Best Nintendo Switch Apps & Games — Page 9
Expert-reviewed Nintendo Switch games, scored out of 10.
- Reviewed
- 277
Top rated on Nintendo Switch
- 01IkarugaIkaruga builds enormous complexity out of one binary mechanic and demands absolute cognitive presence, proving that mec…9.7Outstanding
- 02Persona 5 RoyalPersona 5 Royal refines an already exceptional JRPG to an unassailable standard, blending deep social simulation with s…9.7Outstanding
- 03UndertaleUndertale is a foundational critique of the RPG genre itself, one that weaponizes player choice to deliver an unforgett…9.7Outstanding
Dungeon of the Endless
Adventure gameAMPLITUDE Studios' Dungeon of the Endless is a genre-bending hybrid, merging the unforgiving brutality of a roguelike with the tactical demands of...Great8.5Backpack Hero
Adventure gameBackpack Hero builds a compulsive loop around its central, clever premise: inventory as weapon. Rough edges and balance inconsistencies hold it back f...Great8.3Don't Starve Together
Action gameKlei Entertainment's Don't Starve Together transcends its survival genre trappings, delivering a carefully crafted, brutally difficult, yet profound...Outstanding9.1Graveyard Keeper
Adventure gameGraveyard Keeper's dark humor and deep, interconnected systems are genuinely compelling, but opaque mechanics, a punishing grind, and a poorly support...Mixed6.2Songs of Conquest
Adventure gameLavapotion's Songs of Conquest revives the golden age of turn-based strategy with rich tactical combat and empire management, though the Nintendo po...Good7.1Littlewood
Adventure game"Littlewood" reimagines the post-heroic narrative with real charm, delivering a calming and engaging loop of town-building and social simulation that ...Great8.6Armello
Adventure gameArmello is an ambitious digital hybrid, merging the intricate decision-making of tabletop strategy with a visually rich, character-driven RPG. It's a ...Good7.7Triangle Strategy
RPG gameTriangle Strategy is a demanding, rewarding tactical RPG whose consequence-driven storytelling and striking HD-2D aesthetic make it easy to recommen...Great8.0
A Dark Room
RPG gameA Dark Room is a quietly brilliant exercise in minimalist storytelling, a genre-bending game whose text-only design proves how much atmosphere imagina...Great8.9Sun Haven
Adventure gamePixel Sprout Studios' Sun Haven ambitiously fuses the tranquil loop of farming simulations with the sprawling scope of a fantasy RPG, delivering a...Great8.2Persona 5 Royal
RPG gamePersona 5 Royal refines an already exceptional JRPG to an unassailable standard, blending deep social simulation with stylish, tactical turn-based com...Outstanding9.7Metal Slug Tactics
Action gameMetal Slug Tactics reinvents a beloved arcade franchise as a strategic roguelite, delivering a deep and challenging experience that honors its explosi...Good7.7In Stars and Time
RPG gameIn Stars and Time uses a simple time loop to tell a sharp, affecting story about found family and the weight of carrying knowledge alone. It's a speci...Great8.9Thirsty Suitors
Action gameOuterloop Games' Thirsty Suitors blends turn-based combat, skateboarding, and cooking into a cohesive, character-driven story about identity and famil...Good7.9Wartales
Adventure gameWartales is an ambitious open-world tactical RPG with a rewarding core loop, but its complexity and technical compromises—especially on Switch—keep it...Good7.4Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Action gameBug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is a confident, well-crafted adventure-RPG that honors classic Paper Mario design while carving out its own identi...Great8.8Children of Morta
Action gameChildren of Morta weaves a poignant family saga into a roguelite action RPG, and its narrative depth and character dynamics set it apart within the ...Great8.3Unheard – Voices of Crime
RPG game"Unheard – Voices of Crime" makes audio the primary investigative tool, a rare approach in the detective genre. It demands careful, sustained listenin...Great8.8Tunic
Action gameTunic rekindles the golden age of isometric adventure, wrapping challenging combat and labyrinthine exploration in an enigmatic package that rewards p...Great8.8Darkwood
Action gameDarkwood earns a strong recommendation as survival horror built on psychological dread and brutal consequence rather than cheap scares — a Great game ...Great8.7Paradise Killer
Adventure game"Paradise Killer" transcends typical detective games, offering a genuinely open-ended investigation steeped in a dazzling, alien aesthetic and driven ...Great8.6City of Beats
Action gameCity of Beats blends frantic twin-stick shooting with rhythmic precision, delivering a hypnotic, if occasionally punishing, cyberpunk rogue-lite that ...Good7.4Dream Tactics
Adventure gameDream Tactics reimagines the GBA-era tactical RPG with inventive card mechanics, delivering a deep and visually charming experience that occasionall...Good7.0Darkest Dungeon II
RPG gameDarkest Dungeon II refines its predecessor's brutal, psychological combat with inventive systems and a compelling roguelike structure, but its unique ...Great8.0
