The latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase has come to a close, and while it may not have delivered on some of its most highly-anticipated announcements, it still packed in plenty of exciting titles. August 7’s Indie World Showcase lasted around 15 minutes and featured game announcements for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch.
Among the standout titles announced was Little Kitty, Big City, a puzzle-adventure game that promises to bring a more uplifting alternative to Stray. The game features a cute kitty protagonist exploring a big city with customizable camera modes and new areas to discover. This charming title is available now on Switch.
Another highly-anticipated announcement came from the creators of Hollow Knight, Mina the Hollower. While fans were disappointed by its absence from the showcase, it’s expected to launch soon, so there was no need to lose heart over this omission.
The indie world also saw announcements for Herdling, a post-apocalyptic exploration game that shares similarities with Shadow of the Colossus and Journey. The colorful pixel art style is sure to appeal to fans of Celeste.
Neverway from Coldblood studio caught everyone’s eye, as it promises an engaging mix of farming simulation and action-packed combat sequences.
The showcase also featured Ball x PIT, a block-breaking game that may be too overwhelming for some players. Glaciered, a sci-fi underwater adventure, was announced to release this year during the holiday season.
In conclusion, while Nintendo Indie World Showcase might not have been the most groundbreaking event, it still delivered an exciting array of new titles. With more announcements expected from popular franchises like Blue Prince and Hades 2, fans are eagerly awaiting their release dates.
In addition to these releases, indie titles Is This Seat Taken?, Ultimate Sheep Racoon, and UFO 50 were also announced, each offering unique gameplay experiences that are sure to delight Switch owners.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/news/live/nintendo-indieworld-showcase-aug-2025-live