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Sea of Stars
In practical terms without flaws, and filled with thoughtful and creative touches from top to bottom, this game truly is a star
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DAVE THE DIVER
Astoundingly varied and deep, dripping with funky charm, and both challenging and approachable. It’s fantastic
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Discounty
A surprisingly solid take on combining a corner market management sim with RPG elements that’s consistently compelling
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Dicefolk
A unique bit of strategic fun that takes deckbuilding concepts and turn-based combat in a great new direction
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Dodgeball Academia
While I’ll admit that when you mention a game with the name “dodgeball” right in the title you already have my attention...
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Slay the Spire
While deck building games would usually fall into the category of titles I’d file under “an acquired taste” the Switch n...
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Cuphead
With a mix of brutal boss battles and challenging run and gun sections Cuphead is notorious for being a tough game. Whil...
Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut Banner
Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut
Brilliant self-aware writing and some great (and sometimes gruesome) hand-drawn art help to make for a memorable narrative adventure
Iron Meat Banner
Iron Meat
This retro-styled run-and-gun takes the baton from the classic Contra and goes to the next level
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Mini Motorways

Whoever out there would say that simple games, or at least ones that at a glance could be “casual”, are a...

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Big Helmet Heroes
A surprisingly fun, fast-paced, and raucous beat-em-up that stands out nicely on the system
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Moonstone Island
It's “everything including the kitchen sink” style may not be perfect on all fronts, but it’s got plenty to explore and enjoy
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Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Original, brilliantly designed, varied, challenging, and loads of fun the Shovel Knight series has shaken up the action puzzler genre nicely
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Blanc
This mesmerizing adventure in black and white is both accessible and brilliant for sharing with a friend or tackling solo
Chained Echoes Banner
Chained Echoes
This single-developer passion project sets a standard for how the classic 16-bit JRPG can still be improved upon
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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

While I’ve played indie games with a pretty wide variety of styles and levels of quality since the launch of th...

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WHAT THE GOLF?

Bless the indie devs that are determined to just completely go off in left field and do something unique. What the Go...

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Banner
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
Smart adventure mechanics, puzzles, and a load of heart make this a relaxed and memorable journey
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Banner
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Charming, family-friendly, full of exploration and discovery, and absolutely a chill good time all around for the right crowd
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Banner
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Absolutely one of the most original games I’ve played recently, this story-driven affair swings for the fences and somewhat gets there
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Circuit Superstars
A love letter to fans of old-school arcade racing with a decent amount of variety in handling across loads of vehicles
Midnight Fight Express Banner
Midnight Fight Express
If you’ve ever dreamt of a beat-em-up that would effectively flow and feel like John Wick this gets really close
Temtem Banner
Temtem
There's finally a legit upstart contender for the monster-collecting throne...
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The Jackbox Party Starter

While there aren’t any new games included in this pack, you could definitely consider it a bit of an All-Star p...

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Dawn of the Monsters
Well damn, who knew that within a two week span I’d play two very different titles on Switch that have the beat-em-up ge...
The Wild at Heart Banner
The Wild at Heart
Sometimes all you need to get excited about a title are a few evocative words, commonly referred to as an “elevator pitc...
Skul: The Hero Slayer Banner
Skul: The Hero Slayer
As a die hard fan of roguelikes perhaps it isn’t surprising that I’ve found Skul to be a great challenge and a good bit ...
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UNSIGHTED
Unsighted is interesting to me, in part because at just a casual glance, or even just a very short play session, I belie...
Eastward Banner
Eastward
When it comes to pixel art action-adventures the normal standard that is compared against would be The Legend of Zelda: ...
FEZ Banner
FEZ
This far into the Switch lifespan the list of outstanding top-notch indie titles that haven’t yet made it to the platfor...
Carto Banner
Carto
Having played so many of them, unfortunately the first thing I assume I’ll see when approaching any sort of puzzle game ...
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Pumpkin Jack
Ah, tis the season for games that deliver at least a spooky feel, even though I’ll acknowledge more often than not Hallo...
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Super Meat Boy
One of the original poster children of brutally challenging platforming is now on the Switch and he's as tough as ever. ...
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Loco Motive
Old-school adventure fans should be thrilled with a newcomer that has witty writing, some great gags, and looks great
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Banner
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
In many ways playing out as a more mature and deeper Choose Your Own Adventure take, Harmony offers great dynamic storytelling
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Rogue Legacy 2
One of the OG roguelike classics has been given an overhaul but retains its unusual charms and challenges
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The Legend of Tianding

While there have been quite a number of side-scrolling action/brawlers this year, for the most part they’ve bee...

Cattle Country Banner
Cattle Country
While not perhaps dripping with as much charm as Stardew Valley, this is the closest I’ve seen someone else get to that formula doing it well
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CATO: Buttered Cat
Cute and clever puzzle platforming that delivers a consistently satisfying challenge
Core Keeper Banner
Core Keeper
Whether solo or with others online, this mix of elements similar to Stardew Valley, Minecraft, and others has an addictive appeal
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8-Bit Adventures 2
A very accessible and enjoyable adventure with a classic 8-bit RPG look, feel, and perspective
Lords of Exile Banner
Lords of Exile
A throwback to the classic likes of Castlevania and others with a few modern flourishes
Train Valley 2: Community Edition Banner
Train Valley 2: Community Edition
This follow-up offers the same smart and polished management challenges as the first, but adds loads of new content and variations
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Banner
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Undoubtedly different and wide open for possibilities based on your choices, this is a text-heavy but interesting affair
Ash of Gods: The Way Banner
Ash of Gods: The Way
If you’re up to the strategic challenge, Ash of Gods tells a compelling story and will push you to improve your tactical skills
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The Jackbox Party Pack 7

My family and I have become massive fans of the Jackbox games over time, having played through each party pack at som...

American Arcadia Banner
American Arcadia
A convergence of a smart conceit, cinematic adventure elements, and a variety of inventive puzzles help this to stand out
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CRYPT CUSTODIAN
A charming, and sometimes silly, top-down Metroidvania-style romp that feels refreshing
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Marble It Up! Ultra
Delivers pretty well what you’d want to see in a follow-up with added features, unlockables, secrets, and challenges
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Beacon Pines
Can you make the crucial decisions it takes to save your friends and your struggling town?

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