From spiritual journeys, going through fantasy worlds and even playing make changes, the month of May presented us with several indie games that provide fantastic and unforgettable experiences at a very affordable price. Below you can see the main highlights for the best indie games of May for Nintendo Switch. en2k

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Spirit of the North, developed by Infuse Studio and published by merge games, is an introspective journey through the beautiful and icy landscapes of Ireland. The player controls a fox that sets off on a journey full of spiritual elements and a story inspired by Norse folklore.

What stands out most in Spirit of the North it's their visuals, which look like they were produced by a big company—and not just two people, as in fact happened. The soundtrack also stands out and sets the right tone for the vulpid's adventure: solitude and discovery.

During the journey, the player will come across some puzzles that, despite being easy, sustain the game for the few hours of entertainment that the game offers. At the time, Spirit of the North is 40% off PlayStation 4 and 20% in the Nintendo Switch, the platform for which the game was recently released.

Available: Steam, PlayStation 4 e Nintendo Switch.

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Realpolitiks is an interesting strategy game developed by Jujubee. Its aesthetic is very reminiscent of the franchise. Civilization, however the action does not take place in turns, but in real time, like games like Age of Empires ou Rise of Nations.

In the game, the player controls a civilization in modern times and must lead it to supremacy over other nations, with options of victory through religiosity, economic progress or military superiority. Despite not offering advanced graphics, the game has many options for the most diverse strategies, from the simplest to the most elaborate and complex.

Realpolitiks was released for PC, mobile devices and Nintendo Switch, with a 90% discount on this last platform. A good and cheap option for fans of the Real Time Strategy genre.

Available: Steam, iOS, Android e Nintendo Switch.

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Going down mountain trails using a bike has never been more fun than in Lonely Mountains: Downhill. Developed by thunderful, the game gives the player the simple objective of dodging obstacles to reach the end of the circuit in the shortest possible time.

Although there is a path suggested by the game itself, the grace of Lonely Mountains: Downhill it's up to the player to choose their own shortcuts, and the result is unusual situations when obstacles appear on the screen. It takes quick reflexes to continually beat your own times.

The presentation of the game is excellent! The game has a very nice art, and its soundtrack with sounds of nature doesn't get boring even after a long gaming session. Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available for PC and all current video game consoles.

Available: Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch.

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For those who like adventure-style games RPG rogue-lite that provides nostalgia and fun in just the right amount. the rich world of Sparklite It blends mechanics and story without sounding too obnoxious, and the cast of characters are charismatic with very distinct personalities.

Certainly the most interesting aspect of Sparklite is its unique and charming 2D look. Even with the typical problems a rogue-lite can present with confusing designs and spikes in difficulty, the world of Sparklite it's so alive, vibrant and interesting to explore that any problem can go unnoticed. Even though some combat may seem too difficult, you always have the option to go for more powerful items or battle weaker enemies for more experience points.

Of all the platforms that Sparklite is available, our recommendation is for you to try this game on Nintendo Switch, if possible. The is versatile and the movements and combat are very intuitive. Perhaps the only downside to this incredible adventure is that the last few encounters of your journey have no checkpoints, which can be extremely frustrating.

Available: Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch

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If you've never heard of HP Lovecraft just know that he is one of the greatest writers of the cosmic horror genre, a variant of horror that deals with beings and situations that defy the imagination and often lack physical form or manifestation. Placing the content of his works in the game's universe was the developer's job Cyanide, producing a very interesting title.

Em Call of Cthulhu the player assumes the role of private detective Edward Pierce, who investigates the mysterious death of the Hawkins family. The game knows how to mix the elements of an adventure that involves mystery, horror and RPG very well in a journey that leaves our character very close to madness. As you collect clues, cultists, elusive creatures, and a sense of impending doom around every corner begin to chase you.

Unfortunately, Call of Cthulhu looks like a game that has all the tools needed to make a perfect adaptation of Lovecraft's stories, but ends up failing (by very little) in the end. The horror atmosphere develops satisfactorily, but never reaches the proper climax. Even so, if you enjoy an investigative experience with the right touches of horror, the game can conquer (or scare) you.

Available: Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch

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Who would have thought that one of the most boring tasks that any of us can have to go through in life, moving from one residence to another, could become such a fun game? Following the same style of cooperative gameplay created by the classic overcooked, two or more players need to coordinate their efforts to make a complete change. The visual style imitating a cartoon helps a lot to transform the most tiring tasks in the game into something very fun.

While it doesn't have as wide a variety of scenarios and gameplay possibilities as you might expect, combining your change strategy with your friends and watching the mess you can cause is sure to get a lot of laughs. Even with different levels of time and difficulties, Moving Out is a very accessible experience for both casual and experienced gamers

When finishing all the scenarios available in the game, a feeling of “I want more” is inevitable, so we hope that a DLC will come soon for the game. The time mechanics, mixed with puzzles and co-op gameplay works in a very fun way and transforms a task that would be very tedious and tiring into an exciting and perfect game to the time during the pandemic.

Available: Steam, PlayStation 4 e Nintendo Switch

Red Wings: Aces of the Sky 6531j

This game is a great choice for those who like air war themed games. Red Wings: Aces of the Sky, produced and distributed by ALL IN! GAMES, puts the player in the shoes of a combatant who, in 50 missions, goes through the entire history of the First World War and their combats with planes.

The game's presentation is excellent, with visuals in cell shading (like a cartoon). In fact, the title tries to for an animated comic, and the result is extremely positive, even if it is not a great production. After all, the game tries to achieve the most pleasant look to the gameplay, not something that comes close to realism as this is not a generic flight simulator.

Red Wings: Aces of the Sky follows a style of gameplay closer to the arcade, which for some people proves to be advantageous, since it does not require the player to have great technical knowledge or the precise movements of simulators. The game's proposal is simple: shoot opponents' planes while trying to escape enemy shots. There is also the possibility to play cooperatively in local multiplayer for up to two people.

The game was released for Nintendo Switch and had a great reception from the specialized critics, so soon the developers promise to make versions available for PC, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One, and it is now possible to purchase it on two of these platforms.

Available: Steam e Nintendo Switch.

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Developed by OSome Studio and released to PlayStation 4 e Xbox One in 2015, White Night is a survival-horror mystery game with a unique visual style that has recently arrived for the Nintendo Switch. In addition to the theme Black in black and white, the look of White Night very reminiscent of the pages of a mid-XNUMXth century detective story.

The game takes place in 1938, during the period of the Great Depression in the United States and puts the player in the shoes of a detective who needs to investigate a mysterious murder in an “apparently” empty mansion. The place is full of strange noises, bizarre appearances and scares that will leave your heart jumping out of your mouth. You need to investigate every corner and solve different puzzles with just one resource: your limited quantity matchbox.

If you no longer have a way to light a flame and find yourself in darkness, in a short time the console screen starts to shake and a tenebrous apparition will appear to capture you. This sense of imminent terror is what moves the game's plot forward and encourages the player to solve the mystery and discover the various endings that this horror story can have.

Available: Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch

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