New MOST ADDICTIVE Nintendo Switch Games Of The YEAR 2023 | 12 Days Of SwitchUp Day 6!

[@SwitchUpYt]

It has been a great year for addictive games - some really compelling ones, which were your choices and what did we miss from the list? #Addictive #Nintendoswitch #games Thanks to series Sponsor Untold Tales check out today's feature game Gamedec Definitive Edition (www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/gamedec-definitive-edition-switch/) Untold Tales Winter Sales Overview: www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#untold-tales

[@oliverhowes4646]

My guilty pleasure is any loot game getting that new weapon is such a rush for me

[@sevensyns7732]

I see Glen has chosen the less than festive attire for today's appearance. Good for you Mark, stay in the spirit.

[@jordanlane8699]

Loooove that you put up the definition of min maxing haha. Amazing vid.

[@TheAppifier]

To be totally honest I nearly missed you putting the definition of minmaxing up because I was already feverishly typing it in a comment "well akshually..."

[@caej92]

I find RPGs to be the most addictive games for me. I just can’t continue through the main story until I’m done with literally all the side quests and events possible at that given moment. Over 180h well spent on XC3, SMT V and Persona 5 this year alone. 😅

[@r_apt_ure]

Same here, I have to do all the side quests and with some games it seems never ending 😂

[@brianscott7925]

I feel you're pain it's time consuming but so worth it.

[@esperago]

Isn't the most addictive game the game of salivating over eshop game sales and smashing the buy button to add to the ever growing, impossible to defeat, gigantic backlog? Some say it's even more fun than the games themselves.

[@pheonix9372]

​@@r_apt_urewhat if you miss some important bit of character development...or loot that you would have otherwise had to purchase? Or not have a bajillion health apples or what have you?!

[@King_Kass]

Bruh I’m literally the same WAY🤣

[@Bobby-Dingers]

I dont know what it is about this series but for me, you have managed to capture some kind of nostalgic Christmas feeling.

[@ppbunt]

In terms of addictiveness, nothing beats the digital crack that is Vampire Survivors! It’s absolutely mad how that game sucks you in.

[@laynepaulson967]

Brotato and Vampire Survivors both have that addictive factor like Civilization's "just, one more turn!" Thing it has going for it. Gamedec is super fun. Ive always been a fan of those isometric style games since playing Commandos as a kid.

[@shualad]

Honestly, watching the 12 days of SwitchUp are probably the highlight of my day, especially with how busy it is at work, it's just so chill and easy to watch you guys to end my day! Keep up the good work guys!!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah so cool! Great to hear! Mark

[@martindion4846]

Same here!

[@Lucretia019]

I hear you out! It's so nice to watch after work to just relax and see potential new games!

[@MrAllansito]

I totally agree with you!

[@Cleanslatescott]

Min maxing is what I do everytime i watch yalls reviews, I'm minimizing my debt and maximizing my quality of game! Thanks guys!

[@WovenBrute]

This is the second time you guys have put Advance Wars in the 12 days, and the more exposure I have to it, the more I’m chomping at the bits to try the game. Looks so addictive! Cheers, gents, I’m going to be sad when the 12 days end!

[@Ray__E]

Loop Hero was a pleasant surprise for me. From the initial look of it you'd think it wouldn't be anything special. But once you start to play it you'll be surprised how in depth and addictive it can be. It's a very good game in my opinion

[@pheonix9372]

I downloaded it around 23h00, the next time I looked away the sun was peaking up on the horizon. I agree. Good game...looks like smeared mud on a shingle

[@tdotran]

Man 2023 has kept me so busy this year with gaming. Xenoblade 3 DCL, Zelda, Howarts, Octopath 2, Shredder’s Revenge, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 5 and many more. 😂😂😂

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

Dave the Diver was super addicting to me. I always wanted to do onw more "run" or dive :D They always added a new element to the gameyplay. So many cool Features. It never got boring.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh that should have been on this list! Mark

[@Biggus__Dickus]

I want to get this game at some point but I'm getting Dredge for Christmas first.

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

@@Biggus__Dickus I also played dredge. It is a wonderful game. But for me Dave the Diver is clearly the better one. But yeah this is just my personal opinion. Both are great

[@Biggus__Dickus]

@@Mr.Vetkoek I have yet to play either. I will save myself until I can get Dave the diver physical.

[@AThirstyPhilosopher]

I find my mood and my corresponding need on any given day dictates what will be addictive for me in that moment. Do I need a quick hit of dopamine? Do I need to chill out? Do I want to go on an adventure? Do I want a beautiful storyline with some characters I can get attached to? So many ways to get hooked!

[@minjod]

For me, the most addictive game has been Splatoon 3. I never played 1 or 2, so a new experience. And it's just so much fun

[@Rinnk]

Great video as always guys. For me, most addictive genre is 4x games. Especially the Civilization series. I played through all six entries and the spin offs (Alpha century, the A.C. beyond Earth, ...). I grew up from being a child to nowadays playing these games, and spent thousands of hours in total. The last entry, the Civilization VI, got it day one when came out for PC and did the same with the Switch version. Totally worth it.

[@jonathanstone3915]

Bomberman is such a throwback for me. I was so addicted to it on the SNES with the multi tap and a few controllers. I always had them in tow when going to a friends house.

[@Mim-id5um]

Vampire Survivors is a personal favorite of mine!

[@RaxWasHere]

I’d say addictivness for me comes from the storytelling… there are some good point and clic I couldn’t put down till the end like Röki or Road to Calvary.

[@ben2rex]

Remember bomberman in my childhood as such a fun party game!! couldn't get enough of it :) Another great video guys, it's so nice to start the day with these!! Thanks again

[@AZ23MJ]

Pirate Outlaws is pretty fun. I almost fell in that group that didn’t buy it because I have it on my phone - but I’m glad I bought on Switch too!

[@rickyt9255]

Half way through the series guys. It has been a nice journey so far, having a closing video before ending my day-to-day tasks. Thanks guys!

[@icca871]

Right now I’m playing Ooblets and it is so addicting. I also find Mario Wonder very addicting. I don’t always feel like I need to complete everything in a Mario game, but that is one that I will play much more than any other recent Mario game.

[@Orzelska]

Cult of the Lamb! I got addicted to it as hell, couldn't put it down and kept thinking, even dreaming about it! Nice to see some different games in this video, some I never even heard of.

[@johanderyck6598]

First video these 12 days I’m not interested in any of the games. But your comments were the best of the year. Hilarious energy!

[@minaj08]

Night Shift finished and watching the 12 days is slowly becoming a highlight! The phenomenon of addictiveness that you lads mentioned is such a true thing - highly individual, sometimes (or most of the time) surprising (ie "I didnt think it was for me") and just damn fun! Hades naturally paved the way for me but there's more to list here XD

[@joetato]

If y'all had to choose between Ember Knights and Doomsday Hunter what would it be? I'm pretty price conscious so will probably see which gets a significant sale first. I'd have to have Dredge on this list. The gameplay loop is so good with the perfect backing piano score. The way it encourages and balances risk is so elegantly done.

[@S_Hyde]

Didn't come across another comment about it so.... I'm not entirely sure but if I remember correctly it's MINimizing inputs MAXimizing outputs. Or something along those lines, creating the most efficient build. This year I went through Xenoblade 3, tears of the kingdom and Cold Steel 4, for tears I was addicted to exploring and the other two it was the story.

[@Nedwig747]

I love how different your takes on what an addictive game is and really enjoy that although I typically agree with Mark, Glen is constantly broadening my horizons and getting me to try things I'd normally never consider

[@CmdrDudge]

The most addictive game I play is the "see how many games i can add to my backlog" game. I have the attention span of a fish but love buying new stuff, especially when it's on sale!

[@paulblyth9793]

RPGs used to be my gaming addiction. Something satisfying about levelling up, getting better gear/skills. But lately my main gaming addiction is adding to the backlog 😬

[@TheKdeaner21]

Seeing vampire survivor again after not playing for a while immediately gave me the itch to play! Talk about addictive!

[@802Booth]

The real MVP of the channel is Glen’s dope Tottenham jacket

[@nicked_fenyx]

Some great stuff here. Gotta love Vampire Survivors and Brotato. Personally, I'd also add Powerwash Simulator, which is far more addictive than it has any right to be and ended up being my second most played game this year, with hundreds of hours total (it's the perfect podcast/audiobook game). Also, the recently released roguelite Astral Ascent, which reviewers are rightly placing up there alongside Dead Cells / Hades in terms of quality. Good stuff, to be sure.

[@detuner33]

Brotato sounds like something that would work its way into a conversation in the film Snatch 😮

[@vidclarke]

Vampire Slayers took a lot of my time when it came out. As you say in the video, you just run around with an auto shooter, it sounds unappealing, but actually playing it just sucks you in. The biggest time sucks I’ve had recently though are Children of Morta and Coromon. I don’t quite understand the ‘loading game’ Mark generally refers to. I tend to have one game I focus on until completion or boredom sets in and then move onto the next.

[@some_timesgamerdev05]

I find it so interesting how games that aren’t even the best can be SO addicting!!!!

[@OvRmind]

Guys I will be open with the community and one of 2/4 of my favorite content creators. Thank you switch up. I could use that switch and for good purposes I would love to share if I do get it. But I don't want to pull on the heart strings and win unfairly. Cheers guys. See yaaa!

[@AxLWake]

The most addictive game for me, this year, has been Tears of the Kingdom. I absolutely loved Metroid Prime remastered as well. It was almost as addictive but it was a much shorter experience.

[@Ant1type]

Advance Wars just brings back good old turn-based addiction.

[@senditkitecoaching]

Vampire survivors and dave the diver were my two most addictive his year, very different feeling but both always got me with that 'just one more run' feeling

[@Jcorry123]

I play mainly single player narrative games and rarely get that addictive feel from games... However 2023 was the year Hades finally got me - I had always been one of those "doesn't do roguelikes" people - but 100 odd hours says differently.

[@isaacsh789]

I’ve been playing the new dragon quest monsters game and honestly I’m having more fun with it then Pokémon scarlet. It’s super addictive

[@aaronbee2710]

love the banter, quite a marathon filming session

[@marcwaters2600]

glen needs a christmas jumper

[@SwitchUpYt]

He has one haha we just filmed this pre jumper

[@bobbyhill5054]

Love hearing you guys loosen up and Crack on a bit. I hope more videos come out in this style

[@williammitchell116]

Gordian Quest has been my addiction since switch release. Many of the games on this list are on my switch and are correctly ref. addictive

[@dazzianocolucci3538]

Vampire Survivors is absolutely addictive. I love it. They keep adding new content for free to boot.

[@NateDani85]

I honestly had never heard of any of these games besides Bomberman, Brotato, and Advance Wars, so thanks for making this list! You guys made me crack up when you were trying to find alternative names for pirates. 😂

[@peterblundell7808]

Addictive Games for me are Elder Scrolls 5 skyrim, Dying Light and more recently Green Hell. Rpg's tend to be my addictive games, I remember finding Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic addictive when I first played it on the Original Xbox.

[@Littleview23]

To me, the most addictive game is simply the game I can’t put down. This year, Pokemon Violet was the most addictive one I played. It is flawed, but I didn’t care. Honorable mentions go to Grand Mountain Adventure and the sponsor of this video, Gamedec

[@BazBrown]

You guys are keeping me company while I'm stuck home with the flu

[@mariefaulkner4270]

I think I need to hide these from my husband. He's obsessed with octopath traveller at the moment. He loves grinding for xp. Honestly though, I think he could get addicted to any kinda game.

[@codypowell8432]

I’ve picked back up Pokémon violet so I can play the dlc that came out this December. I’ve also been playing Super Mario Wonder. Nice to look back on the year and see what games came out and are being played still

[@juliobarbeiro8642]

Vampire Survivors! That's been the one I've played the most this year, by far.

[@dinth]

Just got it a few days ago, but for me the most addictive NS game of 2023 is without any doubt My Time At Sandrock

[@ToddSupplies]

Absolutely love vampire survivors and the addition of co op on the switch version just makes it a must own. Just want a physical version though 😢

[@FredrikBaberg]

Pirate Outlaws seems interesting, I enjoyed Slay the Spire. Also want to play Advance Wars 1+2 Rebootcamp. Most addictive this year for me has been Octopath Traveler, which I finally got through this year.

[@woozuk79]

I’ve been completely hooked onDave the Diver. Completely addictive cycle of fishing for ingredients and then cooking the sh!t out of them in the evening. And then just doing ooooone more cycle and, oh sh!t it’s 3am.

[@themmoyou2470]

Vampire survivors is my favorite and a super addicting game. If no one here has it go out and get it, it is worth it.

[@augursabound]

My top pick for an addictive game would be The Mageseeker, a really good game that barely got any attention

[@iMenchi]

I played so much of Vampire Survivors on my phone! I haven't picked it up yet on Switch.

[@DiggZiggah]

Shout out to 30XX, sequel to 20XX, probably my new favorite game. Definitely niche, pretty much exclusively for Mega Man fans. It's a co-op mega man x style rogue like and God I love it

[@angeloobien7953]

I appreciate ember and advance wars made your list. There are a lot more though that could have been better for 2023 addicting games.

[@supermangaz1]

I actually got back into gaming thanks to this channel. Thank you for lighting that spark back up although I struggle on any games needing skills… Hope you both have a warm Merry Christmas. Keep up the good work guys ~ peace

[@SwitchUpYt]

Legend thank you mate. Mark

[@wesleyackerman8211]

you said that you've been recording a long time and that made you start behaving a bit silly, It seems to me that your videos would be more entertaining if you did this for every video lol. This was greatly entertaining to watch, keep it up guys.

[@LordTenebrum]

I can't turn off Vampire Survivors. It's so addictive for sure. I need to try the co-op mode though.

[@AdsOfSteelGaming]

Been crazy hooked on Dave the Diver and Voidigo recently!

[@liammcloughlin6205]

Find RPGs like Persona to be the biggest time eaters but games that require skill like Street Fighter to be most addictive when it comes to repeating things

[@DrNZodd]

Ember Knights looks pretty cool. Might have to give that one a try. My wallet it gonna be hurting by the end of this holiday.

[@quizzer]

Your pirate synonyms made me laugh out loud!

[@coltonsmorong]

I find my most addictive games as I get older are Rogue Like/lite games like Slay the Spire. They tend to be easy to get into because od my kinited amount of time.

[@leons.1529]

I’d love a switch OLED for Christmas! Merry switch up

[@Hrmn8]

Day 6, halfway 🎉 My addictive games are role playing games. Also farming games, i' ve played way too much Story of seasons friends of mineral town. Till tomorrow 🙋 P.s. Glen, you look like you just came back from work at a betting office 😂

[@cho-v4n]

Double dragon gaiden lets go! Im totally addicted to beatemups and to a certain extend roguelites 🙂

[@Morgs90]

Obvious choice but pokemon scarlet... mainly because of the PvP battling and building multiple battle teams. The grind keeps me addicted 😅

[@brianscott7925]

Been in a funk lately. I have so many games yet nothing to play. Thanks for giving me more guys 😂. Hope you all and you're families have an amazing holiday.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate! Mark

[@Ains84]

Honorable mention: Ni No Kuni both parts, very silly story but the battle system is really fun plus it's on sale rn

[@paolovicerra2020]

TRPG's this year were quite addictive!

[@TwoEyesOpen]

This might be one of your funniest videos yet, lol.

[@menace5768]

All indies have been addictive to me lately especially since most are 1.99-2.99

[@alastair9870]

I can't even count how many hours Vampire Survivors has taken from me. Countless boring lines and waits turned to wondrous destruction cause of this game. Amazing how such a simple concept held my attention for so long.

[@aaronklein6788]

Rogue-likes and games that rely on random and procedural generation don't really get addictive to me. The way that the worlds are laid out just don't feel intentional or well-constructed in the same way that more linear games that are built around the uniqueness of their world, characters, and story and how they fit in a unique layout tend to be more "addictive." They may not feature the same amount of "one more time" replayability, but I will return to them over the years because they were so memorable. Long-term vs short-term memory/interest, I suppose.

[@shliggyb]

Shoutout to Cybass music in the background

[@mstrjedisdk]

That Gamedec title sounds fascinating!

[@oviekpolugbo4227]

Vampire Survivors is great. I just wish it had online co-op!

[@Niscire]

I kind of feel RPG is a more additive game category, but from the vid list Double Dragon haha 😅

[@BerodranG]

Most addictive game? Skyrim and Fallout 4. I probably have years into them both combined at this point.

[@kerryswales8135]

I lost far too much of my life to vampire survivors this summer and now they've gone and added more DLC today 😂 guess winter will go the same way then

[@Lykrougos]

Wayfaring scallywags, so many good looking games

[@claudepatrickmillet1705]

probably the funniest episode ive seen yet ahah

[@TroytlePower]

FINE! I think it's because you put minimum points in a stat you aren't using and maximum points in a stat you are, rather than a more balanced approach.

[@ZeNex74]

You know what I'm addicted to.. the bloody eshop.. why am I browsing again!!

[@thatguysam9194]

I think you need to buy Glen more sweaters.

[@HeneryUy1010]

I'm the definition of an "addict"! Addicted to SwirchUp!

[@joearnold6881]

I didn’t realize that was the sort of game gamedec was. I’ll have to look into it

[@Ephesians-yn8ux]

Can’t help but notice Glen ditched the sweater….is there a problem GLEN???

[@_N3VAEH_]

I got a mail from Nintendo with my 2023 recap of the games I've most played etc and i mainly played 2 games. Wylde flowers with 126 hours. And Tears of the kingdom with only 3 hours more (129h). So I have no idea what that says about me. That I like adventure games I guess? 😅

[@DanSutherland]

Boys were drunk on the eggnog for this one

[@MatthewGarcia-n2c]

Right now I’m addicted to Pikmin 4. I’mtrying to 100% it

[@anetatrudicova9510]

unfortunately I don't know anyone who owns a switch so I'm only playing singleplayer games.. and I'm enjoying the series even if I don't pick anything up! I already spent way too much on games lately. To me the most addictive games are open world rpgs that I can spend a lot of hours on, last one I can think of was hogwarts legacy

[@shyguy2046]

My most addictive games was Persona 4 golden and Fortnite . Spent the most playing those 2 games