The Best Abstract Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Land of Mushrooms added at rank #44.
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Please, Touch The Artwork (2021)

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What happens when you DO touch the artwork? Part Zen-puzzle, part narrative-adventure, you'll explore the secret world behind iconic abstract paintings through over 160 puzzles. An aesthetic journey to the origins of modern art, set to a soothing jazzy soundtrack.


  • abstract
  • puzzle
  • relaxing
  • narrative
  • atmospheric
  • minimalist
  • stylized
  • point-and-click
  • narration
  • isometric
  • emotional
  • challenging
  • maze
  • friends-and-family

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Manifold Garden (2019)

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Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

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  • abstract
  • surreal
  • philosophical
  • nonlinear
  • puzzle
  • psychedelic
  • experimental
  • minimalist
  • multiple-endings
  • first-person
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • colourful
  • mystery

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Ynglet (2021)

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Ynglet is a hand-drawn adventure game where you play as a jellyfish-type creature that must float and bounce through levels in search of your missing friends. Enjoy the beautiful and calming music notes as you explore each location and solve puzzles to rescue your friends!


What we like:
  • Relaxing & meditative gameplay
  • Creative & entertaining
  • Uniquely hand-drawn game
  • Beautiful music notes & sound effects
  • Easy to play & understand
What could be improved:
  • No competitive or time-rushing gameplay
  • Limited 3D graphics and quality
  • Not too long to defeat game

  • platform
  • abstract
  • fantasia
  • casual
  • meditative
  • adventure
  • experimental
  • play

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OVIVO (2018)

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OVIVO is mesmerizing platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. The journey in the metaphoric world filled with illusions and hidden messages awaits you!

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  • abstract
  • psychedelic
  • minimalist
  • platform
  • surreal
  • atmospheric
  • 2d
  • puzzle
  • physics
  • exploration
  • controller-support
  • mystery
  • ambient
  • single-player
  • adventure

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Induction (2021)

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Critically acclaimed and commercially successful, Wasteland was intended to be followed by two separate sequels, but Electronic Arts' Fountain of Dreams was turned into an unrelated game and Interplay's Meantime was cancelled. The game's general setting and concept became the basis for Interplay's 1997 role-playing video game Fallout, which would extend into the Fallout series. Game developer inXile Entertainment released a sequel, Wasteland 2, in 2014, and announced plans to release a third game in winter 2019.

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  • puzzle
  • abstract
  • melbourne
  • travel
  • rpg
  • minimalist
  • practical
  • time
  • mind-expanding

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Shatter Remastered Deluxe (2022)

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Relive the award-winning classic that redefined the brick-breaking genre. Shatter returns in stunning 4K resolution running at 120fps, with a modernised UI, and multiple visual improvements. Re-experience the highly acclaimed original soundtrack, remixed and remastered in 5.1 surround sound.


  • destruction
  • cooperative
  • 1980s
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • abstract
  • attack
  • score
  • local
  • physics
  • linear
  • colourful
  • futuristic
  • space
  • pvp

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aMAZE (2017)

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aMaze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.

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  • abstract
  • short
  • scroller
  • colourful
  • relaxing
  • maze
  • surprisingly-difficult
  • 2d
  • fast-paced
  • atmospheric
  • stylized
  • family-friendly
  • puzzle
  • physics
  • retro

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Active Neurons - Wonders Of The World (2021)

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A puzzle slasher that trains spatial and logical thinking. Power up your brains!

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  • education
  • puzzle
  • hack-and-slash
  • abstract
  • 2d
  • turn-based
  • exploration
  • minimalist
  • tutorial
  • stylized
  • casual
  • third-person
  • maze
  • arcade
  • colourful

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Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between (2022)

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Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way.

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  • audio
  • production
  • meditative
  • philosophical
  • park
  • walking-simulator
  • abstract
  • nonlinear
  • conversation
  • stylized
  • atmospheric
  • emotional
  • point-and-click
  • minimalist
  • surreal

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The Lullaby of Life (2020)

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In The Lullaby of Life you are the catalyst for change in a universe currently inert but filled with potential. Explore this amazing world that combines relaxation, dexterity and agility, and help it reach its maximum splendor using the power of music to make life bloom. This adventure has no textual elements, and wearing headphones is highly recommended. Let’s write together a new story about the origin of life!


  • puzzle
  • music-driven
  • timing
  • abstract
  • music
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • linear
  • logic
  • ambient
  • family-friendly
  • exploration
  • cozy
  • wave
  • soundtrack

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