The Nintendo Switch is one of the world’s best-selling video game consoles, and its momentum is showing no signs of slowing down. The Nintendo Switch’s library of high quality games continues to grow at an exponential rate, with new titles releasing on a weekly basis. Due to its unique hardware capabilities, though, some genres seem to be doing especially well on theNintendo Switch, as is the case with puzzle games.
The Nintendo Switch is home to quite a few great puzzle games for fans of the genre to try. This includes some of the most challenging head-scratchers currently available, as well as match-3 style puzzle games and more relaxed titles. There are so many great Switch puzzle games that naming them all would be exhausting, but five puzzle games stand out from the pack as particularly noteworthy.
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Here are five of the best puzzle games currently available on the Nintendo Switch.
One of the best and most fully-featured Nintendo Switch puzzle games is an enhanced port of the Wii U gameCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker. Instead of just bringing the Wii U game to the Switch and calling it a day, Nintendo made sure to add a slew of new content toCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker’s re-release. This includes some brand new levels for players to complete, as well as the option to go through the entire game in co-op with a friend.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker’s puzzles are all about perspective. Instead of completing platforming challenges like players would normally do in aSuper Mariogame,Captain Toadhas players rotating levels to change the way they look, in turn revealing new paths, hidden treasures, and more. The ability to play through the entirety ofCaptain Toad: Treasure Trackerwith a friend only enhances the experience, and makes it a must-play game for puzzle game fans on Switch.
Mario’s Super Picross
Puyo Puyo Tetris
BothPuyo Puyo TetrisandPuyo Puyo Tetris 2are currently available on the Nintendo Switch, with the latter releasing just this past week. The concept combines the gameplay ofPuyo PuyowithTetris, two of the world’s most popular puzzle games. On top of that, both games feature a variety of game modes to keep things fresh, including full-blown story modes, which are rare for puzzle games.
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Snipperclips
A Nintendo Switch launch title,Snipperclipsis yet another puzzle game that’s great to play with friends on Switch.Snipperclipsis built entirely with co-op in mind, with players having to figure out the best way to align their characters to create shapes and solve each puzzle. The game also includes some extra game modes, like Party, which has puzzles that require more than two players, and Blitz, which is more about competitive multiplayer gameplay. Those who already played the originalSnipperclipsmay want to check outSnipperclips Plus, which includes the base game along with new levels, modes, and more.
Tetris 99
Tetrisis the world’s most-famous puzzle video game, and since it’s available on nearly every console, it’s no surprise thatTetrisalso has a presence on the Nintendo Switch. Besides the aforementionedPuyo Puyo Tetris,Tetriscan also be found through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription in the form ofTetris 99. Essentially aTetrisbattle royale game,Tetris 99sees players do battle with 99 opponents, trying to eliminate their lines as fast as possible while sending hazards to screw up other players.Tetris 99is supported to this day with special events, which have gone a long way in keeping fans engaged with the game for the long-term.
Besides the games listed here, there many other high quality Nintendo Switch puzzle titles available to owners of the console. These include titles likeSushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, which was developed and published by Nintendo itself, as well asToki Tori. Fans ofMario’s Super Picross, meanwhile, may also want to check out some of thePicross Sgames that are available on the Nintendo eShop, as they have similar features as that game, including co-op support.
