The Nintendo Switch has become somewhat of an indie darling an has officially supplanted the PS Vita as the go-to handheld platform for developers. Its portability makes it the perfect home for smaller games that suit the traveling gamer. Some of the greatest indies, new and old, are now available on the Switch, most of them at a great price. In the first year of the Nintendo Switch’s existence games released in the eShop were often priced higher than their PC or console counterparts with many people calling it the “Switch Tax”. Now that the eShop has been flooded with hundreds of games competition for your dollars is fierce. There are now plenty of great games available on the Nintendo Switch that are a great value, let’s take a look at some of the best.
12. SteamWorld Dig
Developer – Image and Form Games
Price – $9.99
SteamWorld Dig is a platform action adventure with strong Metroidvanian gameplay influences. The game sees players take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. As you Dig your way through the old earth you’ll uncover riches as well as an ancient threat that lurks below.
The objective of the game is to dig through Tumbleton’s mine, which also involves solving puzzles and platforming to avoid traps and enemies. The player can upgrade the tools used for digging as progression is made in the game. Besides health, the player also needs coal for light, and water for special abilities. While the second entry in the series is a far better game, the original SteamWorld Dig is a great place to start for just $9.99.
Via Image & Form Games