Best Nintendo Switch Games
1,470 Nintendo Switch games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Released: Feb 24, 2023
Critic rating: 85.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The tough puff Kirby is back for a 4-player* platforming adventure.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Released: Jun 24, 2022
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Prepare for a different story set in the same universe as Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One
Released: Oct 20, 2020
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Ancient Gods picks up after the end of the main story in a time where, due to the Slayer's actions, the armies of heaven and hell have fallen out of balance.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Released: Mar 26, 2020
Critic rating: 76.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
The Pirate Warriors are back and bring with them a more explosive story, more environments and even crazier attacks in ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4.
Griftlands
Released: Jun 15, 2020
Critic rating: 83.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Griftlands is a deck-building rogue-like where you fight and negotiate your way through a broken-down sci-fi world.
System Shock
Released: May 30, 2023
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
After 22 years, cyberpunk cult classic System Shock is getting an update.
Alan Wake Remastered
Released: Oct 5, 2021
Critic rating: 81.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Alan Wake Remastered is an updated version of the original psychological horror action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment.
PlateUp!
Released: Aug 4, 2022
Critic rating: 79.7 / 100 • 41 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Hectic single-player and co-op restaurant management: cook and serve your dishes, upgrade and customise your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with each procedurally-generated location.
Horizon Chase Turbo
Released: May 15, 2018
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Racing, Sport, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Horizon Chase Turbo is a standalone homage to classic 16-bit racers that defined a generation of high-speed, frenetic arcade fun.
Freddi Fish and The Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
Released: Oct 28, 1994
Critic rating: 79.7 / 100 • 24 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Digiblast
Game modes: Single player
Help underwater detective Freddi Fish and her finny friend Luther solve the case.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Released: May 31, 2018
Critic rating: 76.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
"THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE!
VVVVVV
Released: Jan 11, 2010
Critic rating: 79.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Ouya, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
There's something terribly wrong in an alternate dimension!
The Room Two
Released: Dec 12, 2013
Critic rating: 80.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Indie
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt.
Skullgirls: 2nd Encore
Released: Jul 7, 2015
Critic rating: 86.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautifully hand-animated, fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Released: Aug 15, 2017
Critic rating: 78.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
England, 12th century: Philip the monk becomes Prior of the small abbey of Kingsbridge.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst
Released: Oct 22, 2013
Critic rating: 78.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3: Full Burst is the re-release of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, which includes revamped visuals, all costumes previously available as, DLC minus the Naruto (Goku) and Sakura (Hello Kitty), a new character (Kabuto Yakushi sage mode), a new story chapter and a new Challenge Mode, which consists of 100 missions.
Crow Country
Released: May 9, 2024
Critic rating: 79.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The year is 1990.
Battle Brothers
Released: Mar 24, 2017
Critic rating: 80.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Battle Brothers is a turn based strategy RPG mix which has you leading a mercenary company in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world.
Severed
Released: Apr 26, 2016
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Severed Is a first-person dungeon crawler that uses touch based combat mechanics.
The Jackbox Party Pack 3
Released: Oct 18, 2016
Critic rating: 77.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Quiz/Trivia, Indie
Platforms: Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The threequel to the party game phenomenon features the deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party, the say-anything sequel Quiplash 2, the surprising survey game Guesspionage, the t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O., and the sneaky trickster game Fakin' It.
Lost Ember
Released: Nov 22, 2019
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives!
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Released: Nov 19, 2021
Critic rating: 84.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Prodeus
Released: Sep 23, 2022
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
"Prodeus is the first person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques.
Metro 2033 Redux
Released: Aug 26, 2014
Critic rating: 79.5 / 100 • 367 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic Metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen.
Boxes: Lost Fragments
Released: Feb 1, 2024
Critic rating: 79.5 / 100 • 30 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion.