would be able to effectively retire my Vita once that happens.
You can keep Rogue Legacy though.
coughlanio
Member
Hitman
Did I say the Vita doesn't have games? No I said it had 2 that I would be interested in. Your fault for making a check that can't be cashed. Next time don't claim the Vita is the best mobile platform. Win GPD currently is.
I think the tech in the Switch is at the point it can even handle RTS and MMO games that aren't reliant on a dozen hotkeys.
Nintendo having a genre for all intents and purposes exclusive to itself in the console space for the time being would be a big deal.
AmayaPapaya
Banned
I want so many on switch but the lineup is so tiny. Why are all the Indies slacking (industry as a whole, really)? I want to give you my money! Except Binding of Isaac. Is 40 dollars why?
Cant wait for Hollow Knight. That's probably my main one. I also want something like Enter the Gungeon.
Cant wait for Hollow Knight. That's probably my main one. I also want something like Enter the Gungeon.
ThanksI might try it when its on consoles on sale anytime soon
the asking price is $10 - a total steal!
On Playstation? might get it, id rather get it on switch though cause I think the switch is an excellent indie platform
EndlessFloydian
Member
Just waiting for these to get release dates:
Poi
Yooka-Laylee
RiME
They're the only 3D platformers headed to Switch and I'd like to scratch that 90s/early 00s platformer itch before Mario Odyssey.
Poi
Yooka-Laylee
RiME
They're the only 3D platformers headed to Switch and I'd like to scratch that 90s/early 00s platformer itch before Mario Odyssey.
Yoyo Games needs to add Switch support for GMS so the best indie games can come to the platform:
Hyper Light Drifter and Undertale.
Both would work so well on it. Another less common one:
Renowned Explorers: International Society. Being on a popular portable platform would help this game get some well-deserved attention.
Hyper Light Drifter and Undertale.
Both would work so well on it. Another less common one:
Renowned Explorers: International Society. Being on a popular portable platform would help this game get some well-deserved attention.
Ooooh so you're telling me there's a chance?? That's like the only thing preventing the Switch from being my favorite console ever.
Begging with you. All those super difficult pixel perfect games that OP is championing are terrible on a commute. Cramped up, carriage shaking. Losing myself in gentle story games though, yes please. Switch is the first (though I guess Vita would be able to play the game in low res too) console that has the ability to play HQ story games on the go.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Wii U version of Hat in Time was delayed or cancelled in lieu of a Switch version.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Oh, yeah, the La Mulana games would be great. Gimme the bonuses that were in the PSP version, too.
I'd like to see some of the top down/isometric strategy RPG's like Divinity Original Sin, the Shadowrun series, Banner Saga etc make an appearance. Of course new IP's or instalments in the genre would be more than welcome.
The turn based aspect is perfect for a handheld and the Switch is powerful enough and has a large enough screen to make them viable on the go.
The turn based aspect is perfect for a handheld and the Switch is powerful enough and has a large enough screen to make them viable on the go.
Ghostbound
Member
I'd definitely buy Spelunky a fourth time if it came to Switch.
Moon Presence
Member
Hyper Light Drifter! Some classics like Fez and Super Meat Boy would be nice as well.
It's not about Nintendo magic, is a GREAT game, I'd love to have it in a handheld and I'm not buying a Vita for it.
forknknife
Banned
After reading this thread and since I just finished Zelda until the DLC comes around I finally bought Shovel Knight and, shit, it's good! Already went by half of the first campaign in one sitting.
I'm also eyeing the binding of Isaac but I'm not 100% sure it will be my type of game. It's there any demos for this game in other platforms?
I'm also eyeing the binding of Isaac but I'm not 100% sure it will be my type of game. It's there any demos for this game in other platforms?
Renna Hazel
Member
Give me all classic JRPG-style games on here.
Cosmic Star Heroine
This one for sure. Game looks really cool and I'm tempted to buy it, but I heard a Switch version might be in play, so I'll wait and see for a bit.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
NO BRAINER.
But we did get threads locked just like this one not long ago. Several of them, in fact. Even Duckroll locked one of those, if I'm not mistaken.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Pinball (Stern) Arcade
Pony Island
Grim Patron
Member
Cuphead but MS paid to have it kept away from other platforms :" (
All of the Wadjet Eye games and pretty much any PnC Adventure game.
Shardlight
Technobabylon
Unavowed
Blackwell Series
Primordia
Gemini Rue
King's Quest
Kathy Rain
Thimbleweed Park
Kentucky Route Zero
Etc etc.
Great sitting on the train or just sitting in bed type games.
Shardlight
Technobabylon
Unavowed
Blackwell Series
Primordia
Gemini Rue
King's Quest
Kathy Rain
Thimbleweed Park
Kentucky Route Zero
Etc etc.
Great sitting on the train or just sitting in bed type games.
While not technically indie except for the level of dedication surrounding it, the upcoming Windjammers re-release would be fantastic as a game to bring along with you on holiday and challenge people on the go. Please bring that to Switch, DotEmu!
As for actual indies: Spelunky would be no.1 pick along with Rain World (a game forgotten or ignored too soon by most?), Hyper Light Drifter, The Secret Brutale, and Undertale. That said, there are many, MANY indie games that could find and would deserve new audiences by means of a Switch release. Far too many even in recent years to name.
As for actual indies: Spelunky would be no.1 pick along with Rain World (a game forgotten or ignored too soon by most?), Hyper Light Drifter, The Secret Brutale, and Undertale. That said, there are many, MANY indie games that could find and would deserve new audiences by means of a Switch release. Far too many even in recent years to name.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
You. I like you.NO BRAINER.
Greatest fighting game ever made. In terms of pure gameplay.
Also, I vote for everything. There's no limits. Put everything on the platform. My number 1 and number 2 choices have already been acquired with Rocket League and Binding of Isaac. The next big one is Spelunky. After that Divekick would be my next pick. But in the end, please just somehow get my entire indie Vita library on the Switch.
Zippedpinhead
Member
I want spelunky, hollow knight, FTL, and PUBG.
I think of those, we have a good shot at hollow knight, off chance of spelunky and FTL
And no chance at PUBG
I think of those, we have a good shot at hollow knight, off chance of spelunky and FTL
And no chance at PUBG
traffiktiger
Member
I really want to play The Fall on Switch before The Fall 2 comes out. Also I wish Nintendo would give us some solid release dates of the games coming soon. Btw I hope Switch gets many great indie ports because I would love replaying many of them on Switch. It is my new favorite platform for indies & breathes new life into games I thought I was over & finished with.
I think some posters mentioned that the binding of Isaac on pc with all expansions adds up to almost that price. I paid for it just to have a physical copy of my favorite game. Although I do have wraith of the lamb special edition for pc. So I think it's worth it.
NintendosBooger
Member
What is taking Pure Chess so long to appear on the Switch?
Theognosis
Member
The wish list for the best indies getting ported over to the Switch is getting shorter by the day. Keep on clicking that "Export to Nintendo Switch" button, devs!
fatty
Member
I agree, I didn’t realize this thread was from a while back so skimming over it and seeing the games have made their way to Switch is nice. Dead Cells is currently on my radar.