Best Mystery Nintendo Switch Games in 2026

Revisit the Sinnoh region from the original Pokémon Diamond Version game and set off to try and become the Champion of the Pokémon League

The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game brings new life to this remade classic with added features

Explore the Grand Underground to dig up items and Pokémon Fossils, build a Secret Base, and more.

New Pokémon Snap is coming!

Get ready for New Pokémon Snap, an all-new adventure for Nintendo Switch that's inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon Snap.

Photograph lively wild Pokémon in their natural habitats as you research and explore unknown islands. Hop in your trusty travel pod, the NEO-ONE, and journey through a variety of environments such as beaches, jungles, and deserts to capture previously-unseen Pokémon behaviors. You can even toss Pokémon a delicious fluffruit to catch their attention. Photos you take can also be used to fill out your very own Pokémon Photodex!

Access to the nomes' Secret room - Follow the nomes to find this special in-game puzzle and unlock the nomes' Hat as a reward upon completion

digital mini-soundtrack - Enjoy a selection of 5 tracks from the little nightmare soundtrack composed by Tobias lilja

Day One Edition - Includes "The Nome's Attic" DLC and the digital mini-soundtrack!

Combining the award-winning game Subnautica with its unreleased sequel Subnautica Below Zero, this Nintendo Switch exclusive allows players to fully immerse themselves in the full mystery surrounding the water world of planet 4546B

Survival Is Key: Gather valuable materials, craft tools, manage your hunger and thirst, all while evading the dangerous wildlife that sees you as its next meal

The Mysteries Submerged on Planet 4546B: You came here in search of answers; You risked everything to get here and you will not leave until you have uncovered the truth

Wake up in the world of Pokémon and uncover your true purpose

This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.

Build a rescue team to explore dungeons and engage in strategic turn-based combat; Over 400 hundred Pokémon are available to meet and recruit

Play as a Pokémon as you talk to, befriend and fight alongside your favourite characters

Revisit the classic in this beautiful watercolour remake of the first Mystery Dungeon - on Nintendo Switch for the very first time

Your personality decides who you are. Answer questions about yourself to see which of the 16 Pokémon starters you will become

Vanillaware, the storytellers behind Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown, craft a sci-fi mystery epic spanning thirteen intertwining stories

Uncover the truth and delve into a 2D side scrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments - then, battle the Kaiju in fast-paced, top-down combat

Customize the Sentinels with an arsenal of mechsuit weaponry, and fight to defend humanity

Play as the bewitching Bayonetta in the third installment of her climax action game series

Shoot, stomp, and slam your way through multiple locations and meet other Bayonettas

Channel the power of demons using the new ability, Demon Masquerade

Experience gameplay in a way only possible with the Nintendo 3DS--Battle in a whole new dimension! Fight against your enemies, unleash devastating Mystic Artes, and explore the expansive World Map in 3D.

Captivating story and depth that is the hallmark of the Tales of series--Explore the story through more than 40 hours of riveting gameplay and fully voiced anime cutscenes.

Stunning Visuals--Lush, colorful graphics bring attention to the detailed anime art style of artist Kosuke Fujishima. Sprawling landscapes and beautiful towns populate the world of Auldrant and bring it to life!

A world of games awaits!

Clear the table and settle down with friends and family to enjoy a diverse collection of timeless favourites, in person or online, in 51 Worldwide Games. From ancient board games to modern classics, relaxing solitaire games to fast-paced toy sports, experience the games that have shaped cultures around the world!

Don’t know the rules? All games come with short, narrated introductions to get you started with the basics, while step-by-step tutorials teach you the ins and outs of more challenging games. Depending on the game, you can experiment with different controls for a more authentic experience.

Embark on a new Pokémon adventure

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities.

Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea.

Investigate a dark mystery in lovecraft's universe

Choose your own path to sway the story

Face cosmic horrors both real and imaginary

STEALTH horror

Neighbors AI learns your tactics and evolves

Interactive environment

A truly personal story - Make tough decisions and choose your own future. Freely roam the streets, stores, and hidden spaces of haven spring and meet unforgettable characters

The truth will hurt - Discover the shocking secrets behind your brother's death in an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure

Feel everything - change fate and change lives with the psychic power of empathy

10 .EXEllent Games Available as a single collection or as part of two separate digital volumes, the full list of titles in the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection includes: Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2, Mega Man Battle Network 3 White, Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue, Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun, Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon, Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Protoman, Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Colonel, Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar & Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar

Rocking Tunes Rock out to some tunes in the Music Player, which includes more than 180 tracks from all 10 titles.

Roll Through the Gallery Network Navigators will be able to access over 1,000 pieces of concept art, character sketches, and official illustrations in the collection’s Gallery. The “Mystery Data” section will contain exclusive illustrations from past events and images of licensed goods from this era of Mega Man titles.

The Legend is back! A compilation of 4 classic run 'n gun games with huge levels, endless action, and incredible soundtracks!

Includes turrican, turrican II, Mega turrican, and Super turrican

New modernized controls for intense action Replay

In this entry in the Layton mystery-puzzle series, The famous Professor Hershel Layton has gone missing, and it is up to his daughter Katrielle to take centre-stage as our new protagonist

Layton's mystery journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition marks the first time that a Layton series game is playable on TV screens, providing the perfect opportunity for would-be Sleuth to share the Joy of puzzle-solving with friends and family

this Deluxe Edition includes more than 40 brand-new puzzles and Additionally, some puzzles from the Nintendo 3DS version have been refined

Capture and Tame Dinosaurs: Discover over 100 different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures on the island, finding ways to tame them into useful additions for your tribe's dyno herd

Survive Above All: Hunger, thirst, basic safety, and protecting yourself from the weather are all part of the game

Harvest, Hunt and Build: Cut down trees and turn them into a basic home, which you can quickly expand into a Jurassic estate. Hunt for meat, scavenge for plants (or start your own garden!)

Includes - black Rainbow, farm mystery, man with the ivory cane, where Angeles Cry, where Angeles Cry: tears of the fallen

A great value for hidden object game fans

Games can be played in any order

Two Terrifying Tales - Experience the spooky stories of Yomawari: Night Alone and Yomawari: Midnight Shadows in this creepy collection!

Unlock The Mystery - Search for hidden items, add them to your collection, and use them to interact with spirits or to unlock new story events.

Spiritual Interaction - In each chapter of the game, you will encounter spiritual creatures inspired by Japanese urban legends who lurk in the shadows – but are they harmless, purely evil, or simply misunderstood?

Follow Adol and his companions on his latest adventure to unlock the mysteries of the cursed island

Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her own, unique gameplay segments

Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services

Discover the legendary detective in an Untold crime story

Play as hercule poirot in his early years as a detective, when he still had everything to prove

Solve a complex murder case where everyone has something to hide

Path of Sin - greed -- Enjoy over 39 mysterious locations!

challenge yourself with 36 riddles and hidden object puzzles!

Noir Chronicles: city of crime

Play together either online (8p) or through splitscreen (2p).

Over 500 authentic, licensed car parts to build your car with.

8 'base models' to build super cars with.

DOCTOR WHO DUO BUNDLE INCLUDES: Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality – Deluxe Edition, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, and retail-exclusive sticker sheet

DOCTOR WHO: THE EDGE OF REALITY ORIGINAL STORY - Enter the Chaosverse, where reality itself is threatened by a series of time-breaking glitches, and partner with two formidable Doctors as you seek to uncover a deeper mystery

DOCTOR WHO: THE EDGE OF REALITY SCI-FI ADVENTURE: Now for non-VR platforms, features new challenges, locations and characters including the Tenth Doctor, with a reimagined and expanded story that builds on the previous game The Edge of Time

Hide: Crouch in the darkness or cower in a closet to stay out of sight and evade the killer.

Survive: Use your flashlight to search for useful items, but be warned - it can attract unwanted attention.

Mystery: Discover notes and clues to uncover the twisted history of Sehwa High's students and teachers.

Where We’re Going… – Send out your admirals to explore the world and report back to you what they find. Don’t like the outcome? Reject their report and shape the world to your liking.

Boundless Discovery – Recruit a myriad of noble admirals to serve as your expedition force into uncharted waters! Establish new trade routes and discover far-off lands of legend while fending off pirates…and worse.

What Lies At World’s End – Conquer the seas and find the true nature of the world’s design, derived from myth and legend! No two adventures are sure to be the same.

Navigate beautiful watercolor worlds set inside a young girl’s diary

Experience an immersive story crafted by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett

Harness words to alter the environment in this award-winning 2D adventure platformer

4 Great Hidden Object Games - 1 Low Price! Thrilling Mysteries, Challenging Puzzles, Hours of Fun! Plus a Free Bonus Game Inside!

Beyond the Invisible: Evening - Unravel the mystery of the Shadows and free the town of Woodville.

Dreamscapes: The Sandman - Travel to Laura's dream worlds and help her escape her devastating nightmares.

A New Project from the Team of Danganronpa - Experience the latest lucid-noir adventure written by Kazutaka Kodaka!

3D Detective Adventure - Explore the neon-drenched city of rain and its stygian counterpart in a full 3D environment to the fantastic phantasmal music of Masafumi Takada.

Eccentric Cast - Meet the unique characters of the detective agency as they face an oppressive corporate-controlled security force designed by Rui Komatsuzaki.