Indie World Oct 2026: All 23 Games & Dates

Nintendo opened the indie showcase once more, and it was a good one. The October 28, 2026 Indie World crammed a lot into just 15 minutes, with the official count landing at 23 games heading to Switch and Switch 2. From witchy life sims to raccoon chaos, here's everything that got shown — with concrete dates where we have them.

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The big headline: Witchbrook finally has a date

The show opened strong with one of the most-anticipated cozy life sims around. The long-awaited witch life simulator Witchbrook, from Chucklefish and Robtality, launches on January 28, 2027. If you love magical small-town farming-and-friendship vibes, this one's circled on the calendar.

Standout reveals and surprises

Sword of the Sea — a sword-surfing adventure from the creators of Abzu and Journey, hitting Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, 2026 (yes, the very next day).
Winds of Viridia — a colorful 3D platformer from Shark Jump arriving next year, with a free demo live now on the eShop.
City of None — from one of Celeste's co-creators, a gorgeous Game Boy Color-tinged 2D platformer, planned for sometime in 2027.
Tenjutsu — a stylish top-down roguelike with John Wick energy from a Dead Cells designer, coming to Switch 2 in 2027.
Threads of Time — a time-travel RPG landing on both Switch and Switch 2 next summer, and it looks absolutely beautiful.
Slime Rancher 2 — coming to Switch 2 in January 2027, with an exclusive in-game item for the Switch 2 version.

Co-op chaos and spooky teamwork

Dumpster Gang — be a rowdy pack of raccoons causing mayhem with friends, arriving March 2027.
R.E.P.O. — the physics-based horror-looting co-op PC hit comes to Switch 2 in 2027.
Haunted Paws — a two-player co-op where you play puppies searching a haunted mansion for your person. Switch and Switch 2 in May 2027, with a free demo today.

Cozy worlds and charming oddities

Spirit Crossing — from the Cozy Grove team, build a home in the clouds with friends. Launches November 16, 2026 on Switch and Switch 2.
Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino — follow a fox girl and her frog friend across a strange island, spring 2027 on Switch 2 and Switch.
Petal Runner — a creature-delivery game with lovely Game Boy styling, full release March 8, 2027, free demo today.
My Arms Are Longer Now — exactly what it sounds like, voiced by Australian comedians. Switch and Switch 2 on March 11, 2027.
Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition — a chaotic coin-pusher landing on Switch 2 November 10, 2026, with a demo today.
Super Battle Golf — Mario Party-style mischief meets golf, out March 25, 2027 on Switch 2.

The closing montage: more dates revealed

The showcase wrapped with a rapid-fire run of extra dates:

Tanuki: Pon's Summer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — November 10, 2026
Everything is Crab — January 26, 2027
Finding Polka — spring 2027; Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It! — spring 2027; Lost and Found Co. — early 2027; Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate — early 2027
Bao Bao's Cozy Cleaning Services — available today

What it means for you

Two clear trends stand out. First, immediate launches: Sword of the Sea tomorrow, plus Spirit Crossing and Raccoin in November. Second, an absolutely stacked early 2027 with Witchbrook, Slime Rancher 2, Everything is Crab and a wave of cozy titles. Almost everything targets both Switch and Switch 2, with the new-gen version often getting extras like Slime Rancher 2's exclusive in-game item.

With this many hours of farming, exploring and raccoon-related crime ahead, it's a great moment to kit out your handheld. Grippy thumb grips make those platformers feel snappier, and a soft cozy gamer hoodie or blanket turns a long Witchbrook session into a proper comfy night in.

FAQ

When was the October 2026 Indie World?

It aired on October 28, 2026, running about 15 minutes and featuring 23 games for Switch and Switch 2.

When does Witchbrook release?

Witchbrook, from Chucklefish and Robtality, launches on January 28, 2027.

Which games are available right now?

Sword of the Sea arrives October 29, 2026, and Bao Bao's Cozy Cleaning Services is available today, with free demos out now for Winds of Viridia, Petal Runner, Haunted Paws and Raccoin.