Cozy Indie Games from Nintendo Switch Indie World August 2025
Highlights and hidden gems from today’s Nintendo Switch Indie World
Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase just unveiled a delightful lineup of cozy games, perfect for winding down and immersing yourself in charming worlds. I was instantly drawn to Tiny Bookshop and picked it up right away, it’s such a sweet, relaxing sim. I’m also really excited for Neverway, which offers different kind of farming sim experience that looks like it has a spooky twist. And I can’t wait to dive into the fun, quirky puzzles of Is This Seat Taken?
In this roundup, I’ll give you a quick peek at all the indie titles announced today, with some cute games that cozy gaming fans will adore. Whether you’re into heartwarming stories, unique gameplay, or soothing simulations, there’s something here to brighten your Nintendo Switch library.
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Well Dweller
Developer Image:
Kyle Thompson
Release Date: 2026
Step into a dark fairy-tale world as Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick, on a quest to save his family. Explore eerie ruins, solve puzzles, and befriend quirky characters hiding from a wicked queen. With moody pixel art and light metroidvania elements, it’s a cozy adventure wrapped in shadows. Perfect for fans of story-rich indie games with heart, charm, and just a hint of danger.
Neverway
Developer Image:
Coldblood Inc.
Release Date: 2026
Start over on a haunted island farm in this cozy-horror life sim meets action RPG.
Grow crops by day and fight nightmares by night as the immortal herald of a dead god (!).
Build bonds (or romances) with quirky townsfolk to unlock unique abilities and storylines.
With pixel art by Celeste’s artist and music by Disasterpeace, this one’s quietly unsettling in the best way.
Related: Like your cozy games with a side of spooky?
Check out this list of spooky cozy games to try!
Herdling
Developer Image: Okomotive
Realise Date: 21st August 2025
Embark on a quiet mountain journey with your lovable herd of Calicorns in this heartfelt indie adventure. Traverse misty forests and snowy peaks, guiding and protecting your herd through gentle puzzles and hidden dangers. With no words but plenty of emotion, Herdling tells a story of trust, survival, and soft companionship. Perfect for fans of FAR: Lone Sails and cozy games with animal friends and stunning scenery.
Is This Seat Taken?
Developer Image:
Poti Poti Studio
Release Date: 7th August 2025
Solve satisfying seating puzzles in this cozy logic game all about reading the room, literally.
From wedding banquets to noisy bus rides, find the perfect spot for every quirky character.
Follow Nat’s gentle journey of self discovery as they travel the world in search of belonging.
A no-stress puzzler full of charm, heart, and quietly relatable moments.
Related: Looking for more puzzle games?
Check out my list of must play cozy puzzle games here!
Content Warning
Developer Image:
Wilnyl, Philip, thePetHen, Skog, Zorro
Release Date: 2026
In this chaotic co-op horror game, you’ll explore creepy ruins, dodge physics monsters, and chase viral fame. Upload your footage to SpöökTube and watch the views (and screams) roll in.
Ball x Pit
Developer Image: Kenny Sun
Release Date: 15th October 2025
A roguelite where you explore a monster-filled pit using magic-infused projectiles with randomly generated effects. You can fuse different types of “balls” for new abilities, with over 60 combinations to experiment with. Between runs, you upgrade a settlement called New Ballbylon, unlocking buildings, characters, and passive bonuses. Each area in the pit has unique biomes, enemies, and hazards, with gameplay focused on fast-paced action and progression.
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
Developer Image: C
lever Endeavour Games
Release Date: Winter 2025
A multiplayer bike racing party game where players build chaotic obstacle courses filled with traps, ramps, and hazards. You race using simple controls, pulling off tricks and using power-ups like jetpacks and honey traps to gain an advantage. The game supports up to 8 players locally or online with full cross-platform play. Includes a level editor, shared playlists, and returning characters from Ultimate Chicken Horse alongside new ones.
Glaciered
Developer Image:
Studio Snowblind
Release Date: Holiday Season
An underwater action game set 65 million years in the future, where Earth is frozen and life thrives beneath the ice. You play as a Tuai, a bird dinosaur descendant, using melee, ranged, and elemental powers to protect the Everwinter. Combat is fast paced and customisable, with unique movement abilities like high speed swimming and ice based attacks. Exploration focuses on strange, glowing ecosystems and giant evolved creatures in a far future ocean world.
Winter Burrow
Developer Image: Pine Creek Games
Release Date: Winter 2025
Play as a mouse returning to their childhood home to rebuild a ruined burrow and uncover family mysteries. Explore the frozen wilderness, gather resources, craft tools, and knit cozy sweaters to survive the cold. Meet friendly woodland creatures and expand your survival skills at your own pace. A gentle survival game focused on exploration, customisation, and storytelling in a peaceful winter setting.
Undusted Letters from the Past
Developer Image:
5minlab Corp.
Release Date: Winter 2025
Clean and restore forgotten objects to uncover memories and stories in this relaxing indie game. Follow Adora as she reconnects with her late mother through whispered pasts held in dusty belongings. The game features calming ASMR sounds, pixel art visuals, and a soothing, failure free experience. A quiet, emotional journey focused on family, memory, and healing at your own pace.
Related: Looking for more games with an emotional story?
Check out this list of games with a heartfelt narrative
Tiny Bookshop
Developer Image:
neoludic games
Release Date: 7th August 2025
Run a second hand bookshop by the sea, stocking books and decorating your shop to attract local customers. Get to know the quirky residents of Bookstonbury, recommending books and uncovering the town’s hidden stories. Explore scenic locations, collect unique items, and tailor your shop’s atmosphere to fit your style. A relaxed management game focused on community, discovery, and quiet storytelling.
Caves of Qud
Developer Image: Freehold Games
Release Date: Winter 2025
A science fantasy roguelike set in a richly detailed world shaped by deep simulation and retrofuturism. Players explore a vast, living environment with fully simulated creatures, factions, and environments that react dynamically. Character creation offers hundreds of mutations, implants, and classes, with multiple modes ranging from classic permadeath to relaxed exploration. Nine years in development, the game blends handcrafted storytelling with procedural worldbuilding for a unique, emergent RPG experience.
Strange Antiquities
Developer Image:
Bad Viking
Release Date: 17th September 2025
In Strange Antiquities, you manage an occult shop in the mysterious town of Undermere. Your job is to identify strange artifacts, help, or sometimes hinder, customers, and explore the town’s hidden secrets. The game combines puzzle solving with story driven choices that affect the town and its people. It shares a dark, atmospheric world with Strange Horticulture, but tells a new and independent story.
OPUS Prism Peak
Developer Image:
SIGONO INC.
Release Date: Winter 2025
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play a weary photographer stranded in a fading, ethereal mountain realm. Using an old camera, you explore this magical world, uncover its mysteries, and seek a way home. Along the way, you meet a mysterious girl who helps you confront your struggles and see things anew. The game features photography-based gameplay, spirit companions, and a wistful story blending magical realism and themes of memory.
Go Go Town!
Developer Image:
Prideful Sloth
Release Date: Winter 2025
You’ve become mayor of a struggling town with crumbling infrastructure and a shaky economy. Your job is to build and manage everything, from zoning and buildings to supply chains and automation, to keep the town running and profitable. You can play solo for full control or team up with friends for chaotic co op gameplay. The game also offers deep customization for businesses, industries, and even your mayor’s home, letting you tailor every detail. It’s a mix of city building, logistics, and management with a fun, hectic twist.
Related: Looking for more cozy co-op or 2 Player games?
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UFO 50
Developer Image: Mossmouth
Release Date: 7th August 2025
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 complete games spanning genres like platformers, shoot 'em ups, roguelites, and RPGs, all wrapped in an authentic 8-bit style. Each game offers a unique experience, from quick arcade challenges to deep open world adventures, with local co op and versus multiplayer options in many titles. The collection is framed as the lost library of a fictional 80s game company, with interconnected stories and recurring characters. Highlights include the procedural exploration of Campanella 2, the strategic bluffing in Quibble Race, and a full JRPG called Grimstone set in a hellish Wild West. All games are available from the start, letting you jump in and out freely for endless variety.
Mina the Hollower
Developer Image: Yacht Club Games
Release Date: 31st October 2025
Mina the Hollower is an action adventure game where you play Mina, a skilled Hollower on a mission to save a cursed island. Burrow through hazards, whip enemies, and use a variety of sidearms and trinkets to customize your combat style. Featuring haunting 8 bit visuals inspired by the Game Boy Color, the game combines classic pixel art with modern animation and controls. Explore a vast, interconnected world filled with secrets, tough bosses, and a gothic horror story, all set to an electrifying chiptune soundtrack.
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