Over 18 indie titles, including My Little Puppy, Moonlighter 2, and Unrailed 2, have been revealed, including Korean language support.
On Tuesday, March 3rd, Nintendo Korea Co., Ltd. live-streamed its indie game showcase, “Indie World 2026.3.3,” lasting approximately 15 minutes. The broadcast showcased over 18 indie games for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Some titles were released as “Shadow Drops,” allowing players to play them immediately upon announcement, garnering considerable attention from viewers.
Four Major New Indie Releases Supporting Korean
Developer: Dreamotion
Platform: Nintendo Switch
“My Little Puppy” is an emotional adventure game told from the perspective of a puppy. It tells the story of Bonggu, a Welsh Corgi who, after living in a dog paradise, embarks on a journey to reunite with his beloved owner, following his scent.
As Bonggu, players must explore various environments, tracking scents and searching for clues. Puzzles and exploration elements utilize Bonggu’s unique behaviors and senses, and a costume customization system allows players to dress him up in a variety of costumes.
It was developed by domestic developer Dreamotion, and the download version is scheduled to be released on May 29, 2026, and the package version will be released in June 2026.
Developer: 11 bit studios
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Moonlighter 2: Infinite Vault is the official sequel to the popular Moonlighter, which combined action RPG and store management elements.
Players continue to play as Will, a merchant and adventurer who leads a dual life: running a shop by day and exploring dungeons by night. The game features dungeon exploration, combat, and a diverse item trading system, a step up from the 2D style of its predecessors, all implemented in a fully 3D world.
Items obtained from dungeons can be sold in the shop, contributing to the development of Tresna, unlocking new equipment and upgrades. This downloadable software, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, is scheduled for release in 2026.
Developer: SUNNY SIDE UP
Platform: Nintendo Switch
“Little Witch in the Forest” is a healing adventure game where you become an apprentice witch who just graduated from witch school and live in a forest village.
Gamers explore the forest, gather various ingredients, craft potions, solve villagers’ problems, and grow. Interacting with villagers, encountering forest creatures, and completing various quests create a relaxing atmosphere.
The Nintendo Switch version is scheduled for release in summer 2026 and will be available as download-only software.
Developer: Indoor Astronaut
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
Unrailed 2: Back on Track is the sequel to the popular cooperative railroad building game Unrailed!
Gamers team up to explore a vast world, gathering resources and laying tracks to keep trains moving. Compared to previous games, the game features expanded biomes, new environments, and a variety of boss monsters, further enhancing the tension and strategy of cooperative play.
It features chaotic cooperative play where you build a railroad with your friends and have to deal with unexpected situations.
It is scheduled to be released in May 2026, and a free trial version for the Nintendo Switch version is currently being distributed.
Same-day releases and major global announcements
At this showcase , a playable game was also revealed simultaneously with the announcement .
Twin-stick shooter “Minishoot’ Adventures” was released immediately for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. “Rotwood,” a new game from the developers of “Don’t Starve,” was also revealed as a console exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2.
Additionally, the 2025 Indie Game Awards ‘Game of the Year’ winner, 『Blue Prince』 , also received a lot of attention from fans as the Nintendo Switch 2 version was released on the same day.
In addition, indie titles of various genres were introduced.
- Clay animation-style horror adventure 『The Midnight Walk』 (March 26, Switch 2)
- Blighted, a new Metroidvania from the developers of Guacamelee (Switch 2, Q4 2026)
- A road trip adventure through 90s music : “Mixtape” (May 7, Switch)
- Rhythm roguelite Ratatan from the creators of Patapon (July 16, Switch 2)
- Cozy puzzle game with a cute atmosphere 『Woodo』 (Summer, Switch / Switch 2)
In particular, the fact that the domestic developer Dreamotion’s “My Little Puppy” was introduced at the global showcase is considered a notable achievement in the Korean indie game industry.
Immediate release and demo public titles
Along with this showcase, free trials of some games were also released on the Nintendo eShop.
Free Trial
- Unrailed 2: Back on Track
- Outbound
- 『Denshattack!』
Titles that can be played immediately after announcement
- Minishoot Adventures
- Rotwood
- Blue Prince
Other titles are scheduled to be released sequentially between spring and summer of 2026.
A signal flare for the expansion of the Switch 2 indie ecosystem.
This year’s “Indie World 2026.3.3” showcased the current state of Nintendo’s indie game ecosystem, which has been expanding since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. We witnessed a rich lineup of indie titles spanning a wide range of genres and styles, spanning both Switch and Switch 2 platforms.
Nintendo plans to continue to present unique and experimental gaming experiences through collaborations with indie developers.
