The Best Linear Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 3

Update : Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo added at rank #16.
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The Black Hole (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The Black Hole is a TPS with puzzle solving elements. You'll play as a secret agent in the Black Hole Agency. Defeat enemies with your gun and solve puzzles. Collect mysterious items in the levels and survive a conspiracy.


  • conspiracy
  • linear
  • 3d
  • android
  • shooter
  • twin-stick
  • cold
  • platform
  • stealth
  • mystery
  • action-adventure
  • runner
  • bullet-hell
  • third-person
  • action

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Words of Wisdom (2023)

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Poetic, philosophical and challenging platformer experience? That’s all about Words of Wisdow — innovative mix of hardcore platformer with text riddles and word puzzles.

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  • platform
  • 2d
  • puzzle
  • linear
  • old-time
  • retro
  • adventure

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House of Horror - 7 Psychos (2024)

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In House of Horror - 7 Psychos, face seven terrifying psychopaths, each guarding a deadly floor. Outsmart them by solving puzzles, avoiding traps, and uncovering their weaknesses to escape this nightmarish mansion.


  • linear
  • abstract
  • gore
  • dark
  • action-adventure
  • 3d
  • first-person
  • single-player
  • horror
  • violent
  • walking-simulator
  • mystery
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • action

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Ninja I & II (2024)

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Unleash your inner ninja in thrilling 2-player Quick Time Event (QTE) challenges, featuring diverse mini-games and a magical "Black Box" art style.


  • linear
  • family-friendly
  • stylized
  • adventure
  • quick-time-event
  • colourful
  • retro
  • pixel
  • ninja
  • 2d

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Scrap Games (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Scrap Games is a 3D side-scrolling beat'em up game with a simple gameplay system that offers many possibilities. Choose your robot character, upgrade it and go through the next stages by defeating your enemies. Prepare yourself and let the fight begin!!! Beat them up!!!

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  • humor
  • 2.5d
  • pve
  • linear
  • beat-em-up
  • robots
  • dark
  • building
  • futuristic
  • fight
  • sci-fi
  • 2d
  • funny
  • 3d
  • arcade

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Vlad Voievod Dracula. Episode 1 Manhunt (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A hardcore, brutally difficult Classicvania with an instant death / infinite respawn mechanic. It's about mastery: trying over and over until you understand every challenge and time your moves for perfect execution. Easy to learn but hard to master. This is the real medieval Dracula: earn your fame!

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  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • swordplay
  • medieval
  • linear
  • historical
  • scroller
  • tactical
  • old-school
  • retro
  • pixel
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • 2d
  • arcade

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Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A pixel-art platformer adventure game with lots of action and a memorable story.Dive into the depths of planet Anyaroth and free its people from the tyranny of the Queen. Join the Rebellion and fight against the Regime’s mind-control system. The anya civilization needs you!


  • twin-stick
  • 2d
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • short
  • linear
  • pixel
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • retro
  • colourful
  • war
  • story

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Discolored (2019)

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Discolored is a strange and surreal puzzle adventure, taking place over two-or-so hours in a single desolate location. Your mission: restore the color to this once-vibrant world. What caused the colors to disappear? How can they be brought back? As you explore, you'll solve an array of inventive puzzles and uncover a selection of clues - leading you to discover the deeper secrets of this strange place at the end of an abandoned highway.Features:

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  • surreal
  • walking-simulator
  • puzzle
  • conspiracy
  • point-and-click
  • hidden-object
  • linear
  • exploration
  • minimalist
  • first-person
  • relaxing
  • mystery
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • detective

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Aborigenus (2018)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Aborigenus is a small adventure platformer with RPG-elements in a primal world. Hunt the aggressive fauna, learn new abilities and fight with the whole enemy army. Choose who you are - a shaman, a warrior or a hunter. Can you save the flying islands from the evil?

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  • linear
  • magic
  • rpg-elements
  • minimalist
  • platform
  • atmospheric
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • stealth
  • fast-paced
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • single-player
  • family-friendly

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Exit Station 7 (2024)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

You entered a train station and appear to be stuck in a loop. Multiple levels to test your observation skill. See if you have what it takes to escape the loop!


  • walking-simulator
  • immersive
  • simulation
  • hidden-object
  • linear
  • first-person
  • modern
  • funny
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • single-player
  • surreal
  • adventure
  • psychological

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