There’s an understandable temptation to get Revenant Saga because it’s currently one of the cheapest RPGs on the Switch. But as my granny used to say, “if you buy cheap, you get cheap”, and there’s really nothing remarkable about this one.

Chances are you’ve seen this sort of thing before, and it could be argued that there are already better retro-style platformers on the Switch, like Shovel Knight. However, if you’re in the need for more of the same and you fancy a change of scenery then for its price you could do worse.

This is a seriously impressive game that, despite its short length, will have you happily replaying it after the credits roll.

To be blunt, at its core it’s still really a game for young children, and much of it is a collectathon where you follow a golden line from mission to mission, but any Disney fan who’s a child at heart will get a kick out of exploring this one and meeting the wide variety of Disney characters wandering around.

Even though the occasional 2D-only sections and one-off puzzle stages only add a little variety to the mix, I still had fun playing it. It isn’t going to win any awards for originality but it’s a nice 4K platformer for only £20, and should entertain you for the five hours or so it takes to complete 100%.

Spelunker Party is fine. It’s not likely to be a permanent fixture in your Switch for months to come but as a half-decent diversion it gets the job done, most notably in co-op.

This Switch port suffers from some serious frame rate issues at times. While there’s every chance these could be fixed with a patch, at the time of writing they’re still there. It’s a good idea, but at £29.99 / $29.99 I’d expect a hell of a lot more bang for my buck than a quirky platformer that, while well designed, relies on randomness as its main gimmick.

If you’re craving some Streets Of Rage style goodness on your Switch, this is a decent choice. It can get a little repetitive eventually, but it does its one trick very well.

It’s more expensive than the vast majority of indie games: even Shovel Knight, which offers significantly more content. What it does is entertaining, then, but at the moment it’s far too expensive for what it offers.

The prevalence of the twin-stick shooter in the indie game community means a bunch have already found their way onto the Switch. Jydge is the latest offering and it’s easily one of the best so far.

It’s not the longest game ever – it’ll take you 10 hours at most to beat – but for those who long for the days when that was considered good enough rather than the single-player epics we have to slog through these days, it’s a welcome change to return to a tight, padding-free adventure.

Avoid its nonsensical plot, and despite a few gameplay quirks that occasionally destabilise things Sine Mora EX is still a sensational shooter five years on from its original release.

Given that I don’t usually like roguelike survival games, the fact I thoroughly enjoyed this one due to its unique atmosphere and beautiful soundtrack means fans of the genre will doubtless adore it.

As one of the best Mario games ever created, Super Mario Odyssey is one of those special circumstances where it's okay to be a child again. There are so many beautiful, hilarious and impressive moments in this game, and they’re delivered to you with such relentless frequency and quality that it doesn’t just raise the bar: it possesses the bar and flings itself up into a tree.

Layton’s Mystery Journey is a mixed bag. Fans of the series who are happy to just get more puzzles and plot should be content with this: by no means is it the best game in the series, but it should do the trick if you’ve played all the other entries. If you haven’t, you might want to try older Layton games like The Lost Future first, because they do a far better job when it comes to storytelling.

If you know the GBA Superstar Saga inside out then your decision to buy this should really depend on how keen you are to play through it again because, cosmetic differences aside, it’s mostly the same game. If you’re completely new to it though, it’s a must-buy. The new mode is a bit weak but the main RPG is just as funny and compelling now as it was nearly a decade and a half ago.

If you’re a rhythm action fan and you’ve more or less rinsed VOEZ by now, Deemo is a brilliant successor. Its gentle soundtrack makes it a more laid back rhythm game and while its in-game design is maybe a little too minimalist the music takes centre stage wonderfully.

While Conga Master Party isn’t exactly the sort of game you’re still going to be cracking out at get-togethers a year from now over the likes of Mario Kart, it’s still a fun, silly indie offering that should keep you and yours entertained for a while.

Binaries won’t be to everyone’s taste, but those who take a masochistic delight in games that are painfully difficult to beat but hugely rewarding to overcome will have plenty to enjoy here.

Butcher is a shamelessly gratuitous, brilliantly difficult platform shooter that completely took me by surprise. It’s the single-player blood-soaked cross between Towerfall and Doom I never knew I wanted and am now glad I own.

Picross S is worth getting if you’re looking for an entry point into the series, or are just looking for a new batch of puzzles. However, given that for fans of the 3DS games this is essentially the eighth entry, hopefully the inevitable Picross S2 not only restores touchscreen support but also adds a bit more character, like the recent Zelda and Pokemon spin-offs did.

Golf Story is a lovely mix of RPG and golf sim, and while it isn’t the best example of either, it does both to a high enough standard that combined they make for a wonderful experience.

If you like your gameplay old-school, your controls tactile and your jokes terrible, get Thimbleweed Park on your Switch pronto.

Its mad sense of humour will keep you chuckling throughout, and while in the grand scheme of things it’s quite a basic concept, it’s proof that sometimes the simplest of ideas can be pretty entertaining if executed properly. Pun always intended.

The addition of boss battles don’t really help make this any more than a boring bat-and-ball game that you’ll get tired of long before you use the Switch version’s infinite credits to brute force your way to the end.

Its docked controls may be clunky, but Piczle Lines DX’s mobile roots show it was always supposed to be controlled with a touchscreen. Play it in handheld mode (preferably listening to something else) and you’ll find an addictive game with loads of puzzles to keep you busy for hours.

If you’re looking to get into vertical shooters, this is a fantastic slice of ‘90s arcade goodness with a wide range of difficulty settings making it a perfect option for novices and die-hards alike.

It kept my attention and kept me entertained throughout, which is saying a lot for a game with a plot that normally wouldn’t interest me in the slightest. If a period piece set in the 12th century is the sort of concept that does pique your curiosity, you’re in for an engaging adventure.