With so many games hitting the Nintendo Switch eShop each week, regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Switch and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted games available on the Switch eShop at any given time. With so much choice, though, it can be tough to know where to start and exactly what is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time.
Never fear – Nintendo Life is here to help you sort the wheat from the chaff! Here we will choose our Top 5 cheap Switch games in the Switch eShop sales so you can be sure you’re getting a great deal on a great game.
What do we mean by ‘best cheap Switch games’? We’re thinking anything discounted to around $10 (or under). In addition to the top 5 best cheap Switch games, we’ll also highlight any ridiculously cheap eShop games (we’re talking Switch games under $1) which may be worth investigating for a few cents, if only for a half hour or so.
We’ll update this page with new games and deals as and when they cycle in and out, so keep an eye on it.
So, let’s have a look at the five best deals on the Switch eShop!
The Best Cheap Games On The Nintendo Switch eShop
Here’s our pick of the top 5 best deals for cheap games on the Switch eShop right now:
Publisher: Bithell Games / Developer: Ant Workshop
20% off – was $5.99, now $4.79 until 27th Nov 2019
Subsurface Circular is a landmark moment in interactive storytelling. The elegance of its escalation is simply unmatched, as it tells a story that makes you feel like you’re in completely over your head, and yet still perfectly believable. The characters you meet along the way all feel unique with their own personality, which makes interacting with them a test of wit and cunning as you use the conversational mechanics to their full effect. There’s nothing quite else quite like Subsurface Circular, and when that uniqueness is combined with the phenomenal narrative at hand, you have all the ingredients for a simply unforgettable and very special journey aboard the subway.
Publisher: Team 17 / Developer: Villa Gorilla
66% off – was $19.99, now $6.79 until 20th Nov 2019
Yoku’s Island Express is a genuine breath of fresh air, combining pinball and Metroidvania mechanics in a way that feels truly inspired. Add in one of the most appealing fantasy worlds you’ll find on the eShop, and you have yourself an instant left-field classic. It features on our Best Metroidvania Switch Games list for a very good reason, so don’t miss out on this joyous little game.
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Publisher: Devolver Digital / Developer: Nerial
50% off – was $3.99, now $1.99 until 18th Nov 2019
As an officially licensed game – complete with character likenesses in Reigns’ angular portrait format and Ramin Djawadi’s instantly recognisable score – Reigns: Game of Thrones is about as close as you’ll come to living the day-to-day life of a Westeros monarch, short of visiting the Seven Kingdoms for real. By bringing in key characters and events from the books and show, you’re given enough authenticity that exploring storylines only ever teased in the source material (such as seeing Jamie on the throne or a more compassionate version of Cersei) feel just as meaningful.
The original Reigns: Kings & Queens is also on offer and worth a look.
Publisher: SNK / Developer: SNK
50% off – was $7.99, now $3.99 until 20th Nov 2019
While Street Fighter and King of Fighters continue to dominate the one-on-one combat genre, Garou: Mark of the Wolves will be remembered as an undisputed high-point for this style of game. This is the work of a company at the height of its powers, with an intimate understanding of hardware which was – by 1999 – almost a decade old. The controls are tight, the cast is varied and appealing (if a little small) and the visuals rank as some of the best examples of hand-drawn artwork ever seen in a video game. It therefore goes without saying that Garou is an essential purchase for each and every Switch owner, even if you don’t consider yourself to be a fan of the genre. If you’re unsure exactly who Terry is, this is a fine way to find out.
Various other Neo Geo fighters are on offer, too, so you’re spoiled for choice.
Publisher: Hörberg Productions / Developer: Hörberg Productions
15% off – was $3.99, now $3.39 until 28th Nov 2019
Gunman Clive HD Collection is an absolute no-brainer. For the low price of entry, you are getting HD versions of not one, but two of the most impeccably-crafted action platformers of the last decade. They may be over a bit too soon and they may not always have the most fair level designs, but there’s more than enough replayability here to cancel out both of these problems. It’s hardly an expensive game without the discount, but every little helps – do yourself a favor and go download this game immediately.
And with the growing trend of games plummeting to mere cents, here’s our sub-$1 pick for a super cheap game that’s worth the memory space it takes up on your Switch…
Robonauts
90% off – was $3.99, now $0.39 until 17th Nov 2019
Robonauts reworks the conventions of a classic arcade shooter by pairing the timeless genre with basic platform game action. The pick up and play nature also remains intact. With two difficulties and some challenging objectives, this game is no pushover. Unfortunately, one shortcoming of arcade shooters is often the repetition that comes with eliminating wave after wave of enemies, and Robonauts is not exempt from this. Still, it is a well-crafted Nintendo Switch eShop game that could provide fun play sessions in-between bigger releases, and even a new co-op experience for family and friends.
Keep an eye on this page as we update it removing old deals and cycling in new bargains. If money’s no object, be sure to check out our list of the Best Nintendo Switch games, period. Happy gaming!