The Nintendo Switch experienced a thriving period for indie game developers shortly after its launch in 2017, characterized by a surge of new releases and strong sales. However, this growth was followed by a flattening market, leading to difficulties for developers as the influx of competition caused discoverability issues on the eShop. Many indie games initially performed well on the Switch but have since struggled to maintain visibility and sales amid the oversaturation of new titles. As the platform nears its next iteration, questions arise about its impact on indie developers.
"What started as a gold rush for indie developers eventually flattened, pushing some developers to the margins, while platform degradation soured the experience as a whole."
"Nintendo itself seemed poised to support that period of growth; days ahead of the Switch's launch date, the company announced that it had already locked in more than 60 'quality indie games' for 2017."
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