Best Nintendo Switch Games
1,469 Nintendo Switch games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Released: Jul 17, 2017
Critic rating: 68.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game.
The Escapists 2
Released: Aug 22, 2017
Critic rating: 75.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The Escapists 2 is the forthcoming sequel to the sandbox prison-escape game which will include, in a first for the series, drop in/drop out play for up to four players in both local and online play.
Punch Club
Released: Jan 8, 2016
Critic rating: 68.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love.
Everything
Released: Mar 21, 2017
Critic rating: 72.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Everything is an interactive experience where everything you see is a thing you can be, from animals to planets to galaxies and beyond.
Bloons TD 5
Released: Dec 14, 2011
Critic rating: 71.6 / 100 • 54 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability.
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory
Released: Dec 14, 2017
Critic rating: 73.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory is a role-playing game, played from a third-person perspective where the player takes control of Keisuke Amasawa, a Digimon tamer who can command up to three of his companions in battle against other Digimon.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 - Safe Haven
Released: Jan 30, 2025
Critic rating: 71.6 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Brace yourself for the darkest chapter yet in the epic Poppy Playtime saga.
Disc Jam
Released: Mar 7, 2017
Critic rating: 69.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Sport, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
A fast-paced action-sports game that pits 2-4 players against each other in a unique combination of air hockey and tennis.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Released: Feb 11, 2025
Critic rating: 82.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
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, Multiplayer
Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Released: Mar 6, 2020
Critic rating: 65.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
You can meet and recruit Pokémon in a dungeon-crawling adventure within their world!
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
Released: Dec 4, 2013
Critic rating: 70.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is a classical point & click adventure.
No More Heroes III
Released: Aug 27, 2021
Critic rating: 69.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series.
Kingdom Rush Vengeance
Released: Nov 21, 2018
Critic rating: 71.6 / 100 • 29 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Are you ready to face former allies in battle?
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden
Released: Mar 20, 1993
Critic rating: 71.5 / 100 • 29 votes
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The first fighting game bearing the Dragon Ball license, Super Butouden covers some of the series's key battles (from Goku's battle with Piccolo to the Cell Games).
WRC 8
Released: Sep 15, 2019
Critic rating: 73.6 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Never before has the official WRC simulation been this authentic.
Silence
Released: Nov 15, 2016
Critic rating: 75.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Silence also known as Silence: The Whispered World 2 is a sequel to The Whispered World, a popular adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment.
The Little Acre
Released: Dec 13, 2016
Critic rating: 72.9 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Little Acre follows the story of Aidan and his daughter, Lily, set in 1950's Ireland.
Tricky Towers
Released: Aug 2, 2016
Critic rating: 67.6 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Tricky Towers is a multiplayer physics-based tower building game.
Strange Brigade
Released: Aug 27, 2018
Critic rating: 72.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
There are remote corners of the British Empire where the supernatural lurks and the shadows linger, where few dare go and fewer return.
The Tiny Bang Story
Released: Apr 22, 2011
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Point-and-click, Music, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor!
10 Second Ninja X
Released: Jul 19, 2016
Critic rating: 77.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Puzzle, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
10 SECOND NINJA X is a blisteringly fast, satisfyingly difficult and surprisingly methodical sidescroller which tasks you with completing each level in ten seconds or less.
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game
Released: Sep 22, 2017
Critic rating: 73.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game!
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Released: Mar 14, 2013
Critic rating: 71.3 / 100 • 26 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Originally released only in Japan on December 26, 2002, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix is finally brought to the global scene as an HD Remaster in the collection "Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX".
Clustertruck
Released: Sep 27, 2016
Critic rating: 74.1 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer.
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Released: Nov 22, 2018
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A small sloth has been haunted for weeks by a mysterious ghost that nobody can seem to track down.