After Shaun’s take a look at the most effective Swap video games of all time with a cameo from yours actually, I’ve achieved a round-up with our picks for the most effective Swap indie video games of all time. A few years in the past, the most effective console for indie video games was the PS Vita, and that viewers and the builders discovered their footing on the Swap since, with it not solely getting tons of indies and indie exclusives, but in addition as a result of it was the finest solution to play most indies on console. It was actually tough choosing simply 10 video games for this due to the sheer breath of indies which might be superb on Swap, however that’s what I’ve gone forward and achieved with a little bit of assist from Shaun. I’ve averted together with any recreation I don’t think about price full worth on Swap. This record is in no specific order, and I hope you discover one thing you haven’t performed earlier than.
VA-11 Corridor-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Motion ($14.99)
VA-11 Corridor-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Motion isn’t simply one in every of my favourite indie video games of all time on Swap, however one in every of my all-time favourite video games. Having first skilled it on Steam, I’ve replayed it by means of each single port, however the Swap model is well my favourite with its touchscreen assist and rumble. VA-11 Corridor-A can also be a recreation I replay yearly round Christmas, and I am keen on the characters, aesthetic, music, and narrative. Go forward and blend drinks after which change some lives.
Hades ($24.99)
Few tales are informed of Hades, however many articles are written that includes Hades on TouchArcade. Supergiant Video games’ rogue-like dungeon crawler is a master-piece with its chic gameplay, sturdy narrative, beautiful visuals, and superb soundtrack. It is among the finest “another run” video games on the market, and whereas the Swap port is a bit missing in efficiency afterward, having cross save with Steam and it being the one console with that characteristic makes it price taking part in over the others.
Celeste ($19.99)
Initially, Celeste felt just like the true follow-up to Tremendous Meat Boy I at all times needed, however it ended up being a lot extra once I lastly completed it. It has a stunning story, superb music, a number of the finest platforming gameplay ever, and is ideal on Swap. It additionally excels in its accessibility choices making it even simpler to suggest to these new to the style. Celeste and the sport under are releases I don’t suppose will ever be topped by their respective builders.
Stardew Valley ($14.99)
Stardew Valley is the reward that retains on giving. It debuted a few years in the past and took the world by storm delivering a content material packed life simulation recreation with beautiful pixel graphics and memorable characters. Since hitting Swap, it ended up consuming an excessive amount of of my time, and I hold going again to that model and the cell model as my goto methods to play this superb recreation. Developer ConcernedApe simply pushed out an enormous content material replace on PC which is able to hit consoles sooner or later, however Stardew Valley has been price its asking worth from day one. These updates are simply icing on the cake.
Cuphead ($19.99)
I adored Cuphead on Xbox years in the past and seeing it get an ideal port to Swap was superior. The difficult run and gun motion recreation with a give attention to boss battles and its Thirties cartoon aesthetic all come along with among the finest soundtracks in a few years to ship one thing particular. I appreciated Cuphead sufficient to purchase the Western and Japanese bodily releases regardless of getting it digitally and ending it on Swap. This one is difficult, however is simply unimaginable to play on the go on Swap.
DUSK ($19.99)
DUSK would possibly shock some people with its inclusion right here, however I’ve featured it for a number of causes. Not solely does DUSK have among the finest Swap ports of a PC recreation we’ve seen, however it is among the finest shooters ever with its stage design, visuals, and Andrew Hulshult’s soundtrack. My solely criticism about DUSK on Swap is that New Blood is taking too lengthy to carry its different superb video games to the platform. Sure, that isn’t a knock on DUSK, however come on and get me AMID EVIL on Swap please. When you get pleasure from boomer shooters or are simply curious what a boomer shooter is, DUSK is for you. In reality should you identical to good video games, DUSK is for you.
Meg’s Monster ($14.99)
Meg’s Monster is a improbable narrative expertise. Whereas it’s not probably the most mechanically wealthy RPG round, it’s probably not attempting to be. It’s right here to inform a narrative, and it does so splendidly. The characters are memorable, the plot is partaking, the presentation is classy, and it’s on the entire only a arduous factor to dislike in any respect. I haven’t been on an emotional curler coaster like this one shortly, and I’d handily suggest it to anybody searching for a touching story to play. – Shaun Musgrave
Dredge ($24.99)
I first performed Dredge from Black Salt Video games on Steam Deck, however have been revisiting it and the DLC on Swap not too long ago. The one-player fishing journey recreation feels prefer it brings within the bits of Disco Elysium I really like along with having nice fishing gameplay that’s at all times a plus in my e-book. Dredge completely fits handheld play, and I like to recommend attempting out the demo on Swap should you aren’t offered on it. Dredge is particular, and is perhaps my favourite Team17 printed recreation alongside Overcooked.
Neon White ($24.99)
When eager about indie video games on Swap, Annapurna Interactive is the primary identify that involves my thoughts, and Neon White is the writer’s finest Swap recreation but. The Angel Matrix developed single-player speedrun FPS has beautiful visuals, nice characters, unimaginable music from Machine Woman, and it’s the good decide up and play expertise to your Swap. I actually hope we see extra from this workforce sooner or later, however I’ll at all times love my time with Neon White on Swap. Revisiting it over the previous couple of weeks simply makes me wish to play all of it the way in which from begin to end once more.
Hole Knight ($15)
Silksong when? Effectively, earlier than Silksong, Hole Knight itself is price your time as among the finest metroidvania video games ever regardless of being a bit too lengthy in elements. Hole Knight on Swap has all of the content material updates and is a really polished expertise to play on the go. In a variety of methods it looks like the most important recreation within the style, and has unimaginable designs and music. I’m going to go and replay it proper now and try to seek out that bodily launch.
Each recreation included right here I can safely suggest at full worth. I think about them the most effective of the most effective on Swap, however I’m certain anybody studying may have one other suggestion or two. When you suppose I missed one thing you actually like, tell us within the feedback under. Hopefully you discover one thing you find yourself taking part in and having fun with from this characteristic on the most effective Swap indies of all-time. As ordinary, thanks for studying.