Top 10 Underrated Nintendo Switch Games That Deserve the Limelight

The Nintendo Switch is no doubt one of the most successful consoles of its time. It recently crossed 130 million units sold, even though many are calling it out for being underpowered. While Nintendo refuses to launch or even mention a new console to succeed it, the Switch itself is not leaving any stone unturned in proving the naysayers wrong with both hardware and software sales touching the skies.

There are still a bunch of excellent games that often go overlooked. So here are some of those overlooked Nintendo Switch titles that everyone should give a try.

1) Fae farm

If you ever loved Stardew Valley or any other farming simulator, Fae Farm should be right up your alley. This is a vibrant farming sim made by Phoenix Labs, the creators of Dauntless. It introduces players to a new magical world that is literally full of magic and vibrant, visually appealing characters.

The most exciting thing that it adds to this kind of game is the new transversal mechanics. Players can run, jump over obstacles, and generally be just a little faster.

2) Luigi’s Mansion 3

Mario’s younger brother goes on an adventure through a haunted mansion. Luigi can’t get a break in this beautifully designed game. It looks good, plays well, and got good reviews at launch too, but it appears fans quickly forgot it.

It is a must-play game for comedy and horror fans; it has a lot of both.

3) Okami HD

There was a time when Capcom made a Legend of Zelda-inspired adventure game. It starred Okami, a godlike wolf on a mission. This beautifully made game featured fast-paced combat, touch-based gameplay mechanics, and a lot of text.

Still, one of the best adventure games one can play on Switch is an HD rendition of that title.

4) Yoku’s Island Express

It combines puzzle platforming and pinball in a unique manner. Over that, its music is just so soulful. Players will no doubt be humming it for a long time after playing it.

It also won a Game of the Year award at launch, but like most good things, it got forgotten.

5) Neon White

For every gamer who loves fast-paced first-person action games as well as anime, this is it. It was nominated was several awards, including PC game of the year and Best India game. Yet, Switch players have not yet been aware of it as much.

6) Sayonara Wild Hearts

A very fast-paced game full of beautiful neon visuals. It’s not a very long title, but the amount of fun it offers during that short time is pretty unmatched. The arcade game combines gaming and music.

7) Astral Chain

It’s very rare that a triple-A title finds its way onto such a list as this one. Astral Chain is a game developed by Platinum Games and published by Nintendo. No doubt it is fun to play, and it is just overflowing with original ideas. Imagine playing with two characters as one and hacking your way through a bunch of enemies while also solving weird crimes.

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It’s a weird combination, but all in all, it’s a fun game to play.

8) Golf Story

Another indie game that got universal critical acclaim at launch, but eventually gamers forgot about it. A unique take on sports game genres and RPGs, it combines them both and gives players a lighthearted sports comedy combined with fun gameplay mechanics.

9) Don’t Starve

It’s a survival game like no other; it gives you a story and unique visuals. If you ever wondered, what would it look like if Tim Burton ever made a video game? This game is your answer.

And it’s also a very addictive survival game with a few horror elements.

10) Salt and Sanctuary

A 2D side scroller spins on soul-like games. More focused on the style of Bloodborne, this game takes players on a journey through an unknown island as they look for something they have lost.

Full of hard areas and difficult-to-fight bosses, combined with its own simple yet effective parry mechanic, this game shines through and through.

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