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

Oh boy, indie.io! It’s this wild little corner of the gaming world where, honestly, almost anything goes. Imagine like… a bunch of game devs just throwing genres in a blender. And, oh, guess what? They’ve got a massive sale on Switch until July 30. I’m talking discounts galore here, on all sorts of games. They’ve got everything from chill adventure vibes to hardcore RPG battles. Talk about range. Anyway—no wait, scratch that—let me just give you my chaotic brain dump on six games you might want to check out in this sale. Cool? Cool.

### Echoes of the Plum Grove

Alright, first up! A cozy farming sim, because who doesn’t secretly want to tend crops and raise chickens? (Yeah, me neither, but hey, some folks find it relaxing.) They sprinkle a bit of multi-generational drama in there. Like, you start on an island after somehow ending up on the shore—don’t ask me how—and you get this plot of land. Over time, you grow your farm, shack up with someone, and boom, your family grows too. Make pals or, I dunno, get on the witch’s bad side and watch your choices ripple through generations. Oh, and the whole thing is hand-drawn. So there’s art involved. Mysteries too! That’s a lot to unpack.

### Dark Deity

Boom—75% off! This one’s a strategy RPG. If you’re into building armies and plotting troop movements like it’s chess but with swords, this might be your jam. Got a troop member? Better keep them safe; losing them means they’ll come back with lower stats. So no kamikaze missions! It’s got 30 characters and a story that spans 28 monstrous chapters. Oh, and apparently, there’s this funny little DLC called “Suns Out, Swords Out” also on sale. More battles, more stories. Who needs sleep?

### Coromon

Switching gears over to monster catching! If you love playing Pokémon and battling little pixelated monsters, meet Coromon. Over a hundred beasties to catch and each with their own quirks. The battles need strategy, so no haphazard button smashing here. Funny thing, you wander through six different biomes trying to outsmart some looming threat. There’s more drama and surprises than you’d expect, which seems wild for what’s basically a pocket monster collecting game.

### Cat Cafe Manager

Okay, picture this: you’ve got a run-down café and a bunch of cats roaming around. This place is in Caterwaul Way—a tiny town name, right? Basically, you put your own spin on the café (interior decorator much?) and befriend the felines. People come in too, and you can pick up recipes and who knows—maybe solve a mystery or two while you’re at it. Personally, I’m here for the cats, but building human relationships seems important too, whatever that’s about.

### 9 Years of Shadows

Metroidvania lovers, hey! Color’s drained from this world for nearly a decade—you play as Europa, and you’re on a mission to bring the rainbow back. There’s a floating bear named Apino who helps (not gonna lie, very cool). Together, you battle through the darkness with elemental armors. The composers behind the music? Legends from Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid. Told you it wasn’t ordinary.

### Mail Time

Finally pulling it back—Mail Time, a game entirely vibing on rolling through a forest delivering letters. You can make your character look snazzy and, like, there’s no stress or pressure. Just stroll, jump, glide, and deliver those letters through nature’s peace. Upgrade your gliding skills if you get bored. I guess sometimes you just need a break from everything, right?

Anyway, I hope one of these games gives you a giggle, a sigh of relief, or a strategic brain workout. Or maybe none of it makes any sense. Who knows? Just dive into the sale before it’s over.