5 best Nintendo Switch indie games released so far in 2022

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Indie games have found a popular home on the Nintendo Switch ever since the platform's release. The latest hybrid console from Nintendo is often the go-to system for smaller studios' releases. This is largely in part due to the console's portable nature as well as welcoming indie-friendly audiences.

With a quarter of the way into 2022, we've seen many releases on the platform across many different publishers. Given the sheer number of games crowding the Nintendo eShop, it is certainly tough to check out everything. That being said, here are some of the best picks on this year's market.

Orphaned twins Jenn and Tristan find themselves investigating the disappearance of the scientist who had adopted them. Stumbling across the Moon Gate portal during their search, they are transported to a fantasy land full of monsters and peril. Young Souls is a 2D beat 'em up/hack & slash RPG from indie studio 1P2P.

For a game of this type, it is quite narrative-focused. The gameplay sees the duo move between levels while taking down foes in fast-paced action combat with interesting dodge and parry elements adding further depth. Players will take on many different foes simultaneously, each with unique attack patterns. Fortunately, there are several weapons, armor and accessories to collect and equip as well. Last but not least, it also features co-op with each player controlling one twin for even more chaotic fun.

Originally released in 2014 for PC, Never Alone is a 2D story-driven platformer from indie studio Upper One Game. It is quite different from other games in the sense that it embraces a rare setting: Alaskan Native culture of the indegenious Iñupiat. It tells the journey of a young girl, Nuna, and her Arctic fox, who must figure out