Super Onion Boy 2 is an enjoyable platformer. The fact that it’s a blatant love letter to Mario’s adventures works in its favor. It may not be hard, and it’s over fairly quickly, but this budget title will provide a couple of hours of fun for genre fans.

While there is fun to be had with Breakout Recharged, I really can’t suggest you go out and buy it at lunch. At $10 the game is simply overpriced and not worth your time. When the game is finally on sale, that would be the best time to experience this version of Breakout. Otherwise there’s a really good Atari Flashback Collection on Switch, which is a much better investment to enjoy these classic games.

Guild of Ascension combines the familiar elements of a good ol’ dungeon crawl with a newfound freedom of actions based on real-world time. There isn’t a lot of story-telling, and a little polish which would help the tutorial and camera controls. But you get to engage in the progression of accomplishments with earning XP, gaining loot, upgrading weapons, accessing additional features, and defeating the baddies to win the day.

Vagante is a moody RPG/platforming roguelike looks neat, if dark and gloomy, and plays well. It’s not groundbreaking, but there’s enough to keep genre fans busy with the copious amount of items to try out. It’s a little on the tough side, but that’s also the idea.

Although the storyline is a little dry, and the graphics could use some work, Pokémon: Legends of Arceus is an extremely entertaining title. It hooks you, inviting you to research every inch of the game. It’s challenging, and the Pokémon are fun.

The Company Man is a competent platformer with beautifully hand-drawn artwork. The character designs are impressive. The boss battles are genuine, and each boss is unique in its design. However, the game suffers from some design flaws, mainly around the inability to aim projectiles and duck. This will require you to rethink how you may handle some of the more challenging bosses. In addition, the story isn’t intriguing, and it’s disappointing that the story didn’t match the beauty of the game’s art.

Kansei: The Second Turn HD is well presented, providing an interesting mystery to solve. Although I didn’t find myself becoming overly attached to the characters, it provides an entertaining way to spend a few hours if you’re into visual novels.

The Switch release of SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters Clash looks wonderful in its pixelated glory and they’ve added bonus features that make the game even more accessible. Features such as rewind, customizable displays, and even a manual truly create a well-rounded experience. It also helps that the Switch release is, quite frankly, really cheap. At $8, I highly recommend checking out this game, even if you’re an extremely casual card fighting game player. The price is cheap enough and the game is so welcoming to newcomers that it could be a great stepping stone into the genre. For those who already love card fighting games, SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters Clash is a great pick up you’ll enjoy immensely.

Reverie Knights Tactics is a fun tactical RPG with an interesting storyline and many mechanics to play around with. While the controls might take some getting used to, the overall gameplay is solid.

Kinduo is a cute, simple puzzle platformer with an enjoyable focus on teamwork and collaboration that blends into the sea of cute, simple puzzle platformers available on the Switch.

The Enigma Machine has a solid, page-turning plot. The way it embraces unfolding technology (and in a unique visual style) is something I’d like to see more of. But the marriage of story and visuals with the gameplay is mixed. Some successful puzzles are let down by in-between, squinting-at-the-screen, bits; this is probably one to skip if you’re playing on a Switch Lite. But if you have affection for the early 32-bit era, give The Enigma Machine a shot. It’s not much of a commitment in terms of funds or time.

If you have not played the first Windjammers game and are interested in the franchise, with all of the new additions to Windjammers 2, you can’t go wrong with this one. However, if you’ve played the first Windjammers and are still having a great time with it, I would suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing this entry.

Faircroft’s Antiques: The Forbidden Crypt Collector’s Edition delivers. This good-sized adventure (glitch-free) is an easy recommendation for those who enjoy games like this. And again, “Everybody’s just so nice!”

Heaven Dust 2 offers around 10 hours of isometric action/puzzler fun. It’s meant as an homage to Resident Evil, but it stands up well on its own even if you’ve never played one of those games or the original Heaven Dust. Just be prepared for plenty of backtracking and puzzle confusion along the way.

Watermelon Blocks is built for simplicity. It’s missing some key details that would make the overall experience feel more complete, but it’s still decently enjoyable at a cheap price.

Lacuna is a surprise gem. It’s a game where your choices matter. It will require some deep thinking and quite a bit of reading. But that’s what makes it an excellent detective game. If you’re up for a challenge, you shouldn’t pass up Lacuna.

I Love Finding Cats! features multiple puzzle types and various objects to find – it’s not just about cats! There’s plenty to do in this relaxing puzzle experience, although some of the controls are a little clumsy.

Epic Dumpster Bear 2: He Who Bears Wins is a funny game that controls great. Though I wish the story was a bit longer, you unlock bonus levels. I’d say it’s worth checking out.

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space is an OK release overall. This 20-or-so-hour adventure has an admirable quantity of content, but the quality amongst the individual episodes is inconsistent. I found only two of the five to be the sort I’d want to replay. Still, Sam & Max are great characters. Pick up their earlier adventure, Sam & Max Save the World, to get an idea if this one is for you.

Match Three Pirates II is a solid puzzle game with various difficulty settings. However, there’s nothing else to the game, so you might have short gameplay sessions.

Headland is a simple but cute and well-made action adventure game, populated with cute characters, colourful settings and a surprisingly heart-warming message.

My time with Astroneer was a pleasant experience that let me enjoy a more chilled out base building game. It lets you explore these worlds and discover everything it has to offer without ever holding your hand, nor providing challenges to make you feel stressed. That said, the chill gameplay style ultimately is the game’s long-term demise. After your first 10 to 15 hours, there’s no real reason to continue on to other worlds. Besides the setting changes, there’s nothing that new or challenging about going to other worlds. If you’re looking for a fun game to play with your friends, then Astroneer can be a good pickup. If you’re looking for the next long-term gaming experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

Playing as a young girl named Maya, Ever Forward takes you through a series of puzzles to tell one person’s story within a global pandemic. Challenging, fun, and interesting, this adventure puzzle game is worth the playthrough.

6Souls is a challenging platformer with great graphics, music, and gameplay. It can border on frustrating, but if you’re a glutton for punishment, have a high level of patience, and/or love a challenge, this one might be worth checking out.

Ghost Sync is another solid entry in KEMCO’s long line of retro JRPGs. Although the story isn’t terribly compelling, its female protagonist and unique battle elements are engaging throughout. Use Ghost Sync when you need a diversion from more demanding, intense gaming sessions.

As an action/rogue-lite hybrid, Tunnel of Doom offers plenty of playtime and random arrangements to provide some uncertainty and challenge (no simple pattern memorizing). It’s hurt by little variety, almost no story to engage the player, and limited visuals, but it isn’t a bad option if you want a game to while away some time in darkened mine tunnels.

A Year of Springs is the heartfelt story of three young women in Japan, facing issues with love, friendship, and gender. This visual novel is cute yet compelling, and highly recommended.

Aspire: Ina’s Tale combines a puzzle platformer structure with a rich magical story and a beautifully designed world to create a fun, if brief, adventure.