Nintendo aired a new edition of its Indie World showcase overnight, showing off a huge 18 titles from developers across the globe. It was a fantastic line-up, with some exciting stuff on the way, some launching right now and plenty of new playable demos to check out ahead of time.
Here’s every announcement that we saw during the showcase, broken down by trailer and the official description from Nintendo’s press release!
Nintendo Indie World March 2026 announcements
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*1 or online*2. Progress comes from increasing your skill as much as your loot, with challenging boss fights that demand practice and proficiency. Rotwood hacks and slashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 as a console exclusive, available now.
Blue Prince
Welcome to Mt. Holly, a peculiar manor with ever-changing rooms. This genre-bending, DICE award-winning game is filled with mystery, strategy and puzzles that weave together with every room explored. Chart a path through chambers that harbour secrets and challenges to find the enigmatic Room 46. Be aware: The mansion resets every day, and every doorway becomes a new choice. Plus, smoothly navigate Mt. Holly with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Unravel the truth day by day, step by step and room by room. Make every step count with Blue Prince, available on Nintendo Switch 2 now.
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*1 or online*2 multiplayer, as you uncover the mysteries of this twisted world. Blighted creeps onto Nintendo Switch 2 this spring.
Minishoot’ Adventures
Fly into a frantic, handcrafted world with crisp, twin-stick, shoot-’em-up action in this modern twist on the classic 8-bit adventure formula. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome dungeon bosses in intense, bullet-filled battles to rescue your friends. Explore lush caverns, ancient temples and sunken cities where each environment is full of treasures, challenges and secrets. Minishoot’ Adventures is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch now.
Deadzone: Rogue
Step into a forsaken space station in this fast-paced roguelike shooter where every run is a heated fight for survival, solo or with friends online*2. Battle through shifting, procedurally generated corridors overrun with biomechanical creatures. Scavenge and combine experimental weaponry to grow stronger and evolve with every encounter. Harness powerful gear, wield the elements in high intensity combat and push deeper into the station’s heart to uncover secrets. Plus, use Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for smooth loot and shoot action. Fight, revive, adapt and carve your own path through the void – can you survive long enough to conquer the Deadzone? Deadzone: Rogue emerges from the void on Nintendo Switch 2 on 18th March. Pre-orders are available now.
Denshattack!
Travel across a colourful dystopian Japan in this off-the-rails extreme action-adventure platformer game. Flip, trick and grind a fast-paced train while racking up points and facing off against bizarre bosses. Take back the tracks with nothing but skill, speed and style as you ollie and kickflip through volcanoes, meadows and oceans. Plus, play the free demo on Nintendo Switch 2 available now. Denshattack! launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 17th June. Players can purchase the game when it launches to get an exclusive train skin.
Mixtape
From the developers of BAFTA award-winning game The Artful Escape, Mixtape unfolds in a narrative-driven adventure of three friends exploring the greatest hits of their teenage experience, from the first kiss to the last dance. Inspired by classic coming-of-age movies and featuring eclectic gameplay and a varied soundtrack of popular music from artists including DEVO, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more, Mixtape spins up on Nintendo Switch 2 on 7th May.
My Little Puppy
One day in doggy heaven, a Welsh Corgi named Bong-gu catches a whiff of his human dad in the afterlife. Sniff, bark, run, and jump as you embark on a touching narrative adventure as Bong-gu to reunite with his dearly departed dad in a story of relationships, farewells and reunions. My Little Puppy bounds its way onto Nintendo Switch digitally on 29th May, with a physical version available in June. The Nintendo Switch version features costume customisation for Bong-gu. Dress him up with cute and goofy costumes and take his charm to the next level.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Live the double life of a fearless adventurer and a crafty merchant. Dive into vibrant dimensions brimming with shiny loot and pesky enemies. Each run becomes a tactical puzzle of how much loot you can carry back and how far you dare to explore. After each escapade, put your hard-earned treasure on sale. Set your prices, grow your shop, entice returning customers and make your mark among a ragtag community of castaways. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault opens shop on Nintendo Switch 2 this year.
Woodo
Welcome to Woodo, a cosy 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 slots onto Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this winter.
Heave Ho 2
Swing into action, reach out and offer your friends a helping hand, or lose your grip and send them tumbling to the deadly void below in this fiendish online*2 and local*1 multiplayer game for up to four players. Grab your pals and play couch co-op together, or play locally*3 and online*4 with GameShare. Explore new gameplay twists, from weightless space to cookery chaos and much more across eight themed worlds. Heave Ho 2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this winter.
The Midnight Walk
From the makers of Lost in Random and Fe comes the award-winning dark fantasy adventure built entirely in real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a handcrafted world of wonder and horror. The Midnight Walk launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 26th March.
Indie Spotlight Sizzle Reel
- Outbound: Turn an empty camper van into the home of your dreams in this cosy, off-the-grid exploration game. Play solo or in online*2 multiplayer that supports up to four players to craft workstations, gather energy from natural sources, upgrade and customise your vehicle, grow crops and explore a colourful world. Rolls onto Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on 23rd April. Play a free demo now.
- 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. Launches on Nintendo Switch this winter.
- inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories: Step into the quiet glow of a late-night konbini (convenience store) set in a 90s town inspired by Japan, and discover the hidden joy in daily routines. Stock shelves, explore the colourful neighbourhood, and meet charming customers with stories of their own that you can help shape. Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on 30th April.
- Ratatan: Command over 100 unique characters in this rhythm roguelike action game that blends musical timing with side-scrolling combat. Play solo or in local*1 and online*2 multiplayer for up to four players. Ride the rhythm when it launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 16th July.
- Unrailed 2: Back on Track: The chaotic co-op railroad builder returns, bigger and wilder than ever. Work together in online*2 multiplayer to gather resources, craft tracks, and guide a constantly moving train without letting it derail. Pulls into the station on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this May. Play the free Nintendo Switch demo now.
- 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. Launches on Nintendo Switch this winter
Did you have a favourite announcement at the Nintendo Indie World showcase?