Zelda-Like Switch 2 RPG Meets Studio Ghibli Comparisons; Play the Demo Today—Is It Free?
A new indie game revealed
Nintendo featured Winds of Viridia in its October 28 Indie World Showcase, a broadcast highlighting games from smaller developers. The action-adventure game is set in a lush, green world and uses anime-style cel-shading.
The game is available on Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can try a demo today, while the full release is planned for Early 2027.
Landscapes and action
The trailer shows an overgrown world dotted with ruins, evoking the landscapes of Breath of the Wild. Winds of Viridia also appears to emphasize platforming, including jumps across mushrooms and grappling between flowers.
Combat seems to involve chaining attacks and performing combos against enemies. The trailer does not establish how closely the game follows souls-like conventions, despite that tag appearing on its Steam page.
Creature designs and story
The creature and enemy designs bring Studio Ghibli’s visual style to mind, including a frog-like boss that leaps across an arena. Another character, an anthropomorphic figure, is shown preparing a protein-filled dish.
The trailer offers little information about the story. A brief scene of the protagonist hugging an old man suggests a relationship or other narrative thread, but its details remain unclear.
Music and release details
Kevin Penkin and Christopher Larkin composed the score. Penkin is known for work on Made in Abyss and The Apothecary Diaries, while Larkin is known among Hollow Knight fans.
Winds of Viridia’s demo is available now on Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Its full release is scheduled for Early 2027.
Key points
- Winds of Viridia was revealed during Nintendo’s October 28 Indie World Showcase.
- A demo is available today on Steam and Nintendo Switch 2.
- The full release is planned for Early 2027.
- Kevin Penkin and Christopher Larkin composed the game’s score.