The Best Shooter Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Kill Knight added at rank #42.
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DOOM Eternal (2020)

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Are you ready to become the ultimate demon-slayer? In DOOM Eternal, you become the Slayer on a mission to conquer demons and save humanity from destruction. With the year one pass, you can explore never-before-seen realms of the DOOM Universe and fight against new demons. The game also has a unique multiplayer experience where you can face off against two player-controlled demons. Play DOOM Eternal now.


What we like:
  • Fast and dynamic gameplay with expanded mechanics
  • Nice blend of Unreal Tournament/Classic Doom/Quake mechanics
  • Good daily adrenaline quick fix with Horde Mode
  • Insanely good, high speed, and intense gameplay
  • Super lore rich story with a perfect conclusion to the saga.
What could be improved:
  • Some users may find ammo management difficult
  • Some players may find the gameplay difficult and stressful
  • TShielded enemies slow down the pace
  • Over-long platforming sequences.

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • demons
  • fps
  • arena
  • platform
  • combat

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PowerSlave Exhumed (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

PowerSlave Exhumed is an updated version of the mid-90s FPS game that combines the best elements from both the Sega Saturn and Sony PSX releases. Your character is sent in to fight back against a mysterious yet powerful force, armed with a machete and about eight weapons, plus power-ups and permanent special abilities. There are over a dozen levels with various enemies and bosses, as well as secrets to discover along the way.

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What we like:
  • Creative weapons
  • Enemies
  • Environment traps and abilities
  • Checkpoints scattered through levels
  • Well ahead of its time for an FPS
  • Variety of adjustable options in the menu
  • Bright visuals with CRT emulation and 4K support
  • Great soundtrack with Egyptian-vibe
What could be improved:
  • Average level design
  • Can't save your game when you want

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • metroidvania
  • underwater

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Splatoon 3 (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Splatoon 3 is the ultimate Splatoon experience on the Nintendo Switch. Play as an Inkling in Turf War battles, customize your character with fresh gear and weapons, and test your skills in new content like Tableturf Battles!

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What we like:
  • Quality of life enhancements
  • Improved single-player content
  • Refinements to online modes
  • Enhanced self-expression and customization options
  • Challenging puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Fear of missing out due to catalogs rotating out after a certain period of time
  • Players can be punished for unreliable internet connections

  • shooter
  • multiplayer
  • online
  • card
  • team
  • battle
  • competitive
  • single-player
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • wave
  • tps
  • platform
  • ink
  • boss-fight

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DOOM 1993 (2019)

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Unleash your inner demon slayer in DOOM (1993)! This iconic first-person shooter throws you into the heat of the battle with intense action, challenging enemies, and a wide range of powerful weapons. With upgraded visuals, improved controls, and free community add-ons, you'll experience the authentic DOOM game in a new light. Are you ready to face Hell's onslaught?

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What we like:
  • Authentic DOOM experience with modern features
  • Exciting level design and gunplay
  • Multiple control options
  • Wide range of powerful weapons
  • Free community add-ons
What could be improved:
  • Confusing design in later levels
  • Difficulty spikes
  • Laggy online multiplayer
  • Some aspects may not have aged well

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • demons
  • fps

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Severed Steel (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Severed Steel is a first-person parkour shooter set in a neon hued facility, combining the frenetic action of Mirror's Edge and Max Payne. Expect to bounce off walls, dive, slide and shoot your way through a maze-like compound teeming with enemies. Slow motion can be activated to make the carnage sublime. Keep moving to stay alive and use slow-motion to line up shots like Burnout!


What we like:
  • Fast paced and hectic gameplay
  • Unique combination of games
  • Allows players freedom of options on first play through
  • Varied levels with objectives that bring out the best in them
  • Voxel-based levels that shatter when hit by bullets or rockets
What could be improved:
  • Limited slow mo option may not appeal to some players
  • Firefight challenges lack structure and leaderboard

  • first-person
  • shooter
  • fps
  • parkour
  • time
  • bullet
  • voxel
  • electronic

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High On Life (2022)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

High On Life is an action-adventure game featuring a hilarious black comedy. You play as a young underachieving teenager who joins forces with Kenny and Gene to save humanity from the G3 Cartel. The game features brilliant Metroidvania style FPS gameplay, star-studded voice cast, and vibrant colourful characters.

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What we like:
  • Fantastic characters with distinct personalities
  • Rock solid FPS gameplay
  • Unique traversal mechanics
  • Self-aware humour that tears down the fourth wall
  • Stellar soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive music
  • Bare environmental sounds
  • Substantial grind for upgrades

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • comedy
  • fps
  • aliens
  • funny
  • sci-fi
  • adventure

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DUSK (2018)

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DUSK is a glorious throwback to the shooters of the 90s, featuring all the graphical fidelity of Quake and the gunplay of DOOM and Duke Nukem 3D. The game world is polygonal with sharp visuals, while its soundtrack consists of edgy, heavy metal riffs. Players must fight their way through unique levels filled with creative enemies who each have distinct sound cues to let you know what's around the corner. There are also two distinct combat power-ups, infinite rounds per minute and SUPERHOT-style slow motion.

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What we like:
  • Fast
  • Responsive controls
  • Creative roster of demonic opponents
  • Extra ammo and health rewards for exploration
  • Environmental storytelling
  • Cathartic infighting feature
  • Two distinct combat power-ups
  • Edgy heavy metal soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Sharp difficulty curve
  • Illusory walls that look like impassible walls
  • Mislabeled switches can drop you into a pit filled with enemies

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • retro
  • classic
  • horror

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Unleash your inner Space Marine in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun! This fast-paced, retro-styled FPS lets you decimate heretical enemies across the galaxy. Experience satisfying gunplay, diverse enemies, and boss fights that test your skills. Feel the power of a Space Marine's arsenal in a Warhammer universe that's dripping with immersive detail.

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What we like:
  • Exciting and satisfying gunplay
  • Diverse enemies and challenging boss fights
  • Immersive Warhammer 40,000 universe
  • Retro-styled visuals
  • Fast-paced gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Weak level design
  • Subpar weapon balancing

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • retro

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Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

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  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • remake
  • cult
  • old-school
  • 2.5d
  • retro
  • pve
  • alternate

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HYPERCHARGE Unboxed (2020)

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We made your childhood dream game! Grab a friend and protect the Hypercore. Hypercharge is a solo and co-op wave-based first/third-person shooter with a small twist: you're an action figure! Explore. Defend. Survive.

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  • shooter
  • cooperative
  • split-screen
  • first-person
  • fps
  • tps
  • campaign
  • tower-defense
  • local
  • 4-player
  • online
  • tutorial
  • multiplayer
  • pve
  • action-adventure

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