Sarah HertzkeMoon Raider is a nice, challenging pixel art action-platformer. Gameplay is solid; though it does have a few awkward quirks, but it's really fun and it looks great.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/moon-raider-switch/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4724-CUSA27346_00-3813071056330523
Moon Raider for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Ava is the young daughter of the brilliant-but-aging scientist Dr. Cavor and Selene, the former queen of the moon. Selene is a selenite whose life depends on special energy only moon gems can provide. With none left and time running out, Dr. Cavor enlist…
Steamroll is a creative, mini-golf-inspired puzzle adventure. Exploration, danger, and different tools add interesting depth to a classic game genre. And the steampunk aesthetic and humor are nice touches.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/steamroll-rustless-edition-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/steamroll-rustless-edition-switch/
Steamroll: Rustless Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
In this steampunk setting, you will play as a young engineer on his first day of work. A young man finding a job? As you can see, everything is possible in video games! The problem is that the mine you work on is about to collapse. Luckily, this budding …
Deleveled is a minimalist puzzle-platformer with no jump button. Instead you control two squares that bounce off each other. Tons of creative and challenging levels built around momentum and synchronization.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/deleveled-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/deleveled-switch/
Deleveled for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
What goes up must come down… and what comes down must be bounced! Send momentum from one block to another to shoot them around the map. Cleverly conserve momentum to navigate around the map and flick all the switches but be careful; once you’re down ther…
PHOGS! is incredibly bizarre and utterly delightful. Puzzles aren't that hard, but they are fun and interesting. Co-op must be crazy but I haven't been able to try it myself.
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2680-CUSA20207_00-PHOGS000000000US/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2680-CUSA20207_00-PHOGS000000000US/
PHOGS!
In PHOGS you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player. Forage through Food World, teeming with tasty treats. From hot buttered toast to chopped celery... even a river of chocolate Stroll through Sleep World, complete with teddy bears, cushions and quilts, all nestled in the glow of the soothing night-light. Pounce through the crazy toybox of Play World, exploring a beach amusement park, a retro arcade, and everything in between. Woof Supporting single-player and shared-controller gameplay, plus local and online co-op, Red and Blue are always ready to play
Catie in MeowmeowLand is a short, charming, wordless point-and-click. It's basically Alice in Wonderland, but with lots of cats. Surreal, silly, and short. A delight.
https://www.gog.com/game/catie_in_meowmeowland
https://www.gog.com/game/catie_in_meowmeowland
RESTLESS SOUL is a quirky, silly game. It's a twin-stick shooter pretending to be an RPG. Go on a quest to return to Life and fight a supervillain that exists in the afterlife for some reason? Don't expect things to makes sense. Fun and funny.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/restless-soul-switch/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/restless_soul
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/restless-soul
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/restless-soul-switch/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/restless_soul
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/restless-soul
Restless Soul for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
The adventure of a lifeti—er, afterlifetime—awaits! Help a wayward soul return to the land of the living in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure that pokes fun at life, death, video games, pop culture, and everything in between. Prevail in bullet-he…
Minute of Islands is a slow, strange, somber adventure. Incredible, unsettling, and yet strangely beautiful visuals accompany the amazing, thoughtful story. Breathtaking (and for Mo that's almost literal!).
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/minute-of-islands-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/minute_of_islands
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/minute-of-islands
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/minute-of-islands-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/minute_of_islands
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/minute-of-islands
Minute of Islands for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the d…
Speed Brawl is a racing 2D-action combat game. Polished, straightforward combat with an emphasis on speed and combos. Several different characters and tag-teaming spices things a bit. Very solid action game.
https://www.gog.com/game/speed_brawl
https://www.gog.com/game/speed_brawl
Batbarian is a fun, goofy, but still challenging action-adventure with a lot of cool ideas and mechanics. The writing is funny, the combat is great, and the puzzles are interesting.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/837460/Batbarian_Testament_of_the_Primordials/
https://www.gog.com/game/batbarian_testament_of_the_primordials
https://store.steampowered.com/app/837460/Batbarian_Testament_of_the_Primordials/
https://www.gog.com/game/batbarian_testament_of_the_primordials
Save 20% on Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials on Steam
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!
Islets is a charming, quirky metroidvania with wonderful visuals, solid combat, challenging platforming, and some neat mechanics. Bring the fragmented sky islands back together, and help out wherever you can. Fantastic game.
https://www.gog.com/game/islets/
https://www.gog.com/game/islets/
Tinykin is a delightful Pikmin-inspired 3D platformer where you're shrunk and must explore a house with the help of littler creatures. Actually plays more like Mario, so even if you don't like Pikmin you should still give this a chance.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/tinykin
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/tinykin-switch/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/tinykin
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/tinykin-switch/
Escape Goat is an old favorite of mine. There's a kind of playful ordered chaos to many levels. Others require careful thought, and some demand precise movement. Unique, creative mechanics; really fun.
https://www.gog.com/game/escape_goat
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/escape-goat
https://www.gog.com/game/escape_goat
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/escape-goat
Escape Goat 2 is even better! More levels, shiny graphics, new mechanics, and a level editor and sharing support!
https://www.gog.com/game/escape_goat_2
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/escape-goat-2
https://www.gog.com/game/escape_goat_2
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/escape-goat-2
Olija is an amazing and epic pixel-art action-adventure. Gameplay is fantastic and distinctive, and the visuals are great. The horror-tinged story is really engaging. Just all around incredible.
https://www.gog.com/game/olija_game
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/olija
https://www.gog.com/game/olija_game
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/olija
NyxQuest is nifty and challenging platformer. As you progress you gain powers from the gods that you use with your mouse at the same time as you do platforming with your keyboard. Unique and fun.
https://www.gog.com/game/nyxquest_kindred_spirits/
https://www.gog.com/game/nyxquest_kindred_spirits/
The Adventure Pals is an exciting, cartoony action/adventure platformer clearly influenced by Banjo-Kazooie. It's bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Very fun.
https://www.gog.com/game/adventure_pals
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-adventure-pals
https://www.gog.com/game/adventure_pals
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-adventure-pals
Out of Line is a strangely beautiful puzzle platformer. Use a magic spear in lots of interesting puzzles. Visuals are great, and it tells an engaging, cryptic, wordless story.
https://www.gog.com/game/out_of_line
https://www.gog.com/game/out_of_line
All of the SteamWorld games are on sale and they're all fantastic, spanning several genres but all with great style.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5141/SteamWorld_Complete_Bundle/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/steamworld-dig
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/steamworld-dig-2
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/steamworld-heist
https://www.gog.com/en/games?query=steamworld&order=desc:score
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5141/SteamWorld_Complete_Bundle/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/steamworld-dig
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/steamworld-dig-2
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/steamworld-heist
https://www.gog.com/en/games?query=steamworld&order=desc:score
And be sure to check out SteamWorld Dig, the upcoming game. There's a demo.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134770/SteamWorld_Build/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134770/SteamWorld_Build/
GRIME is awesome. A very atmospheric soulslike with a unique look and feel. Gameplay is great, balanced and challenging, countering is essential. Devour your enemies with your black hole head.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1123050/GRIME/
https://www.gog.com/game/grime
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/grime
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1123050/GRIME/
https://www.gog.com/game/grime
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/grime
Driftmoon is a nice, fun, traditional CRPG. Gameplay is solid with no surprises. The story is conventional but still well-written, and the humor is cheeky and fun. All around good experience.
https://www.gog.com/game/driftmoon
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/driftmoon
https://www.gog.com/game/driftmoon
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/driftmoon
Genesis Noir is strange, surreal and beautiful. A cosmic point & click adventure of love and music. Surprising, creative, unique. Oozing with style. Amazing.
https://www.gog.com/game/genesis_noir
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/genesis-noir
https://www.gog.com/game/genesis_noir
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/genesis-noir
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is a unique and engaging puzzle game with switching from overhead to platforming, and light and shadow mechanics. A bit finicky and obtuse, but still good.
https://www.gog.com/game/tandem_a_tale_of_shadows/
https://www.gog.com/game/tandem_a_tale_of_shadows/
Tetrobot and Co. is a fun, unique, challenging puzzle game. Your little robot has to maneuver around, picking up and depositing blocks to explore further. It's really charming. An old favorite of mine.
https://www.gog.com/game/tetrobot_and_co
https://www.gog.com/game/tetrobot_and_co
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition, from JoyMasher, is a challenging retro action-platformer. An incredibly authentic experience that will take you back to the NES days and Shinobi.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/oniken-unstoppable-edition-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/oniken
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/oniken-unstoppable-edition-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/oniken
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
In a post-apocalyptic future controlled by a sinister corporation, ninja mercenary Zaku is the last hope for humanity. Inspired by the demanding gameplay of 8-bit action/platformers, Oniken pits your agility and swordplay against a gauntlet of enemies, t…
Odallus: The Dark Call is another retro game from JoyMasher, but this one is a medieval action/adventure game like Castlevania with branching paths, exploration and upgrades. Also challenging and authentic.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/odallus-the-dark-call-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/odallus_the_dark_call
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/odallus-the-dark-call-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/odallus_the_dark_call
Odallus: The Dark Call for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
The old gods have forgotten this land… Odallus is an exploration/action game and loving homage to the 8-bit genre classics. You play as Haggis – a battle-weary warrior who must wield his sword once more to rescue his son from Darkness. Key Features Eight…
Röki, by Polygon Treehouse, is a wonderful adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore. Kinda spooky, especially at the beginning, but more than that it's thoughtful and emotional.
https://www.gog.com/game/roki
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/roki
https://www.gog.com/game/roki
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/roki
By the way, Polygon Treehouse is working on a new game, Mythwrecked. Shipwrecked on a magical island, Alex must befriend the Greek Gods, help them find their treasures, their memories, and ultimately their identity. Looks interesting.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000210/Mythwrecked_Ambrosia_Island/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000210/Mythwrecked_Ambrosia_Island/
Yaga is an incredible action RPG based on Slavic folklore. Gameplay is intricate, with lots of interesting systems and choices. The story is engaging and the presentation is fantastic.
https://www.gog.com/game/yaga
https://www.gog.com/game/yaga
Apsulov: End of Gods is an incredible and terrifying adventure horror game based in Norse Mythology, but set in the near future. The sci-fi/fantasy story is gripping, and the atmosphere is almost perfect. Amazing, unique game.
https://www.gog.com/game/apsulov_end_of_gods
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/apsulov-end-of-gods-switch/
https://www.gog.com/game/apsulov_end_of_gods
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/apsulov-end-of-gods-switch/
The Dream Machine is incredible point & click adventure with visuals made by hand with cardboard and clay (and other stuff). The graphics are really great and unique, but the story is also very engaging. Fantastic.
https://www.gog.com/game/the_dream_machine
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-dream-machine
https://www.gog.com/game/the_dream_machine
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-dream-machine
Dropsy is a point & click adventure that draws from the classics but also innovates in telling the story of a dim but friendly clown who doesn't know how scary he looks. By turns strange, silly, sweet, tragic, touching, and creepy. A unique, special game.
https://www.gog.com/game/dropsy
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dropsy
https://www.gog.com/game/dropsy
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dropsy
TOEM is an charming, chill, enchanting photography adventure. Delightful, creative, fun, friendly.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/toem
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/toem
https://www.gog.com/en/game/toem
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/toem
Nightmare of Decay is retro survival horror FPS. Resources are scarce in the monster-infested mansion of literal nightmares. Tense and challenging.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848450/Nightmare_of_Decay/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848450/Nightmare_of_Decay/
UnMetal is a hilarious and fun Metal Gear parody. Polished gameplay that emulates the classics but is as solid as anything you can play today, and wonderfully funny writing. Fantastic, creative game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/UnMetal/
Raji: An Ancient Epic is absolutely amazing. Gorgeous visuals, solid gameplay, engaging story. An exciting action game set in ancient India.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/730390/Raji_An_Ancient_Epic/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/730390/Raji_An_Ancient_Epic/
Turbo Overkill is a fast, intense, ultra-violent cyberpunk FPS. Carve up robots, mutants, and cyborgs with your chainsaw leg when you're not blasting them with your powerful arsenal. Crazy fun. Early Access.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/
Steamで50% OFF：Turbo Overkill
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
Roundguard is a unique action-RPG roguelike where all the action takes place on pachinko board. Bounce around, hit monsters, use special skills, but be careful, danger is everywhere. Lots of fun.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/848030/Roundguard/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/roundguard-switch/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/848030/Roundguard/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/roundguard-switch/
Summer Catchers is an enchanting auto-runner with an engaging story of a girl who wants to experience summer. Interesting gameplay system with item management, limited tools, and missions. Engaging and fun.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/summer-catchers-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/summer-catchers-switch/
Summer Catchers for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Embark on an epic road trip adventure of a lifetime in Summer Catchers. With your trusty wooden car you must travel to distant lands full of mystery, strange creatures and exciting races in your quest to finally experience summer. However the journey won…
Archaica: The Path of Light is basically a whole game of those mirror and light puzzles you find in games like Zelda. Good puzzles, very atmospheric.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/archaica-the-path-of-light-switch/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4724-CUSA19183_00-ARCHAICAPS400002/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/archaica-the-path-of-light-switch/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4724-CUSA19183_00-ARCHAICAPS400002/
Archaica: The Path Of Light for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
As the Light Bearer, your quest is to walk the legendary Path of Light and explore an ancient and beautiful world. The light is the key to open the secrets of this mysterious civilization. You have to understand how various devices work to manipulate th…
If NUTS was just about observing ordinary squirrels in an ordinary forest, it'd already be worth checking out. Interesting gameplay loop, neat visual style, the puzzle-like process. But there's more going on than at first it seems. Investigation time!
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nuts-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/nuts-switch/
NUTS for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
A single-player surveillance mystery set in a remote forest - record the squirrels, report your findings… and uncover the secret that the curious creatures are hiding. Gear up your caravan, boot up your GPS, spread out your map and head for the depths of…
Time Master is a time-manipulation isometric puzzle-platformer with story. Very well-made, if not very original. Challenging puzzles and neat visuals.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486080/Time_Master/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486080/Time_Master/
Steam：Time Master
Zeno has accidentally banished his sister, so what now? Create paradoxes to help him complete trials and bring her back, obviously. Take on a wide variety of puzzles while collaborating with your past self and experiencing a fully-voiced cinematic story as you help Zeno bring her back.
FutureGrind is a wild, challenging, and completely unique sports game. Wonderful style, quick to learn, hard to master, and really fun. Also features an interesting sci-fi story.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/355820/FutureGrind/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/355820/FutureGrind/
Save 50% on FutureGrind on Steam
Nail the perfect line in the future's most challenging stunt sport! Grab your bike and hit the rails in this stylish stunt-racer all about tricks, skill, and speed. Chain together huge combos on tracks made of floating rails, but watch out: touch the rail of the wrong color and you'll explode!
Room to Grow is a charming and challenging puzzle game about a cactus pushing plants around. The mechanics are very unique and the puzzles are interesting, and the visuals are nice and complement the gameplay well.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471960/Room_to_Grow/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471960/Room_to_Grow/
Helheim Hassle is a goofy puzzle-platformer with unique body part splitting and combining and switching mechanics. It's really creative, looks great, and the writing is really funny. Delightful.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1095120/Helheim_Hassle/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/helheim-hassle
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1095120/Helheim_Hassle/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/helheim-hassle
Well, I wish I could keep going (there are a lot more games on sale), but I have to stop. And I did cover all the best/most recent stuff. Besides, I don't want to overwhelm you.