Nintendo Switch – 10 indie hits of 2021 that you shouldn’t miss
In 2021, some excellent indie hits from a wide variety of genres have been released for Nintendo Switch.
There have been a number of excellent indie games released for the Nintendo Switch over the last year. Not all of them got the attention they deserved. So that you don’t miss these insider tips from 2021, we have selected ten of the best and most creative titles from the Nintendo eShop and present them to you here:
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Haven – Glide freely through the world of roleplaying in the new trailer
In Haven we play a couple who flee to a strange, lonely planet to start a new life there. To do this, we must explore the area, collect resources and food, and craft useful items. Huge monsters keep getting in our way, which the two lovers have to fight together. What sets Haven apart from other survival games is the sometimes dramatic, sometimes quiet and empathetic scenes from the couple’s everyday relationship, which ensure that we grow more and more fond of the two main characters over time. Haven can be played solo or in local co-op.
Haven for €24.99 in the Nintendo eShop
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Death’s Door – Launch trailer for the indie hit introduces the magical game world
Death’s Door is an isometric action-adventure in which we, as an anthropomorphic crow, have to collect the souls of the dead on behalf of an authority. Stupidly, one of those souls is stolen from us. To get her back we must follow the thief into a mysterious realm full of hostile demigods and huge beasts. We defend ourselves against them with melee weapons, arrows and magic. In addition to the spectacular fights, what is particularly fascinating about Death’s Door is the game world, which comes up with many bizarre characters and original little stories. But the sometimes gloomy, sometimes comic-like colorful graphic style also contributes a lot to the atmosphere.
Death’s Door for €19.99 in the Nintendo eShop
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Unpacking: Unpacking simulator shows impressive audio design in trailer
With Unpacking, the name says it all: the puzzle game revolves around unpacking moving boxes and stowing the belongings in the new home. This may not sound like a fun activity, but the simple, laid-back gameplay is surprisingly satisfying once you find the perfect spot for each item. What’s more, Unpacking is captivating because it also tells the life story of a person we’ve been following for eight moves and several decades, getting to know them better and better through the things they take with them and leave behind with each move. There are always emotional moments that are accompanied by an atmospheric soundtrack.
Unpacking for €19.99 in the Nintendo eShop
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Loop Hero – The ingenious strategy game is finally available on Nintendo Switch
Loop Hero is an unusual roguelike RPG that revolves around time loops in both story and gameplay. We don’t control our hero ourselves, we only decide on his equipment and send him on his way through a circular game world in which he automatically fights monsters and collects treasures and resources. Our task is to shape and balance this world in such a way that the hero can get enough loot on the one hand, but on the other hand is not overwhelmed by overpowered enemies. After successful runs, we can use the collected resources to build structures in the warehouse and unlock permanent upgrades.
Loop Hero for €14.99 in the Nintendo eShop
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Ruined King – Launch trailer for the surprising release of the LoL role-playing game
Ruined King is a single-player role-playing game set in the world of League of Legends, in which we’ll play some of the heroes known from the MOBA hit. With our troop we explore the shadow island and save the city of Bilgewater. The unique drawing style is based on the comics by Joe Madureira, who created Darksiders and Battle Chasers, among other things, and is particularly effective in the great animated fights. In addition, Ruined King scores above all with its demanding, turn-based combat system, in which we have to use clever time management to be in front of our enemies and finish them off before they can damage us.
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story für 29,99€ im Nintendo eShop
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Tetris Effect – Skill game announcement trailer
Tetris Effect: Connected breathes new life into the classic by combining the famous puzzle gameplay with elements of a music game. While we stack blocks on top of each other, we weave our own carpet of sound at the same time, because the music and sound effects adapt to our game. All this is atmospherically underlined by an effective visual presentation. The new Connected version for Nintendo Switch brings some extras, such as additional modes with the new Zone mechanic that will allow us to stop time and cross-platform multiplayer. Also new is the co-op mode, in which up to three players can connect their playing fields.
Tetris Effect: Connected für 39,99€ im Nintendo eShop
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Eastward – Launch trailer for the hit Nintendo Switch that you should all play
Eastward is a mix of role-playing game and action-adventure in the style of classics like Earthbound or early Zelda titles, presented in a stylish, detailed pixel look. We explore a game world full of strange places and bizarre characters, experience adventures, fight creatively designed monsters and solve puzzles. We take on the roles of miner John and young Sam, who must stick together as they are banished from their underground hometown to the dangerous surface of the earth. We can switch back and forth between the two characters, each with their own skills and weapons.
Eastward for €24.99 in the Nintendo eShop
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Disco Elysium: Final Cut Edition Launch Trailer Introduces New Features and Quests
The RPG hit Disco Elysium was originally released in 2019 and was one of the highest rated games of the year according to rating aggregators such as Metacritic. The final cut came in 2021 and brought with it improvements such as additional missions and a full, albeit only English, dubbing of the dialogues. In the open-world game we explore the world of Elysium as a detective and solve serious crimes. Disco Elysium captivates with its exciting and twist-rich story. What makes the game special is the enormous freedom that we have both in the complex character development and in the many decisions that influence the game world and the course of the story.
Disco Elysium – The Final Cut for €39.99 on Nintendo eShop
Ender Lilies has a cute protagonist but is otherwise a rather dark action game.
Ender Lilies is a dark action-platformer in the vein of a hollow knight. As a young girl, Lily, endowed with special abilities, we explore a post-apocalyptic realm where the death rain has turned all living things into wild beasts. As usual in Metroidvanias, we can dictate our path through the game world to a certain extent, but at some points we can only progress with the right skills. We get new abilities from 26 special opponents, the so-called impure ones, by defeating them. Due to the constant supply of new game elements and mechanics, Ender Lilies stays fresh throughout the approximately 25 hours of play.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Shadow for €24.99 from Nintendo eShop
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Cyber Shadow – Gameplay-Trailer des Retro-Jump&Runs
Cyber Shadow is a classic 8-bit look action-platformer in which we’ll play a ninja in a dystopian cyberpunk world. In the ruins of the city of Mekactiy, we must explore the secret powers of our own clan to save the world ruled by synthetic life forms. The story told in animated cutscenes motivates, but above all Cyber Shadow captivates with its fast-paced gameplay and the great soundtrack, which constantly drives us on. The spectacular boss fights against giant machine creatures are particularly impressive. In between, sections in which we race through the levels on our motorbike provide a playful variety.
Cyber Shadow for €19.99 in the Nintendo eShop
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