Nintendo released an Indie World Showcase on August 27th, where they unveiled a title, a roguelike RPG called Peglinwhich were surprisingly released on the same day. The Nintendo Switch has been an important platform for indie games since the first “Nindies” showcase in 2017. Indie games have been very successful in recent years, with games like Among us And Dave the Diver are some important examples.

During the Indie World Showcase, updates to existing indie titles were also presented. This included a free crossover update for Balatro which was released on the same day. Other indie games that were shown were the unveiling of Coffee Chat: Tokyo And Moth CubitThe indie showcase also showed The torments of the watchmakera DLC for Sea of ​​stars, the popular turn-based role-playing game released in August 2023.

Peglin, aAn indie game shown during the showcase was released for a limited time and exclusively for the Nintendo Switch console. Peglin has the gameplay of Pachinko but with roguelike RPG elements. It was conceived from a prototype developed during a 2019 game jam, a timed event where game developers create a game from scratch. Peglin takes on the special characteristics of a classic physical game, similar to Balatro contains elements of poker. This unique mix of genres made Balatro one of the highest rated games of the year.

Roguelike Pachinko game Peglin appears on Nintendo Switch

Peglin is the third title from Red Nexus Games and was previously available on Steam, iOS and Android. This is the first console version of the game and was released on the same day as its presentation during the Indie World Showcase. Peglin In this game, the player takes on the role of a goblin seeking revenge on the dragons who stole their treasure. Players aim bullets and hit stakes to damage enemies in turn-based combat. The more stakes hit, the more damage is done to enemies. Players can choose from a variety of different bullets with their own abilities, some of which split into multiple copies and others of which pierce both stakes and enemies.

Indie games have been very successful in recent years. Palworld is a big example of a hit this year. It remains to be seen whether Peglin can become another trending game in a crowded indie market. Its unique gameplay has a lot to offer, and games that have mixed genres in the past have been successful. Cult of the Lamb is another example of a successful indie game that mixes multiple genres with its roguelike action and village management mechanics.

Nintendo Switch

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