The Best Platform Games for Nintendo Switch

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Update : ANIMAL WELL added at rank #1.
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ANIMAL WELL (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 PC Windows

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.


  • platform
  • puzzle
  • mystery
  • exploration
  • discovery
  • metroidvania
  • pixel
  • atmospheric
  • problem-solving

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Blasphemous 2 (2023)

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

Blasphemous 2 is a visually stunning and challenging Metroidvania game that delivers both poetic beauty and brutal gameplay. Play as The Penitent One and prevent the birth of a new prophetic miracle child. Satisfying combat and rewarding boss battles; attention to detail, focus, and pattern recognition; immersive script, story, and music. Lacks extensive accessibility settings. Brilliant choice for fans of challenging games.

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What we like:
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying combat
  • Immersive script, story, and music
What could be improved:
  • Lacks extensive accessibility settings

  • platform
  • boss
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • metroidvania
  • combat
  • exploration
  • souls
  • challenging
  • story
  • gothic
  • fight
  • 2d

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (2023)

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82
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Unleash your creativity in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, a magical journey full of challenging puzzles and epic boss fights. Join a wizard, a thief, and a knight to push back a fearsome army and restore peace. Experience stunning visuals, unique character abilities, and thrilling multiplayer action in this unforgettable adventure.

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What we like:
  • Challenging yet fun gameplay
  • Stunning graphics
  • Exciting multiplayer possibilities
  • Variety of character abilities
  • Engaging boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Presence of glitches and bugs
  • Tedious achievement hunting
  • Some puzzles may feel overly complex
  • Less engaging compared to previous Trine games

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • physics
  • local

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Tinykin (2022)

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84
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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Join Milo and the adorable Tinykin in a whimsical 3D platformer filled with charm, joy, and exploration. Solve creative puzzles, help quirky bugs, and unravel Earth's biggest mystery. With a simple yet enjoyable gameplay, Tinykin offers a delightful adventure that will keep you entertained for hours.


What we like:
  • Simple and enjoyable gameplay
  • Charming and vibrant 3D world
  • Diverse and endearing characters
  • Creative puzzles and exploration
  • Emotional and gripping storyline
What could be improved:
  • Lack of real challenge
  • Confusing dialogue
  • Short game length
  • Frustrating achievement drops

  • platform
  • exploration
  • 3d
  • puzzle
  • pikmin

5

Freedom Planet 2 (2022)

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

Join the heroes of Avalice in the upcoming action-packed game, Freedom Planet 2. As an ancient terror emerges from the depths of the ocean, the team faces their toughest challenge yet. With four playable characters available, each with their fighting style, explore the vast world of Avalice filled with treasures, unique NPCs, and landmarks. Test your fighting skills in the Battlesphere arena and power up with customizable potions and equippable items. Don't miss your chance to save Avalice from Bakunawa's wrath!


What we like:
  • Great platforming and level design
  • Diverse and unique cast of playable characters
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Lots of content and replayability
  • Improvements over the first game in every aspect
What could be improved:
  • Story and voice acting may not appeal to everyone
  • Some bosses and levels can be frustrating
  • Switch puzzles may cause players to get lost
  • Difficulty can be too easy without optional items
  • Lack of extra save icons and secret bloopers

  • platform
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • retro
  • 1990s
  • action-adventure
  • story
  • boss
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • anime

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)

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85
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Nintendo Switch

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a delightful and charming game that brings joy and light to a world filled with darkness.

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What we like:
  • Adorable and filled with childlike wonder
  • Fresh experience for fans
  • Variety of gameplay with ability to copy enemy powers
  • Engaging town activities and upgrades
  • Inclusion of co-op gameplay and mini-games
What could be improved:
  • Lack of a "restart stage" option can be a hassle when replaying stages

  • platform
  • boss
  • post-apocalyptic
  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • park

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Planet of Lana (2023)

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

Join the epic journey of Lana and her furry companion Mui in Planet of Lana, a beautiful and captivating adventure game. Solve challenging puzzles and navigate through stunning landscapes to save your world. Experience a heartwarming story that will keep you engaged till the end. Uncover the secrets of this mesmerizing world and restore harmony.


What we like:
  • Intricate and beautiful landscapes
  • Engaging companion-based gameplay
  • Heartfelt and immersive storyline
  • Variety in puzzle challenges
  • Stunning hand-painted art style
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive and easy puzzles
  • Unpolished controls

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cat
  • robots
  • stealth
  • narrative
  • ghibli
  • orchestral
  • companion
  • story

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OMNO (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

Embark on a magical journey in Omno, a visually stunning adventure game filled with puzzles and adorable creatures. Explore lush forests, deserts, and frozen tundras as you uncover secrets and overcome obstacles. With a calming soundtrack and immersive story, you'll be captivated by this charming and vibrant world. Despite its short length, Omno offers a satisfying, zen-like gaming experience that will leave you wanting more.

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What we like:
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Beautiful, interactive environments
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Calming soundtrack
  • Responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • Short game length
  • Occasional graphical glitches
  • Lack of detailed story
  • Repetitive structure

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • cute
  • short
  • adventure
  • third-person
  • magic
  • atmospheric
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • discovery
  • story

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CONVRGENCE: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the cyberpunk world of Zaun in CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story. As Ekko, you'll manipulate time, outsmart enemies, and reveal the Undercity's secrets. Experience thrilling combat, inventive boss fights, and an exciting narrative, all wrapped in stunning visuals. With unique abilities, flexible gear choices, and a dynamic world to explore, every moment is a new adventure.

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What we like:
  • Challenging and enjoyable combat
  • Innovative time-travel mechanics
  • Deep narrative with compelling characters
  • Stunning visuals and immersive world
  • High replayability
What could be improved:
  • Controls can be unresponsive and cumbersome
  • Difficulty adjusting position mid-air
  • Inconsistent input requirements
  • Narrative may disrupt League of Legends lore

  • platform
  • time
  • metroidvania
  • manipulation
  • boss-fight
  • 2d
  • combat
  • steampunk

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What Lies in the Multiverse (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Get lost in 'What Lies in the Multiverse', a captivating puzzle-platformer that takes you on a reality-bending adventure. Unleash the power of time manipulation to solve intricate puzzles, meet unforgettable characters, and uncover the secrets of the multiverse. Prepare for a journey filled with charm, humor, and emotional depth.

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What we like:
  • Engaging and unique puzzles
  • Deep, emotionally nuanced story
  • Charming and witty dialogue
  • Beautiful pixel art design
  • Great sound design
What could be improved:
  • Some dialogues can be boring
  • Puzzles could be more challenging

  • platform
  • time
  • puzzle
  • comedy
  • manipulation
  • dark
  • travel
  • pixel
  • humor
  • psychedelic
  • 2d
  • narrative
  • story
  • mature
  • alternate

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