16 Best Puzzle Platform Games for Nintendo Switch

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is an Action, Side-scroll Platform, Single-player and Multiplayer Space Shooter video game created and published by Asteroid Base for cross-platform. You can play the game alone or with up to four players. Your job is to pilot a spaceship with a set of stations inside it. The station of the ship controls the engine, weapons, cannon, shield and the map. During the game, you can control the single avatar with a task to protect the ship from damage, maintain the balance and attack enemies to crush them. You will discover gift boxes while exploring the environment which consists of gems. The gems offer the new and enhanced power to the station. The game comprises up to four campaigns, and each campaign has four levels to complete and a boss fight. The task of the regular levels is to locate and save the assortment of abducted creatures including foxes, frogs, bunnies and more. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime includes core features such as Co-op Gameplay, Upgradeable Ships, Deep Challenge, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is an Action-Adventure, Platform, Side-scroll, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft. It brings a fantastic gameplay, in which the protagonist named as Rayman and his companion Globox and Teensies traverse through enchanted forests where they discover a strange tent full of captivating paintings. As the protagonist navigate the level, he finds that each painting is telling a story of a mythical world. The picture shows an ancient land while focusing on it. According to the story, the protagonist and his companion sucked into the painting, finding themselves in a beautiful world and their adventure begins. The team must jump, run, and fight their way through a variety of levels to save the world and find out the secrets of every painting. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition includes core features such as Team up, 4-player Local Co-op, Tournaments, more than 100 Maps, Musical Levels, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (also known as Shantae: ½ Genie Hero) is an Adventure, Platform, Side-scroll and Single-player video game developed and published by WayForward Technologies for multiple platforms. It is the 4th title in the series of Shantae and serves as the first title to be designed for HD game platforms. Like previous titles, the player can take on the role of the protagonist named as Shantae, who is a half-genie and can use her hair as a weapon to attack foes. During the game, the player can obtain dances that enable her to transform into different forms and each form has its unique abilities that can access inaccessible areas. The game offers a new transformation such as monkey, elephant and a bat, a crab, a mouse, and more. The transformations can be upgraded with new abilities using the earned points. The game split into several stages and the player can replay each stage to obtain new items to progress through the game. New Relic System, Compelling Characters, Arcade-style Action Stages, Magical Attack, etc. are prominent features in the game. Try it out, if you want to battle against huge bosses.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is an Action-Adventure, Platform, Side-scroll and Single-player video game created by Lizardcube and published by DotEmu. The game serves as the remake of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap, released in 1989, developed by Westone Bit Entertainment. It takes place after the events of Wonder Boy in Monster Land, where the player assumes the role of the adventurer, upon eliminating the Mecha Dragon, has become afflicted with curse transforming him into a Lizard-Man. According to the plot, the player must travel around the world and struggle to defeat all the dragons presented in the world to return to his original form. Like previous installment, the player can navigate different lands, smashing enemies to collect items such as fireballs and arrows, and currency which can be used to unlock or purchase new weapons. There are a variety of levels and each level has a set of objectives that the player has to accomplish at any cost. As the game proceed, it becomes difficult to play. Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap includes prominent features such as Three difficulty Levels, 8-bit Graphics, Unearth the Dark Secrets, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Embers of Mirrim is a 2.5D Adventure, Puzzle-Platform, and Single-player video game developed and published by Creative Bytes Studios for multiple platforms. The game takes place in the fantasy setting, where an ancient power forges, two different creatures into a hero charged with restoring the balance and peace to the land. The hero has a grace and power of his races as well as the unique ability to split himself into dark and light embers. During the gameplay, the player controls the stylish character with twice personality such as Mirrim can split into two forms known as Embers while the dark and light embers controlled by the simple controls and provide the player with new ways to solve tricky puzzles, traverse through the land and overcome challenging obstacles. The player explores the world from a side-scroll perspective and struggles to save the world from the corruption. Embers of Mirrim includes prominent features such as Diverse Gameplay, Explore the Extraordinary World, Stylish character, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Aqua Kitty UDX is an Action, Side-scroll, and Arcade video game developed and published by Tikipod for Nintendo Switch. The game offers both Single-player and Multiplayer modes and comes with enhanced mechanics and all-new epic Dreadnought mode. In the game, the player has his mighty team of kittens have overcome the challenge of water to drill down under the deep ocean seabed and struggle to begin extracting huge reverse of what seems to be naturally forming. The game lets the player get ready for the fast-paced submarine experience while defending the cute kittens from vicious mechanical sea creatures. The new modes take the player into the depth of the deep ocean. There the player must fly through and must effort to demolish the massive multi-screen enemy craft while saving imprisoned kittens. There are a series of levels, and the player needs to complete each one while scoring the best points to become the master. Explore the world from a side-scroll viewpoint while experiencing the arcade gameplay. With thrilling adventure, superb mechanics and smooth controls, Aqua Kitty UDX is the wonderful game to play.

Typoman is an incredible 2D Word, Side-scroll, Surreal, Puzzle-Platform, and Single-player Adventure video game developed and published by Brainseed Factory. The game offers impressive gameplay where the player slips into the role of the stick figure made of letters. The ultimate task of the player is to struggle to make his through the dark and hostile world. Despite the stature of the player, he has a special ability which he can use to craft words. During the gameplay, the player needs to unleash his inner power, and use his wits to select the word, because the words can either be a curse or a blessing. It has a dark environment which the player navigates from a side-scroll perspective. There are numerous stages, and the player has to complete each one at any cost. The player will encounter the mind-bending puzzles and must solve all of them to advance through the game. Typoman includes prominent features such as Distinct Soundtracks, Atmospheric World, Solve Challenging Puzzles, and more. Check it out, and have fun.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is an Action, Puzzle-Platform, and Single-player video game, created by Press Play and published by Microsoft Studios. It acts as the sequel to the previous title, Max and the Magic Maker, released in 2010 by the same developers. The storyline follows the protagonist named as Max, reaches home from his school one day and discovers his brother named Felix playing and smashing his beloved toys. After that, the protagonist starts to search online using the search engine for a way how to get rid of his young brother. Then, suddenly a mystery portal opens, and his brother disappear. It is the blend of physics-based and Puzzle-Platform elements and the game takes place in the stunning environment played from 2.5D perspective. There are seven chapters available as well as twenty challenging levels. All the levels in the game are linked to offer a single journey. In the game, the player can use the magic element to solve the complex puzzles to earn points. Other levels will be unlocked, as the player advances through it. With addictive features, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is the fascinating game to play.

Forma.8 is an Adventure, Metroidvania and Single-player Action video game developed and published by MixedBag Srl. The game takes place in the huge world and offers a thrilling story revolves around the protagonist, who is stuck on the surface of the alien planet. As the protagonist, you must fulfil the requirements of the mission to save your life and find a way to escape. Explore the environment to find and restore the lost, but powerful energy resource before it’s too late. During the gameplay, you must solve dozens of mysteries, unlock power-ups, and progress in the adventure to earn points. During the gameplay, you can battle against deadly enemies and can face powerful bosses. It offers beautiful hand-drawn vector graphics and smooth 60FPS. Uncover the truth behind the scene and show off your abilities to become the master. Explore the dystopian land from a side-scroll perspective and immerse yourself in adventure experience. With the superb story, addictive gameplay and smooth controls, Forma.8 is the best game to play and enjoy.

Hollow Knight is a side-scroll, platform, and single-player game created and published by Team Cherry for Cross-platform. The game follows the titular character’s story and his struggle on an epic quest to find out the secrets of the abandoned insect kingdom situated in Hallownest. During the task, the player has to manipulate the massively interconnected landscapes using movements and fight enemies using combat techniques.

The game offers a specific land that the player can’t access until he collects a particular amount of abilities or items. The player can jump over platforms to progress through the game. He uses a special weapon to defeat enemies while scoring the highest points by collecting items from stone. The game includes prominent features such as an interconnected world, powerful new skills, creepy characters, traditional 2D environments, 130 enemies, painted landscapes, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Sonic Mania is an Action, Platform, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by PagodaWest Games and published by Sega. The game serves as the part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and the story revolves around the protagonist and his companion named as Knuckles and Tails as they effort to defeat the evil antagonist named as Doctor Eggman and his robotic minions. There are three playable characters from which the player can select one of them. Each character has its unique skills and abilities. During the game, the player can perform drop dash, which allows him rolling in a dash after a jump. Tails can swim and fly while Knuckle can climb walls and glide. The player has an ability to play either as Sonic and Tails Simulation or enable Tails to be handled by a 2nd player. The game has 12 levels, called Zones and the game introduces up to eight remixed zones like Green Hill Zone from the original title. With breathtaking graphics, superb mechanics, and fantastic gameplay, Sonic Mania is the best game to play.

Sonic Forces is an Action-Adventure, Platform and Single-player video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for multiple platforms. The game offers the thrilling story about the protagonist who joins the resistance force to fend off the antagonist named as Doctor Eggman. It comes with three different modes such as Classic, Modern, and Avatar. The Classic mode offers the similar gameplay to the original title Sonic game, Modern mode, offers the similar gameplay to Sonic Colors and Sonic Unleashed while the third and last mode Avatar, featuring the custom characters for the player. The ultimate task of the player is to take down Doctor Eggman and his robot minions to save the world. There are three playable characters available, two of them known as Classic and Modern while the third character can be created and customized by the player. Each character has its unique attributes and abilities. The game is divided into several levels, some of which are focused on locations from the previous titles like Green Hill Zone. The player needs to complete each level, face the deadly boss and save the world from devastation. With improved gameplay, superb mechanics, and smooth controls, Sonic Forces is the best game to play and enjoy.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a Side-scroll Platform video game created by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. The game supports both Single-player and Multiplayer modes and takes place in the beautiful world where the player takes on the role of the protagonist named as Donkey Kong. It offers the similar gameplay to its predecessor and allows the player to travel through six different islands with his friend to defeat the antagonist named Snowmads. Controls are also similar to the previous title, with the addition of being to pluck elements from the ground and pick up and throw enemies. It offers a brilliant story, in which the hut of Kongs are celebrating the protagonist’s birthday. Suddenly, a balloon flies off the house of the Kong and over the sea, where the ships of Snowmad are stationed. There are a series of levels with increasing difficulty, and the player must struggle to complete the objectives at each level to advance through the story. With prominent features, superb mechanics, and platform gameplay, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is the best game to enjoy.

Battle Chef Brigade is an Action-Adventure, Role-playing, Puzzle and Single-player video game developed by Trinket Studios and published by Adult Swim Games for multiple platforms. The game takes place in the fantasy world of Victusia, where the team of Battle Chef Brigade are selected for their unique abilities to take down brutal monsters. It introduces both hand-drawn monsters and characters. The game offers the mix of Side-scroll Brawler, Tilt-matching, and Platform elements. The ultimate task of the player is to become the Brigadier by taking down the monsters with combo-based attacks. There are several levels available, and each level offers a series of challenging quests that the player needs to accomplish at any cost. Battle Chef Brigade includes prominent features such as Hand-drawn Characters, Two Playable Chefs, Deadly Monsters, Dishes Modes, Leaderboards, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Toki Tori 2 is a Puzzle-Platform, Metroidvania, and Single-player video game developed and published by Two Tribes B.V. It is the sequel to Toki Tori video game and comes with improved graphics, mechanics and gameplay. It offers different gameplay as compared to its predecessor, the primary difference being the absence of the items for the player to use. Two skills replace these items that the player can use during the gameplay to manipulate the environment and the creatures. The player can use stomp (the skill) scares the creatures into moving away Toki Tori as well as destroying the environment’s parts. The title introduces different features that are new in the game, one of these being the Tokidex, the popular collectable in the game. The game comes with numerous levels, and the player needs to complete each one while scoring the best points to become the master. As the game advances, it becomes difficult to play, and other features will be unlocked to enjoy.

Kirby Star Allies is an Adventure, Side-scroll Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Hal Laboratory and published by Nintendo. The game serves as the marvellous title in the series of Kirby and comes with exciting gameplay and detailed graphics. It is played from a 2.5D perspective and puts the player in charge of a titular character named as Kirby, who can be teamed up with three other companions. During the gameplay, the player can throw hearts at enemies to transform them into allies. It takes place on the planet known as Jambastion far away from the home planet of Kirby. According to the storyline, a dark crystal has exploded due to the strange ritual, sending the numerous fragments to the planet, causing the planet is hurling into the deep space. The player can manipulate the world from a side-scroll view with a task to investigate the heart, find the secrets behind the explosion of dark crystal and battle against evil forces to restore the peace. There are various levels available, and the player needs to complete each one while scoring the best points to unlock additional stuff. Try it out, and you’ll like it.