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

Update : Out and About added at rank #47.
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a revolutionary game that takes players back to the roots of the Pokemon series, with a revamped catching mechanic and open-world gameplay reminiscent of Breath of the Wild. The addition of a research system and new types of Pokeballs enhance the catching experience. It successfully addresses annoyances that have plagued the series, making it one of the most exciting Pokemon games in years.

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What we like:
  • Revamped catching mechanic
  • Open-world gameplay reminiscent of Breath of the Wild
  • Research system adds depth
  • New types of Pokeballs enhance catching experience
  • Addresses annoyances that have plagued the series
What could be improved:
  • Lackluster graphics in certain areas
  • Sparse and barren world design

  • battle
  • open-world
  • crafting
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • exploration
  • boss-fight
  • fight

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The Walking Zombie 2 (2019)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows IOS iPhone Xbox One Xbox Series X

Experience the thrill of surviving a zombie apocalypse in The Walking Zombie 2, a first-person shooter game with a unique story. The game boasts retro-style graphics that add to the adventure. While the FPS gameplay and storyline are decent, microtransactions tend to interrupt your experience, making it a bit frustrating.


What we like:
  • Unique storyline
  • Decent first-person shooter gameplay
  • Retro-style graphics add to the adventure
What could be improved:
  • Clunky gameplay
  • Lack of cohesive plot
  • Repetitive missions
  • Heavy reliance on microtransactions
  • Takes away from the overall experience

  • first-person
  • zombies
  • shooter
  • open-world
  • crafting
  • survival
  • fps
  • gun
  • post-apocalyptic
  • humor
  • sandbox
  • rpg
  • dark
  • stylized
  • customization

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Hard Time III (2024)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.


  • crime
  • humor
  • wrestling
  • simulation
  • customization
  • life
  • character
  • gun
  • sentence-combining
  • investigation
  • conversation
  • dark
  • crafting
  • choices
  • open-world

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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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HammerHelm (2017)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 m PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need!

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  • crafting
  • open-world
  • building
  • city-building
  • base-building
  • third-person
  • action-adventure
  • relaxing
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • fantasy
  • survival
  • casual
  • strategy

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My Little Universe (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Android Mac OS IOS iPhone Playstation 5

Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!

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  • mining
  • 2.5d
  • relaxing
  • sandbox
  • dungeon-crawler
  • character
  • space
  • crafting
  • minimalist
  • exploration
  • third-person
  • customization
  • survival
  • 3d
  • open-world

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Biomutant (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Biomutant is an ambitious open-world game that encourages players to explore its vibrant sandbox setting full of surprises. Customize your character, build and upgrade weapons, pull off stylish combos in Wung Fu combat, and make moral decisions with lasting consequences. Along the way you'll face giant monsters, discover secrets of a lost civilization, and ride some truly adorable mounts!


What we like:
  • Seamless combat system
  • Extensive customization options
  • Vibrant world with many biomes to explore
  • Interesting moral choices
  • Unique characters and creatures
What could be improved:
  • Occasional technical issues
  • Story may not be memorable for everyone
  • Some bugs still present

  • open-world
  • post-apocalyptic
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • combat
  • fight
  • mech
  • narrative

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (2025)

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

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • open-world
  • jrpg
  • crafting
  • exploration
  • collectathon
  • anime
  • battle
  • party

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Miniland Adventure (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch

The world doesn't generate itself - you do it, shape the world as you wish! Start with nothing, and build dream houses for goblins and yourself while exploring, collecting resources, crafting, building, fighting, farming... and more!


  • crafting
  • survival
  • open-world
  • sandbox
  • base-building
  • pixel
  • building
  • farming
  • underground
  • collectathon
  • god-game
  • resource-management
  • inventory
  • relaxing
  • 2d

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Bum Simulator (2023)

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

Bum Simulator is a crazy and hilarious sandbox game with memorable characters. You can throw pigeons at people and upgrade them with explosives for chaos. Mix drinks from things found on the ground and drink or throw them at your enemies. Customize your cardboard shelter and build defenses to fend off rival bums. Every character is fully voiced with unique personalities. Get ready to embrace your inner bum and conquer the streets of Bumsville in this engrossing game.


What we like:
  • Interesting and unique concept
  • Fully voiced characters
  • Outrageous and fun gameplay
  • Good soundtrack
  • Easy achievements
What could be improved:
  • Few bugs and glitches
  • Inventory system can be annoying
  • Some mechanics are grindy
  • Invisible walls limit exploration
  • Sign for begging can be finicky

  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • survival
  • funny
  • base-building
  • memes
  • comedy
  • open-world
  • building
  • inventory
  • adventure
  • realistic
  • first-person
  • crafting
  • single-player

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