Top 15 Nintendo Switch Hidden Gems

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    The Nintendo Switch has a ton of great games, but its not always easy finding games on the Nintendo Eshop. Well in this video, we're going to take a look at the Top 15 Best Nintendo Switch Hidden Gems available as of 2021. Enjoy!
    If you want even more hidden gems make sure to take a look at last years video as well • Top 15 BEST Nintendo S...
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Komentáře • 261

  • @statesminds
    @statesminds Před 3 lety +771

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

  • @hjalmarjohnson5846
    @hjalmarjohnson5846 Před 3 lety +182

    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
      @Pantano63 Před 3 lety +28

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

    • @yolyrodz33
      @yolyrodz33 Před 3 lety +14

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

    • @Enigmalake
      @Enigmalake Před 3 lety +2

      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
      @misspikapika7972 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @ErmahgawdHaiGeorgia
      @ErmahgawdHaiGeorgia Před 2 lety +6

      @@misspikapika7972 spoiled for choice just not content lol

  • @silverbags1208
    @silverbags1208 Před 2 lety +65

    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!

  • @Metallian81
    @Metallian81 Před 2 lety +16

    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.

  • @barthedlund1429
    @barthedlund1429 Před 3 lety +150

    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

    • @skoobs5382
      @skoobs5382 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @Nojig93
      @Nojig93 Před 3 lety +1

      Same here brother

    • @deej8983
      @deej8983 Před 3 lety

      Agreeed!!!!

    • @-_-jade-_-7858
      @-_-jade-_-7858 Před 3 lety

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

    • @jdtr3759
      @jdtr3759 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @grittygoombah
    @grittygoombah Před 3 lety +118

    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
      @stevecosmolove1045 Před 3 lety +4

      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!!

  • @Buddychigo
    @Buddychigo Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @KevinsAwfulVideos
    @KevinsAwfulVideos Před 3 lety +29

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

  • @Elementus21
    @Elementus21 Před 3 lety +30

    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
      @NYCJoeBlack Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @1234fakerstreet
    @1234fakerstreet Před 2 lety +1

    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
    @drumtap2792 Před 3 lety +8

    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
      @eli-sq7lr Před 2 lety

      well don’t be selfish drop some more gems

    • @eli-sq7lr
      @eli-sq7lr Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @theraven5850
    @theraven5850 Před 3 lety +6

    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.

  • @brenthill2656
    @brenthill2656 Před 2 lety +1

    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!

  • @hernanmartinez2000
    @hernanmartinez2000 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @bobbusc
    @bobbusc Před 2 lety +10

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

    • @trollingisasport
      @trollingisasport Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @cjrtoph
    @cjrtoph Před 3 lety +16

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

  • @coltoncleveringa8004
    @coltoncleveringa8004 Před 3 lety +9

    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

  • @gscrean
    @gscrean Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @sebastianfernandez6146
    @sebastianfernandez6146 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @dps0610
    @dps0610 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @justinwinikoff7117
    @justinwinikoff7117 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @saysoun752
    @saysoun752 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @stephenscott9200
    @stephenscott9200 Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @gc4534
    @gc4534 Před 3 lety +10

    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
      @justahuman9273 Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @JHUNTER626
    @JHUNTER626 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @waynecyr8213
    @waynecyr8213 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @lizardman7364
    @lizardman7364 Před 3 lety +3

    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
      @JayWood2010  Před 3 lety +2

      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 :)

  • @exzisd
    @exzisd Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @bigb2650
    @bigb2650 Před 3 lety +2

    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

  • @peter_parkour
    @peter_parkour Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @brysoncherry9884
    @brysoncherry9884 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @jmanx24
    @jmanx24 Před 3 lety

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

  • @rossrobbins7707
    @rossrobbins7707 Před 3 lety +1

    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
    @dontatmeimmoody2895 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @maskedathiest
    @maskedathiest Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @NPDStudio
    @NPDStudio Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @hernanmartinez2000
    @hernanmartinez2000 Před 3 lety +2

    Good list!

  • @TheDonner82
    @TheDonner82 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for these hidden gems 👍

  • @igordemelo4128
    @igordemelo4128 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @HansAlRachid
    @HansAlRachid Před 3 lety +5

    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
    @doggodoggo1123 Před 3 lety +20

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

    • @jogymogy3691
      @jogymogy3691 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @raffrouser9074
    @raffrouser9074 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @r1pperuk
    @r1pperuk Před 10 měsíci

    Good list....thanks

  • @ReaveIdono
    @ReaveIdono Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @MarcBridie
    @MarcBridie Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @Space_Pirate97
    @Space_Pirate97 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @KIrvin_The_Scholar
    @KIrvin_The_Scholar Před 3 lety

    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
      @whosaidthat84 Před 3 lety

      Both

    • @KIrvin_The_Scholar
      @KIrvin_The_Scholar Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @marumisu9560
    @marumisu9560 Před 3 lety

    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
      @Virtualblueart Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @nekkidnora
    @nekkidnora Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @Anail_Mhin
      @Anail_Mhin Před 3 lety

      Sakuna was great. Really loved it.

  • @patrikkralik3610
    @patrikkralik3610 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Metallian81
    @Metallian81 Před 2 lety

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

  • @eilalee
    @eilalee Před 2 lety

    the last campfire is one of my favorites!

  • @Grimgrin666
    @Grimgrin666 Před 3 lety +5

    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!!!

  • @claudd3
    @claudd3 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @stealtheeone9016
    @stealtheeone9016 Před 2 lety

    Lost in Random is amazing!

  • @RLStine-dk3ux
    @RLStine-dk3ux Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @aaronatkinson3050
      @aaronatkinson3050 Před 3 lety

      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

  • @The_Gnome_Chomskee
    @The_Gnome_Chomskee Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @Vulcanfaux
    @Vulcanfaux Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @ThatJamesGuy42
    @ThatJamesGuy42 Před 2 lety

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

  • @fury161
    @fury161 Před 3 lety +3

    3000th Duels is my hidden gem!!!

  • @smitty7326
    @smitty7326 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @Walrus286
    @Walrus286 Před 3 lety +16

    Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair!

  • @MrGnuh
    @MrGnuh Před 3 lety +6

    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!

  • @kevindewaynelowe
    @kevindewaynelowe Před 2 lety

    Nice choices.

  • @Sarie_13
    @Sarie_13 Před 3 lety +4

    Dex is also a hidden gem 💎

  • @mercutiolavantine5584

    I agree so much with this list

  • @jordanburns1745
    @jordanburns1745 Před rokem

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

  • @espacemaxim
    @espacemaxim Před 3 lety +2

    Interesting list. +1for Crosscode!

  • @thearsonistofarland3087

    The Atelier series is a motherlode of underrated gems

  • @wolf4640
    @wolf4640 Před 3 lety +6

    Sakuna is AMAZING!!

  • @dannysimion
    @dannysimion Před 2 lety

    I wanna play Sakuna! Looks fun.

  • @danep193
    @danep193 Před 3 lety +9

    AI: The Somnium Files 🔥

  • @killeing
    @killeing Před 3 lety

    personally i love jenny leclue ^^ only thing i dislike is that there is zero way to lose in it or fail, which is fine for a kid's game, but without any chance of losing it loses half the charm and its value you know? Still fun game for people looking for a charming kids game ^^

  • @bkcollectorshop9631
    @bkcollectorshop9631 Před 3 lety

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

  • @Takapon218
    @Takapon218 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Adrian_Snake
    @Adrian_Snake Před 2 lety

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

  • @exotichollow4711
    @exotichollow4711 Před 2 lety

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

  • @retronister8816
    @retronister8816 Před 3 lety

    Operencia is absolute gold

  • @randalfox7773
    @randalfox7773 Před 3 lety +1

    I would add 3000th Duel and Ghost 1.0

  • @johnnyrenkiewicz2789
    @johnnyrenkiewicz2789 Před 3 lety

    Super chariot and sigi: a fart for melusina are two games though are both very simple are extremely entertaining, easy to pick up and fun to play. Both were super cheap. Sigi feels like if your little brother wanted to play ghosts and goblins and not suck at it lol. 👌🏻

  • @5thkiechannel
    @5thkiechannel Před 2 lety

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

  • @moonman206
    @moonman206 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @Mojavekight17
    @Mojavekight17 Před 3 lety +8

    Destropolis is my hidden gem

    • @Williammcdert
      @Williammcdert Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @Mojavekight17 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Williammcdert so much fun 😊

  • @qujacereal6647
    @qujacereal6647 Před 3 lety +3

    1st!! nice video man!!

  • @lukex1337
    @lukex1337 Před 2 lety +3

    Eh too many indie metroidvania clones >_>.

  • @THaB4DGuY
    @THaB4DGuY Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @keithcastillo5434
    @keithcastillo5434 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @MJbulls23airJs
    @MJbulls23airJs Před 3 lety

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

  • @nick1117
    @nick1117 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @SnipeMD
    @SnipeMD Před 2 lety

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

  • @christianh.9577
    @christianh.9577 Před 2 lety

    Timestamps would be awesome, thx for the video.

  • @kevinblah6877
    @kevinblah6877 Před 2 lety

    Operencia peaked my interest the most.

  • @DelijaSkopje
    @DelijaSkopje Před 2 lety

    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
      @JayWood2010  Před 2 lety

      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

  • @Darksagan
    @Darksagan Před rokem

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

  • @statesminds
    @statesminds Před 3 lety +3

    Love AI The Somnium files

  • @zensai-gaming
    @zensai-gaming Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @TheMicWillExperiment
    @TheMicWillExperiment Před 3 lety +4

    Did someone say “hidden gems 💎 “

  • @garde1257
    @garde1257 Před 3 lety

    This was better than the indie direct

  • @paradox4878
    @paradox4878 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @zhengen94
    @zhengen94 Před 2 lety +1

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