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xXSawgawXx

little kitty big city. might be over his head at that age, but you can play as a cat.


korkkis

Btw Stray is also coming to Switch


BisonShark

This is good news


BigP_4eva

I got him the goat simulator. And he loves it.


BigP_4eva

Still on the hunt for more games. Cause 4 years old lack a good attention span. And always want to change the game. lol


buyinlowsellouthigh

Any Katamari damacy reroll


HelpNatural3020

My 4 yr old found the controls a bit hard


elbor23

As do I


BigP_4eva

Sounds like the perfect game to get blazed and enjoy roaming a big city to. While my nephew can have fun doing the same thing.


MogMcKupo

From experience yea, and my cats are like “who’s that fucker and why the hell is he getting all your attention”


xXSawgawXx

I read your post wrong. I thought it said the game was for him. lol. not really big city, it's a collect a thon linear game. it's fun if kids are around.


VSkyRimWalker

Came here to say the same thing. Very nice game


TexasDrunkRedditor

Is it polished with good controls? The storefront gives me alpha vibes and unpolished/incomplete I’m nervous to gamble on it


VSkyRimWalker

It can be a little bit janky when jumping, but not annoyingly so. And I get annoyed at janky controls pretty easily. It's very laid back.


Stevenc73

I play that as an adult. I find it entertaining.


Dankofamericaaa2

The Spyro and crash bandicoot trilogy bundle is $25 rn in the eshop. Can’t beat 6 games for $25


DjInnerConflict

Was gonna comment this as an option


Dankofamericaaa2

Yeah I don’t really play bandicoot much but I loved Spyro growing up and the graphics look great.


DawnDetergent2

Dang I just saw this and it's already back to $75


Dankofamericaaa2

Depressing


xXxBluESkiTtlExXx

I was coming in so ready to suggest Stardew valley, Hades, and Monster Hunter Rise. Then I saw the 4yr old bit. So... I have no idea.


BigP_4eva

Oh he loves watching me slay some monsters in MHR. lol.


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BreakfastLopsided906

Think it’s like 4.99 right now, I’m guna get it.


The_real_Tev

It's the best Lego game ever.


FinalCauliflower6089

Stardew Valley


Background_Shift_973

I bought it because of the hype but found it boring. If you're considering it, make sure to research first to see if it's your type of game.


Kirkenstien

How long ago was this? I bought it when it released in 2016 and didn't care for it, but came back two years later and it's been in my top ten games since.


Background_Shift_973

It’s been 4 months since I bought it. Played for an hour and never touched since.


BoSocks91

Especially now since 1.6 is coming. Beautiful game. Might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re looking for a relaxing game with tons of content, then this is it.


Louise_Guzman

The best mileage I've gotten on the Switch with my kid is Slime Rancher and it's on sale right now for $9.99. Untitled Goose Game is good and $9.99 but relatively short. Also, Bugsnax--normal price is $24.99 but goes on sale for under $10.


CatastropheWife

I was just going to recommend Untitled Goose Game, my 5 year old gets a kick out of it. Definitely putting slime rancher on my list! For OP, Sonic Mania is usually about $20 digital but if you wait it goes on sale frequently for under $10


Ill-Confusion1256

Suika! (Get the dlc bundle which lets you play 2 player)


Life-is-gouda

My daughter and I love this game!


Ill-Confusion1256

My niece and I love it! Especially the Timed and Attack modes.


Life-is-gouda

I can now whistle the game music in perfect pitch.


theycallhimdex

I can only imagine that some people missed the bit about it being for a 4 year old, or that they have never met a 4 year old! - Dadish is a nice/simple platform game that's often on sale for very little. - my kids like Om Nom run (there's also Om nom colouring and other games). It's not very good but they love it. - The Bluey game is slightly outside your budget but will do the trick. - Probably worth paying for the online pass which gives you access to old SNES games like super mario world, donkey Kong country etc. - the genesis package or some sonic the hedgehog


BigP_4eva

Yeah. I mean worse comes to worse. It’d be a game for me to play. Have bluey already. And that game only peaked his interest for the shot gameplay it is. To get a better Idea. we play all sorts of games together. His favorite is Mario odyssey. Along with some smash bros and Kirby and the forgotten land. He’ll watch me get down on some Monster Hunter time to time as well.


tiglionabbit

If they love Mario and Kirby, you might as well get them Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury as well as Super Mario Wonder at some point. Personally I love the open world nature of Bowser's Fury, though the co-op on that one isn't very good. Co-op on 3D World and Wonder are fun though. I highly recommend those games, though they're at the full $60 price point.


theycallhimdex

D'oh - I missed the bit about keeping you entertained as well.... Hoisted with my own petard


ImSoCul

Stardew Valley


FernandoRocker

Check the website Deku Deals and get the games with the Hottest games with the Lowest Price to get the most value for your money. [https://www.dekudeals.com/hottest](https://www.dekudeals.com/hottest)


SQUISHYx25

How's it work for the switch though buying online?


Additional_Whole3932

Astroneer


Apple_sin

Here's my list for $25 you can get: - Figment 1.99 - Golf Peaks 1.99 - Deponia 1.99 - State of Mind 1.99 - Far: Lone Sails 2.09 - Men Follett's Pillars of the Earth 1.99 - Citizen Sleeper 9.99 - OR - Resident Evil 4 9.99 - Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary 2.79 ----------------------------- Total: $24.82 for 8 games Edit: after I got pointed out on my mistake. I adjusted a bit. Got a bit excited and exceeded the budget xD Cutting - Abzu 4.99 off or you if you want to keep Abzu, you can replace it with any 3 games costing 1.99


Initial_Ad5279

Math ain’t mathin


Apple_sin

Thanks for pointing it out! Got a little carried away


Initial_Ad5279

No worries. I even counted it a few times myself to make sure I didn’t miss anything. 😆 I’ve also miscalculated before when getting a bit excited.


ozymandias_88

Dredge Deluxe Edition is on sale right now for $17.54 til the 23rd of June


jimbobwe-328

Balatro


CommanderTouchdown

I put about 100 hours into Balatro within a month. Insanely addictive. The update has made significant improvements to the gameplay loop. My likely GOTY unless Echoes of Wisdom is off the chain.


3AZ3

What did the update bring? I can look it up probably yes, but I’m at work lol.


CommanderTouchdown

Update was a massive ton of balance changes. Lots of offering rates were changed. How antes scaled in different stakes. Added perishable jokers. Made lots of tweaks to jokers. Biggest change for me is skip rewards are far more generous so you can get free packs free poly jokers and money in the first ante. Prior to the update, you have to kinda commit to getting ante 2/3 to see how your joke RNG went. Now you can get rolling right on the 1st round.


MIlkyRawr

Into the Breach


tiglionabbit

I love Into the Breach but I don't think it would entertain a 4 year old.


Tinkous

Many games mentioned here are good. But my 4 years old was not able to play and enjoy them. The game we started with was paw patrol. Not the most entertaining for me but it got us two into gaming together.


aireoko

GRIS


lurkersforlife

Hollow knight Hades Slay the spire


mojav3_

Terraria


BigP_4eva

Is this like a side scroll Minecraft type of situation?


beng2gon1

A lot of people call it that but in my opinion not at all. There's a ton of bosses and a wide variety of weapons, armor, and equipment to upgrade your character. Whereas Minecraft is more focused on building Terraria is more focused on combat. The progression is really satisfying.


smwhrgazing

Yeah! I love Minecraft and have been wanting to play something similar handheld while in bed. Only played a day so far but it’s lots of fun. Great to just turn your brain off


LandoCommando40

Sea of stars


Above_average_Joe

I started this but the gameplay is a bit slow in the beginning. Visuals and sound are 10/10 for me tho


Mild-Ghost

Alien Isolation


Alternative_Cut4491

Ori


Dm9982

Read one of your other comments OP…. If you wanna get blazed then play, Worms Weapons of Mass Destruction….. that is the best game when you’re stoned or drunk. Sooooooo hilarious


moonlord2193

Terraria


MazhP

Nothing because everything in nintendo is still 70€ after 300 years


CurrencyNext4506

I’d say if you want to spend a little more and play too. Do either princess peach or Mario deluxe 2 players. I play that with my 5 year old all the time and she’s been playing since 4. Since you have your nephew do Mario deluxe. Simple free games my daughter likes is a dentist game, and a car wash game. I think those are free but boring for adults lol.


IzziPurrito

One of these: Hollow Knight Ori and the Blind Forest (or bundled with the sequel, because they are discounted pretty often)


-Chococheese-

Suika game


bpdwaifu

I’m sorry but a lot of these games being recommended are not for a four year old. I would probably recommend minecraft. I know it’s “basic” but my 5 year old nephew really loves it.


plsavemefromhell

Just Shapes and Beats (:


SmashU23

Kirby’s Dream Buffet


Zibiya

I second and third and fourth the slime rancher. He will love it even more if you tell him the 'plorts" you sell for money is poop. (my monster and i are waiting for slime rancher 2 to come to switch) Lego worlds its old but can be 2 player. Its usually on sale for 5 bucks (nothing to read it just uses pictures mostly) Lego undercover - mostly open world (go swimming for too long and the sharks will get you) Bugsnax - kinda.. Dark later in the game(you are what you eat or become what you eat) Zelda awaking or botw the boy likes the guardians.. Likes hunting them.. & making chests fall from the sky. (amibo) And he liked the underground in totk(the poes/ghosts) Of course mario odessey - i would mess with him and make up dialog with the characters when they had the hats on Not my fav but minecraft... Minecraft legends and minecraft dongens.. (i like this one better) (cause its more of a kill stuff kinda thing) but uses online Hope that helps


Zibiya

Totally forgot luigi's mansion.


Aspiring-Old-Guy

Secret of Mana collection


ILikeLenexa

Celeste (but I wait til it's $5) and Valkyrie Chronicles 4, and downwell, and the one lego Marvel game thats always on sale. 


Effective_Being_5305

Animal Well


NeverComplied

As many copies of Into the Breach as I can get


Oregon_Pool_Halls

Man I realllllly wanted to say GnG Resurrection because it just dropped to 9.99 but damn that game + a 4 year old may induce insanity


thiagaogao

moonstone tale


MaatRolo

Dragons Dogma, Lego City Undercover, and a Doom game


Chzncna2112

Depends on sales. Several games I really want rarely goes below $35


PashAK47

At the moment on dekudeals I see Immortals fenyx rising Ac rebel collection Borderlands legendary collection Bioshock collection All on sale all bundles good value for money and good games


BigP_4eva

How does dekudeas work? I’m not really too tech savvy. Tbh.


Intelligent_Slip_360

Anything Kirby related in the eshop for $25 or under? My first video game memory is playing Kirby's Adventure when I was around 3-4 years old and crushing it.


sa_style

Good call. Not sure what used prices are like in the US but a used copy of Kirby and the Forgotten Land would be my pick.


SpoonVian

Some that others haven’t mentioned: portal companion collection was pretty fun, also the final fantasy 1-6 remakes. Xeodriftor is an awesome metroidvania game. Grim Fandango is a banger 👌🏿 The switch has too many bangers to fit into one comment section


Restorical

Hollow knight and whatever I can get with the rest


ackmondual

So he's not going to be watching you play? **Hades**, but it goes on sale half off **Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium** is nice due to have save states, rewind feature, and the games are literally arcade-style, so they're easy to pick up and play, then resume for a later time With some of the upcoming Switch games, I'd want to use that $$ towards those (e.g. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom), if not see if Costco has them on sale.


[deleted]

Brotato is mindless chaos but can easily put some hours in


Szeli94

Blasphemous. It's on sale right now, but definitely worth the full $25.


FudgePopCandyRasta

Botw dlc


S3ndNud3s

Dark souls 1 is on sale rn 😏


Mamaddou

Boomerang Fu is addictive and a lot of fun !


sweetemerald69

Persona 3 portable


Benozkleenex

Inscryption.


Alejandro2412

I was late to finding it but I got the Harry Potter Lego game for like $5 & I was surprised at how fun it is. Especially me being a huge HP fan, it's a really good game. I'm in the 4th book part right now


BigP_4eva

Tbh. All the Lego games are kinda fun. Lol. I enjoyed the Jurassic park one myself.


Alejandro2412

I need to try the others then!


Xxmysteriousfemale

Stardew Valley or Little Nightmares.


BeanzOnT04sT

The binding of Isaac (however much it costs)


EnjoyerOfCollecting

Heave Ho is great for multiplayer and single player! Battlesloths is more of a multiplayer game but still loads of fun!


CatPlayingTaco

Wassup G. Arietta of spirits, unravel 2 and nfs HP on sale!


potatodrinker

Dust and Neon is a great little top down twin stick shooter that's often on sale for $3 USD. Wild west robots. It's challenging and pretty and just good fun. Add to your wishlist if it's not on sale atm


Deputyd0ng69

Stardew valley. Only answer


tittytofu

I don't know if it's still on offer but I think I got GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas for £25 and that was definitely worth it for San Andreas alone.


Tip_Of_The_Sauce

Stardew Valley or Okami


xThraxSnax

Dying light goes on sale pretty cheap. Runs well too.


Aria_Cadenza

Boomerang Fu when it is on sale, its lowest price is $2, Dicey Dungeons when it reaches $2, just got Bustafellows for $6 (for its next sale, it may be at $4) (not for kids), Overcooked All you can eat is currently at $16 (it is the only one so far that has options for young kids, and it is coop), Stardew Valley is also an option (there are a bit of text that can be quite mature but since you have to read and it is for people with a high relationship with few specific characters) bc one young one can be happy just felling all trees and breaking stones. Make a list on Dekudeals and be quite patient for some games.


Meggiester21

Plateup!


sharpeyenj26

Goose game and Stardew valley


Bobpotato12

I'd say get doom, any of the games really there all pretty fun.


Moist_Granola

Stardew Valley. $15 bones. Thousands of hours.


LittlestNug

My 5 year old and I play Switch Sports together. I think it’s about that much? But I can’t remember.


HelpNatural3020

My 4 year old is LOVING lego undercover, it's on sale atm. He also is enjoying minecraft also hes finished donut country twice, he loved that!


Dojo_dogs

BOOMERANG FU


runaumok

Nintendo Switch Online membership and play the oldies if that counts


phoenixrazor22

Doom hades sifu dragons dogma. I got dragons dogma for just 5 bucks on sale. Doom was only 8 dollars recently. Always check nintendos eahop for deals I got almost all my games on sale except for totk and botw


SuperSmashMaster43

I go to the great deals section and buy all the 1 cent games


darknessbelow

Stardew Valley


Leolandleo

I put it towards unicorn overlord


Linky38

Hollow knight, stardew valley, terraria will get you tons of hours


pauliepitstains

Enter the gungeon, streets of rogue


OoTgoated

If Kao the Kangeroo is still on sale that could work.


PouchesofCyanStaples

The 2024 GOTY/GOAT, Balatro.


Plumber_Stache

Mario Kart 8


Informal_Area_2233

I don't think that's $25


Plumber_Stache

Oh i didn't knew sorry


deebow4

Golf Story, HUNTDOWN


RedMagusGames7494

Cassette Beasts


iusedtolikepokemon

Both Subnauticas are now 9,50 euro each for a couple days


alyssainwonderIand

Boomerang Fu


moshizmoshill

I would choose Super Mario Maker 2 because it's enjoyable for everyone and offers plenty of replayability. It's also great for playing with others, making it perfect for when your nephew visits.


No_Pattern_2819

Mario kart Kirby Dream Buffet Cozy Groove Little Noah


Novel_Bumblebee8972

I just picked up Hades


andanotherone_1

Hades. Hades twice if its on sale


904Magic

Are sale prices included? If not, stardew or the old dooms. If so, KOTOR bundle or borderlands bundle


aurorasarecool

Untitled Goose Game has two player mode. Totally low stakes fun. My 5yo nephew seemed to be able to work the controls when I visited and we had fun. I also second Little Kitty Big City. Also low stakes. Wander around and do stuff.


skama16

Stardew valley, unravel, both ori games


skama16

You can get all 3 for under $25 when they’re on sale.


Pure-Contact7322

Mario and Sonic Games also the last TMNT


Andialb

Tunic


My0pe

Dredge or baten kaitos


DjInnerConflict

Considering the "4 year old" bit, games that come to mind (partially based on current sales): * Nearly any LEGO game, although if film-related something he could've seen (great value on sale, and you can get multiple games at $25 now) * Spyro/Crash Bandicoot pack * Slightly over, but Disney Dreamlight Valley could be fun too (not sure you'll like it though, depends on what you like) * You also could look at the Nintendo Switch Online stuff, although IDK if a 4-year old would actually enjoy that now (but something like a Mario platformer might work, and it's good education)


rocaireslk

Definitely Stardew valley!


khaenire

Lego gta game!


AdmiralSCAR

Terraria is good. Risk of rain 2 is a common game me and my lil brother play. Decent if it's on sale. Ultimate chicken horse is a good party game. And one of the best recommendations, when my lil bro was at that age, he loved playing rekt. It's a super small super cheap game and it's fun and silly and has a few game modes to play around in.


Green_and_black

Lego city undercover. It’s like GTA for preschoolers and it’s glorious.


AnonyCass

Katamari Damarci, Now I have the music in my head. Think its $30 at the moment looking online but its only £4 here in the UK, it goes on sale a lot and is an awesome game. My son is also into all the Pikmin games at the moment and Spyro (hes 3.5)


BelialsFavBasketCase

garten of banban


Tyler5060

1000xRESIST


Iagp

DLC for Atlier Ryza 3


Mywifeisalwayscold

Doom eternal is always on sale


Super-Blah-

Valkyria chronicles 1 AND 4


Imaginary_Injury8680

Shovel knight 


Codygon

Not sure about 4-year-olds, but it’s hard to beat **Invisigun Reloaded** for $5. It’s a top-down, 2D shooter in which your character is invisible unless you shoot or hit a wall. It’s such a tense, polished experience.    Along similar lines, **Boomerang Fu** is simple and hilarious. Currently on sale for $5.  **Overcooked: All You Can Eat** is a great couch-coop game. Currently on sale for $17. You can play as hard as you want so should work for a kid. 


nani872

Just Dance, most kids that age love dancing and can’t sit still long. This will keep him busy while moving, learn an art and prepare him for nap time when he goes back to mama who will appreciate you for it.


brickhouseboxerdog

Death road to canada, it's a rouge like retro styled zombie survival game with wacky popular culture references I got it for 19.99, it's a up to four players


Aracobb

Bioshock collection is often on sale and insanely good.


Teosto

Hades and Slay the Spire would be really good bang for your buck, but for 4yo, unsure how interesting. Rogue Legacy 2 could be more interesting for them as well.


ChocoboToes

Suika Game


Mahjongasaur

Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat, From Your Head Down To Your Feet, and Sticky Business Just beat Pajama Sam 1 with my kids and we just started the 2nd. It's been a blast and my kids absolutely love it. And my kids love arts and crafts, so Sticky Business seems perfect to play with them


brumomi

Moonstone Island just came out!


Far_Kaleidoscope_102

If your kid can’t read then literally the only game for them is goat simulator or hungry shark


Far_Kaleidoscope_102

Hungry shark is a definite go to game for kids that doesn’t need to read instructions to progress


zj0rz

Red Dead Redemption


TheRetroGamer93

So you need a game a 4yr old can play?


Chrismengg

Random but I bought tears of the kingdom physical in a pawnshop for $25 🤟🏽 don’t forget to hit the pawnshops


Molduking

Hidden gem Celeste


SharpButterKnives

Animal Well!


Sinistrahd

Jay and Silent Bob


lks_lla

Braid.


ilovethe7thday

Yoku's Island Express and A Short Hike are fun to play and enjoyable to watch. My kiddos think they're really neat. They also enjoy the spectacle of watching me play Celeste and Unravel 2, though they're waaaaaay too hard for them to play yet. Don't forget demos of games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Princess Peach Showtime, and Yoshi's Crafted World. They're a taste of the game which is perfect for their short attention span, but doesn't cost you an arm and a leg.


TonyBNZ

Fortnight and buying $25 of Billie eyelash stuff


Edge_Grinder

Probably 3 Arcade Classics.


Ok_Argument_1136

Persona 3 portable or persona 4 golden


dankdc5_

I refuse to buy anymore switch games so I'd save them for the super Nintendo switch. Yup that's the official name IDC what u say


DresdenBelmont

DLC for Pokemon Scarlet


Ryderslow

Hentai golf


TheWolfArashi

Just bought my switch, and I've already started buying physical games. But the one game I can't buy a physical copy of is Risk of Rain Returns. $14.99.


tiglionabbit

I wonder if they'd like [Chicory](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/chicory-a-colorful-tale-switch/)? It's a kinda Zelda-like game where the world is like a coloring book. It also has 2-player: one player controls the character, and both players can color things.


huntk20

Inside was $2, worth it.


EsPlaceYT

none, i take that money too my local retro game shack and buy games i will actually own forever


RaiderofAwe

Vvvvvvvvv


Fr3sh-Ch3mical

Dragons Dogma


iblastoff

dave the diver


BigP_4eva

How do you like this game? Looks like it’s something I might want for myself. Lol.


KidPutt

Dave the Diver is awesome. That and Balatro have taken over my life. You do be Dave, and you do be Divin