Yo! This thread is fairly simple, as it will be a showcase for every quality title in the Wii U eShop, whether it be indie or not. This serves the purpose of raising awareness for games that might unjustly go under the radar, since not many of these games actually get any sort of promotion or advertisement, even on the eShop itself. I don't really have any sort of criteria for games that will be listed here, except that they must have a general positive air regarding them. So that means no "The Letter" or "Meme Run."

This will also act as a sort of hub for any eShop-related discussions, so if you have any thoughts on any of the games or want opinions on any, feel free to stop by and drop a question!

Without further ado, let's get started!

1001 Spikes

Developer: Nicalis

Release Date: June 3, 2014

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $15.00

MetaCritic: 82

Affordable Space Adventures *Exclusive*

Developer: KnapNok Games

Release Date: April 9, 2015

Genre: Puzzle Sidescroller

MSRP: $19.99

MetaCritic: 82

Armillo *Exclusive*

Developer: Fuzzy Wuzzy Games

Release Date: July 3, 2014

Genre: 3D Rolling Platformer

MSRP: $7.99

MetaCritic: 72

Art of Balance

Developer: Shin'en

Release Date: October 9, 2014

Genre: Physics Puzzler

MSRP: $8.99

MetaCritic: 82

Another World: 20th Anniversary Addition

Developer: The Digital Lounge

Release Date: June 19, 2014

Genre: Action/Platformer

MSRP: $7.99

MetaCritic: 73

Art Academy: SketchPad *Exclusive*

Developer: Headstrong Games

Release Date: August 9, 2013

Genre: Art Application

MSRP: $3.99

MetaCritic: 70

Bit.Trip Presents...Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Developer: Gaijin Games

Release Date: February 26, 2013

Genre: Music

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 84

Blek

Developer: Broken Rules

Release Date: February 12, 2015

Genre: Puzzle

MSRP: $5.99

MetaCritic: 74

CastleStorm

Developer: Zen Studios

Release Date: December 26, 2013

Genre: Destruction Sidescroller

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 83

The Cave

Developer: Double Fine Productions

Release Date: January 22, 2013

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 72

Chariot

Developer: Frima Studio

Release Date: January 8, 2015

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 76

Citizens of Earth

Developer: Eden Industries

Release Date: January 20, 2015

Genre: RPG

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 67

Cloudberry Kingdom

Developer: Pwnee Studios

Release Date: August 1, 2013

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 75

Cosmophony

Developer: Moving Player

Release Date: October 30, 2014

Genre: Music-based Shooter

MSRP: $3.99

MetaCritic: 73

Child of Light

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

Release Date: April 29, 2014

Genre: RPG

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 84

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios

Release Date: September 5, 2013

Genre: Action/Adventure

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 77

Edge

Developer: Two Tribes

Release Date: November 21, 2013

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $1.99

MetaCritic: 79

Elliot Quest

Developer: Ansimuz Games

Release Date: March 19, 2015

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $12.99

MetaCritic: 85

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Developer: Black Forests Games

Release Date: September 5, 2013

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 74

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Developer: DrinkBox Studios

Release Date: July 2, 2014

Genre: Action-Platformer

$14.99

MetaCritic: 90

Ittle Dew

Developer: Ludiosity Interactive

Release Date: May 29, 2014

Genre: Action/Adventure

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 79

Knytt Underground

Developer: nifflas

Release Date: December 29, 2013

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $12.99

MetaCritic: 76

Little Inferno

Developer: Tomorrow Companion

Release Date: November 18, 2012

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 79

Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut

Developer: superflat games

Release Date: October 16, 2014

Genre: Horror

MSRP: $12.99

MetaCritic: 76

Mario vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars

Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: March 5, 2015

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $19.99

MetaCritic: 70

Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition *Exclusive*

Developer: WayForward

Release Date: November 18, 2012

Genre: Action Platformer

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 80

Mutant Mudds Deluxe

Developer: Renegade Kid

Release Date: July 23, 2013

Genre: Action Platformer

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 84

Nano Assault Neo *Exclusive*

Developer: Shin'en

Release Date: November 18, 2012

Genre: Top-Down Shooter

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 71

OlliOlli

Developer: Tom Hegarty

Release Date: March 5, 2015

Genre: Skateboard

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 82

Pier Solar and the Great Architects

Developer: Watermelon Development

Release Date: November 6, 2014

Genre: RPG

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 62

Pushmo World *Exclusive*

Developer: Intelligent Systems

Release Date: June 19th, 2014

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 80

RUSH

Developer: Two Tribes

Release Date: December 12, 2013

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $1.99

MetaCritic: 77

Scram Kitty and His Buddy On Rails

Developer: Dakko Dakko

Release Date: May 15, 2014

Genre: On-Rails Shooter

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 79

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Developer: WayForward

Release Date: December 25, 2014

Genre: Action Platformer

MSRP: $19.99

MetaCritic: 85

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Developer: Curve Digital Games

Release Date: October 30, 2014

Genre: Puzzle Platformer

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 82

Shovel Knight

Developer: Yacht Club Games

Release Date: June 26, 2014

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 88

SteamWorld Dig

Developer: Image & Form

Release Date: August 24, 2014

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 83

Stick it to the Man!

Developer: Zoink!

Release Date: May 1, 2014

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 81

Sportsball *Exclusive*

Developer: TOO DX

Release Date: November 6, 2014

Genre: Sports

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 78

Spy Chameleon

Developer: EnjoyUp Games

Release Date: December 25, 2014

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $4.99

MetaCritic: 80

The Swapper

Developer: Facepalm Games

Release Date: November 6, 2014

Genre: Puzzle Platformer

MSRP: $19.99

MetaCritic: 83

Swords & Soldiers HD

Developer: Two Tribes

Release Date: May 22, 2014

Genre: Real-Time Strategy

MSRP: $2.99

MetaCritic: 78

Swords & Soldiers II *Exclusive*

Developer: Two Tribes

Release Date: May 21, 2015

Genre: Real-Time Strategy:

MSRP: $19.99

MetaCritic: 76

Teslagrad

Developer: Rain Games

Release Date: September 11, 2014

Genre: Puzzle Platformer

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 79

Thomas Was Alone

Developer: Curve Studios

Release Date: November 24, 2014

Genre: Puzzle Platformer

MSRP: $10.99

MetaCritic: 79

Toki Tori 2

Developer: Two Tribes

Release Date: April 4, 2013

Genre: Puzzler

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 76

Trine: Enchanted Edition

Developer: Frozenbyte, Inc.

Release Date: March 12, 2015

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $14.99

MetaCritic: 80

Trine 2: Director's Cut 

Developer: Frozenbyte, Inc.

Release Date: November 18, 2012

Genre: 2D Platformer

MSRP: $19.99

MetaCritic: 84

Unepic

Developer: EnjoyUp Games

Release Date: January 16, 2014

Genre: Platform RPG

MSRP: $9.99

MetaCritic: 72

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I will continue to update this list with previously released games. If you have any suggestions for what I should add, leave them in the comments!

Mighty No. 9

Developer: Comcept, Inti Creates

Release Date: September 15, 2015

Genre: Action Platformer

Bizerta: Silent Evil *Exclusive*

Developer: Edrox Interactive

Release Date: 2015

Genre: Horror

Adventures of Pip

Developer: TicToc Games

Release Date: May 2015

Genre: Action Platformer

FAST Racing Neo *Exclusive*

Developer: Shin'en

Release Date: 2015

Genre: Futuristic Racer

Space Hulk

Developer: Full Control

Release Date: 2015

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy

Runbow *Exclusive*

Developer: 13AM Games

Release Date: 2015

Genre: Action-Party-Platformer

Hyper Light Drifter

Developer: Heart Machine

Release Date: 2015

Genre: Action RPG

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty 

Developer: Just Add Water

Release Date: TBA

Genre: 2D Platformer

'90s Arcade Racer

Developer: Pelikan13

Release Date: TBA

Genre: Racing

Road Redemption

Developer: Dark Seas Games

Release Date: TBA

Genre: Racing

Yooka-Laylee

Developer: Playtonic Games

Release Date: October 2016

Genre: 3D Platformer

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Developer: WayForward Technologies

Release Date: TBA

Genre: 2D Platformer

UCraft *Exclusive*

Developer: Nexis Games

Release Date: 2015

Genre: Sandbox

RymdResa

Developer: Morgondag

Release Date: TBA

Genre: Space Exploration

Don't Starve: Giant Edition

Developer: Klei Entertainment

Release Date: May 28, 2015

Genre: Action/Adventure, Survival

Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut

Developer: Toxic Games

Release Date: Summer 2015

Genre: Puzzler

Hover: Revolt of Gamers

Developer: Fusty Games

Release Date: TBA

Genre: Open World Parkour

Im pretty excited for Runbow,
when is that suppsoe to come out?

Pretty neat Idea, will come check once in a while.

Oh, and you should add Shovel Knight to that list ;) ( Unless I've missed it )

I believe it just has a vague 2015 release window.

I can't believe I forgot the most obvious game. Will add it now!

Nice thread. Looking forward to further additions.

And how in the world did you miss Shovel Knight? XP

Awesome thread! Tagged!

Nice work on the thread. The Eshop really has been the WiiU's saving grace. Elliot Quest and Guacamelee need to change positions, btw.

One of my favorite eshop titles is Pier Solar. Its a turn based RPG that was made in celebration of the Mega Drive. Great idea and will be checking in the future.