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The massive Nintendo Switch library contains hidden gems that many players overlook due to digital marketplace clutter or physical release volume. Polygon highlighted ten near-perfect games that deserve more attention from owners.
Several titles offer unique gameplay experiences. HAL Laboratory brought Part Time UFO to Switch with added features and two-player support after its mobile debut. Doinksoft's scrolling shooter Demon Throttle launched exclusively as a physical cartridge, making it a rare collector's item missing from the Nintendo eShop. Meanwhile, Brace Yourself Games developed Cadence of Hyrule, featuring rhythmic movement tied to a Zelda-inspired world, and SideBar Games released Golf Story, combining golf with 16-bit RPG mechanics.
Despite critical acclaim and solid performance, certain titles faced material limitations. PlatinumGames' Astral Chain found over a million players with Nintendo's publishing help, yet it came up short compared to major Mario and Zelda sales. Shin'en Multimedia's Fast RMX featured aggressive computer opponents and rubber banding difficulty that detracted from track performance, though it justified a Switch 2 sequel called Fast Fusion.
Capcom ported Shinsekai: Into the Depths from Apple Arcade, providing underwater Metroidvania exploration alongside mobile roots. Paladin Studios released Good Job!, Tarsier Studios created the physics-based puzzle game The Stretchers, WayForward developed Vitamin Connection with asymmetric multiplayer, and developer Shapefarm contributed to the genre.
