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

Alright, so there’s this platform called indie.io. At first, I thought it might be some indie music thing—maybe with guitars and moody singers—but no, it’s for video games. And it’s got this sale going on for Nintendo Switch games, which is great if you’re into discounts like I am. Anyway—right, where was I—they’ve got a bunch of different game genres, just like a buffet of game types. Makes browsing through them kind of fun, or overwhelming. Who knows.

First one I tried: “Echoes of the Plum Grove.” It’s, like, a farming sim but with a twist. You wake up on some island, and bam, you have to start farming. You can decide to be everyone’s bestie or that nasty neighbor no one likes. Plus, it’s all hand-drawn—I mean, who even does that anymore? It’s kind of charming. It’s like reading a story where you also need to plant carrots, I guess?

Then, there’s “Dark Deity.” I’ve heard people say it’s like those old-school strategy games. You gather your squad, get them to fight, and if they get hurt—yeah, their stats drop. And you’ve got to finish this massive story told over 28 chapters. Sounds like a lot, but for me, apparently, time isn’t a thing when you’re gaming.

“Coromon” next. It’s another modern take on older styles, with more monsters than I could count. The stamina-based fights keep things interesting because you’ve got to be strategic. The monsters have traits and stuff, which makes it feel like… well, like playing chess with a bunch of weirdo creatures. And there’s some grand story with twists. I’m not really good with surprises, but it’s there if you’re into that sort of thing.

Oh, and “Cat Cafe Manager.” No points for guessing what this one’s about. You take over a shabby old café, spruce it up, and cater to both humans and the local cats. Guess it’d be heaven if you’re a cat person. And maybe you become one even if you’re not. I mean, I still don’t know how I feel about cats as my permanent roommates, but having a café sounds fun.

Then, “9 Years of Shadows”—talk about bleak! You’re fighting to bring back color to the world. Cool premise, right? And they’ve got composers from Castlevania and Metal Gear doing music, which is a big deal if you care about that. It’s all very side-scrolly and… well, epic somehow.

Finally, “Mail Time”—a break from all that action, thank goodness. It’s all about delivering mail in a cute forest. No stress, just you and your letters. It’s nice, honestly. Sometimes you just want to run around and deliver fictional post without worrying about anything looking to eat you or something.

So yeah, that’s the scoop on these indie.io games. Quite a mix, and they’re all on sale. If you’re like me and suddenly realize July 30 is closing in, it might be worth checking out. Or not. I don’t know your gaming style.