Announced Titles at Nintendo Indie World 2025: Mina the Hollower, Contains Explicit Content, and Additional Reveals
Nintendo Indie World 2025 Showcase Unveils a Rich Lineup of Indie Games for Switch 2
The Nintendo Indie World 2025 showcase, announced on August 5 and aired on August 7, revealed a diverse and exciting slate of indie games set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday season and beyond.
Kicking off the showcase was the announcement of "Mina the Hollower," a Game Boy Color-inspired platformer from Yacht Club Games, the developers behind the beloved Shovel Knight series. The game is scheduled for release on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 31, 2025, with a free demo available from August 8. A dazzling trailer showcased Mina's agile movements and captivating art style during the Indie World 2025 showcase.
Another highly anticipated title unveiled during the showcase is "Glacier," a far-future survival RPG that will be a timed Switch 2 exclusive this holiday season. Players assume the role of a Twi, a new underwater bird-creature, exploring the frozen deep ocean of Earth, with the primary objective to protect the ocean.
"Neverway," a dark take on the cozy farming sim genre, is being developed by former Celeste devs and is scheduled for release in 2026. "Ultimate Sheep Raccoon," a game for chaotic multiplayer fun, is also set for release on the Switch 2.
"Is This Seat Taken?" is a puzzle game that asks players to find the appropriate seat for every character, available now. "Herdlings," a game where players lead a band of fuzzy monsters across stunning vistas, is set for release on August 21.
A new metroidvania game titled "Well Dweller" was announced for 2026, while a new game called "Ball x Pit," a brick-breaker roguelike, was announced for release this fall on both Switch and Switch 2, developed by a developer with a lemon on his head.
A few surprising new announcements were made during the showcase, including "Content Warning," a game expected to be available on the Switch 2 in 2026. The Indie World showcase concluded with a sizzle reel of several previously announced or released indie games.
It's worth noting that the last Nintendo Direct was a partner showcase that featured third-party announcements for the Switch 2. However, no news about anticipated titles such as Silksong or Hades 2 was announced during the Indie World 2025 showcase.
Little Kitty, Big City is set to receive a big picture update and will be available on the Switch 2 later this year. A free content update for the game was also announced for this year.
Indie World showcases are dedicated exclusively to games from smaller teams, providing a platform for these creators to showcase their unique and innovative titles to a broader audience. With the Nintendo Switch 2's powerful hardware, these indie games are set to shine like never before.
References:
[1] Nintendo Life
[2] Polygon
[3] Gamespot
[4] IGN
[5] Kotaku
The Nintendo Indie World 2025 Showcase presented a variety of indie games, offering a wide range of entertainment for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Playable from October 31 on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Mina the Hollower promises to captivate players with its agile movements and stunning art style.
