u/Farbklex

I am looking for games that are tailor made for the Nintendo Switch by using its hardware in a unique way that probably wouldn't work on another system.

So far I have a list that mostly contains first party titles. It seems as few third party games truly support unique Switch features. But maybe you can add to the list.

  • 1-2-Switch & Everybody 1-2-Switch (use of Joy Con, HD vibration, gyro)
  • Super Mario Party (use of Joy Con, HD vibration, gyro in mini games, put consoles next to each other to expand the screen)
  • Wario Ware Move It!
  • Nintendo Switch Sports
  • Nintendo Labo
  • Dr. Kawashimas Brain Training (use the touchscreen to write)
  • ARMS (use joy cons for boxing movements)
  • Fitness Boxing series (use joy cons for boxing movements)
    • maybe Just Dance, although I doubt the Joy Con tracking is actually precise
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! (you can air drum with the Joy Cons if you don't have the drum accessory afaik)
  • 51 Worldwide Games (put consoles next to each other to expand the screen)
  • Astro Party EX (4 player multiplayer via touch screen on one device)

Edit:

  • Vitamin Connection (MrASK15, uses the IR camera in mini game)
  • Drag X Drive (Brave_Explorer5988, Joy Con 2 mouse controls for mimc a wheelchair)
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (LunchPlanner, techincally, that fits the definition...)
  • Lumines Remastered (ZorkNemesis, has a Trance-Vibration mode. Techincally not unique since other systems support it as well. Still cool)
  • Neo Geo Pocket Collection 1+2 (BenjyMLewis, multiplayer works by showing two screens turned by 90* facing each player in handheld mode)
  • Game Builder Garage (StrawDeath, can use AR and gyro for games)
  • Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training (Thr0wAwayU53rnam3, uses AR for a mini game)
  • No More Heroes (crocicorn, uses motion controls for attacks)
  • Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword (iuhiscool, uses motion controls for attacks)
  • Samba De Amigo (Bluion6275, uses motion controls)
  • World of Goo (SkirtAggravating7189, good touchscreen controls)
  • Moto Rush GT (beanyyz, good steering with motion controls, also Labo compatible)
  • Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Local-Cartoonist-172, uses both Joy Cons in mouse mode for mini games)

I excluded Ring Fit Adventure since it requires an external accessory that could as well release for other systems.

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u/Farbklex — 29 days ago