15 Underrated Nintendo Switch Games

West of Loathing stands out as a comedic gem on the Switch. It delivers an absurdly hilarious take on the Wild West using a stick-figure aesthetic. This RPG has clever writing, puzzles, and turn-based combat. Every moment offers laughs and quirky adventures. Minimalist design packs a punch.West of Loathing stands out as a comedic gem on the Switch. Its stick-figure aesthetic gives an absurdly hilarious take on the Wild West. This RPG includes clever writing, puzzles, and turn-based combat. Every moment is entertaining and engaging. Minimalist design packs a punch.

Shantae & the Pirate's CurseOn the Switch, this action-packed platformer mixes exploration, puzzles, and combat. Players join Shantae, the half-genie hero, to lift a curse. She battles foes and crosses different islands. Charming pixel art, a catchy soundtrack, and engaging mechanics make this a great adventure for genre fans.

Moonlighter on the Switch blends action RPG mechanics with deep shopkeeping simulation. Players become Will, a shopkeeper dreaming of heroism. Will explores procedurally generated dungeons at night and manages his store by day. This offers dungeon-crawling thrills and economic strategy, wrapped in charming pixel art.Moonlighter on the Switch flawlessly blends action RPG mechanics with deep shopkeeping simulation. Players become Will, a shopkeeper dreaming of heroism. Will explores procedurally generated dungeons by night and manages his store by day. This offers dungeon-crawling thrills and economic strategy, wrapped in charming pixel art.

Slay the Spire combines card game strategy with roguelike elements on the Switch. Players build a deck, confront bizarre creatures, and find relics of great power in a changing spire filled with challenges. Deep strategic gameplay and endless replayability make this an engrossing journey.Slay the Spire combines card game strategy with roguelike elements on the Switch.Slay the Spire combines card game strategy with roguelike elements on the Switch. Players build a deck, confront bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in an ever-changing spire filled with challenges. Its deep strategic gameplay and endless replayability make it an engrossing journey.Slay the Spire combines card game strategy with roguelike elements on the Switch. Players build a deck, confront bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in an ever-changing spire filled with challenges. It appeals to card game fans and adventure seekers.

Daemon X Machina is a third-person action-shooter. Players use avatars called Outers to pilot highly customizable mechs called Arsenals. Players fight mechanized foes on missions. Choose and equip your Arsenal with weapons. Obtain more Arsenals from downed enemies. Swap weapons quickly to match your strategy against changing threats.

Golf Story on the Switch merges golf's precision and challenge with an RPG story. It is set against beautifully crafted 8-bit landscapes. Players do more than hit links; they engage in a heartfelt narrative, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters across courses. This blend fills every swing and story beat with charm.Golf Story on the Switch merges golf's precision and challenge with an RPG story. It is set against beautifully crafted 8-bit landscapes. Players do more than hit links; they engage in a heartfelt narrative, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters across various golf courses. This unique blend fills every swing and story beat with charm and engaging gameplay.

Battle Chef Brigade features fantasy chefs, including Orcs, Elves, and Humans. These chefs hunt dangerous monsters for ingredients. Chefs create culinary masterpieces in an intense tournament before the judges. Battle Chef Brigade mixes combo-based action hunting with puzzle-based cooking as the clock ticks down.

Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It mixes classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and harsh physicality. Thumper strips rhythm gaming to its core. Classic rhythm-action meets breakneck speed and brutal physicality. One analog stick and one button let you control a space beetle through stunning, treacherous worlds. You feel the violence, though there is no blood or gore.

Minit is a strange little adventure. You play it sixty seconds at a time.

NeuroVoiderNeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a futuristic cuber world. You battle robots and level up your character. You must stop the master NeuroVoider to save the world. The game is fun, but some players find it repetitive.

Release: 2016
Developer: Flying Oak Games
Genre: Shooter game

IroncastIroncast is a turn-based strategy game made by Dreadbit. Missions are interesting; you complete them using a match-three system. The game features random missions and permadeath, staples of the roguelike genre. Set in a steampunk world, you control mecha robots to fight a French invasion of Britain.

Release: 2015
Developer:Dreadbit
Genre: Tile-matching video game, Roguelike, Turn-based strategy

The MoosemanThe Mooseman offers a fresh feel for experienced gamers. Although it is a traditional 2D platform game, it has great graphics and smooth sounds that immerse you. The game is short, so try it.

Release: 2017
Developer: Morteshka
Genre: Adventure game

Opus: The Day We Found EarthOpus: The Day We Found Earth is an adventure game focused on story and exploration. You use a telescope to search for Earth by finding nearby stars. As you move forward, you unlock spaceship areas, which give you new items and advance the story.

Release: 2015
Developer: SIGONO INC.
Genre: Adventure game

TamashiiTamashii is a unique puzzle-platformer inspired by obscure Japanese games from the '90s and '80s. It takes place in a distorted world of horror and disturbing images. Players must survive tough trips and tricky puzzles to pass dark corridors. Clear the traps and puzzles, and you can find the source of evil hidden inside.

Release: 2019
Developer: Vikintor
Genre:Puzzle video game

Wandersong moves you through a whimsical, musical trip across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya started the universe with her music. Now, every epoch, she sings a new song and resets existence. You play a low-ranking bard. Your job is finding the pieces of the Earthsong, a mysterious melody. This song supposedly saves the planet. Use your singing to aid characters, solve puzzles, and save the world.