20. Worms W.M.D. (Switch eShop)

Worms W.M.D. is a good example of a game that can use its original, winning design format, spice things up with a whole bunch of new features, and still come out as an impressive title. The introduction of crafting weapons between rounds adds to the complexity of the strategy in a good way – the game can’t be picked up as instantly as some, but with time and dedication, you’ll find a seriously rewarding tactical battle game.

Some niggling factors such as the awkwardness of moving your character around, the fact that your movement and weapon’s aim are frustratingly locked to the same control stick, and the unfortunate lack of ability to play online with friends prevent the game from being the amazing experience it could have been, though.

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19. Resident Evil Revelations Collection (Switch)

Resident Evil Revelations Collection isn't really a collection, as such. There's no significant connective tissue between these two distinct games beyond a few common elements and a shared fictional history. It would have been nice to see some kind of effort put into presenting a unified front, with a common UI and a synced-up approach to controls.

A certain sense of porting laziness aside, though, these are two fine entries in the Resident Evil series. The original Resident Evil Revelations was a great 3DS game at the time, and remains a surprisingly solid, refreshingly breezy experience on Switch. Revelations 2 is where it's really at, though. The sequel is a full-fat episodic Resident Evil experience with a neat partner system and some terrifyingly tense set pieces.

18. Enter the Gungeon (Switch eShop)

Enter The Gungeon is a brilliantly tactile, endlessly replayable twin-stick roguelike that sits right up there with the very best indie games on Nintendo Switch. With satisfying combat, random levels, and an endless supply of inventive weapons, items and secrets, it's always a total joy to play.

Yet another modern indie classic found a natural home on Nintendo's console.

17. Disgaea 5 Complete (Switch)

Disgaea 5 Complete offers an extraordinary volume of content, its own quirky approach to storytelling, and a complex set of systems that complement each other well. There are so many terrific parts to the game, but they do get jumbled together somewhat.

For Disgaea fans, this game is worth a purchase, especially as it includes all DLC from the original and plays beautifully on the go. For strategy RPG fans, we still give it a hearty recommendation, but with the proviso that it's more demanding and tougher to master than many of its genre contemporaries.

If you're up for the challenge and time investment and can tolerate its zany characters and settings, then it's well worth adding to your Nintendo Switch collection.

16. Golf Story (Switch eShop)

Golf Story is a Switch exclusive RPG that borrows liberally from Mario Golf on the Game Boy Color. It's absolutely bonkers and you should be prepared to put your golf skills to use in a variety of contexts, including feeding hungry alligators and knocking things off high surfaces, plus winning the occasional round of pitch 'n' putt.

With a hilarious script and a wide variety of activities, it remains fresh throughout and will have you coming back for many hours in the Story mode alone; the multiplayer offers decent replayability, too. Golf Story is for anyone looking for something a little different; there’s a whole lot to love here, and if you’re a fan of RPGs or golf games, this is a must buy.

15. Axiom Verge (Switch eShop)

Axiom Verge on Switch is truly an outstanding port of an outstanding game, no more and no less.

We would strongly urge those of you who missed this game on other platforms to pick it up here; this is the full Axiom Verge experience, and it's available in a format that supports both handheld and home play. A fantastic example of how to do a Metroidvania right.

14. SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)

SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is a fantastic port of a fantastic game, and it fits perfectly on the Switch. Deep, engaging gameplay and stylish presentation combine to make this one of the standout indie releases of the year; this is a great example of a well-put-together title.

If you are at all a fan of strategy games, or are just looking for a fun diversion to occupy your time for a couple of weeks, pick this up. It puts a neat twist on standard turn-based strategy gameplay, and stands as another fantastic entry in the SteamWorld series.

13. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Switch)

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a must-have for Switch-owning fans of turn-based tactical games. More importantly, such is the style and depth on offer that it's also ideal for those who haven't played much of the genre - for whom 'XCOM' sounds like a silly acronym from a war movie. Kingdom Battle and its excellent DK DLC introduce the concept in the best possible way, and then add their own ideas for what becomes a smart, surprising, and, at times, deliciously challenging experience.

Even if you don't actually like the Rabbids, this game — and its familiar Mario cast and setting — is so good that Ubisoft's mascots become likeable. Well, almost.

12. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition (Switch)

Despite its ‘Definitive Edition’ moniker, the vast majority of what you get in the Switch version of Rayman Legends has been seen in every other edition. The only truly new features here are a complete character roster for the first time and a tournament mode for its football minigame.

That’s not to say it's a bad game, though; that couldn’t be further from the truth. Rayman Legends is one of the best plumber-free platformers ever made, and its budget price means if you haven’t played it before, the Switch version is the perfect opportunity to jump in.

11. Sonic Mania (Switch eShop)

Sonic Mania was a true return for the mascot's 2D 'Classic' guise. It celebrates the glory days of the original games while also enhancing their qualities and taking on new ideas. From new areas, imaginative second acts, and some delightful boss encounters, the development team poured a lot of passion and talent into this retro-styled project.

With new characters and modes added in the 'Plus' retail version (also available as DLC), some neat tweaks iron out some of the kinks present in the original release. Regardless of the version you pick up, Mania is one of the best 2D platformers in recent memory.