This is a list of all ESRB mature (M) rated games for the Nintendo Switch. The list will continue to be updated as additional games get released for the Switch with a mature rating. The list will be similar to our list of every ESRB ‘M’ (Mature) game list for the Wii U. There are many new games releasing on the Nintendo Switch. Currently there are 37 M-rated Nintendo Switch games in our list. Please contact us if we’re missing any :-).
Bayonetta 1 & 2
Bayonetta is full of over-the-top violence, sexual references and strong language among other things. Switch owners can pick up both the original Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 in a special retail version (see below). You can also purchase them separately on the eShop. Bayonetta was one of the few M-rated exclusives to grace the Wii U. Sega and Platinum Games will also be adding Bayonetta 3 to this list when it releases as a Nintendo Switch exclusive.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
- Partial Nudity
- Strong Language
- Suggestive Themes
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The winner of over 200+ game of the year awards is the first in the Elder Scroll series to hit a Nintendo platform. Skyrim offers players complete control and responsibility for their actions in a beautiful fantasy world. As a open-world sandbox – Skyrim naturally provides a mature experience through blood & gore as players take on dragons, giants and maybe a town guard…or two. Skyrim is also rated M by the ESRB for ‘Sexual Themes’ and the ‘Use of Alcohol’.
ESRB Rating
- Blood & Gore
- Violence
- Sexual Themes
- Use of Alcohol
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
The dungeon-crawling shooter offers over 11,000 unique room configurations, each full of m-rated content. This game is definitely designed for mature audiences, so parents beware! But for those interested in The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ for the Switch you won’t be disappointed. The addictive gameplay is complemented by crude/creepy art style and story its defiantly worth picking up. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop and as a retail (physical cartridge) version – see below.
ESRB Rating
- Violence
- Blood and Gore
- Crude Humor
Metropolis: Lux Obscura
Metropolis: Lux Obscura is a match-3 puzzle game with a strong focus on obscenity and sexism. The awesome looking comic artwork is complemented by a compelling story and professional voiceovers. Metropolis: Lux Obscura isn’t available just yet – but will see a release on April 4th, 2018.
ESRB Rating
- Blood
- Drug Reference
- Intense Violence
- Nudity
- Sexual Content
- Strong Language
- Use of Alcohol
Outlast 2
Releasing on March 27th, 2018 – Outlast 2 is another AAA mature game making its way to the Nintendo Switch. As a survival horror, Outlast 2 earns its mature rating for intense violence and blood & gore. Only available on the Switch eShop, Outlast 2 is also budget friendly – selling for $29.99 on the eShop. You can pre-purchase the game directly from Nintendo here.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
- Nudity
- Sexual Content
- Strong Language
Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut
On its Nintendo game details page, Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut calls itself “The most violentest puzzle game ever made”. Slayaway plays like a sliding puzzle game, with a violent 80’s horror movie art style. Each of its 300 isometric puzzles promises to be filled with gory violence. Like Outlast 2, Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut isn’t available just yet. The game will release on the Switch eShop on March 22nd, 2018 for $14.99.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Drug Reference
- Intense Violence
- Language
Attack on Titan 2
Based on the hit TV series, Attack on Titan 2 is developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES, which is known for many other M rated games – Ninja Gaiden series for instance. Like other games on this list, Attack on Titan 2 isn’t available yet – but releases on March 20th, 2018. Players will take control of omni-directional mobility gear to fight the Titans.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Language
- Partial Nudity
- Violence
The Long Reach
Inspired by other games like “Lone Survivor” and “The Cave” – The Long Reach is an adventure game that takes place in present day. The game releases next week, March 15th, 2018 on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
ESRB Rating
- Blood
- Sexual Themes
- Strong Language
- Use of Drugs
- Violence
The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya
The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya is a romance game originating from Japan. Its targeted towards a female audience. With a focus on a heart-rending love story, this is an interesting release for a Nintendo platform. It earns its M rating from the obvious sexual content. The game is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
ESRB Rating
- Sexual Content
Fear Effect Sedna
A stealth/action game by Square-Enix, Fear Effect Sedna offers the Switch yet another quality game geared towards mature gamers. As an action/strategy/puzzle game players will utilize a wide array of weapons in this turn-based game. Fear Effect Sedna is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
- Partial Nudity
- Strong Language
A Normal Lost Phone
Sitting in the Puzzle/Board Game/ Adventure genre, A Normal Lost Phone is a game that doesn’t look like it deserves its M-rating at first glance. A Normal Lost Phone attempts to bridge the gap between reality and fiction through a fake smart phone interface and a realistic story. A Normal Lost Phone also supports the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con HD Rumble!
ESRB Rating
- Strong Language
- Suggestive Themes
Detention
Detention is a 2D horror side-scrolling game centered on the 1960’s Taiwan Martial Law incident. Based on Taiwanese/East Asian culture- Detention provides a truly eerie horror experience. Available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
ESRB Rating
- Blood
- Violence
Outlast: Bundle of Terror
Available on the Nintendo Switch eShop, Outlast: Bundle of Terror is another survival horror game by Red Barrels. The amazing/liquid-smooth graphics help propel the game’s intense violence and gore to new heights on the Switch.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
- Nudity
- Sexual Content
- Strong Language
PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 provides the Nintendo Switch with one of its first four-player co-op shooters that carries a mature rating from the ESRB. Supporting a variety of Nintendo Switch centric features (like touch screen menu support), PAYDAY 2 is a strong title for the Switch library of M-rated games. PAYDAY 2 is available as an eShop download or as a physical retail (cartridge) version – see below.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Drug Reference
- Intense Violence
- Strong Language
- Sexual Themes
Hollow
Hollow has players assume the role of a pilot that transports precious resources from a mining ship called Shakhter-One to Earth. An emergency leaves you in a drifting space capsule just outside the mining facility. Playing as a first-person experience, Hollow provides plenty of action, intrigue and adventure to please even the most seasoned gamer. Available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
ESRB Rating
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
- Language
- Nudity
Layers of Fear: Legacy
A psychological horror game with strong psychedelic themes, Layers of Fear: Legacy is another M-rated horror game for the Nintendo Switch. The story centers on a mad painter striving to create his Magnum Opus. A dark story about his past is revealed via a constantly changing-house full of the supernatural. Layers of Fear: Legacy is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop now.
ESRB Rating
- Language
- Partial Nudity
- Use of Alcohol
- Violence
The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
Another romance game for women, The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya is another love adventure published by D3Publisher. It earns it’s M-rating for obvious sexual content. As a surprise the game also has a disclaimer for violence. Hmmm…interesting?
ESRB Rating
- Sexual Content
- Violence
BRAWL
A 4-player fighting/party game, BRAWL was released earlier this year on the eShop. Over 20 different maps provide a variety of scenarios among its 5 different game modes. BRAWL gives many nods to the Bomberman series – with grid-based maps and many similar power-ups. But unlike Bomberman’s cute art style BRAWL provides a violent-gory graphical look sure to please mature gamers looking for multiplayer mayhem.
ESRB Rating
- Violence
- Blood and Gore
- Sexual Themes
- Drug Reference
- Partial Nudity
Furi
The Nintendo Switch has been gaining plenty of ports from PC-Steam and mobile devices. One of these is Furi, an action fighting game that makes use of dual-stick shooting mechanics. The game utilizes a neat color style along with creative boss design by Takashi Okazaki. Furi is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop now.
ESRB Rating
- Violence
- Strong Language
Bloody Zombies
A zombie take on the classic co-op brawler, Bloody Zombies supports 1-4 players using all the Nintendo Switch controller configurations. Over 30 different types of zombies await you and your friends, making it a fun couch co-op game perfect for the Switch. Bloody Zombies is available now on the eShop.
ESRB Rating
- Blood
- Strong Language
- Violence
- Users Interact
The End Is Nigh
Available as both digital (eShop download) & retail (boxed cartridge) version, The End Is Nigh earns a mature rating for bad language. Over 600 levels of collecting video game cartridges and tumors, this according to the game’s official Nintendo details page. The End Is Nigh is a adventure/platformer game with plenty of content to satisfy the overachiever in you!
ESRB Rating
- Strong Language
