31. Monster Hunter Rise
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
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. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. Just Dance 2017
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Rhythm)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: Featuring 40 of the hottest track lists (including Justin Bieber's "Sorry", "Cheap Thrills" by
Sia ft. Sean Paul, to "Daddy" by Psy) Just Dance 2017 let's you join the biggest dance
party on the planet. Plus, with the smartphone companion app, there is no need for a
separate Joy-Con. With six modes to choose from, whether you want a a workout or to
climb the leaderboards, you will find a mode for your mood.
39. Mario Tennis Aces
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Racquet Sports)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Camelot
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Suit up with Mario, Peach, Bowser and more and take to the courts to show off your tennis skills in all-new battles. The skill and competition has never been better, with a new way to read positions and strokes to give you the best shot advantage. A story mode makes its return since the first Game Boy Advance title and the game gives you a variety of gameplay from boss battles, challenges, missions and more.
40. Tetris 99
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2019
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Finite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Arika
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: It's Battle Royale Tetris style! Face off against 98 other players - or teams of 49 v 49 or even locally against friends - or really challenge yourself in Marathon mode. Each opponent you defeat gives you K.O. badges - use these to your advantages on future matches. Strategize your moves and your targets and use Switch Online to take part in online events.
