15 Best Nintendo Switch Games Set in Space

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Ever since the dawn of gaming, the industry has sought to replicate the experience of exploring space. Whether through the guise of an RPG or standard aerial combat shooter, there are plenty of Nintendo Switch games that take place in space. Taking games on the makes the Switch stand out from its competitors, but doing so while travelling across the unknown is a deeply comforting feeling. Here are some of the best Nintendo Switch games set in space.

Platform: SwitchRelease Date: February 08, 2023

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For intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran, there’s no such thing as an “easy mission.” In Metroid Prime Remastered, you’ll see the start of the “Phazon Saga” with updated graphics and mechanics. You’ll head to the mysterious planet Tallon IV.

There, the villainous Space Pirates, headed up by Ridley, are trying to do experiments with the Phazon substance. But what are their end goals? What makes Phazon so powerful? Furthermore, what makes Tallon IV so dangerous?

You’ll find out after you end up on the planet and have to search its remains to expose the truth, regain your abilities, and stop their plans.

The Outer Worlds is one of the best RPGs of the past decade. It shows exactly what sets Obsidian Entertainment apart from Bethesda, crafting more intricately detailed spaces filled with player agency. Even incidental characters such as shopkeeps are far more engaging and charismatic than most characters Bethesda have written. It’s a masterclass in its genre. It’s unfortunate, then, that this is one of the worst Nintendo Switch ports of all time. The amount of concessions and the degree to which they impact the game’s identity can’t be understated. With that said, it is still The Outer Worlds.

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