The Best Third-person Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : The Game Awards added at rank #17.
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We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (2023)

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

Get ready to roll your way to stardom in We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie! As the Prince, you'll roll up everything from everyday objects to creatures, creating stunning stars. With revamped graphics, new challenges, and a selfie mode, this game offers a simple yet deep experience that's a must-play for all.

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What we like:
  • Lots of rolling gameplay
  • A must-buy for Katamari fans
  • More content and touching story
  • Quality of life improvements for completionists
  • Solid replay value
What could be improved:
  • Some levels with specific criteria can be less enjoyable
  • Lacks bonus content

  • anxiety
  • controller-support
  • third-person
  • remake
  • classic
  • 3d
  • funny
  • space
  • local
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • difficult
  • multiplayer
  • similarly-sized
  • heavily-stylized

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Shadow Man Remastered (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One

Shadow Man Remastered is an action-adventure game set in a grimey, industrial hellscape. Play as Michael LeRoi, a supernatural superhero brought back to life by voodoo priestess Mama Nettie who implanted the Mask of Shadows into his chest. Explore labyrinthine worlds and battle enemies using your Shadow Gun and Voodoo magic.

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What we like:
  • Unique control system allows player to use a distinct item in each hand
  • Restored content not found in any original releases
  • Great voice acting
  • Terrifying soundtrack
  • Labyrinthine world
What could be improved:
  • No map system to help with navigation
  • Platforming can be hit or miss due to camera angle

  • platform
  • tps
  • action-adventure
  • metroidvania
  • 3d
  • horror
  • exploration
  • third-person
  • old-school
  • retro
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • demons
  • dark

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Beasts of Maravilla Island (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D Adventure game coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PS4, and PC. Embark on your adventure as an aspiring wildlife photographer in the hidden, magic jungles of Maravilla Island. Explore a mysterious 3D island and solve puzzles to discover extraordinary creatures, interact with them in their natural habitat, and photograph the enchanting, unique behaviors you reveal!

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  • collectathon
  • relaxing
  • 3d
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • third-person
  • dragon
  • exploration
  • cute
  • colourful
  • stylized
  • non-challenging
  • family-friendly
  • pencil
  • magic

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The First Tree (2017)

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

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a young couple dealing with a tragedy in their own. Uncover artifacts from the young couple’s life as they too become intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

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  • third-person
  • walking-simulator
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • short
  • exploration
  • orchestral
  • colourful
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • nature
  • single-player
  • platform
  • narration
  • mech

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Rogue Company (2020)

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

Join 20+ million players in Rogue Company, the ultimate third-person tactical action shooter! Become an agent of Rogue Company and wield powerful weapons, high-tech gadgets, and game-changing abilities. Accept the mission and jump into a variety of 4v4 and 6v6 game modes. Play FREE today!


  • shooter
  • competitive
  • tps
  • third-person
  • hero
  • tactical
  • team
  • action
  • cross-platform
  • cross-play
  • multiplayer
  • cover

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Collapse (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch xbox

In 2013 the Central Europe (Ukraine, Kiev) witnessed a catastrophe. Everybody was mystified by its cause. What happened was beyond our comprehension. Somebody called it the collision of worlds or the stratification of two dimensions.


  • ambient
  • casual
  • shooter
  • puzzle
  • social
  • third-person
  • soundtrack
  • time-management
  • networking
  • action
  • first-person
  • 3d-person
  • platform
  • cult
  • griffon

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The Hand of Glory (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.


  • thriller
  • point-and-click
  • atmospheric
  • mystery
  • third-person
  • first-time
  • comedy
  • story
  • adventure
  • inventory
  • funny
  • single-player
  • dark
  • in-depth
  • hand-drawn

8

Black Legend (2021)

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

A dark, immersive Turn Based Strategy RPG. Master tactical combat and the art of 17th century alchemy to liberate a doomed city from a bloodthirsty cult inspired by the great alchemist Mephisto.

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  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • third-person
  • strategy
  • exploration
  • battle
  • historical
  • dark
  • 3d
  • mind-bendingly
  • horror-game
  • class
  • atmospheric
  • fight

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Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.


  • stealth
  • third-person
  • archery
  • emotional
  • walking-simulator
  • action-adventure
  • character
  • narration

10

Warframe (2013)

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

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • ninja
  • parkour
  • tps
  • third-person
  • loot
  • multiplayer
  • mmo
  • rpg
  • action
  • customization
  • genre-defining
  • sci-fi

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