This limited edition Annapurna collection might just be the priciest Nintendo Switch cartridge ever

But pretty much all the games here slap

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Annapurna, responsible for publishing some of thebest indie gamesout there, is partnering with iam8bit for averylimited editionNintendo Switchcartridge.

The cartridge, known as the Annapurna Interactive Deluxe Limited Edition Collection (say that three times fast), is entirely region-free and can be pre-ordered fromiam8bit’s official website, though it’s worth noting at the jump that only 2,500 copies are being made, so you may need to act fast. The kicker? It’ll run you a cool $199.99 (around £164.99 / AU$314.99), making it easily one of the most expensive Nintendo Switch cartridges ever.

By the looks of it, the collection is a very fancy package. Coming with a unique carry case, cartridge holder and an awesome-looking artbook, passionate collectors will most likely be getting their money’s worth here. And we’ve not even talked about the games yet. As mentioned, there are 12 superb indie games here, as they are as follows:

I’m happy to say that pretty much every game in this collection is worth playing.Donut County’shilarious concept gives way to some incredibly inventive set pieces.Sayonara Wild Heartsis a superbly creative rhythm game, whileWhat Remains of Edith Finchnever fails to reduce me to a sobbing mess.

Pretty much the only big omission I can think of here, from Annapurna’s back catalog, is Mobius Digital’s phenomenalOuter Wilds,which remains a space-faring experience all of its own four years after its release. It’s better thanStarfield.

Suppose you do miss the chance to pre-order this collection, though, fear not. All the games featured are available onSteam, and viewable onAnnapurna’s publisher page.

For even more fantastic indie hits, have a browse of ourbest indie horror gamesandbest Steam games listsfor a wide range of incredible small-scale titles.

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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

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