Ten New Year Switch Games (Jan 3-9)

On behalf of us at Nintendo Link, Happy New Year! Yes, yes, last time you saw us it was last year. It’s been so long, hasn’t it? (Sorry, we had to do it. hehe). But no matter what, we’ll always come back to bring you the hottest buzz on what’s new with the Nintendo Switch! As we enter 2022 and a whole new year for gaming, the future couldn’t look brighter for what the Nintendo Switch has to offer, so we’re starting off with a strong list of ten New Year Switch games to start 2022 off with a bang!

If you’ve missed these kinds of lists last year (Sorry), we’d love for you to check out the titles that ended off 2021! And if you want to get them for different regions, we’ll show you how to do just that in a way that’s safe, easy, and cheap.

Without further ado, let’s get right back to business and countdown our picks for ten New Year Switch games to start 2022 off right!

Crumble – $14.99/£14.99 (Jan 3)

In this physics-based platformer, join in the chaos of a world full of unstable platforms, unexpected destructions, and… a cute blue bouncy ball? You must progress through exciting, challenging platforming levels as the very world begins to fall around you! You’ll have to move like a slime, jump like a ball, and use your tongue to swing your way through an increasingly crumbling world!

How far will you make it when Crumble swings onto Nintendo Switch on January 3?

Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator – $24.99/£22.49 (Jan 3)

Step into the shoes of a top motorcycle mechanic in Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator! Your goal is to be the best mechanic you can be for your clients, starting your adventure in a small home workshop which you must grow and expand to become the best motorcycle mechanic in the world! Test your bikes on a track, check the quality of your repairs, improve bike performance with fine-tuning, and more! And not only do you customize motorcycles at the behest of your customers, but you can also create your own! Choose from hundreds of parts to create your one-and-only dream machine, and unlock new features like auction, racing, and more as you play!

Ready to get to work? Then check out Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator when it drives onto Nintendo Switch on January 3!

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time – $11.99* (Jan 3)

Oh, no! Mr. Firebird’s time machine has gone haywire and got Putt-Putt and best pal, Pep, lost somewhere in time! He’ll need your help to make it back home, so grab your compass and get ready to leap through time, explore new dimensions, and discover surprising new friends! Like Ms. Brachiosaurus, who holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the dinosaurs. What adventures will you have when you visit Silverado Sam from the Old West? And let’s not forget about Darien the librarian from the distant future, who may just hold the book you need to get home.

Tons of familiar and new faces and tons of discoveries await you in Putt-Putt Travels Through Time, launching on Nintendo Switch on January 3!

Arcadia Fallen – $24.99/£18.89 (Jan 5)

In this exciting new visual novel experience, you take on the role of a young alchemist apprentice unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. After being suddenly drawn into a devastating war between humanity and magic, you must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom and, hopefully, save your world along the way. Immerse yourself in this beautiful roleplaying experience that combines gorgeous Japanese-inspired anime aesthetics with enchanting Scandinavian storytelling on a journey with up to five companions, each with their own stories and character, and set out into a world of magic, romance, and danger.

Seize your destiny when Arcadia Fallen descends onto Nintendo Switch on December 5!

Breakneck City – $9.99 (Jan 5)

When a vicious gang tries to burn down their favorite video shop, Sidney Flintlock and Justine Jacobs agreed they weren’t just gonna sit by and wait for the cops. Nah, they’re gonna take to the streets and bust some heads! In this old-school, 3D beat ‘em up with a focus on environmental interactions and featuring classic, low-poly graphics and pixel art, Breakneck City brings late-90s style brawler action to a whole new generation of gamers! Punch, kick, and dodge your way through 6 punishing levels, taking on various gangs and tough bosses as you fight to take back the city.

It’s time to knock some poor suckers out in Breakneck City, busting onto Nintendo Switch on January 5!

Heaven Dust 2 – $13.49* (Jan 6)

After a press conference, a virus outbreak happens in the mysterious First Research Center, and at the same time, Steve awakens from his cryogenic pod deep within the institute. When he comes to, he finds himself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by armies of the undead out for his life… again. But he fought his way out once and can do it again… but will he be able to the dreadful truth approaching? Experience the sequel to the classic survival horror title with enhanced graphics and a larger focus on exploration and puzzles, and an evolved combat system to test your skills.

We’ll see you in hell – again – when Heaven Dust 2 blasts onto Nintendo Switch on January 6!

Teamfight Simulator – $9.99 (Jan 6)

Help your team grow efficiently and win in this esports-based strategy title! Find the best combination of champions and team dynamics among them, being mindful of the champions your players pick frequently and the champions your opponents pick often to see which combo is best! Each champion follows deathmatch rules of fighting for 1 minute, and the team with the higher number of kills wins, so each champion’s unique characteristics must shine in every moment to ensure your team can grow and seize victory!

Achieve glory when Teamfight Simulator arrives on Nintendo Switch on January 6!

Arcade Archives: Super Pac-Man (Jan 6)

Look, up on the screen! It’s a lemon! It’s a U.F.O.! No, it’s Super Pac-Man! Fighting his way through maze after maze, join Super Pac-Man is in search of truth, justice, and a snack as this arcade classic finally joins the Nintendo Switch Arcade Archives! Play as the titular Super Pac-Man as he roams the maze searching for keys to unlock stores of goodies while evil goblins and ghosts attempt to foil his plans. As he munches super energy pills, he’ll instantly transform into a super-strong dot of steel, able to smash through goblins and save the day!

Can you help him take down the baddies and get those munchies in the toughest Pac-Man game to date? Find out when Arcade Archives: Super Pac-Man finally arrives on Nintendo Switch on January 6!

Demon Gaze EXTRA – $61.99 (Jan 6)

In this enhanced version of the dungeon-crawling adventure Demon Gaze, step out into a world shrouded in mystery, danger, and dark truths, featuring improved graphics, updated controls, and the possibility of new content that takes place after the conclusion of the main story. When Oz awakens to find himself in the land of Misred—a cursed land at the edge of the world western frontier— he finds himself unable to remember certain fragments of his past. The land before him contains many labyrinths that hold both treasure and danger in equal volumes, so Oz decides to take up arms in order to hunt down these artifacts – and answers.

But he can come to terms with the truth and make proper use of his newfound abilities as a “Demon Gazer” without putting those around him in danger? Find out when Demon Gaze EXTRA arrives on Nintendo Switch on January 6!

Warshmallows – $9.99/£6.99 (Jan 6)

In this world, it’s every marshmallow for themselves! Only one can dominate the arena and claim the golden donuts, and that may just be you! Blast, slap, and bubble up your opponents as you take on the championship in the fast-paced battle world of Warshmallows! One arena, four players, one winner! Blow up your friends in local or online co-op as you battle to test who’s the top marshmallow of the bunch in this action-packed battle royale that’s easy to learn but harder to master.

Do you have what it takes to claim victory – and your donuts? There’s only one way to find out. Blast into the world of Warshmallows for the Nintendo Switch on January 6!

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And those were our picks for the ten New Year Switch games! Thank you for stopping by Nintendo Link for all of your Switch release news and updates. What do you think of this week’s offerings? Will you be picking anything up? Let us know in the comments below, and once again, have a Happy New Year!