With theNintendo Switchbecoming one of the most successful selling consoles in history, it now boasts an impressive catalog of games. That list of games has been made even larger by the Nintendo eShop, which has several interesting exclusives that players won’t want to miss.
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From more contemporary indie titles with incredible aesthetics to legendary classics that have been ported onto theSwitch, there are so many games to choose from. These are the most exciting digital exclusives available on theNintendo Switchthat any gamer would naturally be interested in.
10Cuphead
One of the best representations of the quality on display within the indie community of the game industry is inCuphead. Taking inspiration from 1930s Disney-era cartoonsCupheadmasterfully creates an aesthetic that would draw any player’s eye.
In addition to the wonderful aesthetic comes maddening difficulty, as the run & gun gameplay becomes increasingly more challenging with each stunningly designed boss. Any player who wants a challenge would considerCupheada must-play.
9The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The meta-analysis of gameplay narrative tropes returns after its original 2013 release withThe Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe.In this new expansion to the original game, the labyrinth of choices gets even deeper, as Stanley and the Narratortry and figure out the narrativeof the game that they themselves are a part of.
In this edition of the game, we can see new endings, collectibles, and gags that are peppered throughout the game with so many fourth walls breaks that it’s hard to keep track of them all. This mind-bending game is a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch eShop and should be played by everyone.
8Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition
One of the all-time great 2-D street brawlers has been ported to the Switch with a massive positive reception. With an art style that looks like it’s leaped right off the comic book page, players can relive the fun of beating The League of Ramona’s Evil Exes.
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World- Complete Editioncomes with all of its original DLCs as well as the add-on character packs for Knives and Wallace. New abilities and secrets await in the complete edition, all to be played in this handheld digital exclusive.
7Don’t Starve Together
One of the most highly reviewed co-op games of the last few years,Don’t Starve Togethercan be played locally or online as the player and their friendssurvive for as long as they canin the brutal wilderness.
The gothic art style and the engaging crafting system make the gameplay and general atmosphere ofDon’t starve Togetherextremely interesting and rewarding. Although, one surprise enemy or an unfortunate lightning strike could always throw a massive wrench into a group of players' chance for survival.
6Cooking Simulator
Fans of games like Surgeon Simulator will love a game where you can do anything within the space of a kitchen… literally anything. A player could cook over sixty dishes for hungry customers, or they could accidentally start a fire and then run around in vain trying to extinguish the burning building.
Cooking Simulatorembraces the creativity that comes from its physics engine to excellent comedic effect as the player will inevitably create a domino effect of problems all while trying to fry an egg. This digital exclusive is perfect for players who want to cook the best meal or die trying.
5Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
An absolute classic and received as one of the best Star Wars games of all time,Star Wars: The Force Unleashedhas been re-released as a Nintendo Switch port and gamers of an older generation canrelive the exciting gameplayand be struck with wave upon wave of nostalgia.
Being able to swing the Joycon around like a lightsaber in the same way as the Wii remote feels just as good when you are slicing through stormtroopers as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice. The local multiplayer is a perfect fit for the Switch, dueling with your friends has never felt more fun.
4Golf With Your Friends
The ultimate golfing co-op experience.Golf With Your Friendsallows up to twelve friends tocompete in bizarre mapsthat often defy reality. The themed maps and mechanics allow for plenty of opportunities to gain the advantage over so many players all aiming for the same hole.
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Anyone who has playedGolf With Your Friendswill know the feeling of knocking their friend’s ball out of the way right as they are about to win. The betrayals, the customization, and the different game modes give this game a surprising amount of depth that will keep any player busy for hours.
3Unpacking
Players looking for a more calming digital exclusive for the Switch won’t have to look much farther thanUnpackinga marvelous gamefull of passive storytelling. The player unpacks the belongings of the player character throughout their lives and sees their growth through the gameplay.
This experimental form of storytelling creates a level of intimacy between the player and the player character and its low stakes and small environments create a charming atmosphere. Any player looking for a chilled-out experience after a long day can certainly find it withUnpacking.
2Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
Arguably the best Star Wars game andone of the best role-playing gamesof all time is now a digital exclusive on the Nintendo Switch. Players looking for nostalgia or new players who have never experienced Darth Revan’s story can fall in love with the cast of characters and the variety of worlds on offer inStar Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic.
With over forty different force abilities to experiment with, different party loadouts, quest paths from the entire spectrum of the Force, and one of the best main stories in all of Star Wars media. There is no better time to buy this digital exclusive.
1Among Us
One of the most popular multiplayer games for the last couple of years has dominated Steam and other platforms. Now it has come as a digital exclusive for the Nintendo Switch, giving even more players the chance to figure out who is the traitor.
Among Us’cheap price andfast-paced gameplaycan get almost anyone having fun within moments. Its satisfying gameplay loop and massive community mean that if any player is looking for quick multiplayer fun, they can’t go wrong here.
