Top 100 / Best Indie Family Games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

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Moving Out 2

While mostly staying true to the formula of the original, there’s just enough new polish and fun to make it worth a fresh look

It Takes Two

It Takes Two is simply a big step above the co-op competition, earning a pretty rare Hall of Fame rating

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan

Having spent far more time with Rainbow Billy than I would have expected, I’ve become a big fan of its unique mix of adv...

Heave Ho 2

This silly budget-friendly sequel preserves the winning formula of the original, while peppering in some new elements to add to the challenge and fun

Unravel Two

Charming design and smart puzzles that require some creative adaptation make this a great title to share with someone else

Neva

Another visual feast of an adventure, though not as successful as its older sibling GRIS

Blanc

This mesmerizing adventure in black and white is both accessible and brilliant for sharing with a friend or tackling solo

LEGO® Bricktales

Finally, a LEGO game that truly captures the essence of both its creative and functional play in digital form

Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Possibly one of the best games to challenge and entertain determined groups either locally or online in this generati...

Two Point Museum

Runs with the legacy of the Two Point series (and Theme Hospital before it), adding new nuances and features to make for an even better experience

PICO PARK 2

Whether locally or online, this co-op title for up to 8 players may seem simple, but keeps changing things up to stay interesting

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

A smart, and simply different, mix of puzzle and RPG elements that feels fresh

SpiderHeck

Frantic multiplayer action you can enjoy online or with friends in co-op or competitive modes

Temtem

There's finally a legit upstart contender for the monster-collecting throne...

The Wild at Heart

Sometimes all you need to get excited about a title are a few evocative words, commonly referred to as an “elevator pitc...

Unpacking

Usually when you think of casual games puzzles and the like are usually what comes to mind, or perhaps something akin to...

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

As much as I've tended to see people bemoan the "kiddie" nature of Nintendo systems over the years, it ...

Space Otter Charlie

It’s always a joy to play a new indie title that you’ve never heard of or seen that immediately grabs you, and for me Sp...

Carto

Having played so many of them, unfortunately the first thing I assume I’ll see when approaching any sort of puzzle game ...

Pumpkin Jack

Ah, tis the season for games that deliver at least a spooky feel, even though I’ll acknowledge more often than not Hallo...

Star Wars Pinball

If you’re either a massive Star Wars or pinball fan you can stop reading the review now and just buy this… rest assured,...

Miles & Kilo

Keeping in mind that the levels in Kid Tripp were always designed to support speed running, while you could choose to ta...

The Jackbox Party Pack 2

By far I’d consider this the cornerstone of this or any Party Pack Jackbox makes and it is why I inherently con...

PHOGS!

While I love great challenging roguelikes and other titles geared towards the hardcore set I’ll fladly admit th...

Ultimate Chicken Horse

If your goal is to get a group of friends laughing, yelling, and throwing down smack talk, this is a great choice

The Lullaby of Life

A creative and refreshing mix of exploration, puzzle solving, and music that has loads of charm

Train Valley 2: Community Edition

This follow-up offers the same smart and polished management challenges as the first, but adds loads of new content and variations

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

My family and I have become massive fans of the Jackbox games over time, having played through each party pack at som...

Little Kitty, Big City

While only taking a handful of hours to complete, this charming feline adventure is cute and delightful

Promenade

A curious mix of platforming, objective-driven adventure elements, and charming visuals help Promenade shine

Marble It Up! Ultra

Delivers pretty well what you’d want to see in a follow-up with added features, unlockables, secrets, and challenges

Haven Park

As much of an action and shooting game junkie as I am, looking for games that challenge me and provide thrills, a gre...

New Super Lucky's Tale

A great example of how the 3D Mascot Platformer style is still alive and thriving

The Jackbox Party Pack 11

After some stumbles last year, the Jackbox Games crew has come back with a great collection that moves in multiple directions and is satisfying overall

LEGO Party!

A serious competitor to the Mario Party franchise has entered the chat…

Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines

Builds on the already excellent play of the original by adding a new distinct character and approachable challenges

Botany Manor

An interesting mix of botanical rejuvenation, exploration, and problem solving

This Means Warp

While co-op space survival has been done, This Means Warp’s roguelike unpredictability steps it up a notch

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

Whether you’re familiar with League of Legends of not, this “boy and his beast” platforming adventure is a good time

Speed Crew

If you’re looking to test your friends and family for coordination in the pits repairing cars, this is a winner

Disney Speedstorm

While I wouldn’t go as far as saying there’s a new Mario Kart competitor on the market, Speedstorm is still quite compelling in many ways

Railbound

Carefully plotting your rails to ensure your train will leave the station has never been so addicting

Trifox

While not perfect, Trifox is a refreshing take on 3D platforming and affords you great flexibility in how you play

A Monster's Expedition

One thing I’ve learned over the years as someone both on the programming end of software and on the consumer en...

Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

One of the more overall neglected flavors on the Switch has been single-player experiences I would consider to be bot...

Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen

While there’s no question it’s a bit pricey, the wholesome family time story, accessible play, and plenty of extra mile content to search for help this to be a great choice for new gamers

Piczle Lines 2: Into the Puzzleverse

While the fundamentals of the Lines experience haven’t evolved much, the addition of theming and loads of puzzles of various sizes has appeal

Please, Touch the Artwork

With its creative use and interaction with modern art, it provides quite a unique experience

TOEM

I don’t know whether it was triggered by a pandemic that had everyone stuck in their houses and wishing for a chance to ...

A Short Hike

We’ve truly been blessed over the past 6 months or so with a strong run of generally bite-sized exploratory adventures t...

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