Yesterday, console giant Nintendo announced that yet another Indie World showcase will be taking place this week. Slated for today, August 18, the firm highlights some of the exciting releases coming to Nintendo Switch from independent game studios from around the globe. With the last virtual show taking place back in March, fans are surely in for a treat as for what is to come from today’s broadcast.
And with a bevy of enticing announcements shared during the showcase, there are more than a handful of these game that were released briefly following the presentation earlier today. While a few games were presumed to hit the Nintendo eShop to strike fans surprised, the company pushed the envelope further unveiling six games in total that will be playable on Nintendo Switch right now.
Here are all the featured games playable starting today for Nintendo Switch:
A Short Hike – $7.19
Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.
Evergate – $16.99
Wield your Soulflame, unleash extraordinary powers, and dive into the touching story of two kindred spirits. Guide the child-like soul Ki on a journey through the beautiful and haunting Afterlife in this unique 2D puzzle platformer.
Manifold – $17.99
Rediscover gravity and explore a beautiful Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Geometry repeats infinitely in every direction, and falling down leads you back to where you started. Manipulate gravity to change your perspective and see the world in new ways. Master the rules of the universe and restore a barren world with vegetation and life.
Raji: An Ancient Epic – $22.49
Experience a story of siblings. Raji and Golu are sister and brother who have been separated by the attacking demonic hordes and now find themselves in the middle of the great war. Raji has taken it upon herself to find her brother and put an end to this reckless war. However, this can only happen if she manages to break down the might and stratagem devised by the great lord of demons, Mahabalasura.
Spiritfarer – $29.99
You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.
Takeshi and Hiroshi – $8.09
As a player of this game you dive into the two worlds of puppet animation and RPG to follow the story of Takeshi and his brother Hiroshi. It is a wondrous and different type of game, you should definitely try.
Taken that these games were revealed for released at the Nintendo-hosted showcase, some are not unique to the Nintendo Switch. Raji: An Ancient Epic & A Short Hike are the only timed-exclusive announcement made for the Nintendo Switch today.
Which titles are you most excited to play from the Nintendo eShop?