Neon White (Switch eShop)
$14.99 (-40%)
From its excellent writing, music, and presentation to its intense and satisfying core gameplay, Neon White is one of the most exciting things we’ve played all year, and it’s a game we can't see ourselves putting down for a long time as we try to best our previous times. It successfully brings together elements from apparently disparate genres in new and exciting ways and seems poised to become the next great speedrunning title. It's one that action game fans and Switch owners in general won't want to miss.
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Vampire Survivors (Switch eShop)
$4.49 (-10%)
Vampire Survivors skyrocketed in popularity in 2022 for good reason. It's one of the best roguelites in recent memory thanks to its gripping gameplay loop and metagame that highjacks your mind. The Switch port only adds more to love with local co-op and updated content. It's so easy to slip into a blissful sense of flow in Vampire Survivors' Castlevania-inspired, comically named levels as its ripping soundtrack and satisfying sound design propel you into the horde that you'll surely lose track of time playing it. It's a good thing that rounds don't usually last more than half an hour.
Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition (Switch eShop)
$11.99 (-40%)
Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition puts Heart Machine’s obtuse yet engaging throwback where it belongs — in portable Nintendo form — and it makes for the definitive version. With a handful of exclusive features, the game suddenly feels new and fresh - and with a silky smooth frame rate and every boss, secret and upgrade from the original here for you to experience, this is a wonderful addition to the Nintendo Switch’s bulging indie library.
Dicey Dungeons (Switch eShop)
$1.99 (-87%)
Terry Cavanagh's Dicey Dungeons is easily one of the best roguelike titles you can play on Switch. Loads of gameplay variety, fantastic music, a high skill ceiling and friendly visuals make this a thoroughly gripping and fun experience you won’t want to miss out on. If you like roguelikes or card games, we’d highly recommend you pick this up as soon as you can – and even if you don’t, we’d still encourage you to check it out regardless.
UNSIGHTED (Switch eShop)
$9.99 (-50%)
Unsighted combines some very familiar ideas: it’s a top-down, roguelite, sci-fi Metroidvania with a strong 16-bit aesthetic. Its time-is-ticking, post-apocalyptic scenario is brought to life by the enchanting palettes of its pixel art, making a world you want to explore, full of characters you want to know. Far from punishing, it leans more on the 'lite' than the 'rogue', letting fun prevail – as it will, thanks to the addictive rhythm of the controls, backed by punchy sounds. The cooperative multiplayer is icing on top of an already well-iced cake. Combining flavours of Super Nintendo classics with modern playability, Unsighted is the game 1995 desperately wanted to make but just didn’t know how.
Gone Home (Switch eShop)
$4.49 (-70%)
Several years on, there’s no denying the cultural and developmental impact Gone Home has had on the game industry. Both as a near-perfect exercise in interactive storytelling and an example of how to handle complex and very real ideas in a game, only Life is Strange has ever come close to matching its significance. While there still isn’t much ‘game’ to be found here, the story you unravel through exploring an empty home will stay with you long after you’ve put down your Switch. Essential.
Quake (Switch eShop)
$3.29 (-67%)
Quake returns in a feature-rich remaster that delicately updates the classic FPS, adding lots of optional bells and whistles, packing in a ton of content, and delivering the definitive way to play this 25-year-old masterpiece in the process. There's a wealth of online and co-op options here, a glorious new expansion to blast through from MachineGames, super slick performance in both docked and handheld modes and it's all available at a cracking price point. This really is a stellar port of one gaming's true greats and an absolutely essential addition to your Switch library.
Dave The Diver (Switch eShop)
$15.99 (-20%)
In 2023, a year dominated by titanic, big-budget releases like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Wonder, Dave The Diver steps up to the plate and knocks the ball clear of the park with a heaving swing. Its charming animations and writing supplement a mechanically dense experience that never stops dangling a new carrot to chase. It rivals Mario Wonder's all-out density and charm while doing something almost completely new. You owe it to yourself to pick up this outstandingly funny, enthralling, and weird gem.
Severed (Switch eShop)
$3.74 (-75%)
A joy to behold from start to finish, Severed is an almost perfectly executed action-adventure game with RPG elements, real-time combat, and a whole lot of slicing the body parts from various creatures. With beautifully designed dungeons full of rewarding puzzles and a pleasing combat system, you’ll likely find yourself wishing you could play more of the game when it's over. That’s the only real downside – you’ll probably be finished with the main story after six hours and left wanting more – although wishing you could play more isn’t necessarily a complaint if you're a time-starved gamer with a backlog. If you have the means to do so, we heartily recommend putting that backlog to one side and giving this one a go.
Axiom Verge (Switch eShop)
$4.99 (-75%)
Axiom Verge on Switch is truly an outstanding port of an outstanding game, no more and no less. We would strongly urge those of you that missed this game on other platforms to pick it up here; this is the full Axiom Verge experience and it's available in a format that supports both handheld and home play. For those of you who have played it before on other platforms, it’s ultimately a question of just how much you love this game. This is the exact same, excellent game that you’ve played before, so whether or not you want to buy it again is personal choice. Regardless of which side you fall on, Axiom Verge is a fantastic example of how to do a Metroidvania right.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (Switch)
$29.99 (-40%)
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is an utterly addictive, perfectly tuned celebration of all things Final Fantasy. It’s a deceptively simple-looking game that, once you get under the hood, you’ll discover it has teeth and demands practice and patience if you want to unlock everything. It gives back what you put into it, and we’re struggling to put it down even now. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the series’ 35th anniversary, and this makes it a must-buy for Final Fantasy fans and rhythm game enthusiasts. How other storied, sprawling game series’ haven’t followed suit with their own rhythm games is baffling when the results can be this magical.
Rogue Legacy 2 (Switch eShop)
$14.99 (-40%)
Rogue Legacy 2 is — to put it simply — a banger. While it’s not a game-changing revelation, it manages to follow up on everything that made the original great and makes it bigger and better. Even once you've bested the bosses, you've barely scratched the surface of what this has to offer, considering the in-depth New Game Plus mode and the wealth of content contained across all available classes and options. Whether you loved the original Rogue Legacy or never played it but like a good roguelike, this is a game you simply can't afford to miss.
Firewatch (Switch eShop)
$4.99 (-75%)
Firewatch is just as engrossing and enchanting on Switch as it was the first time around. From the warm glow of its forests in the morning summer light to the subtle tension of exploring a rocky gorge in the isolating silence of night, Shoshone National Forest is a character in its own right. With a story that’s both funny and heartbreaking – and enhanced by some brilliant performances by its two central actors – this is an essential purchase, irrespective of whether you're playing it for the first time on Switch or simply using it as an excuse to revisit an old favourite.
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition (Switch eShop)
$12.49 (-50%)
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is the full and complete Kentucky Route Zero experience. A magical realist point-and-click adventure that takes you on a beguiling journey to a place that exists both below and beyond. It's a trip to be savoured, ruminated on; no need to rush. Each act here brings with it some new perspective, new places, and people to forge deep connections with. You may be confused, even bewildered by your initial steps down into the subterranea that exists somewhere beneath this version of Kentucky but, by the end of your journey, you'll have made friends and memories and been escorted through a rich and beautiful experience that will stay with you much longer than you may expect.
Iconoclasts (Switch eShop)
$5.99 (-70%)
Iconoclasts is a memorable, thought-provoking, and enjoyable take on the Metroidvania genre which manages to stick out from the crowd with its chipper presentation and deeper storytelling style. Couple those elements with some of the best 16-bit sprite work we’ve seen and a killer lineup of awesome boss encounters, and you’ve got another must-have for the Switch library. Don’t miss out on this one.
Two Point Campus (Switch)
$13.59 (-66%)
Two Point Campus is a masterclass management sim game bursting with creative new ideas and a wholly original approach to success. Its wholesome ‘invest in students and they’ll invest in you’ strategy is a beautiful way to put a positive spin on an otherwise NPC-exploitative genre. Dampened only by some technical issues, it still manages to be a standout amongst its peers and shine brightly at the top of the class.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (Switch eShop)
$14.39 (-20%)
The Tarot deckbuilding aspect is present and correct here, but the wide variety of Witches and the way their stories intertwine is where The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood really shines. Every being that you encounter has a purpose in this story, and all the threads twist together to make a truly beautiful tapestry. Being locked down narrative paths without the ability to return might not be for everyone, but it's a moot point when the story is this good — every playthrough will feel like a brand-new experience.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Switch eShop)
$19.99 (-33%)
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was one of the best games on Nintendo DS. Now it is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch. If you're a fan of Ace Attorney, Danganronpa, AI: The Somnium Files, or just of having a good dang time with a brilliant story and stunning art, then why are you still here? Go and get the game. Now. Go!!!!
Sonic Mania (Switch eShop)
$9.99 (-50%)
Sonic Mania was a true return to form for the mascot, in his 2D 'Classic' guise at least. It celebrates the glory days of the original games while also enhancing their qualities and taking on new ideas. From new areas, imaginative second acts, and some delightful boss encounters, the development team poured a lot of passion and talent into the project. With new characters and modes added in the 'Plus' retail version (also available as DLC), some neat tweaks iron out some of the kinks present in the original release, but regardless of the version you pick up, it's one of the best 2D platformers in recent memory.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Switch eShop)
$13.99 (-65%)
Disco Elysium's narrative and dialogue, which was already wonderfully compelling in the base game, was given a massive boost thanks to the excellent voice acting introduced for the Final Cut. The gameplay features a host of branching paths for you to explore, and while the slow, methodical approach may turn a few people off, this is nevertheless one of the most well-told stories in any medium from the last few years. The performance issues at the time of our review slightly took the shine off things, but even with them present, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut was and is a triumph and stands as one of the best RPGs available on Switch.
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And none rated 10/10
I could get Shin Megami Tensei V for $20 CAD physically, much cheaper than getting it from this digital sale, thanks to a certain Canadian online retailer store. (But I already have it and I paid more for my copy, I should have waited, but then again I was not expecting a Shin Megami Tensei game to go below $30-$40 CAD from a online retail store.)
Also I can pretty much get 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Persona 5 Royal physically for a bit cheaper price at this time.
Anyways, there are some good prices here.
103 good games on sale and barely anything on my huge wishlist. 😝 I suppose that means I already own far too many games. That said, a lot of really great games on this list.
I wonder if I should get NieR. 🤔 Theatrhythm is also very tempting but I feel like that one will eventually be on an even better sale.
I already own it personally, but anyone who doesn't buy Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair for 3 bucks is missing out.
Impossible Lair for £2.50 is one of the best deals in gaming, period. Really fantastic game, very rarely do I go for achievements but I wanted to squeeze everything I could out of this game and went for 100%. Criminally low price for such a good title
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@Cuinnhell Your words here remind me of the old "Switch has no games!" line from 2017-2018.
I suppose I can understand your quibbling with the word "saturated"; saturated is ultimately about the ratio of one thing inside another, and everyone knows the eShop has a huge volume of low-effort, low-quality titles.
I would ask you, though, to show me an online marketplace or platform that isn't positively purulent with inferior games. The fact is that Switch has an astounding library across many many genres and from first to third-party developers. I wouldn't say it's vastly superior to what's available on PS4 or Steam, but the exclusives are quite strong (can you name 20 AAA titles from Sony that are superior to what's on Switch?). Are you disputing that?
Impossible Lair for £2.50 is one of the best deals in gaming, period.
@larryisaman Must say I don't understand the negativity around that game from certain loud members of the audience. It is not the match of the DKC games (old or new), but what's there kept me engaged, and I look forward to the next title.
The scary thing is... there are a ton of not quite 9/10 games that are also on sale well worth getting.
Also known as 103 ways to bankrupt your readers.
Axiom Verge for $5 looks legit. There are many other titles that I'm interested in but the sale prices aren't any lower than they typically are during the year so there isn't much for me to get excited about
@larryisaman Yeah, that was the one I was finally like "OK, you got me, you found my price".
@IceEarthGuard can you divulge which online store you use? I’m also Canadian and don’t understand where people are buying games when they claim on this site that physical is often cheaper than digital and like day one. I feel like most of those comments are coming from the uk. But if you have a good source for discounted physical games in Canada, please let me know
@Grim The store is VGP (Video Games Plus.) Expect a small delay with shipping during this time of year of course if you do buy from them.
@CANOEberry For me it’s right up there with Tropical Freeze, really loved it. Considering the budget was likely a fraction of what that game cost to make it’s amazing what they came out with. I can understand people not holding it in as high regard as myself but I can’t understand not at least enjoying it, especially as a fan of DKC (either original trilogy or Retro’s games).
@IceEarthGuard thanks so much! I’ll check it out
@IceEarthGuard omg they have really good stock and a bunch of import titles too. Really appreciate this. Have you purchased from them a lot? I can finally get myself a copy of 13 sentinels, and at an amazing price
@Grim Yeah, I have purchased 10 times from them so far. Got every order without a problem. And your welcome!
Although this is a pretty strong list, it goes to show you that the Switch truly is about ready to tap out. I've played and own everything on the platform that I've ever been interested in and there are just SO many rehashes, clones, and samey stuff. Bring on the Switch 2!
Oh wow, Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair is an absolute steal at that price, great game
Firewatch is the oldest game on my wishlist. It hasn't been on sale in 3½ years! And 75% off!
Jump on that!
Pretty solid list. Although...guys, what the heck are you doing advertising the absolute mess that is Pillars Of Eternity? It's pretty well known to be broken and that Versus Evil decided to just stop fixing it.
@Cuinnhell
I think you mightve gone a little hard in your critique, but you arent wrong. Words mean things, and saturated means "loaded to capacity with X," not "X is present, sure."
i too sometimes wish the Nlife editors would get a bit tighter in their wordplay, but It's not worth trashing them over it, right?
besides, armchair editing is fun! 😆
just beware, others will accuse you of arguing semantics, which... is exactly what you are doing 😂. I never quite got their point, there. But, it's fun to define "semantics" and "pedantry" in an argument, I recommend it. 👍
Be careful buying Pillars of Eternity on Switch. The load times are bad on PC, but almost unbearable on Switch. There are many mechanics that just do not work on the Switch build.
I'm always a bit baffled by Switch players that recommend it on this console, as in my mind it's one of the weaker ports on the system and almost unplayable.
Great game on PC though.
@CANOEberry to be clear, I can't name 20 AAA from Sony because I only own, and have only ever owned, Nintendo systems
I was being sincere re: happy with 20
@DoctorSushi Right and there is still a game-breaking bug that they never fixed at all.
I own Witcher III on Switch, but honestly, play that game on a different platform. The world is absolutely gorgeous and the Switch doesn’t do it justice.
Also, Okami is one of my all time favorite games. That’s a must buy for anyone.
@Mr_Zurkon TW3 isn't too bad on Switch if you turn off the anti-aliasing, which removes the awful blurring. tbh the difference isn't too stark in comparison to the last-gen home console versions. Going from 60+fps to 30 when you also own the game on PC can be a bit jarring, though.
@CANOEberry @larryisaman Agreed that Impossible Lair is top-tier. Up there with the best DKC games. Kinda makes me wish they'd focus on making 2D games now, as they clearly have an aptitude for it.
I waited and waited for Firewatch to go on sale. Finally it did. At $4.99 right now you can't beat it. At the full $19.99 it's worth it. The game is so great. I recommend it to anyone.
@CANOEberry I'll check it out but Firewatch for $4.99 is amazing. I couldn't believe how great that game was. I waited for it to go on sale. Finally it did and I grabbed it.
@Joe-b How does it run on Switch? I'm definitely interested, but reviews mentioned that the pop-in as you roam the world is distracting. You're right, though, for that price (or even higher) it does seem worth it...
@CANOEberry not too often but sometimes it "stutters" however it's not too bad and doesn't ruin the game. I didn't notice pop up. The story is awesome though. The only problem I had until I got used to it was I can't read a map for crap. I could be standing in a spot and do a full 360 and not know where I am! I'm so bad with that!
Why is Pillars of Eternity here?
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