Switch] From idol producing to creating worlds, 4 indie games to play right now!

The Nintendo eShop, operated by Nintendo, offers many independent games. With so many different games being released, it can be difficult to find what games are interesting. For those who are looking for the best of both worlds, here are some indie games that the author has selected for you to play right away on your Switch.

The titles we will introduce are,


World for Two, an adventure about creating life in a dying world
Build, lay, and advance the railroad tracks! The railroad construction game "Unrailed!
A robot action game that will make you hot and bothered! Hardcore Mecha
Produce your own idols! Million March!


Please come and play them! We hope you will give them a try.


World for Two



  • Genre: Adventure / Simulation
  • Maker: room6
  • Price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: 9/17/2020

An adventure game about creating life in a dying world. Beautiful pixel art and music that fits the world are truly a work of art. Originally released on smartphones as completely free (no ads, no price), the game is now available on Nintendo Switch with new episodes.



In this world are the doctor and the main character, an android. The protagonist works to harvest the energy needed to create life in the outside world. By creating life, they gain new DNA from which they can further develop.



Creating life may seem difficult, but the game makes it easy. The machine developed by Dr. D. is amazing!



The life that is created will spend its time stretching out in a dying world. What will the story be like with the creation of life? Please try to play!

Unrailed!



  • Genre: Party / Arcade / Action / Other
  • Maker: bilibili
  • Price: 2,350 yen (tax included) *Trial version available
  • Release date: September 23, 2020

A railroad construction game in which players work together with other players to lay railroad tracks. Players collect materials with tools to build and lay tracks. It is a game where who does what is important. It might be a good idea to decide the division of work ahead of time before playing. Let's take a look at how the game is played.



This is the tutorial screen, and it explains in flow what you will be doing in this game. Pick up the tools you find and cut down trees. Once you have the materials, you take them to the designated location and process them.



It is easy to see in the trailer how you are actually playing with other players. There is a sense of hustle and bustle, and if you don't cooperate, you might end up ......, but it's also good to break away and play at random. You might want to play the demo version first to experience the game. If you are interested, please check it out.

Hardcore Mecha



  • Genre: Action / Shooting / Role Playing / Adventure
  • Maker: Lightning Games
  • Price: 3,025 yen (tax included) *Trial version available
  • Release date: 2020/10/15

Robot battles have long been a popular theme in anime, and now an action game that lets you experience the world of such robot anime has appeared. An unintentionally exciting storyline awaits the player.



The player controls a robot, of course! A message from the doctor ignites the player's hero spirit. Go fight! and you will be tempted to play the game with an anime song playing in the background.



Fighting bosses is robot action! You can fight them as if you were playing a fighting game.



Of course there are special moves, too! It's like the last scene in the anime where you defeat the enemy, it's too cool. ...... After that, the hot development continues, though it will be interesting to see what happens next! Let's get on the robot and be a hero!

Million March



  • Genre: Simulation / Role Playing / Strategy / Other
  • Maker: Kairosoft
  • Price: 1,500 yen (tax included) *Trial version available
  • Release date: 12/5/2019

Suddenly, do you like idols? If you could produce your own idol, wouldn't you like to try it? Such a dream is possible in this music office management simulation game.



The first thing players need to do is scout for new recruits. Depending on where you scout and the location, you may get some extraordinary newcomers. Consult with money while scouting.



There is also the well-known Kairosoft industry newspaper. It gives a brief introduction to what is happening in the game, so use the information to your advantage and get active. There is basically no such thing as an idol suddenly becoming active, so it is important to improve your attractiveness through lessons and other activities. Once the preparations are complete, it is time to sell your idol!



The audition will begin. If you pass the audition, you will be able to make a full-fledged start as an idol. Why don't you create your own idol? Aim to become a super producer!

(New Samurai)

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