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Metroidvania Switch Games

Browse Metroidvania games for Nintendo Switch, with a focus on exploration, platforming, and unlocking abilities that open new paths through interconnected worlds. Compare combat styles, puzzle-solving elements, and difficulty to find an adventure that matches your preferred balance of discovery and challenge.

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  1. Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4G8YQ

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    An action-packed 2D adventure where you guide Samus through perilous alien worlds on Nintendo Switch consoles.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
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    The previous price was $99.99

  2. Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GGX2

    Great game. Best Buy It...Love the overhaul, love the game....Major downside is controls are not customizable enough to make it the best experience in modern gaming...gamecube titles are the best...we...

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    An atmospheric first-person adventure with revamped graphics and controls, featuring Samus Aran exploring alien worlds.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  3. Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HPWR75

    Best value for the money...Kids love it, unlock the mystery. Definitely recommended...Best game...[Employee of bestbuy] Love the how unique it is. One of my favorite games

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    An atmospheric action-adventure game featuring hand-drawn art, challenging gameplay, and mysterious underground exploration.
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    Your price for this item is $14.99

  4. Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3R8ZQZ93T

    Thanks best buy!...Great game ,very fun. Love the awesome customer service from best buy as well!...The best buy°°...Love this game!!! Buy buy buy..its the Best Buy!!!

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    An atmospheric action-adventure game featuring hand-drawn art, challenging gameplay, and a mysterious underground world.
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    Your price for this item is $34.99

  5. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H9ZGQX

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    An action-packed digital adventure where you battle demons and craft weapons to save humanity on Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  6. Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Switch 2

    SKU: J7GSL5JFV6

    Great game. great condition. Love buying from best buy...Not the best but it’s a Metroid game and I love Metroid.

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    An action-adventure game featuring enhanced visuals, HDR, and two display modes for Nintendo Switch 2.
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    Your price for this item is $69.99

  7. Dead Cells - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HSJHYC

    Great game!! Fun to play!! Love this game!! You won’t be disappointed!...Fun video game at a great price. Kid love it and lots of fun

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    A brutally challenging 2D action-platformer featuring permadeath, branching paths, and customizable combat abilities.
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    Your price for this item is $24.99

  8. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HP8CXL

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    An action-adventure platformer featuring multiple playable characters, vibrant storytelling, and included DLC content.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  9. Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HQH44P

    Best game ever...Love this game…………………………………………………………………………………………ok...This game shines as an example of what Nintendo does best - they don't pack the best graphics or AAA...type of production value, but...

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    An action-packed 2D adventure where you evade deadly robots and uncover secrets on a dangerous alien planet.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  10. Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HTGK8P

    The Best Metroid Game Ever...Best Nintendo Switch Remastered game ever. Great graphics, gameplay and sound!...Great remaster of a classic GameCube game. One of the best looking games on the Switch too....

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    An action-packed first-person adventure featuring revamped graphics, updated controls, and immersive alien environments.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  11. Dead Cells Action Game of the Year Edition - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3Y3V5HG4P

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    An action-packed platformer featuring over 90 weapons, emergency rolls, bonus DLC, and collectible extras.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  12. Indivisible - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3LX6CYC6S

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    An action-packed RPG platformer featuring strategic combat, vibrant fantasy worlds, and an engaging storyline.
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    Your price for this item is $50.99

  13. Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HRJQ9Y

    Great game...Bought it on sale and love it. I own it on Xbox but this being playable on the go is the best...Purchased from Best Buy as a gift and it was wonderfully received....This is a great gift for...

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    An emotionally rich action-platformer featuring hand-painted artwork, orchestrated score, and enhanced gameplay for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  14. Shantae and the Seven Sirens - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HR8PVR

    I love 2D Platformers this game is great I would definitely recommend...Bought this and absolutely love it. Great for you or as a gift.

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    An action-packed digital platformer featuring Fusion Magic, new friends, and a vast sunken city to explore.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  15. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HRY3KW

    If you love old school Castlevania gameplay, this is the game to buy....Great buy!...Great game and a great price for digital only 1334

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    A retro-inspired 2D action platformer featuring sword-and-whip gameplay, dark 8-bit visuals, and multiple storylines.
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    Your price for this item is $14.99

  16. Castlevania Advance Collection - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: J7GSL49K8V

    Great collection of games....These games are great!....I love old school games, and being able to play them while I'm traveling is amazing....Great Collection of Castlevania Games...These are some of...

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    A digital collection featuring four classic action-adventure games with enhanced features, artwork, and music player.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  17. Disney Illusion Island - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HTL5SZ

    Love being able to choose your favorite character and be set on a fun challenging adventure where you...I love all the Disney characters involved...Great time for kids and adults!...Great Game!...Great...

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    An action-packed digital adventure where you join Mickey & Friends to explore Monoth and recover mystical books.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  18. MIO: Memories In Orbit - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3R8WSXKHK

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    An atmospheric sci-fi Metroidvania adventure featuring exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving aboard a mysterious spaceship.
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    Your price for this item is $34.00
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    The previous price was $38.03

  19. Carrion - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HRPPHY

    If you love gore and sci-fi then you will absolutely love this game. If you just love gore?...I love it it is perfect for the switch

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    An action-packed reverse horror game where you evolve as a monstrous creature seeking revenge.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  20. Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HRZ64Y

    Made by a great developer. Totally your money's worth.

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    An action-packed digital platformer featuring vibrant animation, massive bosses, and hip-shaking gameplay for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $9.99

  21. Gato Roboto - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H9KHF2

    Gato Roboto has great art direction, but the level design and bosses don't reach above okay....Overall, great game for the price!

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    An action-packed platformer where you pilot a mech through alien worlds to rescue your stranded captain.
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    Your price for this item is $7.99

  22. The Mummy Demastered - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HP8CCX

    Great Pixel Art, Iffy Gameplay

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    A retro-inspired 2D action-adventure game where you battle monsters as an elite agent.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  23. Dead Cells: Medley of Pain Bundle - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HT6SL6

    Great Game!...They only downfall is that the game does not do a great job at telling you the controls so you do have...Great game made even better with the dlc

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    An action-packed roguelite adventure featuring four DLCs, Castlevania content, and fluid 2D combat.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  24. Monster Sanctuary - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HQ7LJF

    Love it!...If you like games with monster taming AND you love games like Castlevania/Metroid, this is a hidden gem...Great game, great price. Highly recommended.

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    An engaging pixel art adventure where you collect, train, and battle monsters in a Metroidvania world.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99
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Metroidvania games on Nintendo Switch blend exploration, platforming, and combat with the satisfaction of uncovering an interconnected world. Rather than moving through a simple sequence of levels, you typically revisit earlier areas as new abilities open routes that were previously out of reach. A movement upgrade might help you cross a wide gap, while a new attack could reveal a passage hidden behind a barrier. This ability-based progression makes exploring feel purposeful, rewarding curiosity with secret rooms, optional challenges, and opportunities to strengthen your character. For shoppers exploring Metroidvania Switch games, the appeal often comes from that balance of discovery and growing mastery. Learning how locations connect can be just as rewarding as defeating a difficult boss, especially as once-intimidating paths become familiar shortcuts. Choosing the best Metroidvania games for Nintendo Switch starts with identifying the kind of adventure you enjoy. If precise movement is your priority, look for gameplay descriptions that emphasize responsive platforming and traversal challenges. If you prefer combat-focused exploration, consider how a game approaches weapons, character upgrades, and boss encounters. Difficulty options, checkpoint placement, and map features can also shape the experience, particularly if you like shorter play sessions or want extra help finding your next destination. Some games in the genre lean toward action role-playing systems, while others keep the focus on navigation and carefully timed movement. Before choosing a Nintendo Switch Metroidvania game, review its age rating, supported play modes, and available accessibility features. Matching those details to your preferences can help you find an exploration adventure with the right mix of challenge, atmosphere, and replay value.

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Metroidvania games are action-adventure games built around exploring interconnected areas and unlocking abilities that open new paths. Instead of moving through separate levels in a fixed order, you often revisit earlier locations to discover hidden routes, optional challenges, and collectibles.

Traditional platformers often focus on completing individual stages, while Metroidvania games typically connect their areas into a larger world. Jumping and movement challenges remain important, but exploration, character progression, and returning to previously inaccessible paths play a greater role.

Upgrades can add movement abilities, combat techniques, or ways to interact with the environment. A new ability might let you reach a distant ledge, pass through a barrier, or explore a previously blocked route. Discovering where to use these abilities is a central part of the genre.

The balance varies by game. Some emphasize challenging battles and boss encounters, while others give more attention to environmental puzzles, precise platforming, or exploration. Gameplay descriptions and trailers can help you identify which elements a game emphasizes.

Metroidvania games typically emphasize exploring a connected world and keeping abilities that unlock new areas. Roguelike and roguelite games commonly revolve around repeated runs, often with randomized elements and progress that partially or fully resets after defeat. Some games combine features from both genres.

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