6 Unique Games in the indie.io Publisher Sale on Nintendo Switch

Alright, so picture this: you’re diving into this wild mix of games on indie.io, a place that’s like a candy store for gamers. They got everything — RPGs, cozy adventures, you name it. Right now, some of these gems are on sale for the Nintendo Switch until, um, July 30. Here’s me rambling about a few of them, because why not?

First off, “Echoes of the Plum Grove” — it’s like if Stardew Valley and a soap opera had a baby. You crash on some island, start off with a tiny farm plot; nothing fancy, honestly. But then, bam! You’re building a family dynasty, making friends or mortal enemies with neighbors — joining witches or poisoning folks, casually. The whole island is hand-drawn, like someone spent their childhood doodling it. And man, the mysteries! I spent hours poking around for secrets, probably more than I should admit.

Okay, then there’s “Dark Deity”… Ever feel like leading an army of misfits? Here’s your chance. Turn-based combat, 30 characters, and if they get knocked out, they’re not just out, they’re wounded. Their stats drop, and you’re left biting your nails, praying you made the right move. Oh, and there’s some DLC — extra levels where, you know, swords and sunshine or something before and after the main drama.

Ah, “Coromon”! You’ve seen Pokémon, right? This is like that but with its own twist. Over 100 monsters, very strategical with stamina points (or SP, for the cool kids). Each monster’s unique, weird little quirks that can trip you up if you’re not careful. There’s this story taking you through, what, six biomes? Platforms take note; it’s got more plot twists than a soap opera marathon.

Next up, “Cat Cafe Manager” — talk about nosediving into cuteness. Inherit a run-down cafe, pimp it up for all those cute stray cats. You gather recipes, bond with the locals, maybe even stumble into a mystery. It’s like Animal Crossing but, uh, with actual cats and coffee.

“9 Years of Shadows” slaps you into a side-scrolling adventure. No colors in the world for ages, how grim! So, you’re this warrior named Europa, teaming up with a bear (a freaking bear!) to bring back the colors. The music’s epic, by the way; the guys behind Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid composed it. How cool is that?!

Lastly, “Mail Time” — think cozy vibes. You’re delivering letters in a forest, zero stress. No rush, just you, hopping around, making critters’ days. It’s a game about taking it easy — which, let’s be honest, we all need sometimes.

So yeah, these games, they’re something else. If you’re into variety, you might wanna check them out. Or don’t — I’m not your boss.