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As a result, the library of the Nintendo Switch is now filled to the brim with diverse gaming experiences that are worthwhile in their own right. With the sheer number of quality titles on the Switch, there are bound to be certain games that bend and blow the mind with either their narrative, gameplay, art style, or a combination of all three. Keeping this in mind, here are some of the most noteworthy mind-bending games on the Switch.
10 BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is one of the most popular video games ever made, and its release on the Switch was met with positive reception from owners of this portable juggernaut. The fact that this game and its two predecessors can be bought and played on the Nintendo Switch is a dream come true for many.
BioShock Infinite’s story is a slow burn that crescendo’s into a brilliant climax that brings everything full circle in the most imaginative way possible. No one will be able to predict the ending, which boggles the mind and leaves players in stunned silence by the time they reach the end.
9 Braid
Braid is an indie game released around the time when these kinds of titles were slowly gaining steam. This game toys around with the idea of what constitutes a hero and a villain in a video game.
The princess that players encounter near the end of the game aims to aid the player character, Tim, as they try and escape the clutches of a knight. However, it’s revealed at the end through the game’s time-bending mechanics that Tim was the monster that the princess was trying to escape all along, with the armored knight being the real hero of this tale.
8 Final Fantasy 7
Final Fantasy 7 was a massive step forward for the series, in no small part due to its story. While Sephiroth was poised as the mysterious villain of the story, the biggest secret in the tale was not related to him…but to the protagonist, Cloud.
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It turned out that a tragic series of events led to a Mako-poisoned Cloud losing his friend Zack after they both tried to escape from the clutches of Shinra. The trauma of this moment coupled with the Mako poisoning led to Cloud taking on Zack’s identity, erroneously believing that he was a SOLDIER First Class instead of a lowly member of the infantry.
7 Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts is one of the first things that come to mind when people talk about mind-bending plots. The first game was pretty out there as is, but it’s when people get into the entire Kingdom Hearts series that they realize just how insane this story really is.
This series is Tetsuya Nomura writing at its peak, with the story having so many twists and turns that it can be hard to keep track of at times. Everything from clones to time travel is employed in Kingdom Hearts, and the inclusion of characters from popular Disney worlds makes it even harder to follow.
6 Inscryption
The indie game revolution has been absolutely breathtaking in its own right, bringing with it several clever titles that mess around with the very perception of a player itself when playing these games. Inscryption is one such title that starts out as an innocuous card game before becoming something truly sinister and incredible.
The central mystery of Inscryptionmakes for a wild ride, with chilling fourth-wall breaks as players slowly break this mystery down. Switch players will be completely captivated by the game’s mystery while also getting horrified by some of its scarier moments.
5 The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable is an experience that no gamer should deny themselves. The narrator of this game is quite interesting, with his droll and sarcastic tone really selling the game’s funnier moments.
Players can either do exactly what the narrator says or go down the path less traveled and experience some of the quirkier endings in the game. It’s the sheer number of possibilities enabled by this game that makes it quite worthwhile indeed.
4 Superhot
Superhot is a great indie shooter that features a mechanic of time moving only when the player does. As a result, it becomes a puzzle shooter of sorts, with players having to figure out how to take out all the enemies in a level without getting hit.
However, the story reveals that this simple VR game is actually a simulation where players are actually killing real people using a proxy. All of this comes full circle in the end, with players having to shoot themselves and end the game.
3 The Witch’s House
The Witch’s House is an RPG Maker horror game released around the time when such games were gaining steam. While its puzzles might be simplistic and the cheap deaths can be quite annoying, all of it is redeemed by the story.
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Near the end, it’s revealed that the player was the Witch all along, inhabiting the body of their friend in order to escape the illness that was affecting them. The details of the ending are pretty gruesome and will leave players absolutely shell-shocked once the ending credits appear.
2 Baba Is You
Baba is You is one of the most unique puzzle games on the Nintendo Switch. The game essentially allows players to mess around with each stage’s coding, to the point where the player character themself and the end goal can be changed with some clever tricks.
It helps that the puzzle design of Baba is You is great, using this core gameplay mechanic to great effect and allowing players to employ some really imaginative solutions to these problems. It’s this impressive dedication to the game’s gimmick that makes Baba is You such a blast to play through.
1 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Disco Elysium is a game where the various aspects of the main character’s mind try their hardest to mess with the player. Each and every personality trait and ability of the player have distinct personalities of their own, with these interjections increasing even more based on the player’s build and how many points they’ve invested in a particular skill.
This, coupled with the surreal nature of the game’s writing, makes for a plot that will compel the player to rethink their approach to certain events and characters at every step of the way. The Final Cut is the definitive way to experience Disco Elysium, with full voice acting elevating the game’s fun factor substantially.
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