Indie open-world games for teens on Switch offer creative freedom and exploration. 'Stardew Valley' is a cozy open-world farming simulator where teens can grow crops, raise animals, and build relationships, with no strict rules—perfect for creative expression. 'Hollow Knight' is a dark, atmospheric open-world Metroidvania with hand-drawn art, a vast interconnected map, and challenging boss fights, encouraging perseverance and exploration. 'Celeste' combines open-world exploration with precision platforming, following Madeline’s journey up a mountain, with hidden areas and a story about mental health that resonates with teens. 'Chicory: A Colorful Tale' lets teens paint the entire open world with a magic brush, restoring color to a black-and-white land, fostering creativity and problem-solving. 'No Man’s Sky' (indie-inspired) offers a procedurally generated open universe, where teens can explore planets, trade, and build bases across infinite space.