Best Nintendo Switch Games
1,469 Nintendo Switch games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Whispering Willows
Released: May 17, 2014
Critic rating: 68.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Ouya, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Young Elena Elkhorn embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion.
Serial Cleaner
Released: Jul 11, 2017
Critic rating: 73.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Serial Cleaner is a story-driven, fast-paced stealth/action game, characterized by a 1970s theme and aesthetics.
Blue Fire
Released: Feb 4, 2021
Critic rating: 73.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the desolated kingdom of Penumbra and discover the hidden secrets of this long-forgotten land.
Cooking Simulator
Released: Jun 6, 2019
Critic rating: 71.3 / 100 • 57 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Cooking Simulator is a single-player simulation game that recreates restaurant cooking using a physics-based engine and detailed kitchen mechanics.
Rogue Company
Released: Sep 30, 2020
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Gear up and drop in to Rogue Company, the third-person tactical action shooter that puts the fate of the world in your hands.
Party Hard 2
Released: Oct 25, 2018
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
It's the Holiday Season, and you don't get your Christmas Bonus.
ScourgeBringer
Released: Oct 20, 2020
Critic rating: 72.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer.
Burly Men at Sea
Released: Sep 29, 2016
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Burly Men at Sea is a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who step away from the ordinary to seek adventure.
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
Released: Sep 24, 2013
Critic rating: 73.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, Windows Phone, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a puzzle video game developed by 5th Cell and published by Warner Bros.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Released: Apr 23, 2024
Critic rating: 74.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a 2.5D metroidvania developed by Surgent Studios and published under the EA Originals label.
Adios
Released: Mar 17, 2021
Critic rating: 71.2 / 100 • 33 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A pig farmer decides he no longer wants to dispose of bodies for the mob.
Pokémon Unite
Released: Jul 20, 2021
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, MOBA
Platforms: Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative
Team up and take down the opposition in Pokémon’s first 5-on-5 strategic team battle game!
Evan's Remains
Released: Jun 11, 2020
Critic rating: 73.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A mystery adventure that merges puzzles with visual novel elements.
Blacksad: Under the Skin
Released: Nov 5, 2019
Critic rating: 66.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Risk of Rain Returns
Released: Nov 8, 2023
Critic rating: 80.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever!
Hook
Released: Jan 21, 2015
Critic rating: 71.0 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Hook is a minimal, relaxing, puzzle game.
Fire Emblem Warriors
Released: Sep 28, 2017
Critic rating: 78.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: New Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
"Clash with legions of soldiers and fierce monsters as Marth, Xander, Corrin, and other Fire Emblem heroes unleashing over-the-top-powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves.
Turmoil
Released: Jun 2, 2016
Critic rating: 71.0 / 100 • 55 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Turmoil is a simulation game set during the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Coffee Talk
Released: Jan 29, 2020
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Unrailed!
Released: Sep 9, 2019
Critic rating: 70.9 / 100 • 38 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Unrailed!
Reventure
Released: Jun 4, 2019
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Reventure could be described as a "choose your own adventure" book in the shape of a 2D platformer.
Gylt
Released: Nov 19, 2019
Critic rating: 74.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Enter the new creation from Tequila Works, a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions.
Minecraft Dungeons
Released: May 26, 2020
Critic rating: 73.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
"Brave the dungeons alone, or team up with friends!
Portal Knights
Released: May 18, 2017
Critic rating: 73.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Leave the familiar world behind and step into the fantastic unknown with Portal Knights!
140
Released: Oct 16, 2013
Critic rating: 71.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Music, Platform, Puzzle, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
140 is an indie 2D rhythm puzzle-platformer.