Best Nintendo Switch Games
1,469 Nintendo Switch games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Released: Mar 11, 2016
Critic rating: 86.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The forest of Nibel is dying.
Football Manager 2022
Released: Nov 9, 2021
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The closest thing to real football management.
The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos
Released: Sep 17, 2020
Critic rating: 92.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk.
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
Released: Jun 23, 2022
Critic rating: 87.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Newly-appointed Special Agent Mizuki and her AI partner Aiba are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: The Somnium Files.
Cave Story+
Released: Nov 22, 2011
Critic rating: 84.5 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A young amnesiac hero discovers a hidden land and vows to protect the defenseless creatures who live there!
Dispatch
Released: Oct 22, 2025
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Point-and-click, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Web browser, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter.
Final Fantasy VI
Released: Feb 23, 2022
Critic rating: 85.9 / 100 • 24 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The original Final Fantasy VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio!
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Released: Nov 12, 2024
Critic rating: 88.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Award-winning detective saga returns.
Bayonetta 3
Released: Oct 28, 2022
Critic rating: 90.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
You’ve waited long enough.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Released: Sep 27, 2018
Critic rating: 83.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is the ninth installment in the main Trails series, serving as a direct sequel to the events of the The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III and the ending to the Erebonia arc.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Released: Sep 4, 2020
Critic rating: 88.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Released: Jan 28, 2014
Critic rating: 88.1 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is a re-release of Tomb Raider, developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square-Enix for the Playstation 4 and the Xbox One.
Cuphead
Released: Sep 29, 2017
Critic rating: 86.9 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Cuphead is a run-and-gun action game focused primarily on boss battles.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Released: Jul 11, 2017
Critic rating: 87.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
"FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever.
SteamWorld Dig 2
Released: Sep 21, 2017
Critic rating: 89.1 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames.
Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu
Released: May 14, 1996
Critic rating: 85.8 / 100 • 47 votes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War is a Japanese Super Famicom tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Neon White
Released: Jun 16, 2022
Critic rating: 88.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Indie, Arcade, Visual Novel
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Octopath Traveler II
Released: Feb 24, 2023
Critic rating: 89.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series.
Strange Horticulture
Released: Jan 21, 2022
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
An occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store.
Needy Streamer Overload
Released: Jan 21, 2022
Critic rating: 85.7 / 100 • 51 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel-chan”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Factorio
Released: Aug 14, 2020
Critic rating: 85.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies.
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
Released: Jun 13, 2018
Critic rating: 81.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Platform
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
"This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, an Octoling who awakens on a dark subway platform.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Released: Oct 23, 2018
Critic rating: 86.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Thronebreaker is a single player role-playing game set in the world of The Witcher that combines narrative-driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Released: Jan 18, 2024
Critic rating: 87.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Risk of Rain 2
Released: Aug 11, 2020
Critic rating: 87.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action.