If you only tend to follow the biggest video game releases, it may seem like the Nintendo Switch is currently in a game drought.
The system has only gotten a handful of niche releases last year, like Endless Ocean: Luminous, that haven’t been Zelda-level hits.
Zoom out a bit, though, and you’ll find that Nintendo’s aging system is still thriving. That’s thanks to vibrant indie and third-party scenes that are keeping the platform engaging.
If you’re looking for a new Switch game to play this weekend, you actually have more to choose from than you might realize. The system got several games this week, from a chaotically fun Pac-Man game to a genuine game of the year contender.
Here are three games to check out on Switch, all of which are worth picking up this weekend. Animal Well The biggest new release this week isn’t a first-party franchise game, but a deceptively deep indie platformer.