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You’ve made it half way through the top 100 highest rated Nintendo Switch games of all time. Now, check out the top 50 rated titles for Nintendo’s popular home console, handheld hybrid system.
Games such as Cuphead, Monster Hunter Rise, Metroid Dread, and many more make the list. Read all about them below!
Article Directory
- Top 100 to 51 Highest Rated Games (Page 1)
- Top 51 to 1 Highest Rated Games (Page 2)
- Highest Rated Games Compared To Previous Year (Page 3)
Enjoy this curated list based on the Metacritic.com score of each game along with an expanded explanation of each title along with videos, official product page links, Amazon/Best Buy store pages when available, and more.
50) Enter the Gungeon
What happens when you have a crazy idea and go with it to the max? You come up with Enter the Gungeon.
This is a pixel-art game about roaming dangerous dungeons full of traps and enemies alone or with friends in cooperative play in order to find a gun that can destroy the past.
Yup.
It’s not only ridiculous but fun and challenging as gameplay requires quick reflexes to dodge the dozens of projectiles enemies shoot at the player.
Fun in this wacky title is found from enjoying intense gameplay sessions, so bring your A-game and enter the Gungeon.
- 1-2 players
- 279 MB
- T Rated
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49) Guacamelee! 2
Fans of Mexican culture, lore, and action-exploration games will love what they find here.
Guacamelee! 2 is the continued saga of a retired luchador who must fight hordes of the undead wreaking havoc.
Players control Juan and his arsenal of wrestling moves to dispatch foes while traversing an interconnected labyrinth world full of new areas to explore, new upgrades, and skills to acquire.
The game’s visuals and soundtrack are steeped in the culture that it is based on which really makes the game come alive.
- 1-4 players
- 2.2 GB
- E10+ Rated
48) Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
Prepare for a dialogue-driven, text adventure game like no other.
Kentucky Route Zero is very much a cinematic visual novel-esque game that relies on story, narrative, and a unique graphical style to keep intrigue.
This collection for the Nintendo Switch contains the entire 5-part story and interludes that were released to tell the complete tale in a single package.
Specifically, the game revolves around a handful of characters and their interactions while giving the player free reign as to how each conversation plays out.
A must-play for those looking for an artistic and deep interactive experience that does not rely on quick reflexes or professional skills but more on intellect and decision making.
- 1 player
- 1.6 GB
- T Rated
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47) Dragon Ball FighterZ
Want a faithful video game adaptation of the popular action anime saga? Look no further.
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 2D fighting game similar to the iconic Street Fighter series but with characters ripped straight from the anime.
Speaking of anime, this game’s state-of-the-art visual style makes the game look nearly indistinguishable from the series it’s based on.
It looks, feels, and acts as if one is actually playing the Dragon Ball Z show as combat is fast-paced, full of signature moves fans would know and love, and tons of flare.
- 1-6 players
- 9.7 GB
- T Rated
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46) Astral Chain
Astral Chain is yet another fast action game from Platinum Games, the makers of Bayonetta.
But if the mature rated witch of Bayonetta is not your style, perhaps you’ll find Astral Chain’s sci-fi setting more to your liking.
Play as twin brother and sister police officers in order to stop an alien race from destroying the planet by utilizing creatures of your own that fight alongside you.
The game is accompanied by high production values and has voice acting to explain the story.
It also includes a unique, anime-inspired visual direction that is heavily steeped in science fiction and neon lights.
- 1-2 players
- 9.8 GB
- T Rated
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45) Cuphead
Cuphead is one of the most original games I’ve ever seen.
It’s a hard and challenging arcade shooter meant for seasoned players but has the unique visual style and audio style of 1930s Disney cartoons and cartoons of that era.
The visual and audio style, the challenging levels, and shooting gameplay are what make this game come to life.
Gameplay is centered around going through levels and destroying enemies while gaining power-ups.
Cuphead’s release on the Nintendo Switch is also quite significant because it’s one of the first Xbox exclusive releases to make its way on Nintendo’s popular hybrid console.
And it’s a darned good one.
- 1-2 players
- 3.3 GB
- E10+ Rated
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44) Quake (Remastered)
Quake is a remastered version of the classic first-person shooter game about fighting creatures across four dimensions.
Gameplay consists of exploring dark environments, shooting enemies, and collecting items to progress through each level. Of course, the game can be played alone or with up to 8 players online.
New modes, expansions packs, additional campaigns, online multiplayer, local cooperative multiplayer, and free content make this the definitive Quake experience.
Critics and players enjoy reliving this classic title with modern visuals and features, along with the abundant content added to the game for a generous price.
Fans of classic first-person shooters can expect to enjoy approximately 5 to 10 plus hours of gameplay in Quake on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-8 players
- 1.4 GB
- M Rated
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43) Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is one of my most played games on the Nintendo Switch. I’ve clocked in over 100 hours and counting.
This game is a daily social farming simulator with a story that is as long as you want it to be.
Players are free to design their farms however they like, go fishing, grow produce, and create relationships with townsfolk.
These tasks are addicting and make time go by in the blink of an eye. The best part?
Nothing is set in stone and players get to enjoy life in Stardew Valley however they want.
A multiplayer mode makes play sessions even more fun with friends.
- 1-4 players
- 1.5 GB
- E10+ Rated
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42) Cave Story +
Cave Story + is a classic 2D action exploration game about a robot set in an underground fantasy, sci-fi world.
Take control of a robot boy with amnesia as he explores an underground system of corridors and tunnels, collecting items and defending friendly creature from nefarious threats.
Navigate interconnected caverns, blast enemies, battle tough bosses, and solve simple quests while a mysterious story unfolds.
Gameplay is similar to other interconnected adventure games such as the Castlevania and Metroid series and fans of either franchise can find something to enjoy in this modern gem.
Critics and players enjoyed this game for its surprising narrative and well-polished gameplay, visuals, and soundtrack that have maintained its quality nearly a decade after the original Cave Story released.
Action, platform aficionados can expect to enjoy approximately 10 to 15 plus hours of gameplay from Cave Story + on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-2 players
- 268 MB
- E10+ Rated
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41) Ikaruga
Ikaruga is a classic tough-as-nails arcade shooter re-released for the Nintendo Switch.
Players take control of flying fighter machines capable of switching between polarities.
The goal is to switch between black and white polarities, destroying enemies of the opposite polarity while soaring towards powerful bosses that wait at the end of each stage.
Stages in Ikaruga are designed perfectly and require precise hand-eye coordination.
I’m still trying to beat this classic after originally having played it on the Nintendo GameCube in the early 2000s.
The joy of playing Ikaruga is getting better until you’re able to pass each stage, one by one.
Good luck. You’ll need it.
- 1-2 players
- 403 MB
- E10+ Rated
40) SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 is just what the world needs.
I’m a huge fan of the first game, and the sequel does what the first game does but better.
Players play as a robot who mines in an interconnected world with a slight narrative story to move the game along.
New items, better level design, and much more have been added to the series.
The gameplay centers around digging deep into underground caverns, gaining items, and upgrading abilities after each play session.
The more one upgrades the more one can dig, burrowing deeper and unlocking the secrets of the world.
- 1 player
- 275 MB
- E10+ Rated
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39) Diablo 3: Eternal Collection
Enter the underworld and prepare to be there for a long time.
Diablo 3 is an addictive hack-and-slash, dungeon crawling game about selecting a character type that suits your preferred play style and entering numerous dungeons to fight monsters and obtain loot.
The core gameplay is fun, immediate, and compelling and can last for hundreds of hours.
A handful of character types, dozens of unique skills for each, a ridiculous amount of difficulty modes to complete, a grand story mode to play, and an endless adventure mode keeps Diablo 3 fresh for a long time.
The Nintendo Switch version includes exclusive content from the Legend of Zelda series, all Diablo 3 expansion packs released over the years, and the super addicting online-based season mode.
- 1-4 players
- 15.2 GB
- M Rated
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38) Monster Hunter Rise
I’ve played Monster Hunter since the first entry, and I can safely say Monster Hunter Rise is just as fun as any iteration in the series and is the most inviting, beginner-friendly of any Monster Hunter game.
The goal in Monster Hunter Rise? To become a hunter and protect a village and its people from the hostile threat of rampaging monsters.
Gameplay focuses on battling monsters throughout sprawling areas in real-time, gathering parts from the monster and the environment, and crafting stronger armor and weapons from parts gathered.
Then, repeat the process and battle even larger and stronger monsters. You can play the entire game alone if you’re a solo player, or team up with up to 3 other players online to tackle the next big baddie.
I’ve played through Rise solo and in a group, and both provide immense challenge and joy.
Complete quests to open new quests and further the story, become proficient with one or all of the over a dozen weapon types, and craft the armor set of your dreams.
Enjoy additional free quests, gear, and monsters along with a treasure trove of additional paid content for Monster Hunter fanatics.
Action and role playing fans can expect to enjoy approximately 20 to 200 plus hours of gameplay in Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch.
- 1-4 players
- 10.3 GB
- T Rated
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37) Downwell
Downwell is a straightforward arcade game.
Players are tasked with collecting red gems while descending down a well filled with items, treasures, and monsters.
Hence the title, Downwell.
Don’t be fooled, however, by the game’s minimalist, retro-inspired design of pixel art with just a few colors.
Challenges await down the well and each trip is guaranteed to be different due to the level being randomly generated each time one plays.
- 1 player
- 98 MB
- E10+ Rated
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36) Super Mario Maker 2
Super Mario Maker 2 takes fan level creation to the next level (pun intended) in this sequel to one of Nintendo Wii U’s most successful and popular games.
Super Mario Maker 2 is a Mario course creation tool in which players can design the Super Mario courses of their dreams.
Then, players can share their levels with the world for others to play and enjoy.
Classic Mario enemies, items, themes, power ups, and more can be placed almost anywhere in creation mode, allowing total control over one’s creation.
Exclusive and new features in Super Mario Maker 2 include additional item variety, a new single-player story mode, and so much more.
- 1-4 players
- 3.1 GB
- E Rated
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35) Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread is an action exploration set in a sci-fi universe about surviving enemy encounters on an alien planet.
Gameplay consists of controlling series lead Samus Aran as she escapes an unknown world filled with winding corridors, traps, enemies, and sentient robot life forms bent on destroying her.
Gain power ups, find items, and learn new battle tactics along the journey that will also help open up new areas to explore.
Fight enemies and boss monsters with the skills you’ve obtained to advance to the next area.
This is the fifth Metroid game and the first mainline entry in the series in nearly 20 years. The game continues the series’ story but does so in a manner that is unintrusive and inviting for new players.
Metroid Dread is personally one of my favorite games on Nintendo Switch, in which I beat over the course of 10 glorious nights. I loved it from the opening scene to the end of the credits.
Action, exploration fans can expect to enjoy approximately 8 to 13 plus hours of gameplay in Metroid Dread on Nintendo Switch.
Why Metroid Dread Is A Must-Play Game
- 1 player
- 4.2 GB
- T Rated
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34) Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Overcooked! All You Can Eat combines all levels from Overcooked! 1 and 2 while adding additional content.
This series is a multiplayer, cooperative, light-hearted cooking simulator that gets hectic as the timer counts down and customers demand more and more dishes.
Gameplay focuses on maneuvering a chef through a kitchen to pick up and prepare ingredients to create dishes in a timely fashion for customers.
The goal is to do well enough to get a high scores on each level. And since this is a compilation of both games in the series, there are a lot of levels to explore either solo or with friends.
Critics and players enjoy this definitive pack of cooking games for its added accessibility features, buffet of content and levels, local cooperative modes on a single console, and the ability to play with non-Nintendo Switch owners via cross play feature.
Cooking simulator and multiplayer party fans can expect to enjoy approximately 20 to 30 plus hours of gameplay in Overcooked! All You Can Eat on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-4 players
- 12.7 GB
- E Rated
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33) What Remains of Edith Finch
Have you ever asked yourself what remains of Edith Finch? You have now!
This is a visually stunning first person adventure game about a family.
Take control of Edith who travels to her family’s home, the Finch home, to search for clues as to how the rest of her family died and why she’s the only survivor.
The game is split up into multiple stories with mystery and intrigue waiting at the end of each tale.
A remarkable and diverse game that deserves its accolades.
- 1 player
- 2.3 GB
- T Rated
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32) Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter has everything a great game could want.
The visuals are a vibrant, yet dark, take on retro pixel art of the 1990s but modernized for a widescreen, high definition world.
The goal of this action adventure game is to find a cure for an illness by traversing a world of ruin littered with enemies.
Gameplay plays out in real time as the player is tasked with battling foes with quick reflexes and the use of sword swipes and different abilities like freeze attacks and more.
To top things off, this is the Special Edition that includes exclusive content for the Nintendo Switch.
- 1-2 players
- 856 MB
- T Rated
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31) Fez
Fez is a pixelated adventure game with puzzle elements about rotating the world to maneuver the 2D hero Gomez through 3D environments.
Gameplay consists of moving Gomez and jumping from ledge to ledge while rotating the camera to change the perspective of the environments.
Camera rotation is vital to solving puzzles and completing levels throughout the course of the game.
Critics and players have enjoyed this puzzle, platformer for over a decade due to its relaxed visuals and music, as well as its excellent level design and focus on exploration.
Adventure and puzzle fans can expect to enjoy approximately 6 to 11 plus hours of gameplay in Fez on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 1.3 GB
- E Rated
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30) A Short Hike
A Short Hike is a whimsical adventure game with autumn hued visuals about climbing to the top of a mountain’s summit, but at a leisurely pace.
Players take on the role of a hiking bird with the goal of reaching the top of a summit in a quaint nature region called Hawk Peak Provincial Park.
Soar, talk to other hikers and travelers, go fishing, find treasures, play games, swim in the lake, and explore the outdoors on the way to the top of the mountain.
Fans of relaxing games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons or exploration games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will enjoy A Short Hike.
Critics and players enjoy this relaxing game because of its laid-back gameplay, cool characters, and engrossing visuals and music.
Adventure fans can expect to enjoy approximately 1 to 4 plus hours of gameplay in A Short Hike on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 435 MB
- E Rated
29) Okami HD
Okami HD is a 3D adventure game with action elements that has similar gameplay to The Legend of Zelda series.
Players take control of a Japanese magical wolf that is really a Japanese sun goddess tasked with restoring the world.
Gameplay consists of navigating the sun goddess through various environments, battling enemies with a variety of abilities, and solving puzzles along a lengthy adventure.
Critics and players enjoyed this game for its beautiful water color painting art style and puzzle solving throughout.
Action, adventure fans can expect to enjoy approximately 30 to 50 plus hours of gameplay from Okami HD on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 9.2 GB
- T Rated
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28) Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem has been Nintendo’s worldwide break-out success.
A popular franchise in Japan since the 1980s, this series only gained immense popularity since the Nintendo 3DS iterations and Three Houses on Switch continues the momentum with another stellar game.
This is a tale of three separate camps at an academy in which the player has to teach students to conquer their studies and battles.
Gameplay is centered around dialogue and epic turn-based strategy battles with role playing features, while the game is aesthetically anime inspired.
Those looking for a long, compelling story should look no further.
- 1 player
- 11.6 GB
- T Rated
27) DUSK
Dusk is a classic first-person shooter about fighting hoards of monsters and demons, stylized after shooters of the 1990s.
Gameplay consists of traveling beneath the earth to fight demonic foes with guns, weapons, and wits. Shoot monsters and blast away every enemy through numerous levels.
An additional survival mode is included to add immense replay value: survive as long as you can against an endless wave of enemies.
Finally, a suite of improvements from higher frame rates to make the gameplay smoother to enhanced user interfaces make this the definitive Dusk experience.
Critics and players enjoy this retro styled shooter for its speed, challenging gameplay, and perfectly designed retro gameplay.
Fans of classic first-person shooters can expect to enjoy approximately 7 to 15 plus hours of gameplay in Dusk on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 2.7 GB
- M Rated
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26) Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a colorful 3D adventure game for up to 4 players.
Gameplay consists of selecting a popular Mario character to run, climb, hop, and gather collectibles throughout numerous 3D levels filled with challenges and enemies.
One to four players can play at the same time on a single console for solo and party sessions for family and friends.
Help each other reach the end of the level or compete against each other depending on the game mode.
The Nintendo Switch version of the game is an expanded version of the Nintendo Wii U release of Super Mario 3D World and comes with a new adventure mode featuring the series’ villain, Bowser.
This expanded edition also includes new updates, features, and modes to make it the definitive way to play this classic 3D, adventure game.
Adventure fans can expect to enjoy approximately 10 to 30 plus hours of gameplay in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-4 players
- 3 GB
- E Rated
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25) Into the Breach
I once went into the breach before, and I am happy I did. Because Into the Breach is one crazy game.
It’s all about controlling machines from the future to wage war against large creatures in a turn-based strategy setting.
Yeah. True story. This game is bonkers but is crafted with care and is a bunch of fun, to boot.
The gameplay centers around moving mechs across a grid playing field to fight enemy troops.
Luckily, the game provides weapon upgrades to boost the strength of robot soldiers.
Saving human civilization from the brink of disaster has never been more engaging or thrilling to play.
- 1 player
- 464 MB
- E10+ Rated
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24) Dead Cells
Dead Cells is lauded by fans and the gaming industry at large for its fast-paced action but fair gameplay.
This game is a challenging adventure across an interconnected world where dying, trial and error, and skill are required to play.
I, personally, became drawn to the game’s colorful yet dark visuals along with the no-checkpoint gameplay that makes every playthrough meaningful and exciting.
And how could one not love gaining new abilities, weapons, and new skills along the way?
Games like this (play, die, restart) are from the “love-it-or-hate-it” variety.
Regardless, this game does what it does very, very well.
Why Dead Cells Is A Must-Play Game
- 1 player
- 1.5 GB
- T Rated
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23) Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is an epic role playing game with Japanese anime-inspired visuals with a ton of content and a gripping narrative.
Players become Shulk on his journey through a grand world alongside his friends. Gameplay consists of exploration, visiting new locations, collecting items, strengthening playable characters, and fighting enemies.
Battle focuses on real-time combat that utilizes an action menu to perform attacks.
The Nintendo Switch version is an enhanced version of the Nintendo Wii classic, Xenoblade Chronicles.
The Definite version on Nintendo Switch includes updated visuals, streamlined game features, extra content post-game, remastered music, and more.
Xenoblade Chronicles is my favorite role playing game in the past 15 years, and the Definitive Edition makes the game even better.
Role playing fans can expect to enjoy approximately 50 to 100 plus hours of gameplay in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 13.7 GB
- T Rated
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22) Bayonetta (Plus Bayonetta 2 Double Pack)
Bayonetta Double pack includes both Bayonetta 1 and 2 in one package.
Both games are stellar action titles for mature audiences that rely on quick reflexes, skill, and precision to beat.
Gameplay consists of playing as Bayonetta, a sassy witch with an attitude, as she journeys through the lands fighting angels, demons, monsters, and every other creature that stand in her way.
Most of the time spent with these game will be traversing levels and fighting enemies by pressing a combination of buttons to perform attacks and combos.
A grade will be given at the end of each stage based on performance, which serves to encourage players to replay levels and to become better.
Each game also includes quality voice acting and a lengthy and interesting story full of twists, turns, and intriguing characters.
Bayonetta is easily my favorite action series on the Nintendo Switch, and I highly suggest it to action-oriented fans.
Action fans can expect to enjoy approximately 22 to 90 plus hours of gameplay from Bayonetta 1 and 2 on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-2 players
- 20.9 GB
- M Rated
21) Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is a 2D interconnected adventure game about traversing labyrinths and fighting foes.
Players take control of a Knight to traverse a ruined Kingdom full insects, allies, and secrets.
Gameplay consists of navigating a variety of visually striking environments via an interconnected map filled with everything from traps and platforms to numerous enemies.
Additional abilities are earned as the game progresses to enhance the Knight which will be essential in defeating the game’s over 140 enemies and bosses.
This game is designed similarly to Metroid and Castlevania titles in which each area is connected and gaining abilities grant access to new locations.
Critics and players enjoyed this game for its well designed interconnected levels, music, and wealth of content.
Adventure fans can expect to enjoy approximately 25 to 55 plus hours of gameplay from Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 5.3 GB
- E10+ Rated
20) Bastion
I fell in love with Bastion when it first released years ago, and I’m glad to have it once again on the Nintendo Switch.
This is a beautiful three-quarters camera viewed adventure game that almost looks like a watercolor painting.
Take control of a silent young boy that wields a diverse selection of powerful weapons and traverse a fantasy world filled with monsters while a narrator voices the action.
Yup. A narrative voices your nearly every move with thematic flair.
This is the first game I’ve ever experienced that includes a narrator detailing the story as I played which made for a truly unique adventure that everyone should try.
- 1 player
- 996 MB
- E10+ Rated
19) Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a 2D interconnected adventure game centered on exploration and storytelling.
Players take control of the orphan Ori on a grand adventure to save a dying forest from an evil entity.
Gameplay consists of maneuvering Ori through visually breathtaking interconnected levels filled with light puzzle solving and enemies that must be defeated by using simple combat controls.
This game is designed similarly to Metroid and Castlevania titles in which each area is connected and gaining abilities grant access to new locations.
Critics and players enjoyed this game for its emotional story, orchestrated music soundtrack, and brilliant gameplay mechanics.
Adventure fans can expect to enjoy approximately 8 to 10 plus hours of gameplay from Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 3.5 GB
- E Rated
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18) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The Nintendo Switch is a beast of a machine, as it constantly produces the best iterations of any given franchise.
Case in point: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the best Animal Crossing game ever made. Period.
Jump onto a deserted island and develop it from scratch as you meet new and returning series staples, create items with the new crafting system, visit other islands for resources, play online with friends and family, customize your village like never before, participate in seasonal events, and complete daily and long term quests for infinite replay value.
New Horizons is the perfect vacation, quarantine, and after-work game that never ends.
Say goodbye to your life, and join the island with the million of us who already have.
Why Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is A Must-Play Game
- 1-8 players
- 10.2 GB
- E Rated
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17) Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a critically acclaimed retro-inspired action game with visual and sound design that pays homage to games from the 1980s.
Players take control of Shovel Knight on his quest for his beloved as he explores environments and encounters enemy encounters.
Gameplay consists of jumping, attacking, and running through stages. Enemies must be obliterated by using a variety of maneuvers with Shovel Knight’s trusted shovel weapon.
This is a complete edition of the Shovel Knight saga that includes four additional campaigns, cooperative and challenge modes, and much more.
By far, this is the best way to experience Shovel Knight and a stellar game with modernized retro gameplay.
Critics and players enjoyed this game for its detailed retro graphics, soundtrack, quality gameplay, and wealth of content to explore.
Retro action fans can expect to enjoy approximately 5 to 17 plus hours of gameplay from Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-4 players
- 310 MB
- E Rated
16) SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition
SteamWorld Dig is one of my favorite Wii U games. And SteamWorld Heist is the next game in the series.
But to my surprise, Heist is an entirely different genre of game. And it is just as fun as the first game in the series.
This critically acclaimed strategy game has a turn based combat that revolves around action and adventure.
You’ll play as robots in space, boarding and looting other ships for dozens of hours.
This Ultimate Edition also includes extra add-on content to round out an already amazing package.
- 1 player
- 261 MB
- E10+ Rated
15) Sonic Mania Plus
Sonic Mania Plus is a high-speed 2D action game about hurtling through levels at insane speeds while beating baddies.
Players take control of Sonic and his friends on an adventure to stop the evil genius Dr. Eggman once again.
Gameplay consists of traveling through stages at high speeds, defeating enemies along the way, and utilizing run, jump, and attack buttons throughout the length of each level.
This is a fantastic and wildly enjoyed Sonic title with modernized features and high defifntion2D visuals that pays homage to older entries in the series.
Additionally, this “Plus” version of Sonic Mania is the complete edition of the game that includes 2 added playable characters and a brand new game mode.
Critics and players enjoyed this game for its ability and dedication to replicate the fun moments of classic 2D Sonic gameplay fans enjoyed but do so in a modern way.
Retro action fans can expect to enjoy approximately 5 to 19 plus hours of gameplay from Sonic Mania Plus on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-2 players
- E Rated
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14) Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest 11 S: A long name for a long game, and not a dull moment you’ll find.
This fantasy role playing game is a grand adventure made by role playing game legends Square Enix.
The anime visual styles, top notch voice acting, sprawling environments, and three-dimensional cast of playable characters makes this one of my favorite games of all times.
The difficulty and gameplay is suited for both role playing games beginners and seasoned pros looking for a challenge.
And the story is riveting, filled with twists and turns for dozens (if not hundreds) of hours.
- 1 player
- 14 GB
- T Rated
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13) INSIDE
Inside was one of my most anticipated games of 2018 and the game did not disappoint.
Why?
Because the same developers who made this game made one of my favorite games of all time, Limbo.
Inside keeps Limbo’s stellar and striking gray-scale, black and white visual style along with Limbo’s immersive minimal on-screen interface (there is none; no life bars or scores, only the game world) and progressively tougher puzzles.
I won’t spoil anything about what you’ll find along this journey, except that it is a journey you’ll want to experience in your lifetime.
- 1 player
- 1.5 GB
- M Rated
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12) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is (hands down) my favorite Mario Kart game ever.
And, I argue, it’s the best Mario Kart game ever made.
It includes dozens of playable characters including those from other Nintendo franchises such as Link from the Legend of Zelda and Isabelle from Animal Crossing.
Additionally, there are nearly 50 courses to play on and hundreds of kart and motorcycle combinations to choose from.
On top of all of this, the game adds additional features to help new players enjoy the game alongside seasoned pros.
I’ve been playing this game since it launched and will be playing it for a long time to come.
- 1-12 players
- 6.9 GB
- E Rated
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11) Bayonetta 2
One of the Nintendo Wii U’s best games and exclusives comes roaring onto the Nintendo Switch.
Bayonetta 2 continues the story of the titular female protagonist, Bayonetta, as she hunts demons and battles angels in a modern environment.
I love the Bayonetta franchise for its fast-paced gameplay.
Expect tense battles, chaining stylish moves to perform combos on your enemies, and the constant need to clear each stage with a high score.
Check out this insane third-person action game today and thank me later.
- 1-2 players
- 12.4 GB
- M Rated
10) Celeste
Celeste is a platform game with a story about overcoming anxiousness, anxiety, and pressure.
The game not only includes an emotionally driven tale but also hundreds of environments along with a second, more challenging mode for those daring enough to try.
Don’t pass on Celeste because Celeste wants to be played.
- 1 player
- 1.5 GB
- E10+ Rated
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9) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
What do you get when you take every character that has ever been in a Super Smash Bros. game and then add even more?
You get one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, the best selling fighting game of all time, and a worthy game to play on game night solo or multiplayer mode.
This is the ultimate (pun intended) party fighting game experience with over 80+ characters spanning the video game industry and history, 100 stages, a plethora of items, and fun to be had around every turn.
No Nintendo Switch library is complete without Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- 1-8 players
- 17.3 GB
- E10+ Rated
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8) Undertale
Undertale is a critically acclaimed role playing game with the graphical presentation of a 1990s Super Nintendo game . . . with a lot of charm of its own.
Characters are fully developed, emotions are evoked, and the environment is so, so surreal.
For instance, you can battle monsters or show them mercy. The choice is up to you, but repercussions will be had.
Exploring the underworld has never been more entertaining than it is here.
- 1 player
- 221 MB
- E10+ Rated
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7) Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an action exploration game with beautiful visuals and tight controls. This game is also a sequel to the critically acclaimed title, Ori and the Blind Forest.
Gameplay consists of guiding Ori along an epic adventure through water color, fairy tale-like environments by running, leaping, and fighting enemies with an assortment of skills and abilities.
Large-than-life boss monsters will also appear, challenging the player’s skills.
This title is similar to other interconnected adventure titles with heavy emphasis on exploration, such as the Metroid and Castlevania series.
If you enjoy these types of games, you owe it to yourself to try out this gem.
Action exploration fans can expect to enjoy approximately 11 to 17 plus hours of gameplay from Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 4.3 GB
- E Rated
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6) Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition
Divinity Original Sin 2 is an story-driven, strategy role playing game packed full of content.
Journey on a grand fantasy adventure that allows you to create and be whomever you want to be in Divinity: Original Sin 2.
This version of the popular multiplayer game includes hundreds of changes, fixes, and additions as well as the ability to play on either PC or Switch with the same save file.
PC players can continue where they left off and not have to worry about starting over (and vice versa).
And given Original Sin 2 has hundreds of hours of content, cross progression save files no matter what platform you choose is very much a good thing.
Role playing fans can expect approximately 50 to 150 plus hours of challenging gameplay in Divinity Original Sin 2 on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-4 players
- 11.8 GB
- M Rated
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5) Hades
Hades is a fast-paced action game about an immortal prince defying Gods and escaping the Underworld.
Death will be plentiful as the game revolves around multiple escape attempts to progress the story and to help players improve.
Gameplay consists of navigating the prince through hellish landscapes, fighting demons and monsters, and obtaining power ups.
Most importantly, death at the hands of an enemy means starting over to try again, but with the knowledge of experience from the previous playthrough.
Fans of games that emphasize trial and error gameplay and repeated playthroughs such as Children of Morta and Dead Cells will find plenty to enjoy in this gem.
Critics and players praise Hades for its story, voice work, artwork, presentation, and addictive gameplay.
Action fans can expect to enjoy approximately 29 to 40 plus hours of gameplay in Hades on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 5.8 GB
- T Rated
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4) Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected is everything lovable about the falling block puzzler but with modern flair and an awesome soundtrack.
Gameplay is classic Tetris: connect falling shapes to clear lines and gain points. Lose if the blocks stack to the top of the screen.
Tetris Effect, however, adds unique neon visuals to enhance each stage, from brown desert landscapes to blue underwater hues.
A thematic and inspiring soundtrack helps this Tetris title standout, with each stage being a blast to play due to the background music.
Solo players can enjoy a romp through the cosmos in the story mode, tackling each stage to clear lines. Or, up to 4 to 8 players can challenge each other locally and online for some puzzle goodness.
Puzzle and Tetris fans can expect to enjoy approximately 3 to 12 plus hours of gameplay to beat the story mode and near infinite replay value by clearing lines for high scores in Tetris Effect: Connected on Nintendo Switch.
- 1-8 players
- 3.3 GB
- E Rated
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3) The House in Fata Morgana
The House in Fata Morgana is a suspense visual novel set in a gothic era at a cursed mansion.
The game’s story is its focal point and covers nearly one thousand years. Gameplay, therefore, consists primarily of reading text and looking at expertly drawn images to further the narrative.
Even better, the Nintendo Switch version comes with additional stories and features to make it the definitive edition of a highly beloved visual novel experience.
Critics and players enjoy this gem for its expert storytelling, unnerving themes, and gripping characters.
Visual novel fans can expect to enjoy approximately 29 to 40 plus hours of gameplay in The House in Fata Morgana on Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- 3.2 GB
- M Rated
2) Super Mario Odyssey
Explore the world as Mario in an epic 3D adventure similar to the sandbox game worlds seen in classic games such as Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine.
This is a critically acclaimed modern masterpiece for fans of platforming action and adventuring set within the Super Mario universe.
Collect moons, gain power ups, and take control of Mario’s new friend, Cappy.
Utilize Mario’s living cap to solve puzzles, take control of enemies, and have fun.
Super Mario Odyssey is the new 3D Mario game fans have been waiting for.
- 1-2 players
- 5.6 GB
- E10+ Rated
1) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Breath of the Wild is one of the best games of all time and you owe it to yourself to play this gem.
This fantastical open world is sprawling with enemies to combat, puzzles to solve, shrines to explore, weapons to pick up, characters to meet, and items to collect in order to cook dishes that replenish health.
See a place you want to visit? You can glide towards, walk or run to, or climb upon pretty much anything in the distance that you see.
The entire game is supplemented by a minimalist approach to music and storytelling yet steeped in lore and mystery as to what happened 100 years prior.
I beat Breath of the Wild twice and spent hundreds of hours in this game world, and I still want to explore and do more.
Explore, gather, fight, and solve puzzles for forever and a day.
This open-world reinvention of the Zelda series never gets stale.
- 1 player
- 14.4 GB
- E10+ Rated
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What Is The Highest Rated Game On Switch?
The highest rated game on Nintendo Switch is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with an aggregate critic score of 97 out of 100 and an average user score of 87 out of 100. Super Mario Odyssey also has an aggregate critic score of 97 but has a higher average user score of 89.
The highest rated game on Nintendo Switch is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
For context, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released for the Nintendo Switch’s on the console’s launch day March 3, 2017, while Super Mario Odyssey released later that year on October 27, 2017.
These two titles have consistently ranked higher than every other game on the Nintendo Switch for half a decade, and have higher aggregate critic scores than any game on Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Widely considered the best game in the Zelda series and a title every gamer should play, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game I beat twice along with my spouse and sister-in-law with satisfaction and joy.
I, too, highly suggest it as a game you need to at least try out in your lifetime.
Super Mario Odyssey is also a fan favorite and return to the 3D sandbox approach from previous titles (such as Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine) and has solid gameplay and items to collect.
Both games deserve the high accolades and praise due to their willingness to try new things and to bring back game design that players enjoyed years ago.
