Mythic Ocean (Switch eShop)

We got two rousing recommendations for Mythic Ocean, a beautiful, thoughtful, and sometimes unnerving first-person adventure game set in the sea. Adam Schuering tells us why it's so good on Switch:

"Just finished playing Mythic Ocean, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a first-person adventure in which you’re charged with finding a new creator of the universe, and you do so by conversing and advising a myriad assortment of underwater (and even alien) creatures. A lovely presentation and rock-solid technical performance complement a script that is laced with genuine wisdom and insight into the human condition, even in the absence of humans. Also has one of the most understated and chilling depictions of an eldritch entity I’ve seen in any media. You’ll know it when you see it."

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And Willax makes some strong and unusual comparisons that have our gills perked up:

"Mythic Ocean is a decision-based narrative exploration game set in the ocean, sort of like Abzu meets Telltale's The Walking Dead. It's a beautiful, relaxing game that has decisions that really make you stop and think, and it rewards exploration for those who want to. I'm genuinely surprised it hasn't gotten more attention."

Röki (Switch eShop)

McGloomy gets to the heart of the chilly snow-capped Scandinavian game Röki and tells us why it's unmissable:

"Röki is a beautiful adventure game that was inspired by Scandinavian fairy tales. Monkey Island recently rekindled my interest in this genre and Röki is perfect for adventure fans in the upcoming fall and winter months. I loved exploring its fantasy world, solving puzzles and meeting scary monsters or helpful creatures. Beneath the charming visuals, there’s also a story about grief and loss, which never becomes too depressing and always keeps an optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and the journey of its heroine."

Anodyne 2: Return To Dust (Switch eShop)

Sometimes, even a cult classic passes us by, but JinxTheMagicMan insists that Anodyne 2: Return To Dust's reinventive and unique style means this game is unmatched:

"Anodyne 2 is a phenomenal game that doesn't get the attention it deserves. It’s a surreal adventure game with nostalgically dated graphics, where you go inside characters' minds and fight through mini Zelda-style dungeons. The game is constantly reinventing itself, with brilliant new gameplay and story additions. And, to top it all off, the game has a fantastic soundtrack. One of my favorite games ever."

Foregone (Switch eShop)

If there's one genre that's a dime a dozen on Switch, it's Metroidvania. But Willax wants us to know that Foregone is one of the good ones:

"A mechanically sound Metroidvania with an interesting art style and an inventive approach to weaponry and ammo. It's not the next great classic, but there is more than enough to keep you entertained until the end."

Anachronism also backs this up, listing off the various different mechanics and highlighting the game's combat:

"Foregone is a challenging action platformer with vibrant faux pixel art visuals. Its mostly linear level progression is kept interesting by a diverse collection of enemies, along with character customization, skill trees, and a healthy helping of randomized loot. Whether you're dodging and blasting your way through the hordes of standard minions or trying to stay alive while chipping away at the game's formidable bosses, the fast-paced combat will keep you on your toes from start to finish."

Super Sami Roll (Switch eShop)

Super Sami Roll is more than just cute — it's the perfect speedrunning platformer with fun rolling mechanics, says heinbirdler:

"Super Sami Roll is a great platformer with wicked movement. It's very similar to Demon Turf in that there are so many opportunities to 'break' the level to your liking. The game is very approachable but hard to master and I am surprised it didn't get much coverage anywhere."

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Destropolis (Switch eShop)

Simple geometric visuals serve as the basis for chaotic shooting action in Destropolis, and Anachronism is keen to tell us about the fun of the grind:

"Destropolis is an arcade shooter whose simple geometric visuals belie a surprising variety of weapons, upgrades, and power-ups to experiment with. The game is a blast as you work your way towards unlocking its full arsenal of guns and abilities, though chasing the leaderboards turns into a heavy grind pretty quickly after that. Even then, it's still good fun in short bursts alone or with friends."

Goblin Sword (Switch eShop)

This retro-style platformer goes a little bit Monster Boy, and while Goblin Sword relishes in simplicity, it's a solidly put-together title, says Anachronism:

"Goblin Sword is a game that likely would have been a GOTY contender 30 years ago. If it looks like just another bog standard retro platformer, that's probably because it is, but the combination of solid level design, a diverse selection of weapons to collect, and a pleasantly cheap price tag help it stand out from its many, many, MANY rivals in the genre."

Debris Infinity (Switch eShop)

Debris Infinity is looking to scratch that Geometry Wars itch with neon colours and brilliant music. ibookboyuk has us very interested:

"It's so polished and fun to play with great dance music. I have to submit it as a suggestion because I think everybody should play it. It's so great. Debris Infinity is a twin-stick shooter with neon graphics. It looks and feels like it's based on the Sierra DS game Geometry Wars, which itself is a twin-stick version of the 1980s game Asteroids."

Robert Workman also makes the Geometry Wars comparison. Now we can't ignore it!:

"I also think Debris Infinity is excellent. It's a nice, alternate take on Geometry Wars."