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Best Indie games on Nintendo Switch
The 250 best Indie games on Nintendo Switch, ranked from 25,985 critic and player ratings.
The best Indie game on Nintendo Switch right now is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
A
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Toem
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
95
/100
03
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
A
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Toem
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
95
/100
03
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
04
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
05
A
Hades
93
/100
06
Hades II
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
07
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
08
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
92
/100
09
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
10
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
11
Vampire Survivors
91
/100
12
Celeste
91
/100
13
Disco Elysium
91
/100
14
Tumblestone
91
/100
15
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
91
/100
16
Rogue Legacy 2
90
/100
17
Against the Storm
90
/100
18
Dicey Dungeons
90
/100
19
B
Bastion
90
/100
20
Into the Breach
90
/100
21
Spelunky 2
90
/100
22
We Were Here Too
90
/100
23
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
90
/100
24
Tails of Iron
90
/100
25
Neon Abyss
90
/100
26
Lethal League Blaze
90
/100
27
Mullet Madjack
90
/100
28
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
29
Tunic
89
/100
30
SteamWorld Dig 2
89
/100
31
Stardew Valley
89
/100
32
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
89
/100
33
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
34
Cocoon
89
/100
35
The Case of the Golden Idol
89
/100
36
Wildermyth
89
/100
37
Shovel Knight
89
/100
38
Hyper Light Drifter
89
/100
39
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
40
Blasphemous II
89
/100
41
A
Rocket League
89
/100
42
Tetris Effect: Connected
89
/100
43
Wandersong
89
/100
44
Owlboy
89
/100
45
Night in the Woods
88
/100
46
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
47
Dead Cells
88
/100
48
Neon White
88
/100
49
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
50
West of Loathing
88
/100
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
05
A
Hades
93
/100
06
Hades II
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
07
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
08
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
92
/100
09
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
10
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
11
Vampire Survivors
91
/100
12
Celeste
91
/100
13
Disco Elysium
91
/100
14
Tumblestone
91
/100
15
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
91
/100
16
Rogue Legacy 2
90
/100
17
Against the Storm
90
/100
18
Dicey Dungeons
90
/100
19
B
Bastion
90
/100
20
Into the Breach
90
/100
21
Spelunky 2
90
/100
22
We Were Here Too
90
/100
23
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
90
/100
24
Tails of Iron
90
/100
25
Neon Abyss
90
/100
26
Lethal League Blaze
90
/100
27
Mullet Madjack
90
/100
28
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
29
Tunic
89
/100
30
SteamWorld Dig 2
89
/100
31
Stardew Valley
89
/100
32
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
89
/100
33
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
34
Cocoon
89
/100
35
The Case of the Golden Idol
89
/100
36
Wildermyth
89
/100
37
Shovel Knight
89
/100
38
Hyper Light Drifter
89
/100
39
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
40
Blasphemous II
89
/100
41
A
Rocket League
89
/100
42
Tetris Effect: Connected
89
/100
43
Wandersong
89
/100
44
Owlboy
89
/100
45
Night in the Woods
88
/100
46
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
47
Dead Cells
88
/100
48
Neon White
88
/100
49
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
50
West of Loathing
88
/100
FAQ
What is the best Indie game on Nintendo Switch?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated augustus 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.