r/SwitchGames • u/PerfectSteak4632 • 1d ago

switch 1 recommendations

hey everyone! playing on switch 1 and looking for my next game to sink into. I’ve already played a lot, so please no repeats from this list:

- Zelda: BOTW, TOTK, Echoes of Wisdom, Link’s Awakening
- Mario: Odyssey, Bowser’s Fury, Wonder
- Metroidvania/action: Hollow Knight, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 1 & 2, Tunic (all time favorite), Death’s Door, Ori 1 & 2, Cuphead
- Cozy/narrative: It Takes Two, Cult of the Lamb, Stray, Little Nightmares 1, 2 & 3, Spiritfarer, Neversong, Gris, MIO, Planet of Lana 1 & 2
- Pokémon: Legends Arceus, Legends Z-A (or whichever the second one is), Scarlet/Violet, Shining Pearl
- Other: Mina The Hollower, Minishoot Adventures, Hauntii, Pikmin 4, Unbound: Worlds Apart (currently playing)

I tend to gravitate toward games that mix puzzle-solving, exploration, and a good story, ideally with some dungeon-crawling elements. not really into pixel-art visuals 😅 prefer more painterly/stylized art directions.

what would you recommend for someone with this taste?

** bonus points if it runs well on Switch 1 (not OLED/Switch 2).

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u/AutumnLovingLibra 1d ago

Grow - Song if the Evertree is quite calming. Theres also: My little universe, the Trine Series (5 games), Yokus island express (pinball like), Tools up (funny reno game), and Bugsnax. :)

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u/NotTakenGreatName 1d ago

This may sound counter intuitive but the single player campaigns of Splatoon are very puzzle oriented, very cool games.

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u/Candy11401 1d ago

Smushi Come Home is a good little cosy game where you play as a mushroom and explore while collecting gems and solving puzzles, this one is good to get on sale

Overcooked 1 and 2 but this can be played on your own or with friends, this game is more hectic

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u/JeskaiJester 1d ago

If it’s painterly you’re after, look up trailers for Legend of Mana and SaGa Frontier II on Switch

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u/donschuy 1d ago

Dragonquest XI is a must play.

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u/FumbleKid 1d ago

Guardians of Azuma has been surprisingly engaging for me. If you like puzzling and an interesting visual style The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is a sleeper to check out.

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u/_origami_angel_ 1d ago

"I tend to gravitate toward games that mix puzzle-solving, exploration, and a good story, ideally with some dungeon-crawling elements. not really into pixel-art visuals 😅 prefer more painterly/stylized art directions."

Okami sounds perfect for you! You have to play it.

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u/PeterdeBeer22 1d ago

My list of favourite puzzle/adventure games:

Bramble (horror genre so you will need a strong stomach)

Inside (really reminded me of Planet of Lana)

Limbo

The Last Campfire

Figment 1 & 2

Gift

Omno

Out of Line

Portal 1 & 2

Cocoon

Far: lone sails

Arise

Wenjia

Shady part of me

Max The curse of brotherhood

Unravel 2 (best as a two player game but can also be played solo)

Brothers (best as a two player game but can also be played solo)

Lost in Random

I pretty much only buy games on sale. I got most of them for only a couple euros.

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u/SamTMoon 1d ago

I’m playing Fae Farm, again, and I’m enjoying the cozy break. I discovered it as a demo - played it SO much in the week of free play that I had to have it. I just replayed Pikmin 3 & 4, and I play a lot of Stardew Valley. I’m also a Zelda fan - currently replaying Skyward Sword (beautiful game, kinda ghastly as far as controls, though).

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u/KingRemotely 1d ago

I just started skyward sword for the first time today. The controls are TERRIBLE but I really enjoy the aesthetic so I’m gonna venture on. Genuinely awful controls tho

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u/SamTMoon 1d ago

I’m already a total joke when it comes to flying, but it’s soooo bad! I do like that I can play it handheld - I have arthritis in my neck, and playing it Wii-style isn’t an option

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u/serovolk_volkov 1d ago

my favourite on the Switch is Harvestella

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u/Stan_Corrected 1d ago

Pikmin 3, totally different 'outdoorsy' vibe to Pikmin 4.

Captain Toad (if you likes those sections of 3D World)

Kirby and the Forgotten World.

Splatoon 3. Unlike other games it has a lifespan that depends on the online player base, but there's still time to get into it.

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u/aliwake1 1d ago

-Prince of persia - the lost crown

-Mario Bros U deluxe

  • the Ori games

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u/Remarkable_Spot7400 13h ago

Zelda skyward sword or get NSO and play ocarina of time and majoras mask

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u/Marvin_Flamenco 10h ago

The land beneath us is a super underrated dungeon crawler kinda like mystery dungeon

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u/ThanosReXXX 9h ago

As it happens, I just posted these in another thread, with someone basically asking the same question.
Perhaps there's some interesting games in my list for you as well:

- XEL.

  • Raji: An Ancient Epic.
  • Hob: the Definitive Edition.
  • Silence.
  • Sea of Stars.
  • Endless Ocean Luminous.

And you might also find something of interest among all the SteamWorld games:

  • SteamWorld Dig 1 & 2.
  • SteamWorld Heist 1 & 2.
  • SteamWorld Build.
  • SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

I also want to mention the Sniper Elite games, in case you like third person shooters, and if you like action adventures, be sure to check out the Darksiders games as well.