The Best Adventure open-world Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK Expedition added at rank #18.
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UNDYING (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Survive a zombie apocalypse in UNDYING, a heart-wrenching tale of a mother teaching her son to survive. Experience a captivating narrative with smooth gameplay and an enjoyable art style. Or solve cryptic puzzles in Quern: Undying Thoughts, a game that pays homage to the classic Myst series with its grim atmosphere and challenging puzzles.


What we like:
  • Emotional and captivating narrative
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Enjoyable art style
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Homage to classic Myst series
What could be improved:
  • Lack of endgame content
  • Repetitive teaching mechanic
  • Dialogue and subtitle issues
  • Unbalanced story mode

  • survival
  • zombies
  • post-apocalyptic
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • story
  • open-world
  • management
  • multiple-endings
  • first-person
  • adventure
  • cooking
  • inventory
  • cinematic
  • choices

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Lake (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.


  • walking-simulator
  • choices
  • narrative
  • cozy
  • romance
  • relaxing
  • wholesome
  • driving
  • story
  • truck
  • mystery
  • open-world
  • 1980s
  • puzzle
  • adventure

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Outward (2022)

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Playstation 4 Android Playstation 5 Xbox One stadia PC Windows Nintendo Switch

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

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  • survival
  • rpg
  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • fantasy
  • dungeon
  • adventure
  • inventory
  • exploration
  • souls
  • online

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Submerged: Hidden Depths (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows stadia Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Xbox Series X

Explore a sunken world in Submerged: Hidden Depths as you navigate through a non-combat third-person 'relaxploration' adventure. Immerse yourself in this beautiful and haunting world while collecting relics and searching for the seeds of salvation. Enjoy the beautiful graphics, atmosphere and music that make for an awesome gameplay experience.


What we like:
  • Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • Interesting way of storytelling through drawings and actions
  • Awesome music
  • Improved gameplay from the previous game
  • Relaxing game with no combat
What could be improved:
  • Laid-back gameplay may be too chill for some
  • Minimal parkour and platforming
  • The boat can be frustrating and ruins immersion

  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • open-world
  • walking-simulator
  • sailing
  • adventure
  • collectible
  • narrative
  • emotional
  • puzzle
  • post-apocalyptic
  • combat

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Pan-Pan (2017)

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Ribbit King is a 2003 sports video game developed by Infinity and Jamsworks and published by Bandai for the Nintendo GameCube[1] and PlayStation 2.[2] The game is based on the fictional sport of Frolf (ケロフ), which is a golf-like game that is played with frogs. The frogs sit on catapults, which the player whacks with a hammer to send the frog flying into the air. It is the successor to Kero Kero King, released only in Japan in 2000 for the PlayStation.


  • plain
  • open-world
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • exploration
  • open
  • sport
  • story
  • puzzle-adventure
  • isometric

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (2021)

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85
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is a must-play game for both new and returning players. Its open world, customizable character, and endless possibilities make it a timeless classic. The new additions and improvements enhance the gameplay experience, and the game's longevity is a testament to its quality. Skyrim continues to captivate players after a decade, and the Anniversary Edition further extends the enjoyment of this near-perfect game.

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What we like:
  • Freedom to build and customize your character
  • Vast open world to explore
  • Multitude of skill trees and quest options
  • New content and improvements through the Creation Club
  • Next-gen patch improves graphics and loading times
What could be improved:
  • Graphics are starting to show their age
  • Main plot may be less memorable compared to side quests
  • Creation Club items do not fundamentally change the game

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dragon
  • open-world
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • combat

17

Grand Mountain Adventure (2019)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

An open-world skiing and snowboarding adventure!


  • skiing
  • open-world
  • snowboarding
  • sport
  • adventure
  • simulation
  • mech
  • plot-driven
  • beautiful
  • park
  • casual

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TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK Expedition (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Battle and explore as courageous Autobot, Bumblebee, in an exciting action adventure to stop his nemesis, Mandroid, from becoming the ultimate evil cyborg.

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  • robots
  • combat
  • open-world
  • family-friendly
  • boss-fight
  • vehicle
  • cartoony
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • sorts
  • action
  • mini
  • 3d
  • single-player
  • mech

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Wildbus (2019)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch

Bus Modification Adventure RPG

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  • rpg
  • japanese
  • humor
  • dragon
  • metroidvania
  • dark
  • cartoony
  • jrpg
  • retro
  • adventure
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • single-player
  • war
  • old

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Cat Quest (2017)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Mac OS PC Windows

The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!

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  • rpg
  • dragon
  • dungeon
  • action
  • cats
  • open-world
  • dungeon-crawler
  • adventure
  • arpg
  • cute
  • combat
  • real-time

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