Alright, let’s dive right in. Ever heard of indie.io? If not, no worries. They’re this video game publishing spot working with a mishmash of developers, tossing games of all sorts into the world. Right now, they’ve got a sale on some games for the Nintendo Switch. Yeah, a sale. Who doesn’t love those? Runs through the end of July, so mark that.
Anyway, this sale is kind of a grab bag of game genres. Think cozy little adventures, brain-bending RPGs, catching creatures, managing… well, stuff, and so on. Check out the whole sale if you’ve got time, but hey, I’m gonna spotlight a few that caught my eye. Let’s dig in:
Echoes of the Plum Grove
Okay, first up is a cozy farming sim called Echoes of the Plum Grove. Got 20% off on it. Imagine waking up on some island after a crazy night (maybe?) and starting with just a tiny patch of land. Fast forward, you’ve got this sprawling homestead, maybe a family too. Friends or foes? Your call. And, side note, there’s a local witch you could chill with or, you know, poison someone — if that’s your vibe. Whatever you do ripples through generations. Hand-drawn stuff makes it all look and feel even cozier. Plus, mysteries on an island? I’m hooked.
Dark Deity
Now, for a switch — Dark Deity, going for 75% off. It’s a strategy RPG where you’re building armies, sending them to battle. Remember those old-school RPG classics? It’s like that. Got 30 characters to play with, but if one bites the dust, well, they’re wounded for good. Keep your head screwed on straight, or not, your choice — it’s a strategy after all. More than 20 hours of gameplay here; the “Suns Out, Swords Out” DLC adds some extra spice for 20% off too.
Coromon
Ever tamed a monster? Coromon, at half-price, ropes you into catching over 100 beasts. Every critter’s got its own element and skills. Battles here are all about stamina — too powerful? Watch your SP (didn’t see that coming, did you?). There’s this whole biome-hopping adventure to stop some mega threat. So, there is that. Expect plot twists, because why not?
Cat Cafe Manager
Literally what it says. It’s 40% off, and you’re running a cat cafe. Inherit this rundown place and you gotta fix it up for the stray cats. Decorate, hire folks, and make cat-human friends. Who’d say no to that? Plus, every now and then, villagers roll in to hang out. Oh, and mysteries. Maybe not Poirot-level, but enough to keep you curious.
9 Years of Shadows
Something wild next: a side-scrolling Metroidvania, 35% sliced off, where color’s been sucked out of the world. Europa, your character, teams up with a cute… yes, floating bear named Apino. Why a bear? Not sure, but one that restores color seems legit. Fight, explore, and soak in music by some legends — think Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid. Totally different vibe.
Mail Time
Wrapping this up with Mail Time. It’s a chill fest — 30% off. You’re a postal worker in a cottagecore wonderland, delivering letters. No nasty deadlines or dangers lurking. Just you, a forest, and some woodland critters delivery route. It’s all about the vibes here. No pressure, just pure relaxation.
That’s the scoop, take it or leave it.
