List Of Every ESRB Rated ‘M’ (Mature) Games For Nintendo Switch

M-Rated Switch Games

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Slain: Back From Hell

Slain Back From Hell

A action adventure game similar to Castlevania, Slain: Back From Hell is set in a Gothic world. The hack and slash gameplay is complemented by plenty of blood & gore. Music is recorded by Curt Victor Bryant (Celtic Frost). Slain: Back From Hell is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop now.

ESRB Rating

  • Violence
  • Blood and Gore

 

Serial Cleaner

Serial Cleaner

Developed by iFun4All S.A., Serial Cleaner is a 1-player action game. Play as a character called “The Cleaner”, as you clean up messes caused by the mob. The bloody evidence at the crime scenes earns this game its M rating.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood
  • Drug Reference
  • Strong Language
  • Violence

 

Resident Evil Revelations 1, 2 & Collection

Capcom’s Resident Evil Revelations series is fully available on the Nintendo Switch. The Revelations series contains all the classic zombie killing violence that the series is known for. The Switch version supports 1-2 players and supports online player. You can pick up the retail physical version of Resident Evil Revelations (see below). You also have the choice of purchasing the original Resident Evil Revelations or Revelations 2 separately on the Nintendo eShop.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood and Gore
  • Intense Violence
  • Language

Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today

Dead Synchronicity Tomorrow Comes Today

Playing as a “man with no past”, Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today is a adventure game that tells a fairly mature story. A variety of clever puzzles and good story telling help set this game apart. Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

ESRB Rating

  • Violence
  • Language
  • Blood and Gore
  • Sexual Themes

 

Batman – The Telltale Series

A new mature Batman game, The Telltale Series brings the Dark Knight to the Nintendo Switch. The Switch version includes all five episodes of the first season. Available in both retail-physical & digital-eShop forms.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood and Gore
  • Language
  • Sexual Themes
  • Violence

L.A. Noire

Rockstar’s first game on a Nintendo system since the Wii/DS era, L.A. Noire is another M-rated game available now on the Nintendo Switch. L.A. Noire takes place in a post-war Hollywood. Playing as a detective investigating a variety of crimes, L.A. Noire earns its rating with the brutal violence often associated with gang/mob crimes.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood and Gore
  • Nudity
  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language
  • Use of Drugs
  • Violence

DOOM

Since the early 90’s DOOM has been a poster child of violent video-gaming. DOOM is one of the only first person shooters that has an online multiplayer component. Up to 12 players can take part in matchmaking modes like team deathmatch. DOOM includes all the blood and gore often associated with the series. If you haven’t checked out our 90+ minutes of DOOM/Switch Online gameplay you can see it here. DOOM is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop or at retail as a boxed cartridge version (see below).

ESRB Rating

  • Blood and Gore
  • Intense Violence
  • Strong Language

Perception

Perception

Another horror/psychological thriller, Perception takes place in-and-around a creepy mansion. Uncover the mysteries of different generations that inhabited the mansion as you play as a blind woman set on discovering the truth behind the estate. Perception is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

ESRB Rating

  • Violence
  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language

 

This Is the Police

This Is the Police is an strategy/adventure game developed by Nordic Games. Taking control of a Police Chief named Jack Boyd, players will attempt to solve crime while managing a variety of responsibilities relating to running a police station. Because of the nature of some crimes this game earns its mature rating fairly easy. This is the Police is available at retail or on the Nintendo Switch eShop or at stores as a physical boxed version (see below).

ESRB Rating

  • Blood
  • Drug Reference
  • Intense Violence
  • Partial Nudity
  • Sexual Content
  • Strong Language

Don’t Knock Twice

Don't Knock Twice

Another creepy psychological thriller that takes place in a haunted mansion. Players interact with just about every object in the game, as they attempt to find the main character’s daughter. A variety of violence and strong language give this horror game its mature rating.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood
  • Strong Language
  • Violence

 

 Wulverblade

Wulverblade

A violent side-scrolling beat’em up that takes inspiration from classic arcade games. Features 2 player co-op along with fully illustrated 2D artwork. The game features a historically accurate storyline that pits the Northern Barbarians against the might of Rome. Wulverblade is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop now.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood and Gore
  • Intense Violence
  • Language

 

 BUTCHER

BUTCHER

A blood-soaked 2D shooter, BUTCHER is another retro inspired M-rated game on the Switch. Playing as a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last of humanity, BUTCHER holds nothing back when it comes to blood & violence. BUTCHER is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood and Gore
  • Strong Language
  • Violence

 

 Sine Mora EX

Available now on the Nintendo Switch, Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot’em up that contains many adult themes including sexual references and strong language. This may be one of the tamest M-Rated games on this list. Sine Mora EX is available as an eShop download or a retail (physical cartridge).

ESRB Rating

  • Fantasy Violence
  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language

Use Your Words

Use Your Words

A multiplayer party game that has players respond to a variety of mini-games. Many of these mini-games can have adult responses which help give the title its M-Rating. Up to 1000 spectators can watch you and your friends play “Use Your Words” – so spectators beware. Use Your Words contains sexual references along with the rare ESRB label “Users Interact”. Available on the Nintendo Switch eShop now.

ESRB Rating

  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language
  • Users Interact

 

Vaccine

Vaccine

One of the first M-Rated Switch games, Vaccine is a action/adventure is a horror survival game inspired by those developed in the 90s. Vaccine runs on a time limit, which forces the player to find a vaccine in a randomly rebuilt house. Dangerous creatures, violence and blood give this eShop game its M-Rating.

ESRB Rating

  • Blood
  • Strong Language
  • Violence

 

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