Chants of Sennaar is an incredible adventure that tasks you with solving puzzles and deciphering a language in a challenging, accessible way.
Unlike Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons, it feels like Fae Farm is prioritizing completing quests over farming and living a virtual life.
Rune Factory 3 Special is as enjoyable game as Rune Factory 3, only now it's on more platforms so a larger audience can appreciate it.
Norn9 Last Era is packed with a prequel, an alternate viewpoint of the original game, a sequel, and an omake, but retains some of the original game's issues.
Sea of Stars is a lovely, heartfelt game with a cast of well-realized characters, a fun battle system, and a world begging to be explored.
Six Ages 2 is a sequel that builds on the original, offering an "end of times" tale within familiar framework.
Flutter Away is a short, guided trip through the rainforest to spend a little time chasing after and photographing butterflies.
While many of its minigames aren't great, Pups & Purrs Pet Shop is quite a pleasant pet store sim with a little depth to it.
Arcadian Atlas is an example of a strategy game where improper balancing and design choices result in an "only okay" affair.
Even with some pacing and equipment durability issues, Picontier is a delightful farming sim to pick up on the Switch.
Venba is an incredibly heartfelt, yet short, experience that offers glimpses into a family's life, culture, and delicious-looking meals.
Disney Illusion Island is this bright, bubbly game with a lot of personality, but its design and area execution can bleed together and feel empty.
Radiant Tale is a bright Switch otome game with a strong cast of love interests and supporting characters and a great common route.
Lakeburg Legacies is an open-ended sort of city management simulation where people come first, and its easy to get invested in it.
Pikmin 4 is a stunning, cozy game, and quality of life features like the addition of Oatchi help relieve any sources of stress.
Sticky Business is more a sticker creating experience than a risk-and-reward sim, but it's still quite a fun outlet.
Crime O'Clock is a novel hidden object game, especially on the Switch, but it's best played in short sessions.
Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island feels like a simpler version of Animal Crossing that focuses on customization and gathering materials.
Jack Jeanne is an incredible Switch otome game, packed with lovable characters, fantastic music, and a touching story.
Final Fantasy XVI is technically impressive and an amazing action game, though the Game of Throne elements do hinder it a bit. However when the team does get to be original, the story can be absolutely engrossing.