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1-2-Switch is a series of party games that use the Switch Joy-Con controllers in imaginative and unusual ways. Although it looks like a novelty, the focus on physical motion and activity rather than just what's on the screen makes this surprisingly engaging.
If you enjoyed 1-2-Switch, there are other games in the Nintendo Motion Games franchise you should try. Unfortunately, 1-2-Switch is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 02/03/2017
Out Now: Switch
Skill Rating: 2+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Physically Active (Creative, Puzzle and Simulation)
Accessibility: 14 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of 1-2-Switch but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our 1-2-Switch Accessibility Report.
In addition to the similar games listed above, which have been linked to this game specifically in the database, you may find games with a similar theme to 1-2-Switch in the following lists: