Top 15 Nintendo Switch Hidden Gems

[@statesminds]

If you're reading this. You're a hidden gem yourself.

[@HazardManTV]

D'awwwww

[@shibuishibui3706]

No u

[@So-lost_im-found]

UwU

[@masa5300]

Gay

[@statesminds]

@@masa5300

[@hjalmarjohnson5846]

It's way too easy for games to be buried on the E-shop. There's currently 900+ games *on sale* on the e-shop. Not *for* sale, *on* sale. That's more than the entirety of the SNES library. We're spoiled for choice, and it can honestly be overwhelming at times.

[@Pantano63]

It's like the Netflix Effect, man. So many choices that you don't even know where to start and it becomes overwhelming.

[@yolyrodz33]

It doesnt help that more than half of those games are probably shovelware

[@Enigmalake]

Anyone up for making a gaming Channel letting people know the hidden gems and must plays? Hell I could make one for music and movies too

[@misspikapika7972]

Its not being spoiled if a lot of them are mobile games and trash games :/

[@ge0rgiaeb0nyy]

@@misspikapika7972 spoiled for choice just not content lol

[@silverbags1208]

The switch definitely has my favorite library right now. So many classics and hidden gems, and the ability to play anywhere? The switch is awesome!

[@trickelf]

How sad you have low expectations

[@superpotato657]

@@trickelf ok elitist

[@barthedlund1429]

the hidden gem that i think more people need to try out is monster sanctuary, it might be my favorite game i played that came out last year

[@manicskoobs]

I literally just bought it yesterday lol, it’s really fun

[@Nojig93]

Same here brother

[@deej8983]

Agreeed!!!!

[@-_-jade-_-7858]

And its 33% off rn which is how I found out about it

[@jdtr3759]

I’ve been wanting to get that but I have a million games in my wishlist that I don’t know what to get first

[@Metallian81]

Another game I'd add is Crossing Souls. It gives me so much nostalgia for the 80s. Not just as a game, but in tone and the music. It's like being in a group of friends like the gang from the Goonies while solving a sci-fi mystery. It has a somewhat classic Zelda gameplay to it as well. Top down, action focused, etc.

[@grittygoombah]

i've watched a million of these types of videos, so i was really genuinely surprised at how many of these titles i hadn't yet heard of! thank you so much, finally a "hidden gems" video that actually lives up to its name! keep up the good work

[@stevecosmolove1045]

same. the keen discernment needed to mark true hidden gems plus the inhumane amount of hours required to experience both these and also big titles is insane, how does he do it!!

[@WCGamesOfficial]

Love that you have CrossCode on this list! I was hoping it would be higher, but I definitely can't deny how great Bug Fables is. Overall, great list.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

I found a new copy of Cross Code at a local game shop, but I completely forgot all about Bug Fable on LRG, so I’ll hope Best Buy/local retro game store will get copies. I recently ordered from LRG, Haven CE.

[@Woodchucked]

Bug Fables is so much bigger than I thought it was gonna be. 10/10

[@bobbusc]

CrossCode is a must play for me. I recommend it to everyone. I also loved Monster Sanctuary and Iconoclast.

[@trollingisasport]

It's good, but I played during early access so I kind of got tired of it before the full release. Some of it's mechanics were a bit cumbersome for the type of game it's meant to be. Perhaps they worked the kinks out but it lost its lusted for me.

[@peter_parkour]

This channel is probably one of the few Switch channels that aren't pretentious as hell in their reviews. Definitely earned my subscription alongside Beatemups.

[@cjrtoph]

I keep coming back to Sakuna which surprises me. I think Ill pick it up

[@1234fakerstreet]

You hit so many games that I tell my friends about then they say "oh that's neat" and then brush them off. Bug Fable and the now-famous Spiritfarer. Man. Subbed for this genuine list of awesome games.

[@drumtap2792]

I love watching videos about Switch games and I like to think I've discovered my fair share of hidden gems from them, so I was very pleasantly surprised when this video put some new games on my radar. Have just added Operencia and Bug Fables to my ever-growing wishlist.

[@eli-sq7lr]

well don’t be selfish drop some more gems

[@eli-sq7lr]

wait that sounded rude my bad im just so excited for my switch to come in the mail

[@theraven5850]

Monster Sanctuary is one of the best lesser known gems on the switch. Try that out if you haven't already. It's basically a sidescroller mixed with pokemon.

[@Buddychigo]

Great video and commentary, quite a few games that caught my eye :) (including Iconoclasts & Crosscode)

[@FrogSauced]

yes!! i played the somnium files a while ago but never saw anyone talking about it!! 10/10 would recommend its such a great game!!

[@justahuman9273]

Agreed! But one should wait for a sale, because imo it's not worth the full price. It ain't perfect but it certainly is very fun, hilariously dumb and so memorable! Definitely a hidden gem.

[@sebastianfernandez6146]

Crosscode is incredible, the soundtrack, gameplay, concept is just great. Highly recommend.

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

They've got a lot of games that quickly became one of their favorites.

[@justinwinikoff7117]

A few other good gems: Blue Fire from this year and Hue, a great little puzzle platformer

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

The last campfire 🔥 is my favorite hidden gem of all time what a fantastic game!!! It’s work it’s price weather at full cost or at sale price

[@Jhunter626]

I saw Sakuna and immediately liked and subscribed, that game is incredible

[@brenthill2656]

Love the list! There were a lot I hadn’t heard of before and need to check out! And I agree about Bug Fables-it is a gem!

[@saysoun752]

Awesome list as I've got most of these. Jenny LeClue, Hotshot Racing, AI: The Somnium Files (literally just bought a couple of days ago), Haven, Iconoclasts, Cyber-Shadow, Spiritfarer and Sakuna of Rice and Ruin. I've been meaning to pick up The Last Campfire, Moon Remix RPG Adventure and CrossCode. I'll have to check out New Super Lucky's Tale and especially Operencia as that looks interesting.

[@hernanmartinez2000]

Your videos are so good! Keep up the good work!

[@ThatJamesGuy42]

Would love some chapters, or a list in the description. Or even the name of the game in the lower third throughout that section.

[@lizardman7364]

is moon remix on the eshop? can't seem to find it. also, great video! most hidden gems videos have the same old games but this one introduced me to some a lot of stuff i had never heard of and definitely made my wish list bigger.

[@JayWood2010]

It should be. I just checked to make sure it wasn't removed, and it goes by Moon on the eshop, not Moon Remix. I guess its not called Moon Remix on the eshop. Glad you enjoyed the video though :)

[@brysoncherry9884]

9th Dawn III is a good blend of rpg and Collectable card game.

[@maskedathiest]

sakuna looks fantastic. just got a switch a few days ago. wanted it to play mario golf, kart, tenis, 3d with the family. and ultimate alliance 3, daemon x machina fro myself. maybe it has more to offer than i first thought.

[@HansAlRachid]

I really wish Journey to the Savage Planet didn't lean so hard into "comedy", as that aspect really annoyed the hell out of me after a while, but I guess if the jokes land for you it really is worth a shot. Grest list aside from that, I have most of these already, but I'll add the rest to my wishlist!

[@doggodoggo1123]

I recommend Okami HD. Why? Its great. That's it. Buy it now

[@jogymogy3691]

Okay, I will. But first I must end NieR Replicant Remake☝️

[@stephenscott9200]

Thanks for this! Some great recommendations. Been thinking about cross code for a while now

[@raffrouser9074]

I watch so many switch up videos with a pen and paper 👌

[@gscrean]

I loved savage planet, yeah! Wrote down a couple from this list, TY

[@TobenVF]

Hotshot Racing is definitely one of the best racing games on the Switch. I love the art style and the gameplay is fantastic. Good selection of tracks and cars too.

[@NPDStudio]

Dude I loooved Virtue's Last Reward. It was games like that which made the PS Vita totally worth it! ^^

[@erwinekkel9676]

Wait... Is it on switch now?

[@MarcBridie]

I have not played any of these, you do a good job of making me want to get all of them!

[@MrGnuh]

cross code is the very best game you'll probably never play. it's so incredibly crazy good. tough as nails though - you have been warned!

[@MemeCastGuy69]

Thank you for being the first person to talk about Cyber Shadow without talking about the music at all haha!

[@aaronatkinson3050]

Cyber shadow is a great place to start if you're a fan of challenging games and cyber games and lastly ninja games like the messenger or ninja gaiden

[@igordemelo4128]

i mean.. this video is a hidden gem. This list is just perfect!

[@rossrobbins7707]

I 100% agree with your top 2, so I guess that means I need to buy your #3 game. I've actually had Sakuna on my wish list for a while, so it might be time to get it.

[@dontatmeimmoody2895]

Omg I’m so happy to see bug fables at #1. I love how dorky and serious the paper mario games were and it does both too

[@TheDonner82]

Thanks for these hidden gems 👍

[@exzisd]

Part of Iconoclasts reminds me of the Mighty Switch Force series; probably just that the protagonist is holding a gun in a 2D environment with a particular stance. Nice list.

[@DelijaSkopje]

Hi ... I want to ask something ... I want to buy a Nintendo Switch but I don't know if games like "The Wicher", "Resident evil 5", "Call of Cthulhu", "Trine 2", "Life is strange true color", "Alien isolation", "Ni no Kuni", "A plague tale" and many others, can be downloaded from the Internet not physically but by buying and downloading them directly from the Nintendo switch ...? Please answer me, because in my country it is difficult to find these games physically ... thanks...

[@JayWood2010]

For any game you want to digitally buy i would check the Nintendo Eshop which you can from a web browser. Typically they will be available digitally but your country may be different than mine so its best to make sure

[@patrikkralik3610]

Yes, Spiritfarer made the list. Let's go. Im so happy

[@bigb2650]

Moon Remix RPG Adventure reminds me of that Demetri Martin joke “Super Busy Hospital 2” Where you have to take care of all the people who were killed in the other games

[@ReaveIdono]

I don't know of it was in the last video or not but Touhou Luna Nights is a great game as well.

[@InfamousBananaGoblin]

i can't find moon remix. is it region locked?

[@nekkidnora]

Ooooh man, Spirit Farer and Sakuna are my favourite Switch games!!

[@Anail_Mhin]

Sakuna was great. Really loved it.

[@qujacereal6647]

1st!! nice video man!!

[@wolf4640]

Sakuna is AMAZING!!

[@daniellizarraga1453]

Im thinking if i should buy is it really that good?

[@topazzz1546]

@@daniellizarraga1453 No.

[@jmanx24]

Yes!!! Operencia is so great! Awesome to see that game getting some love.

[@Grimgrin666]

Your definitely going to want to check out Sword of the Necromancer! It was a Kickstarter game by JanduSoft and its absolutely amazing. It will give you Rogue-like meets old school Legend of Zelda with a dash of necromancy. B.E.A.U.TI.FUL!!!

[@paradox4878]

Just looking for games to play so I kinda skimmed through the video, but had to give it a like when I saw Big Fables. Play Bug Fables.

[@marumisu9560]

Journey to the savage planet looks amazing. I think you just sold that game to me. I'm very surprised I haven't heard anyone talk about that game.

[@Virtualblueart]

I'm playing it on pc. It's great fun. Your AI companion is just the right mix of peppy, companionable or also judging and sarcastic. All data you collect about the world has fun little comments and hints on the life forms of the planet. And the advertisements in your ship that get unlocked as you play are mostly hilarious. The expansion is also fun if a little short.

[@hernanmartinez2000]

Good list!

[@moonman206]

What was the first game in the intro. It looked pretty nutty

[@rossrobbins7707]

Carrion, I think!

[@r1pperuk]

Good list....thanks

[@Metallian81]

Journey to the Savage Planet is extremely good! I played it on Game Pass and had a blast with it.

[@MJbulls23airJs]

What is the game shown at the beginning of this video with the red monster killing people?

[@christianh.9577]

Timestamps would be awesome, thx for the video.

[@5thkiechannel]

My top 3 hidden gems 1.deadly premonition origins 2.ultimate chicken horse 3. Yu -no a girl who chants love

[@stealtheeone9016]

Lost in Random is amazing!

[@Walrus286]

Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair!

[@aaronatkinson3050]

Much better than the first game

[@jordanburns1745]

4:29 can vouch for...played it on PlayStation top 10 hidden gem of all time for me

[@lukex1337]

Eh too many indie metroidvania clones >_>.

[@claudd3]

Only heard a few of these games.. Definitely hidden gems I must say

[@Vulcanfaux]

Wait... I'm getting major etrian odyssey vibes from the little you shown of operencia or how ever its spelled. I think I'm going to look into it more.

[@theoneandonlyarsonistofarland]

The Atelier series is a motherlode of underrated gems

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

I bought splasher on your recommendation from the 1st video. Great choice. Also, what game would you recommend between The Messenger & Cyber Shadow? Looking for a good indie ninja title but just 1

[@whosaidthat84]

Both

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

@@whosaidthat84 Thanks for the feedback. Do you feel that there is enough individuality to seperate the games from one another? I assumed they would be a little to similar to get both but you're not the first person to tell me that so maybe I will.

[@Darksagan]

Sakuna is almost 3 years old and still 30 dollars on steam. Must be a good game. Hotshot racing is a great game.

[@Space_Pirate97]

More people really need to experience inmost it’s the most emotional and dark game I have ever played with a brilliantly designed story layered between three intertwining characters

[@MarcBridie]

I cannot find Moon Remix RPG Adventure on the eShop

[@justahuman9273]

I think it's just called "moon"

[@Adrian_Snake]

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is the most Beautiful game of 2020, personally I feel that, somehow, it's a spiritual successor of Okami

[@The_Gnome_Chomskee]

CrossCode is not like SAO. It’s like West world. Definitely a great game

[@kevindewaynelowe]

Nice choices.

[@Sarie_13]

Dex is also a hidden gem 💎

[@SnipeMD]

Jenny Leclue is such an amazing game, but that ending physically hurts me...

[@bkcollectorshop9631]

Enjoyed the video would have loved the current prices of each game either way great content

[@Takapon218]

Sakuna is one of my favourite games of all time tbh. Easily in my top 5.

[@keithcastillo5434]

Ys Viii Lacrimosa of Dana is a hidden gem on the Switch. It is better for entertainment than Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

[@smitty7326]

TT Isle of Man 2 is by far the best racing game on Switch (note: it leans more sim than arcade), yet I never hear anyone talk about it.

[@zensai-gaming]

The amount of games on this console is staggering. Must be close to 8,000 games on this thing and about 4,000 physical copies of games. God help the collector trying to get a full set on this system.

[@Mojavekight17]

Destropolis is my hidden gem

[@Williammcdert]

Love Destropolis! It's good for a quick play or even a long sit-down session. So simple but gorgeous minimalistic graphics and tight control/gameplay

[@Mojavekight17]

@@Williammcdert so much fun 😊

[@danep193]

AI: The Somnium Files 🔥

[@nick1117]

Inertial drift, nidhogg 2, hotline miami, heave ho 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@zhengen94]

Cry die me for Spiritfarer, every time I sent away each spirit. 😭😭😭

[@TheMicWillExperiment]

Did someone say “hidden gems 💎 “

[@timheard5906]

I tried looking for Moon: Remix RPG Adventure on the Nintendo eShop. It looks like that game's been removed as well as Cyber Shadow. Update: Never mind. Just found them. I'm still new to the Switch since I just bought it a couple of days ago and I'm still getting used to browsing the Nintendo eShop, which leaves much to be desired in terms of navigation and filtering.

[@exotichollow4711]

thank you for putting bug fables at the top ;-;

[@lifesissuesandhowtoenjoywh4733]

What’s the game in the background being played, with the blood enemy?

[@tracijohnson5570]

Carrion

[@jakaryreason8696]

Rayman Legends and American Fugitive are pretty good games.

[@banterabc5135]

operencia is now in vr on playstation. horizon chase turbo is way better than hotshot racing, dont know if its on the switch doe.

[@eilalee]

the last campfire is one of my favorites!

[@THaB4DGuY]

journey to savange bucket... a perfect 6.5 out of 10

[@espacemaxim]

Interesting list. +1for Crosscode!

[@PhrontDoor]

What's that game with the red tentacle monster at the very beginning?

[@MsKornkitty]

Carrion.

[@PhrontDoor]

@@MsKornkitty Omigosh, thank you SO much.

[@JustAnotherSomeDude]

I found Katana Zero when looking under Carrion. Its worth it if you want a short but fun game. Also dead cells is good. Oh also only take these games if your like me, a person who must hate themselves and play tortuous games

[@ProfDragonite]

I'd like to add the English SRW games. Finally getting official translations was such a godsend.

[@DairunCates]

This is a great list, and I'm glad you put it together, but if you'll allow me a bit of teasing... I don't think the games on this list that have been on the eshop best-selling list multiple times (like Spiritfarer) count as "Hidden" Gems.