Weekly Top Steals on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

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Celeste

While not a game I formally reviewed for the system this is one of those titles that can't be omitted since it is both t...

Moving Out

While the Overcooked series is famously (or is it infamously?) known to many fans of local multiplayer I’ll admit tha...

Hotshot Racing

With its low-poly look coming straight out of classic Sega arcade titles like Daytona Racing we have Hotshot Racing, and...

Teslagrad Remastered

Taking the masterfully-made original to spruce it up a little and add some additional challenges makes a great game better

LOUD: My Road to Fame

Oh how I love it when great music and rhythm games show up pretty well unannounced to blow me away. While I do wish t...

Dicey Dungeons

OK, so perhaps at this point the concept of a deck-building strategy roguelike has been played out a bit… but what if yo...

Sparklite

Since I’m a huge fan of roguelikes and their ability to revitalize and alter how you play more classic genres I’ve alway...

Flat Heroes

While it may look visually pretty simple, featuring geometric shapes for the most part and a very clean design, the game...

Donut Dodo

Rocking vibes from multiple arcade classics, Donut Dodo is an excellent and challenging remix

Tents and Trees

Taking the base Picross formula and adding in some extra rules and complications works out quite well here, indeed

Silver Bullet

Utilizing a twin-stick shooting scheme in a way I can’t say I’ve ever encountered, Silver Bullet has a learning curve, but also some very pleasing variety

Satryn DX

An addictive and challenging bit of retro twin-stick shooting goodness

Yars: Recharged

The classic Atari 2600 has gotten a significant upgrade, helping it more fully realize the potential it always had

Quadroids

A pretty unique test of your ability to process quite a lot at once, your reactions, your planning, and your patience

Hindsight

There’s just something about playing the right story-driven game that speaks to some aspect of your own life or trials t...

Tormented Souls

In general I’ll admit that I’ve been a bit frustrated by games from the indie space on Switch who describe themselves as...

Timelie

While time manipulation puzzling has been done before in the indie space, there’s an element of visual polish and flair ...

Skydrift Infinity

One of the subgenres I’ll say I’m most disappointed having seen ride off into the sunset in recent generations is combat...

Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon

While very similar to its predecessor in many ways, this sequel seems a bit more streamlined in terms of the structure o...

Unruly Heroes

Especially considering it’s pretty modest price Unruly Heroes is a rock-solid platformer that looks phenomenal and plays...

Super Hydorah

While inspired by the classics like R-Type and Gradius, Super Hydorah has a great feel and style all its own. You're abl...

The Bug Butcher

This is another title I hadn't heard too much about and almost missed that I'm very glad I go to check out this year. Es...

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Who knew that disarming a bomb could be so difficult and tense? With only one person actively trying to work on the bomb...

Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King

Perhaps a little less gaining inspiration from the classic top-down Zelda titles like Link to the Past than copying it o...

Blue Wednesday

A moody mix of some cool music mini games, and twenty-something frustrations and uncertainty about the road ahead

Howl

While it can take a few beats to really groove with its strategic play, Howl looks great and provides a fair challenge

Teslagrad 2

Pretty well hitting a running start continuing from the innovation of the original, Teslagrad 2 is a solid follow-up but can be finicky

Alekon

While there are obvious similarities with Pokemon Snap, Alekon distinguishes itself with more freedom and plenty of odd mini games

Atari Mania

Retro gaming mash-ups abound, and present quite a challenge, in this somewhat odd and reverent adventure

Kombinera

There’s nothing like a relaxing puzzle game to take a break from the stresses of more action-based and intense ...

Galacticon

As a big fan of retro arcade games, and someone who has sunk innumerable hours to continuing to enjoy them over the y...

Inertial Drift

While some people prefer their racing to be a bit rough around the edges, banging around turns and defying any sense ...

Sine Mora EX

As a full package Sine Mora EX fills in a gap in the Switch line-up unless you’ve been indulging in the NeoGeo ...

Freddy Farmer

It absolutely has some great classic arcade roots, and presents a challenge, but not all are likely intentional

Selfloss

Undeniably has a unique style and story, though mechanically it’s a bit on the creaky side

Attack of the Karens

A budget-priced shooter that punches above its weight class with solid classic play, humor, and great scalability

Lootbox Lyfe+

Mixing together Metroidvania sensibilities with some challenging platforming makes for a refreshing budget package

Arcade Paradise

If you have nostalgia for the classic arcades of the 80s and early 90s the chance to run one of your own is tempting...

Spidersaurs

Going back to the glory days of the classic Contra, both at home and in the arcades, the run ‘n gun shooter has...

Defend the Rook

When it comes to tactical strategy the Switch has been blessed with both some variety in takes, ranging from more lon...

Chess Ultra

From top to bottom Chess Ultra is a complete package and perfect for anyone who either loves or would like to develop...

Tumblestone

All said Tumblestone is a very strong contender in the action puzzler space and sets itself apart by not trying to im...

The Punchuin

Putting a bit more action than is typical into the puzzle action genre, making for a more hectic experience

TEN

Ah, challenging games… they’re a love them or hate them affair depending on how much you like having a compulsion to lau...

A Memoir Blue

I’ve been impressed so far this year that story-driven games on the Switch have continued to show up in force, but most ...

Tempest 4000

Though I wouldn’t say that it was among my favorite arcade games back in the day, there’s no question that the original ...

What Lies in the Multiverse

This is a case where you have a game with a very cool sense of style, a compelling set of main characters who have some ...

Dino Galaxy Tennis

With the general lack of sports games in the indie space on the Switch you can bet any new titles making an appearance w...

The Artful Escape

One opportunity that the smaller teams and budgets behind typical indie games have is to take bigger risks, either blend...

The Lightbringer

Certainly there are plenty of 3D action platformers on the Switch, and they take a variety of forms from intense to more...

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