Indie open-world games for adults on Switch offer intimate, creative worlds without the scale of AAA titles. 'Stardew Valley' is a cozy farming open world where you set your own pace—grow crops, mine, fish, or befriend townsfolk, with no pressure to 'beat' the game. 'Hollow Knight' is a dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania with a vast interconnected map; exploring forgotten ruins and uncovering lore feels like a personal journey. 'Celeste' blends tight platforming with an open mountain to climb—you can tackle levels in any order, and the story about mental health adds emotional weight. 'Chicory: A Colorful Tale' lets you paint the entire open world with a magic brush, restoring color to a monochrome land; your art style shapes the environment, making it uniquely yours. 'No Man’s Sky' (indie-inspired) offers an infinite procedurally generated universe—explore alien planets, trade with aliens, or build bases, with endless possibilities for adventure.