The Best Pause Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Contraptions Collection added at rank #1.
Here are our 10 Best Pause Games for Nintendo Switch:
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Contraptions Collection (2024)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Objects are affected by the laws of physics and play a key part in solving the puzzle. The objects form a “contraption” which are placed in such a way, which creates a chain reaction that will wipe out all monsters. The catch is that the contraption is broken - some objects are not in the right place. You do this, by repositioning, flipping, or connecting the different objects.


  • editor
  • physics
  • level
  • puzzle
  • pause
  • casual
  • cartoony
  • family-friendly
  • platform
  • aliens
  • funny
  • colourful

2

Heaven's Machine (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Heaven's Machine is a chaotic, fast-paced roguelite set on a cosmic train racing towards heaven. Jack wakes up to find themselves at the end of this metal tomb, with no other choice than to pick up a gun, pull the trigger, and run headlong towards the conductor to save their dead loved one. As Jack, players will travel through a randomly-generated train, grabbing dozens of the 50+ unique items, blasting hundreds of enemies, and battling bizarre monsters. For an extra challenge, battle the demiurge in the unlockable Night Train mode which randomizes all train cars, enemies, bosses, and shops!


  • pause
  • cover
  • inventory
  • shooter

3

Escape Route (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The robots are in control , things are so tight you think you can’t even breath without letting them know. You decide to not be part of this and then it happens …..

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  • adventure
  • graphic
  • pause
  • robots
  • skill
  • stealth
  • platform
  • classic
  • online
  • combat

4

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game features the same lively co-op gameplay, creative levels and power-ups as the original game, but with added improvements. Both adventures support the newly added Snapshot Mode—pause the action to get the perfect shot.

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  • friends-and-family
  • pause
  • cooperative
  • adventure
  • online

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