In the two years since its launch, the Nintendo Switch has established itself as the go-to console for indie gaming. With an ever-growing library of critically acclaimed indie games, the Switch is providing gamers with an unprecedented selection of innovative titles to choose from. As we approach 2023, there are plenty of exciting independent games that will soon be available on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Here are 33 indie games that we’re most excited about in 2023.
Ghost Parade
Ghost Parade is an adorable platformer game from publisher Aksys Games and developer Souping Gorilla. Players take control of a young girl named Sumire and guide her through a forest full of spirits. Along the way, she recruits these spirits to join her in her journey and use their unique abilities to solve puzzles and navigate obstacles. With its vibrant art style and heartwarming story, Ghost Parade is sure to become a hit on the Switch in 2023.
Faulty Apprentice: Fantasy Visual Novel
Faulty Apprentice: Fantasy Visual Novel is a stylish role-playing game developed by Delirium Games Studios. Players take on the role of Apprentice, an aspiring young magician who embarks on an epic quest with his shape-shifting squirrel companion Magrisar to save his home village from peril. Along with its dazzling visuals and intricate story line, Faulty Apprentice promises hours of replayability through its multiple branching storylines and rich dialogue system.
The Last Friend
The Last Friend is a post-apocalyptic hack-and-slash game from developer Dream Harvest Games. After humanity was driven into extinction by a brutal virus only animals remained in this new world order. Players explore this new animal kingdom while defending their fellow creatures