There’s no shortage of games to play on the Nintendo Switch. With an ever-expanding library of new and old titles, it’s hard for players with the hybrid console to ever get bored. The eShop, specifically, is a great online store full of titles both popular and unknown just waiting to be played. Regardless of your preferred genre, odds are there is something there for you, and it has one of the best classic game libraries around too.
More importantly, however, there are countless titles that are inexpensive. In fact, if potential players set the eShop pricepoint to $10 or under, there’s an overwhelming amount of content to choose from. Yet, choosing between the good and the bad can be a daunting task. So, to help you choose, here are some of the best Switch games under $10.
Updated December 21st, 2020 by Morgan Austin: While lots of big-time game publishers are releasing new games in 2020, some players might prefer to wait until these games go on sale rather than pay $50 or more when these games are released. Even if these popular games aren’t for certain players, that still leaves the question of what kind of games can be bought without breaking the bank. For switch players, here are a few more fantastic titles that can all be purchased for $10 or less.
15 Part Time UFO
In this game, players take control of a small UFO that is taking on different jobs to help people on Earth. Most of these jobs involve stacking and balancing items, but each new location and job is sure to throw an interesting challenge into the mix.
While Part Time UFO can be played by just one player, it also has unique versions of each job that can be played with two players, making it a great couch co-op game. The art style is vibrant and cute while the puzzles can be both hilarious and challenging. This game is currently priced at $8.99, and it’s well worth the price whether players want to complete puzzles on their own or with a friend.
14 Double Pug Switch
When a professor’s cat, Whiskers, accidentally creates a portal between dimensions that sends Whiskers and the professor’s pug, Otis, to another dimension, Otis must try to stop Whiskers from wreaking more havoc in this new world.
The characters in Double Pug Switch are adorable, and the puzzles that involve switching between dimensions as Otis are unique, challenging, and satisfying to complete. One of the funniest and cutest parts of the game is also that collecting coins lets players purchase different hats for Otis! Priced at $8.99, this game will give players hours of fun, mayhem, and cuteness.
13 When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is definitely one of the more emotional games on this list, and it’s worthy of a spot in every Switch player’s library. In this game, players follow the story of a girl named Eda as she navigates life in her 20s with the help of a man called The Owl.
This game uses a point-and-click playstyle with different puzzles that will push players through Eda’s life. They’ll see her high points and her low points as she tries to come to peace with everything that comes her way. This game is priced at $8.49, and the moving story with the gorgeous graphics make it worth every penny.
12 Among Us
That’s right. The game that’s been taking over the internet has now made it onto the Switch. Like it’s other platforms, Among Us is only $5 on the Switch. It can be played with as few as 4 players and as many as 10 players, and technically, a Nintendo Switch Online membership isn’t required.
As long as players are on the same Wi-Fi as their friends who also have the game, then Among Us can be played locally on the Switch. Whether players choose to enjoy this game online or in person, Among Us is sure to fill a room with laughs, betrayal, flying accusations, and more as players try to figure out who the imposters are on the ship.
11 Mad Father
Some players might already be familiar with Mad Father, as it originally came out in late 2012. The version that’s currently available in the Nintendo eShop is a remake of Mad Father, which means it’s perfect for fans of the original as well as new players.
The game is a horror adventure that follows a young girl named Aya, who wants to spend time with her father on the anniversary of her mother’s death. Instead, the anniversary involves people escaping from Aya’s father’s laboratory after he’s performed experiments on them, and Aya learning the truth about what her father has really been doing in his lab. This game is priced at $7.99, and it’s a great choice for horror fans and fans of the original game.
10 NO THING
Developed by Evil Indie games, NO THING is a fantastic, yet simplistic runner that every Switch owner should play. Taking place in the totalitarian future of 1994, players take control of a simple office clerk who is tasked with sending a message to the Queen of Ice.
While far from the most graphically impressive on the console, it makes up for it with some fantastic and responsive gameplay. It’s extremely fast, easy to pick up and has a great difficulty curve. Couple that with an interesting, psychedelic art direction and a fantastic soundtrack, NO THING shines through its simplicity. At $1.99 before taxes, it’s worth every penny.
9 Doom 3
While Doom 3 is a hotly debated title among fans of the series, there’s no denying it’s a fantastic title. Originally released in 2004, Doom 3 takes the plot of the original game in the series: players take control of Doomguy, one of the only survivors of a demon invasion at a Union Aerospace Corporation base on Mars. Don’t look at this as a straight-up remake, however. Changing the fast-paced gameplay for something slower, with more horror influences, Doom 3 feels like a completely different game compared to the influential 1993 shooter.
Despite its age, however, the game holds up. Visually, it’s still impressive, the controls are tight, and the slower pace serves a lot of the game’s setpieces well. That isn’t to say the game comes to a crawl either, still retaining run and gun mechanics, the Doom 3 is still smooth and exciting even after almost a decade and a half. Priced at $9.99, it’s a worthwhile experience.
8 Earth Wars
Developed by One or Eight INC., Earth Wars is one of the more overlooked games on the Nintendo eShop. With a beautiful hand-drawn art style, this side-scrolling hack-and-slash adventure implements RPG mechanics as well. In fact, many have compared the game to the classic Vanillaware Wii title, Muramasa: The Demon Blade. While probably not as ambitious as the 2009 title, Earth Wars it’s still a beautiful, slick title with a lot of customization available.
Mix in large-scale boss battles, and an overwhelming amount of loot to find, Earth Wars will leave a lasting impression on players. Priced at $4.50, you can’t go wrong.
7 Sega Ages: Phantasy Star
While Sega was known for making fast-paced arcade-style games during their time as console makers, they dabbled in the JRPG genre to great success. Their most popular franchise in that regard is easily Phantasy Star. While basic by today’s standards, as Sega Master System title in 1987, it was a truly unique title, featuring a satisfying combat system, a healthy dose of strategy, and 3D-esque dungeon crawling mechanics.
While not far different than the original title, Sega Ages: Phantasy Star offers minor quality of life upgrades that reduce the number of random encounters while increasing the amount of money and experience received through victory. Yet, if you’re looking for old-school difficulty, that option is available too. Priced at $7.99, it might feel like an overpayment to some, but it’s worth every penny.
6 Final Fantasy VII
In many ways, Final Fantasy VII was “the one that got away” for Nintendo. With development beginning on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Squaresoft (now Square Enix) moved things over to the Sony PlayStation to take advantage of the console’s CD-ROM capabilities. Released in 1997, the game was massive for its time, and the PlayStation allowed Squaresoft to make some breathtaking cutscenes. Now, over two decades later, the game has finally come to a Nintendo console, allowing players to play as Cloud Strife as he tries to save the world from a megacorporation trying to exploit the planet of all its natural resources.
With a fantastic story that’s more topical now than it was in 1997, mixed with a lovable cast of characters and some classic turn-based Final Fantasy combat, Final Fantasy VII is one of the best games in the franchise. For the low cost of $7.99, players can own an interesting piece of Nintendo history.
5 Cel Damage HD
Of all the games to receive an HD remaster, the 2001 vehicular combat title for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox, Cel Damage, was probably the most unexpected. That’s not because it’s undeserving of one, in fact, it’s cell-shaded art direction, chaotic gameplay, hilarious dialogue, and outlandish characters make it one of the most overlooked titles of its generation.
With unlockable characters, and a real sense of progression, Cel Damage is an extremely satisfying game to play though. Add in battle royal and race modes, players two very different game types to choose from that feel completely different from one another. Plus, at the cost of $9.99, there really isn’t anything to complain about.
4 Steam World Dig
One thing the Switch is not light on is Metroidvania titles. With that said, the interesting Image & Form title is just as fantastic to play as it was when it originally released in 2013. Priced at $9.99, players take control of Rusty, a robot who finds himself in an old mining town, who’s ready to get to work. Players must dig beneath the ground, battle the enemies they cross paths with, and collect as much as possible before returning to the surface.
While not the best game in the series — Steam World Dig 2 is one of the best games of the decade — it’s still a fantastic game that players can put a lot of time into.
3 Mighty Gunvolt Burst
Players who are looking for their next Mega Man fix, look no further than INTI CREATES CO., LTD.’s Mighty Gunvolt Burst. This action-packed platformer hearkens back to the good old days of difficult 8-bit gameplay as players take control of Beck from Mighty Number 9, Gunvolt from Azure Striker Gunvolt, or Ekoro from Blaster Master Zero, each of whom plays and controls differently.
While retro in its aesthetic, Mighty Gunvolt Burst introduced a lot newer concepts that keep the game in the modern era. That includes relatively deep customization options along with combos you’d never achieve in older titles.
2 Blaster Master Zero
Developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD., Blaster Master Zero mixes the fun yet chaotic sidescrolling gameplay of Mega-Man with top-down sections to liven things up. Created with the original 1988 Blaster Master as a base, this version of the game offers way more in the way of content.
This includes new areas to explore, new bosses, and upgrades that were not possible on the original game. While a little on the short side, Blaster Master Zero is only $9.99 on the Nintendo eShop, making it worth the price.
1 Shovel Knight: Specter Of Torment
Yacht Club got the world buzzing when they introduced Shovel Knight to the world. With countless additions to the game, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment could have easily become a soulless sequel in a sea of titles under the series banner, but it ended up exceeding the already high expectations set by previous expansions in the franchise. In this title, players take control of Specter Knight who is tasked with recruiting knights to form the Order of No Quarter.
Full of charm and heart, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a top-end title on the eShop and one every player should experience. Priced at $9.99 as a stand-alone title, or included in the Shovel Knight Treasure Trove, there really is no excuse to get your hands on this fantastic experience.
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