Venba is a narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more.

Cook Mouth Watering Dishes
Venba's recipe book gets damaged when she moves to Canada. Restore the lost recipes to cook delicious, mouth-watering dishes that serve as a connection to the home left behind.

Explore, Converse, Experience
Get to know the family well, hold branching conversations, and explore as you face the challenges that arise from day to day life.

Adore is an Action Creature Collecting game where the main character, Lukha, is able to summon and control creatures to fight by his side in a simple and innovative way.

Shoot to defeat the Spooky Spirits!

Aim carefully and shoot non-stop in Carnival Mode. Fire at the goodies in the gallery or the ghosts in the haunted house – Choose either stage and take aim to defeat the spirits. Test your skills with many minigames in Party Mode and play with up to 3 players. Unlock the Spirit Stairway Challenge for more games and ghosts! The higher you go, the tougher it becomes.

Care for your Cuddly Forest Friends!
Play over 10 fun minigames to make your adorable animal companions happy. Entertain, feed, and accessorize your friends and see the forest's Tree of Happiness grow!

ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.

Planet Cube is being invaded by a mysterious aggressor, and its populace are not ready for a fight. While most cubes run to the nearest exit, one square-headed lab technician named Edge finds it in himself to save the world. Of course, he'll have a little help from co-workers and the illustrious Dr Quadratus, as well as some experimental weapons...

But why is the planet being invaded? Who is the invading force? The answers will become clear as our hero makes his way through an underwater science complex with danger at every turn!

“Swords and Fairy Inn2 ” is a game developed by Softstar Entertainment. It includes the type of RPG, casual, simulation in it. Many roles of Sword and Fairy series come from different place to work in this Inn, live and build a warm peace family together. The famouse Li Xiaoyao, Zhao Ling'er, Lin Yueru, Drunken Sword Immortal, Jing Tian, Yun Tianhe, etc., all kinds of roles will return to the Inn…

Join series favorite Koa and her friend Napopo on an action-packed journey through the world of Mara! Traverse wild islands, dodge cunning traps, and defeat the knarrrrrliest pirate bosses in this loving tribute to classic platforming adventures.

Unlock an archipelago piece by piece. From sandy beaches to bubbling volcanoes, there’s no shortage of charming and colourful islands to visit, each one chock full with secrets and collectibles. Each level offers beautiful visuals rich with detail and depth.

Relax and unwind - or knuckle down and challenge yourself! From newcomers to speedrunners, Koa and the Five Pirates is a buccaneering adventure for all.

FALL OF PORCUPINE: LAST DAYS OF SUMMER is a 100% free prologue for the upcoming story-adventure FALL OF PORCUPINE. Download and enjoy an original adventure that ties into the main story. Out now!

New jobs can be tense – especially when you’re about to become a doctor! Join Finley on an original narrative adventure as you take your first steps in a new and exciting world. Together, experience the “Last Days of Summer” before a change of seasons stirs up the sleepy town of Porcupine.
Explore A Beautiful, Diverse World
Not only is there a lot to discover in the old hospital, but also in the small town of Porcupine itself. Take the time to meet the villagers and have a beer with them in the local pub, or take a trip to the nearby forest, where mysterious castle ruins are hidden.
Get to Know Exciting Characters

The blunt head doctor, the selfless nurse, Finley's smart friends, and many other residents populate the small town of Porcupine. Engage in funny, profound, and sometimes serious dialogues, in which you'll be able to choose your answers and influence your relationships.
Demonstrate Your Skills and Empathy
You don't even have time to look at the clock because your patients are waiting! Investigate what's wrong with them through your conversations and treat them in different minigames that challenge you in logic, speed, and skill. And most importantly, withstand the stress when the strict head doctor questions your knowledge yet again.
Uncover Dark Secrets

At first glance, the small town is a warm, friendly place where everyone knows and greets each other. But if you live there for any length of time, you'll suspect that not everyone is as honest as they pretend to be and shadows lurk in the distance. Be on guard!

Alice Gear AEGiS CS: Concerto of Simulatrix, is an exciting 3D battle arena game filled with action and loveable characters! Gear up, strap in, and get battling! Vice has taken your world and only you can take it back! As an actress with an aptitude for wielding this special gear, you train under AEGiS, a corporation charged with defence against the Vice. Fight against your fellow teammates in simulations, using unique customisable combinations of your Alice Gear to get stronger, faster and better than ever before! Follow the lives of your teammates, learn about their motivations and feelings as you bring your team together.

Let the soothing sounds of high-pressure water wash away your worries. Fire up your powerwasher and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find. Release the Pressure, with PowerWash Simulator.

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Become a guard of a dystopian world and defend the border gates from the enemies. Upgrade your character by buying cards with your heavily-taxed salary to face increasingly powerful enemies.

Will Naala's future be one of subordination, or...?
The story unfolds on a continent where the number of women has drastically decreased due to an incurable disease known as "The Rot."
A young girl, Naala, lives in the southern country of Rus. Her mother is abducted by the northern country of Nasla, leaving her as an orphan.
Her childhood friend Auri, the next king of Rus and someone whom she adores like a brother, supported her through her hardships.
Several years after that nightmarish night...
Naala was welcomed into the royal family, and began to feel at ease in her life as Auri's bride to be.
However...
The nightmare begins again, as a decision will have to be made in front of the Nasla army that is kidnapping women.


A fictional world that's full of exoticism. This is a romance adventure game for women that depicts rich romantic relationships that involve the character's countries, along with conflicts and beliefs.

「FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse」 is the traditional Japanese horror adventure game. As the girls explore the western-style mansions and abandoned hospitals on Rōgetsu Isle, they will rely on the moonlight and a faint flashlight to search for clues. The story progresses by discovering relics like old newspaper articles and notes that help the girls unravel the island’s secret past. While exploring, the girls will also be confronted by a series of spirits. They will need to use a Fatal Frame franchise classic, the Camera Obscura, to repel vengeful ghosts, sealing away their power by photographing them. Throughout the game, the girls will need to equip stronger lenses and change out different films in order to capture the most powerful spirits, while also using the camera to capture “things that cannot be seen” to help them find the evidence they need to remember their haunting past.

For resolving lack of daily exercise and strengthening your physical strength! You can enjoy authentic exercise in the world of "Fist of the North Star" without changing the functions of "Fitness Boxing"! Familiar characters such as Kenshiro become your instructors! In addition, a new battle mode against rivals has been introduced, allowing you to enjoy the exercise with enhanced action gameplay. Punch your way through the many enemies that stand in your way, and aim for victory in the boss battle!

FRONT MISSION 2 blends intense strategy with a deep and involved storyline.

12 years have passed since the second Huffman conflict. The impoverished People's Republic of Alordesh has been suffering a severe economic decline ever since the war ended. In June 2102, soldiers of the Alordesh Army rise up and, led by Ven Mackarge, declare independence from the O.C.U. (Oceania Cooperative Union).

Ash, an O.C.U. soldier, manages to survive the ensuing battle, but Alordesh is completely overrun by the Revolutionary Army. Ash and his surviving teammates infiltrate Alordesh's chaotic underground in an attempt to escape the country. However, they soon discover that there is a huge conspiracy behind the coup.

In FRONT MISSION 2, the perspective switches between three characters: Ash, Lisa, and Thomas, creating a worldview that goes beyond a simple dichotomy between good and evil.

FRONT MISSION 2: Remake preserves the mature story, strategic turn-based combat, and Wanzer customization options of the original. Enjoy the revitalized classic with updated visuals and new features and enhancements!
- Improved loading speed
- Support for many new languages
- New 'free camera' option to zoom in during gameplay and check out Wanzers in detail
- New coloring and camouflage options
- Modern in-game effects
- Renewed soundtrack

Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Forge precious memories as you weave your own generation-spanning tale of friendship, family, and farming. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own in this reimagining of a beloved farming classic.

Settle down in an idyllic fantasy town as a young adventurer with a monstrous secret in Rune Factory 3, remastered for a new generation on Nintendo Switch™. Features brand new to Rune Factory 3 Special include Newlywed Mode, standalone adventures unlocked after marriage to each of the game's 11 eligible bachelorettes; Another Episode, fully-voiced picture stories narrated by those same characters; and a "Hell" difficulty level to challenge even veteran players! Whether it's your first visit or you're returning after a long time away, experience the unforgettable story of Rune Factory 3 with improved graphics and redesigned 3D character models.

A young girl named Ib visits an art gallery with her parents.
While perusing the various works of art, Ib suddenly realizes that she is alone.
As she searches for someone – anyone – else, the museum begins to change...

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A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Inspect the area around you, discovering items and disarming traps to find your way out of the strange gallery.

Game Features
・A mysterious adventure set it an art gallery full of puzzles to solve.
・Pieces of artwork beautifully crafted in pixel art.
・Basic controls consist of movement and an interact (speak) button, enjoyable by players of all levels.
・Seven different endings to unlock based on player actions and choices.
・Upon completion you will be rewarded with the True Guertena exhibit where you can collect the artwork found throughout the game and be able to visit an extra dungeon that you couldn’t access in your first playthrough.

New Features
This game is a remake of the 2D exploration-adventure title Ib, set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery and originally released in February 2012. Virtually all of the graphics have been updated, with many upgraded and additional effects as well.
Significantly improved screen resolution and graphics allow players to experience a
classic in a whole new light.

・Brand new graphics for maps, characters, and stills.
・Addition of all-new and redesigned pieces of artwork.
・Further improvements upon the original concept of making the game enjoyable for
・Players of all level through optimizations to the many puzzles in-game.
・Brand new puzzles, effects, and tricks that were not present in the original.
・Addition of “Zoom Mode” for improved visibility, allowing players to spot small items more easily and view the many pieces of artwork in greater detail.
・New “conversation system” allows companions to offer hints and engage in conversation.
・Brand new BGM composed specifically for the remake.

Ryza and her friends are living their lives on Kurken Island when news of a sudden appearance of a mysterious group of islands in nearby waters arrives.
To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will set off on final adventure surrounding the "roots of alchemy." The stage for this adventure is a vast open field! The field is made up of multiple maps that are connected seamlessly. Enjoy this adventure in a vast and ‘living’ field that is one of the largest in the Atelier series.


Your choices shape the world in this coming-of-age RPG set in 1980s rural Japan.

Step into the life of Nini, a newly earthbound teen who arrives in the quaint Japanese town of Ashihara in August 1983. Explore the town, befriend its people, and face off against the Kegai in turn-based battles where the outcomes depend on the relationships you’ve built and the decisions you’ve made. Use Nini’s special connection to the gods to reset the world, with each loop allowing Nini and his allies to relive the 8th month over and over until they get it right…or the Kegai overcome them entirely.


■Live an Ordinary Life, Fight Extraordinary Enemies
Build bonds with Ashihara's residents while protecting the town from the ever-present threat of the Kegai, repeating the cycle to uncover how your everyday actions impact your battles in the Underworld, and vice versa.

■Choices That Can Change the World
Loop8’s emotion-driven AI system responds to every action you take and decision you make. Characters’ emotions and stories will vary greatly based on your choices, making each playthrough wholly unique.

■A Picturesque View of Rural Japan
Your adventure takes place in a nostalgic and beautifully recreated snapshot of a rural Japanese townscape. Head downtown to recharge at a local restaurant, or hang out at the shops to strengthen your bonds with other characters.

■Relive the Past to Alter the Future
Though the deadline for humanity's extinction draws ever closer, Ashihara's fate remains in your hands. Repeatedly return to the start of August, alter your actions, and see how they turn the tides of destiny across multiple endings.

From the developers at Nippon Ichi Software comes the second installment of the Void Terrarium series! With cloudAI defeated and Toriko saved from certain demise, a new deadly disease threatens her well-being once more. To save her, join Robbie and venture into the past to identify a remedy.

A hapless student named Wato Hojo finds himself among a group of talented detectives and must take part in their investigation to stop a prolific serial killer that hides among their ranks. Can they solve the case before they’re all eliminated?

Best Switch Games of 2023 - Page 9

Venba

Adore

Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery

Cuddly Forest Friends

Digimon World: Next Order

ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree

Planet Cube: Edge

Sword and Fairy Inn 2

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

Fall of Porcupine

Alice Gear Aegis CS Concerto of Simulatrix

PowerWash Simulator

DRAINUS

Marfusha

The Crimson Flower That Divides: Lunar Coupling

FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star

FRONT MISSION 2: Remake

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life

Rune Factory 3 Special

Ib

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Loop8: Summer of Gods

void* tRrLM2(); //Void Terrarium 2

Process of Elimination