Update [Sat 26th Mar, 2022 11:00 GMT]: Just a reminder that Nintendo's Indie Gems Sale ends on Sunday 27th March, so if you haven't snapped up the games below that you want, grab 'em while you can!
There'll still be there on Monday, of course. They'll just cost more. Check out the full list of available games on Nintendo's website.
Original Story [Thu 17th Mar, 2022 15:35 GMT]: The Indie Nintendo of Europe has kicked off a brand new indie game sale. The Indie Gems Sale does exactly what you think it's going to do — it brings discounts to tons of brilliant indie titles.
This is the perfect chance to pick up one of those games that your friend keeps pestering you to buy — that hidden gem (or not-so-hidden gem) that you haven't tried out yet.
To make the deal even sweeter, don't forget about our eShop credit deal — we're currently offering 10% off eShop credit that you can use to buy the above or anything else on the Switch eShop. Or you can get a cheaper dealing on a Nintendo Switch Online sub. That'll stop you worrying about your wallet getting too light. Stock up below and make sure you pop NLIFE10 in at the checkout to get that 10% saving!
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The sale starts today, so check out these highlights as a starting point to see what's on offer:
| Game | Discounts |
|---|---|
| Hades | £14.61, was £22.49 |
| Loop Hero | £10.11, was £13.49 |
| Bastion |
£2.19, was £10.99 |
| Streets of Rage 4 | £13.49, was £22.49 |
| Dead Cells | £13.49, was £22.49 |
| GRIS | £4.34, was £14.49 |
| The Messenger | £7.19, was £17.99 |
| Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap |
£7.19, was £17.99 |
| Katana ZERO | £8.09 was £13.49 |
| Röki | £5.99, was £17.99 |
| TOEM | £11.33, was £16.19 |
| The Gardens Between | £3.77, was £17.99 |
This is just a handful of the amazing indies you can pick up. Supergiant Games' other fantastic Switch release Transistor is also on sale, plus Paradise Killer (which got a free update today!), the addictive Enter the Gungeon, and plenty more.
What will you be picking up in the sale? These deals end in just a few weeks, so hop to it!
Comments 33
OlliOlli World has me a little tempted at 20% off but it's still not cheap so not decided yet. Other than that, don't think there's much of interest to me looking through my wish list. I own most of the eShop games that I've been really keen on at this point.
The Gardens Between is a great game if anyone is looking for recommendations.
Pretty cheap for Bastion. If these were for US I might actually double dip to play that masterpiece again since its been quite awhile since I played it when it came out.
Gris is a beautiful game, and well worth a play through, though it is very short.
But if you haven't played Hades yet, that's probably my strongest recommendation. It has a very addictive gameplay loop, and unlike a lot of other roguelikes, has an evolving storyline with a fantastic ending.
Loop Hero is highly recommended
Hopefully we see a similar sale in the U.S.
Maybe it's finally time to buy The Messenger now that the prequel Sea of Stars is coming this year!
Hades is possibly the best Switch game ever
Great line up of indie games, might pick up loop hero
Don't know how well Loop hero plays on console, but I'd still recommend this a lot
Does anybody know if there is a nintendo website in English with prices in Euro? I've moved to Estonia and cannot find an official website for myself.
@Zverik
I don’t think so. The Nintendo of Europe page allows you to select European language and the English version just goes to the co.uk site.
@Zverik I use this website for checking prices, it's the best there is in my view.
https://eshop-prices.com/?currency=EUR
Edit - Ah sorry, just noticed you said official website.
@Zverik Is there an Irish store you can use?
Edit- looks like Ireland shares a store with the UK
I've thought about buying Katana Zero a few times. I'm not sure what's putting me off as I'm a fan of Devolver Digital games. Is it really a must play? Roki I've never considered before but it reviewed well and that's a pretty big discount. I'll have to check some gameplay first but all going well, I'll likely buy it.
How can it be sale of hidden gems and not include Celeste?
Been waiting for Untitled Goose Game on these lists for sooo long. I just can't justify the full price for the campaign duration - but I really want to play it!
For whatever reason I’m expecting DLC for Hades to be announced , perhaps as a surprise announcement at E3? Seems like that game still has some legs left! This is more than likely just wishful thinking tho!
I don't understand, 'up to 70% off' and there's games in the selection that have even higher price cuts... as always with these selected indie sales. But maybe if they would say the actual highest sale, people would complain that most sales are lower than the showcased one?
Anyway...
I'm just waiting for Capcom to bring their 3DS sale across. Come on, Capcom!
@Rainz chin up- Cuphead is releasing DLC after an almost 5 year wait - anything is possible.
@OorWullie
I can highly recommend Katana Zero! It’s definitely got that Devolver Flavour, it’s got an engaging story and the gameplay mechanics are great. It’s on sale often but it’s absolutely worth the purchase. There is a rather sizeable free update we’ve all been eagerly awaiting so there’s so added value incoming. I put it off for some time , same as you and had Zero regrets once I finally purchased it.
I can also highly recommend Katana Zero @OorWullie, engaging game mechanics together with extremely tight controls (but not too hard).
@Rainz @Rich10 Cheers lads. I'm going to buy it over the weekend.
@Zverik
Here is your best nintendo website
https://www.dekudeals.com/
Europe has high tax. If you are not from Europe, many of these prices round out to standard price or less. Sorry Europeans, these prices are not great. At least some Europeans get free healthcare or unemployment money etc.
@Degenerate_Mii With the recent firmware update, you are now bound by oath to go forth and buy a bunch o' vidja games.
@Rainz If only...it is the perfect game for DLC though. A new weapon or two, a new God and his boons, new enemy types..but sadly Supergiant games doesn't do DLC (I think only Bastion got a small DLC pack) ever so it's not happening I'd say.
I'm really thinking to finally buy Hades
Sadly I have no money to spend on games due to sky walker saga coming soon and Walmart charging me 65$ for Kirby. Like I get the 60 dollar price instead of fifty but five dollars in tax. That’s twelve percent of the entire price. There is legit no benefit to going physical over digital for me now.
Sale ends soon.....but in a few weeks same games on sale again! Rinse and repeat. No rush to purchase as these sales are so common
I have all the ones I want from the sales list. Which is the vast majority. Great gaming there, to be fair.
@OorWullie get it! It's an awesome game spectacular atmosphere and soundtrack too.
The Turing Test is also on sale 80% off. Great game
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