Guide: Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
by Gavin Lane
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' exactly? We're thinking anything discounted to around £10/10€ or under (obviously GBP and Euro prices will differ). 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 a quid) which may be worth investigating for a few pennies, 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. If you live in the US (or have a US Nintendo Account), you might want to check out our equivalent article on the best cheap games on the US eShop.
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:
Cave Story+ (Switch)
Publisher: Nicalis / Developer: Nicalis
Release Date: 20th Jun 2017 (USA) / 20th Jul 2017 (UK/EU)
66% off - was £26.99 / 29,99€, now £8.99 / 9,99€ until 5th Feb 2020
If you haven’t played Cave Story yet, you need to; it’s an essential title for any fan of Metroidvania style games. Its wonderful pacing, fantastic controls and charming visuals make it a must-have for fans of the genre, especially those that have yet to play it. If there was the equivalent of a required reading list for games, Cave Story+ would be on it.
Cave Story+
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Image & Form / Developer: Image & Form
Release Date: 28th Dec 2017 (USA) / 28th Dec 2017 (UK/EU)
75% off - was £14.99 / 19,99€, now £3.74 / 4,99€ until 12th Feb 2020
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is a fantastic port of a fantastic game, and it fits perfectly on the Switch. Deep, engaging gameplay and stylish presentation combine to make this one of the standout indie releases of the year; this is a great example of a well put-together title. If you are at all a fan of strategy games, or are just looking for a fun diversion to occupy your time for a couple of weeks, pick this up. It puts a neat twist on standard turn-based strategy gameplay, and stands as another fantastic entry in the SteamWorld series.
Steamworld Dig and Steamworld Dig 2 are also on offer, so now might be the time to plug the gaps in your Steamworld collection, even if you've got one or two already on other platforms. It's nice to have them all together, no?
Sky Rogue (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Fractal Phase / Developer: Fractal Phase
Release Date: 26th Apr 2018 (USA) / 26th Apr 2018 (UK/EU)
50% off - was £14.99 / 16,99€, now £7.49 / 8,49€ until 7th Feb 2020
While it lacks any storyline and the randomised nature of the missions may strike some as lazy, arcade-style dogfighter Sky Rogue has plenty of gameplay where it counts. The jet combat action is superb, aided by excellent controls, a wide range of weapons and plenty of stuff to unlock. The 12-stage campaign mode will keep you coming back for quite some time – thanks largely to the unique roguelike approach where death means losing everything, but the experience gained means a better chance of success next time around – and the ability to rope in a friend in co-op adds even more longevity. Granted, when you do eventually complete the game there's not a great deal to bring you back, but it will take quite some time and effort to reach that point – and you'll have had such a blast you won't feel short-changed.
One of our hidden gems on Switch, Sky Rogue is well worth investigating.
West of Loathing (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Asymetric / Developer: Asymetric
Release Date: 31st May 2018 (USA) / 31st May 2018 (UK/EU)
40% off - was £9.00 / 9,00€, now £5.40 / 5,40€ until 5th Feb 2020
West of Loathing is not your average RPG; in fact we’d go so far as to say you’ve probably never played anything quite like it in your life. Its combat won’t blow you away but don’t be lulled into believing that’s what this game is about, as really the whole thing is an adventure in exploration and interaction with a bit of fighting sprinkled in. It can occasionally be a little bit difficult to decipher, but the satisfaction felt upon working out a problem totally makes up for it. The humour is as wonderfully dry as the desert you’re traversing and the writing is some of the best you can find on the Switch. Unless you’ve not got a humorous bone in your body, this is one RPG you can’t risk skipping.
VVVVVV (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Nicalis / Developer: Terry Cavanagh
Release Date: 17th Nov 2017 (USA) / 17th Nov 2017 (UK/EU)
50% off - was £8.99 / 9,99€, now £4.49 / 4,99€ until 5th Feb 2020
VVVVVV still feels every bit as fresh on the Switch as it did on the 3DS in 2010; if you didn't try it back then you should definitely pick it up now. If you did, now may nevertheless be a good time to revisit. Multiplayer makes the Switch version even more interesting, and this is a game that still serves up an intense and enjoyable challenge. VVVVVV is a fantastic value - especially at this price - and a great addition to the Switch library.
And with the growing trend of games plummeting to mere pennies, here's our sub-£1 pick for a super cheap game that's worth the memory space it takes up on your Switch...
Goetia (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Forever Entertainment / Developer: Sushee
Release Date: 26th Apr 2018 (USA) / 26th Apr 2018 (UK/EU)
90% off - was £8.99 / 9,99€, now £0.89 / 0,99€ until 19th Feb 2020
Goetia is a flawed yet engrossing point-and-click-style adventure for those looking for a challenge as well as an interesting story. Aside from the lack of a hint system resulting in the odd infuriatingly obtuse puzzle, it's a bleak, beautiful experience. It’s certainly slow and more text-heavy compared to other titles in the genre on Nintendo Switch, but it’s well-crafted and worth a look, especially at this price.
Keep an eye on this page as we cycle in new bargains. If money's no object, be sure to check out our list of the Best Nintendo Switch games, period. In the meantime, happy gaming!