Switch Action Games

SpiritSphere DX 201.

SpiritSphere DX

Platform: Switch
July 2, 2018
One part tennis, other part magical beat down. Play solo or compete with friends by battling across fantastical realms and unleash the power of the Spirit Spheres. Singleplayer campaign with dialogue, special encounters & modes. Competitive local multiplayer action. Fast paced arcade style gameplay throughout. Multiple stages, characters, skins and spheres to play and unlock. Retro flavored graphics and sound mimicking the games of yore. Gameplay that is easy to pick up but hard to master. Squash mode: Play a round of competitive sphere squash. Hand2Hand mode: Play the game vertically, each player holding one attached joy-con. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Jamestown+ 202.

Jamestown+

Platform: Switch
December 12, 2019
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay. Unlike most top-down shooters, which give multiple players a shared pool of lives or continues, Jamestown does something different. So long as any player survives, the team can be brought back from death. By giving every player the power to rescue their team from the jaws of destruction, Jamestown creates an exhilarating cooperative experience where everyones contribution truly matters. Win or lose, your team will do it together. Key features: - Blast your way through historic Mars as a crack team of up to 4 friends in local co-op mode - Marvel and rejoice at vast expanses of lovingly handcrafted pixels - Escape into a fast-paced story of swashbuckling redemption - Epic orchestral scores composed by Francisco Cerda, unique to each level - Brave the hostile Martian frontier with your pick of 1619s finest steampunk weaponry - Master innovative co-op mechanics paired with classical top-down shooter gameplay - Test your skills against 20+ rule-bending bonus levels - Run the Gauntlet arcade mode, and play Jamestown like its 1996 - Leverage the unique scoring system to claw your way up the online leaderboards
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Nidhogg 2 203.

Nidhogg 2

Platform: Switch
November 22, 2018
Return of the Wurm. The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is here. Stab, shoot, slice, or stomp your opponent to gain control of the screen, then book it to your side of the arena. Before long, a new opponent will appear in your way. If they kill you, they get control. Get all the way to your end of the arena to win--and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Enjoy new monstrous visuals by artist Toby Dixon and bangin beats from Mux Mool, Daedelus, Doseone, and more.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One 204.

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One

Platform: Switch
June 15, 2021
The fight's not over! Your victory over the hordes of Hell spared Earth from a perilous, demon-infested fate, but saving humanity has upset the delicate balance of power in the heavens. Become the DOOM Slayer once again and set things right in DOOM Eternal's first single-player expansion, The Ancient Gods, Part One. Travel to previously uncharted realms of the DOOM universe and confront a new challenge head-on.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Takeshi & Hiroshi 205.

Takeshi & Hiroshi

Platform: Switch
August 18, 2020
"Takeshi and Hiroshi" combines the two worlds of puppet animation and Role Playing Game. It tells the story of two brothers and their daily life. The 14-year-old Takeshi, a game designer to-be, is creating a game for his weak little brother Hiroshi who always wants to play the next chapter of the game as soon as possible. As the game is still in the making, Takeshi has to improvise and secretly plays some of the monster roles himself. It is Takeshi's goal to make Hiroshi really enjoy his game, let him meet big challenges, but preferably to prevent him from losing. He has to choose which monsters shall appear when and struggles more and more as the challenge for him as a game creator becomes increasingly difficult. As a player of this game you dive into the two worlds of puppet animation and RPG to follow the story of Takeshi and his brother Hiroshi. It is a wondrous and different type of game, you should definitely try.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
HyperParasite 206.

HyperParasite

Platform: Switch
April 3, 2020
A dystopian world presents an ambience of dislocation, menace and tough love which is set around World War III. The unseen aggressor marauding and consuming its way through the population is a parasitic organism capable of making hosts of unsuspecting human beings, consuming what’s left of their souls and wreaking unfathomable havoc.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
AVICII Invector Encore Edition 207.

AVICII Invector Encore Edition

Platform: Switch
September 8, 2020
Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Aaero: Complete Edition 208.

Aaero: Complete Edition

Platform: Switch
December 24, 2018
'Aaero: Complete Edition' is the definitive Aaero experience. The bundle includes the '1000DaysWasted - Drum & Bass Pack' and the 'Monstercat Pack' alongside the main game as well as the 'Comet', 'Sol' and 'Phaser' ship skins.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Haiku, the Robot 209.

Haiku, the Robot

Platform: Switch
September 9, 2022
Haiku the Robot is a cute adventure-exploration game set in a vast interconnected world full of corrupt robots and machinery. Explore the dying land of Arcadia; fight fierce machines; befriend quirky robots, and seek answers to the mysteries of the world around you.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Wunderling 210.

Wunderling

Platform: Switch
March 5, 2020
Take control of the Wunderling, a low-level video game goon who has just unlocked the power to jump. Unable to stop or change direction at will, you will need to plan ahead and master the Wunderlings’ abilities to navigate treacherous scrolling levels and chase down that pesky Hero.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix 211.

Raiden IV x Mikado Remix

Platform: Switch
May 6, 2021
Raiden IV, the popular shoot ’em up arcade and Console game, debuts on Nintendo Switch with remixed background music by a superb lineup of artists produced by Game Center Mikado. Instill fear in your enemies with devastating attacks and earn the acclaimed title of master Ace!
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Thomas Was Alone 212.

Thomas Was Alone

Platform: Switch
February 19, 2021
Thomas Was Alone, and then, well, he wasn’t. Thomas Was Alone is the acclaimed platformer about friendship and jumping and floating and anti-gravity. Guide a group of sentient rectangles through a series of obstacles, combining their skills to reach the end of each level. Discover the story of the world’s first sentient AIs, and how they worked together to, well not escape… “escape” is a strong word. Perhaps “emerge” might be better. “Emerge” has an air of importance about it, while keeping the various plot twists and origin stories you’ll discover under wraps. We didn’t even mention the bouncing. That would be overkill. Listen to reactive and atmospheric music originally composed by David Housden. Negotiate puzzles meticulously designed by Mike Bithell, and immerse yourself in the characters journey with a BAFTA award winning voiceover read wistfully and amusingly by Danny Wallace. Also includes Thomas Was Alone: Benjamin’s Flight, the additional level pack that follows the tale of Benjamin and his father’s incredible invention. Meet a new companion and a familiar face in the events leading up to Thomas’ emergence.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Rabi-Ribi 213.

Rabi-Ribi

Platform: Switch
October 17, 2019
Set off with Erina, a cute rabbit mysteriously turned into a human, through a world filled with cute but threatening creatures. Use a gigantic hammer to crush the over-loving bunny maniacs threatening Erika's life, and learn how to dodge bullets, missiles and lasers to survive dozens of exciting boss encounters. Explore a world packed with secrets and hidden areas in this beautifully crafted 2D platformer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Pinball FX3: Bethesda Pinball 214.

Pinball FX3: Bethesda Pinball

Platform: Switch
April 4, 2018
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Hexagroove: Tactical DJ 215.

Hexagroove: Tactical DJ

Platform: Switch
October 3, 2019
Hexagroove: Tactical DJ combines elements of strategy, rhythm, and action games in a unique blend of self-expression. Your goal as a DJ is to combine musical loops in real time to regulate a virtual audience's energy, working them into a state of euphoria with your artistic skills. The action swings from contemplative to frantic as you move between song sections in one of ten dance music genres. Over time you'll unlock new musical loops, DJ tricks, and club venues to play in. Perform together with friends in your room or on the dance floor with this truly creative title from the developers of Elite Beat Agents and Blocksworld. • Choose and combine musical pieces across 10 dance genres • Build your kit from over 420 instrumental loops • Watch the crowd and react to clear the level in one of 5 club venues • Time rhythmic elements and audio filters • Improvise with sound effects and combos • Perform DJ tricks to maximise your score 1-4P local multiplayer on one Nintendo Switch
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Ultra Space Battle Brawl 216.

Ultra Space Battle Brawl

Platform: Switch
July 5, 2018
Aggression with Dignity Imagine Pong mixed with the essence of fighting games, on steroids. Easy to learn yet hard to master, Ultra Space Battle Brawl is a fun competitive game fit for settling disputes, be it with your friends and family or rivals and arch nemesis. Play the single player story mode campaign, if you don't have friends or enemies to fight against. Features: - Single player story mode campaign, if you don't have friends or enemies to fight against - Various modes to play that supports up to 4 simultaneous players - HD Rumble support - Bright and colorful pixel art, inspired by 80s Japanese aesthetics - More than 10 playable characters, each with their own quirk and reference to Indonesian diverse cultures - A mix of funkot dangdut (Indonesian house music) and 80s synthwave - Also features a music by Manami Matsumae of Mega Man fame
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Black Bird 217.

Black Bird

Platform: Switch
October 18, 2018
This is the tale of a young girl who dies one day on a street corner and is reborn as the ominous Black Bird. The bird is one of the great calamities, spoken of in the kingdom since ancient times.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Waking Violet 218.

Waking Violet

Platform: Switch
June 29, 2018
Waking Violet is a classic 2D top-down puzzle game, but with spells and a unique time rewind mechanic. Playing as Violet, a shy teen with a desire to grow up, you get trapped in a dream you just can't wake up from. Every puzzle solved will take you closer to waking-up and getting back to your real life, but you are in the dream for a reason, and getting out might not be as easy as it sounds… [Nintendo]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 219.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Platform: Switch
July 13, 2018
The intrepid Captain Toad sets off on his own adventure for the very first time through a wide variety of tricky, enemy-infested, maze-like stages to find hidden gems and nab elusive gold stars.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition 220.

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

Platform: Switch
May 18, 2018
A new, ultimate version of the exhilarating action game set in the Zelda universe will include every map and mission, plus all 29 playable characters from both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game, along with all of the previous paid downloadable content. Play as Link, Zelda, Midna, Skull Kid and dozens more in action-packed battles at home or on the go. Additionally, the game includes new outfits for Link and Zelda based on the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Cave Story + 221.

Cave Story +

Platform: Switch
June 20, 2017
Cave Story takes you into a rare world where a curious race of innocent, rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga run free. You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village, you discover that the once-carefree Mimiga are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. Their only hope rests squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name. Take control, learn the origins of this world's power, stop the delusional villain and save the Mimiga.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.9
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap 222.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Platform: Switch
April 18, 2017
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure! Cursed into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka-Dragon, you are in search for a cure! The only way you can return to human form is to find the Salamander Cross, a magical item with the power to remove curses... With each dragon slain, the curse intensifies, transforming you into different animals! Explore large, interconnected locations populated with grumpy monsters and exotic dragons! Play as the games classic character, Hu-Man, or as his brand-new, long-awaited co-star Hu-Girl. You can also inhabit Lizard-Man, Mouse-Man, Piranha-Man, Lion-Man, and Hawk-Man, and use their unique abilities to uncover the lands deepest secrets. Enjoy 3 difficulty levels catering to players of all types, and switch from modern graphics and sound to 8-bit graphics/audio at any time - even during gameplay!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
New Super Lucky's Tale 223.

New Super Lucky's Tale

Platform: Switch
November 8, 2019
The adventure of a young fox who embarks on a journey through the unknown and becomes a hero.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Thumper 224.

Thumper

Platform: Switch
May 18, 2017
Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Super Meat Boy 225.

Super Meat Boy

Platform: Switch
January 11, 2018
Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux. Our meaty hero will leap from walls, over seas of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of old needles. Sacrificing his own well being to save his damsel in distress. Super Meat Boy brings the old school difficulty of classic NES titles like Mega Man 2, Ghost and Goblins and Super Mario Bros. 2 (The Japanese one) and stream lines them down to the essential no BS straight forward twitch reflex platforming. Ramping up in difficulty from hard to soul crushing SMB will drag Meat boy though haunted hospitals, salt factories and even hell itself. And if 300+ single player levels weren't enough SMB also throws in epic boss fights, a level editor and tons of unlock able secrets, warp zones and hidden characters.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
Unravel Two 226.

Unravel Two

Platform: Switch
March 22, 2019
In Unravel 2, you play as two Yarnys (tiny magical creatures made of yarn and joined by a thread) in a puzzle-platforming adventure. Run, jump, swing, and solve your way through a world of natural beauty and shadowy dangers, either on your own or with a friend in local co-op.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Graceful Explosion Machine 227.

Graceful Explosion Machine

Platform: Switch
April 6, 2017
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued alien worlds, fighting crystalline enemies to find a way home. The GEM fighter is the most advanced single pilot fighter in the galaxy, offering precise controls, nimble movement, and devastating firepower. [Nintendo.com]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Shantae and the Seven Sirens 228.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Platform: Switch
May 28, 2020
New locations, abilities, and friends await in Shantae's biggest adventure yet! Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other Half-Genie allies, but they soon learn there's trouble in paradise. As Shantae gets caught up in the island's sinister secrets, she'll use all-new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic to explore the nonlinear, interconnected world where she'll visit multiple towns, overcome treacherous labyrinths, and battle dastardly bosses. The game also features a new collectible card system that grants players the freedom to augment Shantae's powers to suit their own style of play. Key Features: * Explore an interconnected world using new Fusion Magic creature transformations, including a newt and other aquatic forms! * 4K-resolution hand-painted visuals (on 4K devices only)! * All-new characters and returning favorites like Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the nefarious Risky Boots! * Collect and power up with monster cards! * Enjoy minigames, acquire magic and items, and uncover secrets! * Gorgeously animated TV-style cutscenes!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 229.

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Platform: Switch
October 8, 2018
Evil chose the wrong day to double-dip. Carlos Calaca has kidnapped El Presidente's Daughter, and he plans to sacrifice her in order to merge the World of the Living with the World of the Dead. Juan Aguacate, an agave farmer who stumbles upon a Legendary Luchador mask, must find the strength and courage to become the Hero he's always dreamed of being and put a stop to this. Guacamelee! STCE is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical world inspired by traditional Mexican culture and folklore. The game features melee combat, parallel dimensions and same-screen co-op. The Super Turbo Championship Edition also includes extra abilities, new level content and enhanced graphics. Also chickens.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Salt and Sanctuary 230.

Salt and Sanctuary

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
A doomed sailor is shipwrecked on an uncharted island. In fog-shrouded valleys, where grinning, mossy corpses cling to rusted arms, shambling figures begin to stir. Beneath crumbling, salt-worn structures, labyrinthine passageways lead to unspeakable evil, long forgotten by man. Salt and Sanctuary seamlessly combines fast, brutal, and complex 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics. Discover, craft, and upgrade over 600 weapons, armor pieces, spells, and items as you explore a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, desecrated monuments, and the fallen lords they once celebrated. From Ska Studios, the award-winning indie studio behind a long list of stylistic, visceral, and brutally executed action titles that includes The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, and Charlie Murder, comes Salt and Sanctuary, the studios most ambitious title to date.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
FAR: Lone Sails 231.

FAR: Lone Sails

Platform: Switch
August 18, 2019
FAR: Lone Sails is a vehicle adventure game. It’s just you and your machine vs. the big nothing. Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.9
Implosion - Never Lose Hope 232.

Implosion - Never Lose Hope

Platform: Switch
July 6, 2017
IMPLOSION is a Sci-Fi Hack and Slash game where the protagonist fights against enemies known as XADA using WM-III (WarMech-3) battle suits.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 233.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Platform: Switch
October 8, 2019
The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger. Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Kirby Fighters 2 234.

Kirby Fighters 2

Platform: Switch
September 23, 2020
Choose from a cast of Kirby’s most iconic copy abilities—including the brand-new Wrestler ability—and duke it out to be the last Kirby standing. Familiar friends and foes like Bandana Waddle Dee and King Dedede also make an appearance as playable characters in the Kirby Fighters 2 game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ system.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Blazing Beaks 235.

Blazing Beaks

Platform: Switch
May 10, 2019
Blaze your way armed to the beak through hordes of mutants, monsters & other creepy creatures. But beware, collecting too many shiny things can hurt you in this unique rogue-lite game.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Metro: Last Light Redux 236.

Metro: Last Light Redux

Platform: Switch
February 28, 2020
Metro: Last Light Redux is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed ‘Metro: Last Light’, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Blazing Chrome 237.

Blazing Chrome

Platform: Switch
July 11, 2019
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] 238.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]

Platform: Switch
February 20, 2020
Cold friends & New under night In-Birth exe: late[cl-r] introduces a brand new character-icyy Fighter londrekia and his frosty new set of moves. Balancing act the new game features new moves and balance adjustments to every character-totalingg roughly 1, 000 improvements. Show your true colors each character will receive five new Color schemes (for a total of 40 new Color schemes), so players can customize their fighters to suit their every Mood.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Flashback 239.

Flashback

Platform: Switch
July 31, 2018
THE ACTION-ADVENTURE CLASSIC IS BACK TO CELEBRATE ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY! 2142. After fleeing from a space ship but stripped of all memory, the eminent scientist Conrad B. Hart awakens on Titan, a colonised moon of the planet Saturn. His enemies and kidnappers are snapping at his heels. He must find a way back to Earth, defending himself against the dangers he encounters and unravelling an insidious extra-terrestrial plot that threatens the planet On its 25th anniversary, rediscover this classic, consistently ranked among the best 100 games of all time! It was one of the first games to use motion capture technology for more realistic animations, with backgrounds that were entirely hand-drawn and a gripping science-fiction storyline. In addition to the original 1993 game, this version includes a Modern mode, with: * Post-FX graphic filters, * Completely remastered sound and music, * A brand new "Rewind" function, variable according to the level of difficulty * Tutorials for those who need a boost! See if you're up to the challenge with all the demanding gameplay of the period!
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Toki Tori 2 + 240.

Toki Tori 2 +

Platform: Switch
February 23, 2018
Experience Toki Tori’s Epic Puzzle Adventure on the go, for the first time ever. Explore a forest island, learn magical songs and interact with the local wildlife to solve environmental puzzles. Toki Tori 2+’s game design requires just two moves: whistle and stomp. It's super accessible, yet it builds up to incredible complexity later on. There’s a ton to do, too. After puzzle-solving your way to five Ancient Frogs and saving the island from a strange pollution, you can still find 100s of golden wings, snap dozens of creature pictures and go Achievement hunting. You can now create checkpoints wherever you like, allowing for easy experimentation. - A unique take on the Metroidvania formula - Follow the path, or stray off-road and tackle the expert puzzles - Whistle magical songs to rewind, fast-travel and more - Snap dozens of Tokidex creature pictures
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
GunLord X 241.

GunLord X

Platform: Switch
May 22, 2019
Gunlord X is a platformer action game with emphasis on exploring huge worlds and blasting off enemies. This game features 9 stages of exciting 2D game play with over 45 unique enemy types. Blast yourself through giant landscapes, explore caverns and reveal all secrets.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Blade Strangers 242.

Blade Strangers

Platform: Switch
August 28, 2018
Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game. The streamlined four button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one...but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Joe Dever's Lone Wolf 243.

Joe Dever's Lone Wolf

Platform: Switch
February 16, 2018
Whether you are a veteran member of the Kai Order, or a new member of the pack, Joe Dever's Lone Wolf will engage you with an epic story, compelling combat, deep character customization and great replayability!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Rogue Legacy 244.

Rogue Legacy

Platform: Switch
November 6, 2018
Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might have tourettes-- they could even be a dwarf. That's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be perfect to win this game. But you do have to be pretty darn good because this game is HARD. Fortunately, every time you die all the gold you've collected can be used to upgrade you manor, giving your next child a step up in life and another chance at vanquishing evil.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 245.

Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Platform: Switch
February 20, 2020
Super Speed! Sonic's back and better than ever. He's a blur in blue! A blaze of action! With his new Super Spin Dash. And a new, fabulous friend, "Tails" the Fox. You won't believe it 'til you see it. And when you play, you won't stop. Super Play! Defy gravity in hair-raising loop-de-loops. Grab Power Sneakers and race like lightning through the mazes. All at break-neck speed! Super Power! Sonic's attitude is can-do. The mad scientist Dr. Robotnik is planning a world takeover. Sonic gets tough in the fight to save his friends and squash Robotnik for good!
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Ministry of Broadcast 246.

Ministry of Broadcast

Platform: Switch
April 30, 2020
Inspired by games such as Prince of Persia (1989) and Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus, Ministry of Broadcast revives the spirit of classic cinematic platformers where players need nimble run-and-jump reflexes as well as a healthy aversion to falling from precarious heights.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut 247.

Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut

Platform: Switch
March 22, 2018
A killer puzzle game where you control Skullface, a psychotic slasher hell-bent on revenge. Slide this adorably demented murderer around hundreds of isometric puzzle levels to squash, flay, and decapitate hapless victims in this darkly comic homage to 80s horror movies. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
A Monster's Expedition 248.

A Monster's Expedition

Platform: Switch
August 5, 2021
From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster's Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans. By pushing trees over to create pathways, you'll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of "humanity". Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.9
Turok 249.

Turok

Platform: Switch
March 18, 2019
A world where time has no meaning and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict. Turok is back and no dinosaur is safe! When it was first released in 1997, Turok introduced gamers to a world teeming with cunning enemies, traps, puzzles and deadly weapons all within a vast 3D environment ready to explore. Now the classic game has been restored and enhanced with a new visual engine and exciting new features to sink your teeth into.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Spinch 250.

Spinch

Platform: Switch
September 3, 2020
Transcend the material realm and assume your true form as Spinch, a hyper-agile organism consumed by the quest to rescue a litter of its missing offspring. Enter into a world thick with bubbling psychedelia, swelling with an endless population of misshapen and malformed enemies. Disrupt your psychic architecture and be absorbed into the world, teeming with multiple pathways, luminous levels, and complex obstacles. Our hero Spinch can dash, dodge, jump off walls, and shoot his own children as ammunition. Platform your way through side-scrolling levels collecting items to give you the upperhand while searching for your missing babies. Be on the lookout for your cousin - he's babysitting some of your baby cousins, but he's a little weird. Bringing back old school difficulty, Spinch will have you replaying sections until you master your timing and reflexes. The ramping difficulty will see Spinch swim through experiment water tanks, chased by hordes of weird creatures, and traverse backward and inverted environments. With only a ticking clock and quick restarts - no lives or game overs here - the game is welcoming to players of all experiences, but a formidable challenge to a speedrunner.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Pawarumi 251.

Pawarumi

Platform: Switch
July 24, 2019
In a world where the Council rules the nations with an iron fist, you play as Axo, pilot of the legendary ship Chukaru. Experience her fight with the limitless armies of the Council, become the master of Chukaru’s power and find the true meaning behind all your actions. A dark secret is yet to be revealed. Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Biped 252.

Biped

Platform: Switch
July 2, 2020
Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players. Two little bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, will walk side by side and embark on a fun and bonding journey. You control the robot's two legs using two sticks. This allows you to perform various moves—from simple walking and sliding to more advanced actions, like operating machinery or cutting wood. Enjoy the adventure solo or grab a friend or a family member and have a blast together in co-op mode. Communicate and coordinate to conquer challenges together and find out how good a pair you truly are. Your adventure will take you to many beautiful and mysterious location on the planet. Explore secrets in forests, valleys, waterfalls and icy mountains and find your way through the puzzling paths that lead to the planetary beacons.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story 253.

Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story

Platform: Switch
November 16, 2021
Bomb to the beat, groove to the mayhem. In this fast-paced rhythm runner, every action has an explosive reaction and no amount of mayhem is too much. Take on the role of yordle and Hexplosives expert Ziggs as you rampage through the neighborhoods of Piltover. Bomb, bounce, and bop to the beat of the music to avoid obstacles, disarm enemies, and light fuses to achieve maximum chaos. Cause musical mayhem while outrunning no-fun-allowed Heimerdinger in your quest to build the greatest bomb the world has ever seen! Use the Freestyle Mayhem System to create spontaneous blasts and grab bonus points… all while dodging the fun police and showing them what they’re really missing. Leave no fuse unlit in Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun 254.

ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun

Platform: Switch
February 8, 2018
RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Yoshi's Crafted World 255.

Yoshi's Crafted World

Platform: Switch
March 29, 2019
Discover the flip side of Yoshis world. Lead Yoshi on a brand new adventure that will turn everything youve come to expect from side-scrolling games upside down! Explore a great, big world decorated like a miniature diorama in a new art style for the franchise, where each side-scrolling stage has the traditional front side as well as a flip side with different views and surprises. Look for items throughout the stage as Yoshi makes his way to the goal. You can even join up with a friend. Features: * Join Yoshi in this new action platforming game * Each course offers both a main path and a hidden path that offers different views and surprises * The lively art style looks like a minature diorama * Enjoy simultaneous 2-player action
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes 256.

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes

Platform: Switch
January 18, 2019
Seven years have passed since the events of No More Heroes, and The Bad is determined to exact his revenge on Travis Touchdown. Just like the original cult classic, players will have to battle through multiple punk-rock levels and defeat over-the-top bosses.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Blasphemous 257.

Blasphemous

Platform: Switch
September 10, 2019
A foul curse has fallen upon the land of Cvstodia and all its inhabitants - it is simply known as The Miracle. Play as The Penitent One - a sole survivor of the massacre of the ‘Silent Sorrow’. Trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, it’s down to you to free the world from this terrible fate and reach the origin of your anguish. Explore this nightmarish world of twisted religion and discover its many secrets hidden deep inside. Use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite the hordes of grotesque monsters and titanic bosses, who are all ready to rip your limbs off. Locate and equip relics, rosary beads and prayers that call on the powers of the heavens to aid you in your quest to break your eternal damnation.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Dragon Ball FighterZ 258.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

Platform: Switch
September 28, 2018
After the success of the Xenoverse series, its time to introduce a new classic 2D DRAGON BALL fighting game for this generations consoles. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its allpowerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide. Key Features: * 3vs3 TAG/SUPPORT Allows players to train and master more than one fighter/style which brings deeper gameplay * HIGH-END ANIME GRAPHICS Using the power of the Unreal engine and the talented team at Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a visual tour-de-force * SPECTACULAR FIGHTS Experience aerial combos, destructible stages, famous scenes from the DRAGON BALL anime reproduced in 60FPS and 1080p resolution (Higher resolution will be supported on PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio)
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
Overcooked! 2 259.

Overcooked! 2

Platform: Switch
August 7, 2018
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons... it's time to save the world (again!) FEATURES: * Online/Local Multiplayer Madness - You'll knead to work together to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. * Feast Your Eyes On This - Cook in new kitchens ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools and mines! * Romaine Calm! - Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. * Whet Your Appetite! - Cook up a range of new recipes including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
My Friend Pedro 260.

My Friend Pedro

Platform: Switch
June 20, 2019
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld. Unleash a torrent of destruction with an incredible level of control over both your weapons and your body. Twist and turn through the air while aiming both hands at priority threats or line up a perfect ricochet to drop an unsuspecting gangster from behind. Break up the high octane running and gunning a bit with dynamic sequences like a thrilling motorcycle chase or slow it all down and take a moment to think through a series of clever (and possibly fatal) physics-based puzzles.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
SteamWorld Dig: A Fistful of Dirt 261.

SteamWorld Dig: A Fistful of Dirt

Platform: Switch
February 1, 2018
The clock has stopped around the turn of the 19th century, and humankind has prematurely blown itself to bits. The remaining scraps are huddling in caves beneath the surface, and steam-powered robots have taken over the Wild West.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Ikaruga 262.

Ikaruga

Platform: Switch
May 29, 2018
A rebel pilot named Shinra must battle an enemy nation using a specially-designed fighter called the Ikaruga, which can switch between two energy polarities (black or white) at the touch of a button. Bullets that are the same color as Shinra's ship can be absorbed, while the opposite color will do damage - this polarity-switching mechanic is the game's core feature and the foundation for its stage and enemy design. It's now up to Shinra makes his final stand, as the Ikaruga might be the rebel federation's last chance to defeat the oppressive Horai regime.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.8
Pinball FX3 263.

Pinball FX3

Platform: Switch
December 12, 2017
Tailored specifically to make use of the unique possibilities of the system, Pinball FX3 supports vertical monitor orientation and HD Rumble, giving the game the perfect feel on this awesome handheld system. On the Switch, you’ll get unprecedented mobility to earn the coveted first spot on a leaderboard. When that high-score and feeling is lit and you are in the flow, but need to catch a train – now you can. The transition from the living room to mobile is seamless with Switch. [Zen Studios]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
RIVE: Ultimate Edition 264.

RIVE: Ultimate Edition

Platform: Switch
November 17, 2017
RIVE is the metal wrecking, robot hacking shooter you've been waiting for! This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a dance of destruction in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
NeuroVoider 265.

NeuroVoider

Platform: Switch
September 7, 2017
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider to end this eternal war. Play it coop with up to 4 friends, or go alone in an adventure of hack'n'slash rampage, with a pinch of rogue-lite, and some permadeath.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto 266.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto

Platform: Switch
April 24, 2020
The latest game in the Ultimate Ninja Storm series is finally here for Nintendo Switch. It features all DLC, including the latest "NEXT GENERATIONS" DLC Update Pack. Relive the Fourth Great Ninja War that unfolded in Naruto Shippuden, and experience the story of Boruto: Naruto the Movie featuring Naruto's son, Boruto Uzumaki. Plus, choose from 124 ninja—the most in the series! Join in action-packed battles, whenever and wherever you want.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Inmost 267.

Inmost

Platform: Switch
August 21, 2020
Inmost is an atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer, following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story. In an old abandoned castle, you’ll need to explore every nook and cranny, avoid detection, slice your way through enemies and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that lurks within…
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
SUPERHOT 268.

SUPERHOT

Platform: Switch
August 19, 2019
SUPERHOT is the first person shooter where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's just you, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing the weapons of fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Chasm 269.

Chasm

Platform: Switch
October 11, 2018
Chasm is a 2D Action-RPG Platformer currently in development for Windows, Mac, & Linux. Taking equal inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers (procedurally generated dungeons, loot drops, etc) and Metroidvania-style platformers, the game aims to immerse you in its 2D fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets. Players take up the role of a soldier passing through a remote mining town on their journey home from a long war. The town's miners have recently disappeared after breaching a long-forgotten temple far below the town, and reawakened an ancient slumbering evil. Now trapped in the town by supernatural forces, you're left with no option but to explore the mines below, battle enemies and bosses, and increase your abilities in hopes of finally escaping and returning home.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Steredenn: Binary Stars 270.

Steredenn: Binary Stars

Platform: Switch
March 8, 2018
Steredenn: Binary Stars is the expanded version of Steredenn. Enjoy infinite replayability and unforgiving gameplay through intense boss fights, (almost) randomly generated environments, twisted space events and a massive arsenal of weapons.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Senran Kagura: Peach Ball 271.

Senran Kagura: Peach Ball

Platform: Switch
July 9, 2019
Haruka is up to her usual experiments again, brewing up mysterious concoctions with unknown effects. Unfortunately for her fellow shinobi she’s chosen the local arcade she works at as her laboratory, creating the perfect opportunity for an unplanned accident.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Volgarr the Viking 272.

Volgarr the Viking

Platform: Switch
October 5, 2017
Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood. Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Volgarr the Viking. We dare you. The downloadable version of this game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Toki Tori 273.

Toki Tori

Platform: Switch
March 30, 2018
Take control of Toki Tori, a surprisingly heroic chicken, as he puzzles his way through 80+ levels spread over 5 unique worlds. Toki Tori isn’t very athletic, he can’t even jump. Luckily he has some great tools at his disposal, including the Telewarp, Freeze-o-Matic and InstantRock. Creative thinking and problem solving are required to collect all eggs in each level, but don’t worry. When you get stuck, you can always rewind the time. And if all else fails, use the Wildcard to skip a level. - Classic egg-collecting puzzle platformer - 80+ levels, 5 worlds, dozens of hours of gameplay - A wide variety of puzzle-solving items and weapons - Never get stuck: rewind the time or skip a level - Super smooth graphics at 60 fps - HD Rumble support - Video capture support
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
ICEY 274.

ICEY

Platform: Switch
May 31, 2018
[ABOUT THIS GAME] ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. "Alright, you caught me! This ISN'T really just a simple 2D action game, and you WON'T be seeing through ICEY's eyes... NOR will you learn the truth about her world." says the narrator. "ICEY is a Meta game in disguise. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions? Why can't I learn the truth about this world and ICEY's purpose here?" Fight against his tyranny, and uncover what's really going on for yourself! In fact, you can become ICEY, and let loose the shackles of your own identity. You are ICEY, and ICEY is you... if you want it that way. Feel free to keep hold of your own self, if you wish. Now Is the Time For You to Discover the Truth. [FEATURES] Fast-paced Combat: Crush enemies in the palm of your hand. Attack! Dodge! Counterattack! Do not hesitate. This is the only way to survive! Incredible Combos: With simple controls, amazing combos are easy to unleash, even for beginners. Every skill is special in its own way. Master your favorites and create your own fighting style! Massive Cyborg Bosses: Can you withstand the onslaught of attacks from terrifying cyborg bosses? Every boss unleashes flurries of different attacks. It's up to you to find their weak spots and tear them apart! -Nominated, Tokyo Game Show 2016 DENGEKI PlayStation Best Indie Game -Official Selection, 2016 Gamescom Indie Arena Booth -Most Promising Game 2nd Prize, Taipei Game Show 2016 -Official Selection, Casual Connect Asia 2016 -Official Selection, IGF China 2015 -Best Technology Award, Indieplay 2015
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Fight'N Rage 275.

Fight'N Rage

Platform: Switch
September 26, 2019
Fight'N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat'em up. Inspired by the classics from the "golden age", and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time! Details: Genre: Classic 2D side-scroller beat'em up / brawler. Number of players: From one up to three players local co-op. Available languages: English and Spanish. Features: * A lot of Combinations: Alternative paths, cutscenes and endings that can change based on the selected characters and your own decisions! * Fast and intense single-session gameplay: Each possible route in the arcade mode can be finished in less than one hour! (at least if you have mastered it.) * Explosive Combo System: Characters are capable of performing several skillful juggle-based combos that can make your enemies blow up into pieces! * Simplified Controls: Using only three buttons (attack, jump and special attack), you will be able to combine lots of movements in order to perform amazing combos! * Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Difficulty is not about bad controls or unfair rules it is about mastering your character's moves and dealing with tough enemies! * Local co-op mode: Up to 3 players with optional friendly fire (which is even more challenging!). * Custom Display Modes: Display settings includes optional CRT feels, scanlines and various color styles and more! * Lots of Unlockables: Earn in-game coins with your scores and get extra content like character's costumes, extra difficulty settings, more gameplay speeds, new game modes, new characters to use on these modes and much more! * Play as Enemies: More than 20 unlockable characters to play in the extra modes! * Training Mode: You can practice a lot of techniques and combos while earning new belts! Are you good enough to get the Black Belt? * Different Weapons: Each protagonist handles them in their own way. * Speedrun Timer: An exclusive in-game gadget compares current stage times against your best ones! (Of course, the cutscene time does not count, in order to let your fingers take a break believe me, you will need that.) * Fully Skippable Cutscenes: All cutscenes can be skipped or fast-forwarded in order to provide an (even more) intense gameplay. * Fair Score Rules: There's no easy way to increment your score while playing the score is directly related to your skills. * VS Mode: Perfect to play one vs one battles against another player or the CPU, or simply watch CPU vs CPU battles. * Parry System: A parry system lets you take the advantage even in the most dangerous situations! * Real challenges: It is all about how good you are at the game, not about an "exp" system or other RPG elements that reward your patience. The full moveset of every character is available from the start, so, you do not have to worry about leveling-up anything except your own skills as player! * Additional Insane Difficulties: Near impossible extra challenges for pro-gamers (which are not mandatory to unlock all game content). * Extremely Polished Gameplay: The playability is focused on fully responsive controls and intuitive commands. The characters can cancel normal attacks into special attacks, release themselves from enemy grabs and perform several chain movements. You will feel the power of controlling a character that perfectly responds to your actions! Story: In a far future, Earth was devastated by mutants who took control after a worldwide catastrophic event known as "the big pulse", a global scale electromagnetic pulse that put an end to all electronic technology on the planet. Humans are now enslaved by mutants led by "The Boss" in a world ruled by "the law of the jungle". However, not everything is lost two humans and a mutant rebel are willing to fight in order to stop this madness. Will they be strong enough? Well... that's up to you! Main Characters: Gal: A girl who escaped from traders of humans. She's an expert in her own kick-boxing-derived martial art. While her attacks don't have a long reach, her speed and agility have no equal and her technique and endurance are pretty good too. She is capable of avoiding almost every attack, an ability that comes in handy when facing multiple foes. Ricardo: A minotaur human-rights activist and a powerful wrestler. He's not very fast and his technique isn't as good as his comrades', but he has a pretty long reach, and his power and endurance are amazing. He's capable of destroying any enemy in record time! F. Norris: A runaway ninja whose past is a mystery. He's the one who mastered the ninjutsu style known as "the forbidden technique". While he might be pretty fragile compared to Gal or Ricardo, he has a great combination of reach, power and speed, plus an amazing technique that (when mastered) can take control of any situation. Credits: All the game (graphics, design and programing) was created by Sebastián García, while the full OST (composed of more than 40 great tracks!) was created by Gonzalo Varela.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Piczle Lines DX 276.

Piczle Lines DX

Platform: Switch
August 24, 2017
Draw lines between two numbers to reveal a hidden picture and complete the puzzle. Hundreds of puzzles with free updates. Draw lines to connect pairs of numbers to complete a hidden picture in this feverishly addictive PICture puzZLE game. Connect numbers of the same color, using the same number of blocks as the number. Easy controls lets you draw line after line as you gradually reveal the picture. Play through 100 levels in Story Mode as you follow the adventure of a professor and his mysterious Piczle-Matic camera. Each puzzle solved unlocks the next step in the story. Continue the fun in Puzzle Mode with 200+ more puzzles. Solve picture puzzles in of all sorts, including sports, pets, vehicles, food and many more! Select them in any order or have multiple puzzles on the go, resuming any one at any time. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Rigid Force Redux 277.

Rigid Force Redux

Platform: Switch
June 5, 2020
Rigid Force Redux breathes new life into the classic side-scrolling shooter genre with its lovingly hand-crafted 3D models, stunning environments, detailed effects and an electrifying Synthwave soundtrack.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Reventure 278.

Reventure

Platform: Switch
October 8, 2019
- One hundred different endings. Choose your path, every decision leads to a new ending. Will you find the real one? Is there such a thing? Only one way to know... - Lots of "Aha!" moments. The world doesn't change with each new game, you do. Well, actually it DOES change, but that's a secret for you to find out.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Songbird Symphony 279.

Songbird Symphony

Platform: Switch
July 25, 2019
Songbird Symphony is a musical adventure game that combines platforming and rhythm gameplay mechanics to emulate the magical role music plays in a Disneyesque storytelling experience. Join Birb as he leaves the safety of his nest in search of his parents, confronting the dangers of the outside world and ultimately unveiling his destiny.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Shovel Knight Dig 280.

Shovel Knight Dig

Platform: Switch
September 23, 2022
When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight's peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunnelling after them. Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
Super Crush K.O. 281.

Super Crush K.O.

Platform: Switch
January 16, 2020
Super Crush KO is a fast-paced brawler set in a vibrant, near-future city. Zip up your favorite neon jacket and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
9 Monkeys of Shaolin 282.

9 Monkeys of Shaolin

Platform: Switch
October 16, 2020
9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you. As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies. Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes 283.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Platform: Switch
August 16, 2018
In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, one player is trapped in a room with a ticking time bomb they must defuse. The other players are the “Experts” who must give the instructions to defuse the bomb by deciphering the information found in the Bomb Defusal Manual. But there’s a catch: the Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out – fast. Rounds are fast-paced, tense, occasionally silly, and almost always loud. Puzzle solving and communication skills – and maybe a few friendships – will be put to the test as players race to defuse bombs while communicating quickly, clearly, and effectively.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Strikey Sisters 284.

Strikey Sisters

Platform: Switch
February 14, 2019
A fantasy themed arcade action brick breaker. Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy boss battles, and even a local 2 player co-op mode.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Embers of Mirrim 285.

Embers of Mirrim

Platform: Switch
December 7, 2017
To save their world from an alien threat, two proud races must set aside their differences and come together... literally. Embers of Mirrim is an adventure-platformer featuring a mystical creature with the ability to split into light and dark embers, each independently controlled by the analog sticks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Lost Words: Beyond the Page 286.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page

Platform: Switch
April 6, 2021
An atmospheric narrative adventure written by Rhianna Pratchett. Set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy story where you run on words and use them to interact with the world around you.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Neon City Riders 287.

Neon City Riders

Platform: Switch
March 12, 2020
Looking for a a 2D action-adventure mixed with super-powered urban gangs in a post-cyberpunk neon scenario? Well, if you do, Neon City Riders is right for you. Take on the role of Rick, a masked vigilante who needs to explore the decaying futuristic Neon City in search of items, superpowers and companions to free the turfs from the four super-powered gangs claws.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.8
Foregone 288.

Foregone

Platform: Switch
October 13, 2020
Foregone has players take on the role of the city of Calagan’s strongest Arbiter, tasked with investigating the sudden resurgence of an all-corrupting force known as the Harrow. The Arbiter will destroy legions of enemies, battle formidable bosses, and collect a wide array of upgradeable loot as she embarks on a twisted journey to unravel the haunting truth behind the Harrow. The intense, combat-focused title features fluid pixel artwork, combining old-school visual influences with modern 3D animation technology.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Evan's Remains 289.

Evan's Remains

Platform: Switch
June 11, 2020
Evan’s Remains is a mystery-thriller puzzle adventure about finding a missing boy: Evan. The game combines logic-based platform puzzles with narrative inspired by Japanese graphic adventure games. Every time the player solves from two to three puzzles, the story goes forward and new mechanics are introduced. The challenge of the puzzles lies in the player’s ability to figure out what do rather than solve challenges based on skill. As the difficulty curve increases, the puzzles become more complex by combining two or more previously introduced mechanics.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
ITTA 290.

ITTA

Platform: Switch
April 22, 2020
Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure where you play as a young girl armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat. ITTA is a bullet-hell adventure set in a world filled with monstrous bosses. When Itta wakes up and finds herself surrounded by her dead family, her only guide is a strange spirit that takes the form of the family cat who gifts her a glowing revolver for protection. As Itta, players must seek out the powerful beings locked away beneath this seemingly peaceful world and go toe-to-toe against them in harrowing battles. From hulking ancient golems to toothy horrors, Itta’s journey will push both you and her past their limits. Luckily, you can change up your combat style by finding weapons with unique attack styles, and if the going gets too tough, toggle on invincibility or player damage multipliers at any time.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Magic Twins 291.

Magic Twins

Platform: Switch
March 18, 2021
Magic Twins is a 1-2 co-operative arcade puzzle game in which Abra and Cadabra (the titular Magic Twins), must constantly swap their chromagic powers to defeat hordes of color elementals and stop the Colormageddon (which they unintentionally unleashed). Red beats red, blue beats blue.. you get the drill. Magic doesn't need to be complicated!
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Squidlit 292.

Squidlit

Platform: Switch
January 14, 2020
Are you ready for an invertebratey adventure? Do you have the gumption to take on a mighty quest for the good of oodles of squidlits everywhere? If so, many trials await you as you squrp your way to victory in the squishiest of escapades.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Tadpole Treble Encore 293.

Tadpole Treble Encore

Platform: Switch
January 21, 2021
Face the music in Tadpole Treble Encore, a charming, harmonious odyssey. The award-winning rhythm-based action game is coming to you! Featuring “some of the best video game music ever” according to Real Otaku Gamer, Tadpole Treble invites players to embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music. Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious admirers and more as you make your way back home. Or forge your own path—and songs—in the game’s extensive Composition Mode.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Horizon Shift '81 294.

Horizon Shift '81

Platform: Switch
December 20, 2018
Horizon Shift '81 is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode, which is made even better when playing with the Flip-Grip. The player controls a ship in the centre of the screen, enemies approach from the top and bottom and the player is able to switch up and down to deal with the encroaching hoard. Different enemies react differently when they reach the horizon, some sit on the horizon, some destroy sections of the horizon and some run up and down the horizon. The player is equipped with a dash attack where they can knock enemies off the horizon and smash them into other incoming enemies for a score bonus. Dashing an enemy of the line refills the dash metre allowing for ‘Dash chaining’, this is where the big points are scored. The player is also able to jump (jumping upside down is an interesting new challenge) and is equipped with a bomb which wipes the screen of enemies as well as restoring the horizon.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Dragon Blaze for Nintendo Switch 295.

Dragon Blaze for Nintendo Switch

Platform: Switch
April 5, 2018
The shooter of riding the dragon's back! Master the techniques of the dragon and magic shot! Dragon Blaze is a vertical-scrolling shooter game that first appeared in arcades in 2000. The heroes are the four dragon riders. They can use normal shots, bombs and magic shots (press and hold the button). In addition, they can also use the Dragon Shot. You'll be surprised by the bosses attacks , transforming animations and background art depicting an eerie and beautiful world.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Dead Cells: The Queen & The Sea 296.

Dead Cells: The Queen & The Sea

Platform: Switch
January 6, 2022
The Queen & The Sea DLC takes place within two brand new Biomes: The Infested Shipwreck and The Lighthouse. Parallel to the High Peak Castle and Throne Room levels, the new Biomes introduce players to a rotten shipwreck where you will be hunted by eldritch horrors (of course) through the bowels of this spooky and haunted old vessel. The second Biome, The Lighthouse, introduces vertical exploration of a soaring tower in which players will scramble upward as fast as they can to outrun rising flames while simultaneously fending off highly skilled warriors who want nothing more than to end your run. This final Biome is as epic and refreshing as it is challenging.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.8
ASTRO AQUA KITTY 297.

ASTRO AQUA KITTY

Platform: Switch
April 8, 2021
The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure. Pick your crew, then blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids. Battle bizarre enemies, mine magnificent gems, grab new weapons, install enhancing devices, and unlock your crews' unique skills as you level up XP. Just watch out for marauding pirate rabbits, always trying to be first to the loot.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Shift Quantum 298.

Shift Quantum

Platform: Switch
May 29, 2018
Axon Vertigo, the world’s leading authority and most trusted friend in cerebral contentedness programming, promises to deliver better life quality for everyone with the Shift Quantum program.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Morphies Law: Remorphed 299.

Morphies Law: Remorphed

Platform: Switch
July 30, 2019
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Lost Ruins 300.

Lost Ruins

Platform: Switch
June 6, 2022
A young girl wakes up in a dimly lit dungeon without any of her memories. Surrounded by horrible, bloodthirsty monsters, she is rescued by a mysterious magician, Beatrice. With Beatrice's help, the girl goes on a perilous journey to find answers and unlock the secrets of the Lost Ruins. Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
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