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Best Indie games on Nintendo Switch 2

The 30 best Indie games on Nintendo Switch 2, ranked from 11,747 critic and player ratings.

The best Indie game on Nintendo Switch 2 right now is Hades II, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 30 games are listed on this page, carrying 11,747 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 30

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01 Hades II S Hades II 2025 · 179 ratings · 1 Tier vote Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. 93 /100
02 Hollow Knight A Hollow Knight 2017 · 2,277 ratings · 14 Tier votes · finished by 20% · 7 h to beat A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas. 91 /100
03 Balatro Balatro 2024 · 412 ratings Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters. 91 /100
04 Blue Prince Blue Prince 2025 · 131 ratings Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will the unpredictable path you create lead you to the rumored Room 46? 91 /100
05 Stardew Valley A Stardew Valley 2016 · 1,842 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 13% · 13 h to beat Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness! 91 /100
06 Hollow Knight: Silksong S Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 · 526 ratings · 8 Tier votes Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the epic action-adventure of bugs and heroes. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past. 90 /100
07 Tunic Tunic 2022 · 254 ratings · finished by 14% Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago. 89 /100
08 Sea of Stars Sea of Stars 2023 · 136 ratings Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun. 89 /100
09 Cult of the Lamb B Cult of the Lamb 2022 · 251 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 21% Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. 89 /100
10 Two Point Hospital Two Point Hospital 2018 · 144 ratings · finished by 4% Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology! 87 /100
11 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun 2016 · 187 ratings · finished by 6% 86 /100
12 The Exit 8 The Exit 8 2023 · 80 ratings 92 /100
13 Subnautica: Below Zero C Subnautica: Below Zero 2021 · 144 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 15% 85 /100
14 Stray S Stray 2022 · 757 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 34% 85 /100
15 Subnautica A Subnautica 2018 · 621 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 16% 84 /100
16 Kena: Bridge of Spirits B Kena: Bridge of Spirits 2021 · 231 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 30% 84 /100
17 Minecraft S Minecraft 2016 · 588 ratings · 13 Tier votes · finished by 28% 83 /100
18 Factorio S Factorio 2020 · 315 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 12% 83 /100
19 Amnesia: Rebirth Amnesia: Rebirth 2020 · 105 ratings · finished by 9% 82 /100
20 Sayonara Wild Hearts Sayonara Wild Hearts 2019 · 110 ratings 81 /100
21 Dispatch A Dispatch 2025 · 309 ratings · 4 Tier votes 85 /100
22 Deltarune Deltarune 2025 · 97 ratings 81 /100
23 Overcooked! 2 C Overcooked! 2 2018 · 312 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 13% 80 /100
24 Valheim B Valheim 2026 · 325 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 6% 90 /100
25 Peak Peak 2025 · 156 ratings 86 /100
26 Meccha Chameleon Meccha Chameleon 2026 · 85 ratings 82 /100
27 Citizen Sleeper Citizen Sleeper 2022 · 84 ratings 80 /100
28 No Man's Sky No Man's Sky 2016 · 639 ratings 74 /100
29 Human: Fall Flat Human: Fall Flat 2016 · 265 ratings · finished by 11% 73 /100
30 DayZ DayZ 2018 · 185 ratings · finished by 4% 44 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Indie game on Nintendo Switch 2?

Hades II currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 179 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.