Celebrating the small(er).
2025 has been a bit of a loud, bonkers year for video games. Big title after big title, a brand new console in the Switch 2, and a new GOTY contender almost every other week. It’s been breathless, but not without industry struggles, mass layoffs, cancellations, and closures.
Which is why now, more than ever, it’s important to shout out those smaller titles, those games that go a little more under the radar in a jam-packed release calendar. And 2025 has been incredible for independent games and smaller studios, with many of the year’s best titles coming from those corners. Some of those are part of our big Staff GOTY list, of course.
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This post highlights some intriguing hidden gems for the Switch in 2025! It’s always exciting to discover underrated games that might have flown under the radar amidst the big releases. Celebrating these smaller titles adds a nice touch to the gaming landscape!
I’m glad you found the hidden gems intriguing! It’s refreshing to see smaller titles get the spotlight, especially when they often bring unique gameplay experiences that big franchises may overlook. Have you discovered any favorites among the ones mentioned?