When getting to the end of a game, it is common to wish that you could just keep going. However, unlike other forms of media, the credits are not always the end for games. There are plenty of games that have post-game content, and a lot of games have content after the end that is well worth experiencing, and can often be just as fun as the content before the end.
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The Switch has a massive library of games, and if you want to invest into a game that will keep you playing after the end, then we have some of the best options available!
8Animal Crossing: New Horizons
With games in theAnimal Crossingseries, there is often not a clear end to the game, and the games are designed to be something you can keep coming back to, andAnimal Crossing New Horizonsis no exception to this.
After you spend enough time developing your island, you will receive credits, and you might be tricked into thinking this is where the game will stop dripping out new content and mechanic; however, this is not the case. Once you have sat through the credits, the options for island customization open up massively, and there are hours and hours more of gameplay to enjoy.
7Hollow Knight
TheMetroidvaniagenre is one of the most popular sub-genres in gaming, and the Switch is one of the best platforms for playing some of the best available. While console exclusive Metroidvanias likeMetroid Dreadare highlights on the Switch, when it comes to post-game content, it is hard to beat just how muchHollow Knighthas to offer.
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After launch, Hollow Knight received a few free updates that add massively to the content of the game, with whole new campaigns. These are mostly available after the end of the game, and even if you have finished the main story, getting the true ending often takes some extra time as well.
6Nier: Automata
Nier: Automatadid not originally launch on the Switch, but the ambitious project was ported onto the console a few years later. This means that Switch owners now have the opportunity to play through one of the mostunconventional action adventure gameson the market.
The unconventional nature of this game extends to its structure, and part of this is what happens after the credits. Without spoiling, Nier: Automata is not designed for just one play through, and starting again is encouraged with just how much new content and story there is after an initial session.
5Super Mario 3D World
With Nintendo’s first party offerings, the amount of post-game content that tends to be available varies; however,Marioplatformers typically have a fair amount to do after defeating Bowser.Mario 3D Worldis no exception to this, with just how many new levels and areas there are to explore once you have beaten the ‘final’ world.
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There are extra challenging levels that are made to test the skills that you have built up throughout the main story. There is even a bonus character you can unlock after finishing certain levels, adding plenty of replay value to past levels as well. You can also play the side-story Bowser’s Fury on the Switch port that takes the same gameplay as the main game and puts you in a small open world.
4Monster Hunter Rise
If you are a veteran of theMonster Hunterseries, then you know just how much content hides after the credits; however, if you are new to this series, then you may not know just how much there is to offer. When reaching the credits of Rise, it may feel like the game is ending prematurely, with a few loose ends still dangling.
This is addressed in the post-game, where the narrative will continue, and you will also run into even more new monsters to slay as well. Monster Hunter games are also notorious for receiving plenty of post-launch support, so these extra missions and monsters serve to supplement the post-game content as well.
3Hades
The premise ofHadesis simple, being a roguelike where you are tasked with controlling Zagreus to escape the Underworld and the oppressive rule of his father Hades. This is a tricky, but achievable goal, and one that will need plenty of skill to fulfil.
Once you have reached this goal, this is by no means where the game or the story ends. As well as opening up opportunities for the game to get trickier, the story also takes an interesting turn, with developments that even the most experienced gamers would not see coming.
2Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age
If you are looking for a high-quality RPG that you want to sink your teeth into on the Switch, thenDragon Quest 11is the best choice. The narrative of the base game is already quite long and will be a satisfying goal to finish; however, once you get to the end, you might notice just a few threads left hanging with the story.
This is where the final act comes into play and the post-game begins. The post-game is expansive and filled with plenty of new content and an intriguing continuation of the main story. If you want an engaging story that has more depth than a standard game,then Dragon Quest 11 deliverseven after it is supposedly over.
1Hyrule Warriors
One of the best spin-off games of a beloved Nintendo series isHyrule Warriors. This short series has two entries available on Switch, the port of the original from the Wii U and the 3DS, and the sequel that focuses on the world of Breath of the Wild. Both have plenty of content, but the amount of time you’re able to put into the original is impressive.
On top of the main story, there are various other modes that pose a challenge and help you take advantage of the wide roster of characters available.
