STARDEW VALLEY
The indie darling had a really strong launch for the Switch and, despite a few minor bugs, is just as complete and addictive as its previous versions. Plus, being on a portable console meant that you could spend even more time on your farm or digging for treasure than ever before … which, upon reflection, is probably a bad thing. Anyway, Stardew Valley will hold up for a long time as one of the best indie releases in recent years, which suits the Switch perfectly with its pixel art visuals and similarities to Harvest Moon. It can easily chew up your train rides or long drives with boring family members or friends.
The thing that makes Stardew Valley stand out above all else, however, is the fact that there really isn’t any rules to follow. You can go out and build the greatest farm ever, or spend all your time digging down the mines, or focus on the smaller things like being the ultimate chicken breeder … ultimately the choice is up to you.
