31. Monster Hunter Rise
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: A new action RPG that finds you in Kamura Village, a serene mountain locale that attracts hunters from all around. The surrounding area is ripe with ancient ruins and more with plenty of monsters to hunt down either solo or with a team. As you take down your prey, use your items from the fallen to craft bigger and better weapons and armor. For the first time in the Monster Hunter series a new "wirebug" mechanic unlocks aerial attacks and maneuvers while the game also debuts new hunting partners called palamutes - both canyne and felyne - that can help in and out of battles.
32. Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Taking place long before the events of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, explore the ancient Hisui region - the Sinnoh of old - as you attempt to create the region's first Pokédex. Combining action with classic RPG elements, you can study and sneak up on Pokémon and catch them with a well-timed ball. You can also unleash your own Pokémon for battle - all while the shadow of the Mythical Pokémon Arceus hangs above the land.
33. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Obsidian Entertainment, Versus Evil
Synopsis: A god has gone rogue, and you must pursue him. The next chapter in the deep RPG puts you in the shoes of the captain of your own ship. Sailing into the uncharted archipelago region known as Deadfire, you find yourself on a deadly voyage of discovery and survival. Deadfire offers upgraded graphics, more customization and even greater choice, where the world changes based on your decisions.
34. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Beat ‘Em Up)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Tribute Games
Publisher: DotEmu
Synopsis: It's old-school action and modern mechanics featuring everyone's favorite bodacious heroes in a half-shell along with some new friends. Up to six players can play simultaneously in gorgeous pixel art levels as you face off against the Foot Clan and Shredder using radical combos and outrageous ninja abilities.
35. Pikmin 4
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2023
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Real-Time Strategy)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
36. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2023
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Armor Project
Publisher: Square Enix
37. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2024
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
Developer: Grezzo Games
Publisher: Nintendo
38. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth +
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Edmund McMillen
Publisher: Nicalis
Synopsis: Isaac's mother has found God - and he demands a sacrifice. In order to escape certain
death, Isaac escapes to the basement only to discover untold horrors and twisted siblings
and terrifying bosses. In order to survive, Isaac will have to use all the tools at his disposal
- his tears and blood become weapons, and survive each level until he can finally confront
his mother and the awful truth.
39. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2019
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: ArtPlay
Publisher: 505 Games
Synopsis: Koji Igarashi presents the spiritual successor to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night with a map that is 2x bigger that follows Miriam, an orphan looking for a way to reverse an alchemist's curse. As she slowly crystallizes, she will battle through a castle filled with danger all in order to track down the summoner Gebel and reverse her condition. Powers, spells, weapons and equipment - choose what best suits your style as you fight through the demon-infested castle.
40. Super Mario Maker 2
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2019
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Put your creativity - and skills - to the test once again. Super Mario Maker 2 is everything the original game was: creating and sharing levels, challenging yourself with other users' levels (Nintendo Online required) - but the game also features a full-length single-player campaign, along with new online multiplayer. Whether alone, with a friend or with an entire community - Super Mario Maker 2 has something for everyone and all ages.
