Indie World brings four demos and a Witchbrook date

Nintendo's October 28 Indie World presentation paired future releases with games players could sample immediately. Its official recap highlighted four free demos and the launch of Bao Bao's Cozy Cleaning Services.

Four games to try

The demo selection comprises Haunted Paws, Petal Runner, RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition and Winds of Viridia. The wider showcase covers both Switch generations, with individual platform details belonging to each game rather than the programme as a whole.

Witchbrook's school year takes shape

Among the featured projects, Witchbrook has a January 28, 2027 release date on Nintendo's Switch 2 store page. Chucklefish's life simulation follows a trainee witch in the seaside town of Mossport, balancing college work with relationships and life outside class.

Assignments and examinations expand the character's magical abilities, while a local business gives those skills a role in the community. Between studies, players can pursue hobbies, seasonal events and social activities.

Home customisation extends to a woodland cottage and its garden. The listing also supports online cooperative play for up to four people, alongside a single-player option, with Nintendo Switch Online required for online play.

That makes Witchbrook a useful example of the showcase's range: a dated, longer-form project sits beside short demos that can help players decide what interests them before a purchase.