So many great Nintendo Switch games released in 2021 that you may have missed a few. Luckily, I’m here to show you 21 stellar titles you should play.
This batch of nearly two dozen awesome Nintendo Switch games released in 2021 you may have missed includes timeless remasters such as Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Legend of Mana as well as new entries in the Mario Golf, Ace Attorney, and Monster Hunter Stories series.
Nintendo Switch’s 2021 lineup was stellar and packed with amazing titles all year long. Enjoy 21 of the best games released between June and August in this helpful article.
Continue reading for the full list of games including details and game trailers.
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Stellar Nintendo Switch Game Released In 2021
Here is the full list of 21 exciting Nintendo Switch games released in 2021 that you should consider playing.
NOTE: All games mentioned have 2021 North American release dates and are current at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change without notice.
| GAME | RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|
| AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed | Jul 20 |
| Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX | Jul 22 |
| BUSTAFELLOWS | July 30 |
| Destroy All Humans! | Jun 29 |
| Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny | Jun 29 |
| Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! | Jun 30 |
| DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part 1 | Jun 15 |
| Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights | Jun 21 |
| LEGO® Builder’s Journey | Jun 22 |
| Legend of Mana | Jun 24 |
| Mario Golf: Super Rush | Jun 25 |
| Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin | Jul 9 |
| NEO: The World Ends With You | Jul 27 |
| No More Heroes 3 | Aug 27 |
| Samurai Warriors 5 | Summer |
| The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles | Jul 27 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD | Jul 16 |
| Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 | Jun 25 |
| Worms Rumble | Jun 23 |
| Ys IX: Monstrum Nox | Jul 6 |
| Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol | Jun 29 |
21 Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021 You May Have Missed
Numerous Nintendo Switch games released throughout 2021 you may have missed, including visual novels to LEGO games and even a brand new entry in the Mario Golf series.
This handy article will spotlight 21 awesome Nintendo Switch games released during the Summer months of 2021 with game trailers, game details, and more.
1) AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
The Game:
Fight vampires and expose them to the sunlight by tearing off their clothes in this wacky anime-stylish action game, AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed.
- 1 player
- Adventure, Action
- 1.9 GB digital download
AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed Release Date:
- July 20, 2021
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2) Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
The Game:
Alex Kidd in Miracle World HD is an action platformer (think Mario and Mega Man games) set in a colorful world of cartoon-like characters.
This is a remake of a a game made in the 1980s. Players can even toggle between retro and HD visuals at anytime.
Conquer levels, collect items, fight foes, and take on boss fights in this grand adventure.
- 1 player
- Platformer, Arcade
- 971 MB digital download
- Rated E (Everyone)
Alex Kidd in Miracle World HD Release Date:
- July 22, 2021
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3) BUSTAFELLOWS
The Game:
Bustafellows is a Japanese visual novel (with stunning art and animation) about a group of 20 year olds in which players take control of a female protagonist with the ability to go back in time.
Solve puzzles, find clues, replay the game, take on branching paths, and romance the main character’s 5 male counterparts on your way to one of multiple endings.
- 1 player
- Adventure, Role playing
- Rate M (Mature)
Bustafellows Release Date:
- July 30, 2021
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4) DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part 1
The Game:
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part 1 is the exciting add-on story campaign for the brutal, mature oriented first-person shooter, Doom: Eternal.
New missions and locations are added along with a brand new story.
NOTE: The Doom Eternal base game is required to play this extra content.
- 1-3 players
- Action
- 17.5 GB digital download
- Rated M (Mature)
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part 1 Release Date:
- June 15, 2021
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5) Destroy All Humans!
The Game:
Destroy all Humans! is a third-person action game set in the 1950s about controlling evil aliens and destroying human civilizations with alien weapons and technology.
This is a fully updated and realized definitive edition of the classic 2005 game of the same name.
- 1 player
- Adventure, Action
- 6.3 GB digital download
- Rated T (Teen)
Destroy all Humans! Release Date:
- June 29, 2021
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6) Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny
The Game:
Disgaea 6 is a tactical role playing game with anime visuals about a zombie from the Netherworld bent on destroying a god.
Partake in silly narrative moments with a wacky cast and then do battle on a grid battlefield, utilizing each character’s unique class skills and abilities.
Also, 3D visuals are used for the first time in the series.
NOTE: Disgaea 1, 4, and 5 are all available on the Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- Role playing, Strategy
- 6.3 GB digital download
- Rate T (Teen)
Disgaea 6 Release Date:
- June 29, 2021
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7) Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
The Game:
Doki Doki Literature Club is an anime visual novel with psychological and horror themed elements for a mature audience.
Gameplay centers around reading text and interacting with various characters to further the plot.
- 1 player
- Visual novel
- 1.1 GB digital download
- Rate M (Mature)
Doki Doki Literature Club Release Date:
- June 30, 2021
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8) Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
The Game:
Ender Lilies is an action role playing game set in a dark fantasy realm about a girl who awakens to a world where all living things have been transformed into the undead.
Gameplay revolves around 2D adventuring through dark locales, upgrading skills, and using abilities in intense combat.
- 1 player
- Adventure, Action
- 978 MB digital download
- Rated T (Teen)
Ender Lilies Release Date:
- June 21, 2021
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9) LEGO Builder’s Journey
The Game:
LEGO Builder’s Journey is a 3D diorama puzzle game about building pathways for your LEGO person set in a LEGO world.
Gameplay consists of solving puzzles.
- 1 player
- Adventure, Puzzle
- 1.0 GB digital download
- Rated E (Everyone)
LEGO Builder’s Journey Release Date:
- June 22, 2021
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10) Legend of Mana
The Game:
Legend of Mana is a 2D role playing game set in a fantasy world about finding out the world map is empty and must be rebuilt.
This game is a remastered version of the PlayStation classic of the same name.
Gameplay consists of action combat, exploration, adventure, and world building.
- 1-2 players
- Role playing, Action
- 5.1 GB digital download
- Rated T (Teen)
Legend of Mana Release Date:
- June 24, 2021
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11) Mario Golf: Super Rush
The Game:
Mario Golf: Super Rush is the latest Mario Golf game in which Mario characters do battle on various golf courses utilizing exciting abilities and power ups.
Standard Golf mode for golfing purists is included along with hectic Speed Gold, obstacle course filled Battle Golf, and a campaign Gold Adventure mode.
Free new characters and courses will be added after the game launches.
- 1-4 players
- Sports
- 4.9 GB digital download
- Rated E (Everyone)
Mario Golf: Super Rush Release Date:
- June 25, 2021
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12) Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
The Game:
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a turn-based role playing game with anime visuals that is a spinoff of the main Monster Hunter series.
This story-driven game centers around befriending friendly monsters and engaging in combat while uncovering secrets of the past.
Gameplay includes exploration, role playing mechanics, and Pokemon-esque monster battling.
- 1-4 players
- Role playing, Adventure
- 13.5 GB digital download
- Rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+)
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Release Date:
- July 9, 2021
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13) NEO: The World Ends With You
The Game:
NEO: The World Ends With You is an action game about living in a fictional part of Japan and utilizing psychic powers.
Gameplay consists of action oriented combat, storytelling, and exploration.
NOTE: This game is a sequel to the Nintendo DS game, The World Ends With You.
- 1 player
- Action, Role playing
- 6.3 GB digital download
- Rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+)
NEO: The World Ends With You Release Date:
- July 27, 2021
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14) No More Heroes 3
The Game:
No More Heroes 3 is a mature oriented action game that continues the story of Travis Touchdown as he battles aliens that are bent on taking over the planet.
Gameplay consists of combat, exploration, and upgrading skills.
- 1 player
- Action
- Rated M (Mature)
No More Heroes 3 Release Date:
- August 27, 2021
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15) Samurai Warriors 5
The Game:
Samurai Warriors 5 is the latest installment in the long-running historical themed action game series set in the Chinese warring states era.
Gameplay consists of hacking and slashing a near infinite amount of enemies with an assortment of weapons and characters, navigating through map locations and satisfying objectives, and story elements.
- 1-2 players
- Action
- 9.2 GB digital download
- Rated T (Teen)
Samurai Warriors 5 Release Date:
- Summer 2021
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16) The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
The Game:
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a compilation of 2 unreleased Ace Attorney interactive visual novel experience that focuses on dramatic courtroom drama and storytelling.
Gameplay consists of taking on cases, gathering clues and information by talking to quirky characters and visiting different locations, and presenting evidence in court.
- 1 player
- Action
- 3.5 GB digital download
- Rated T (Teen)
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Release Date:
- July 27, 2021
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17) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
The Game:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remastered version of the Wii classic adventure game in the beloved series that tells the earliest story of the Legend of Zelda series.
Gameplay consists of action combat utilizing button or motion controls for the sword and shield, adventuring through different environments, solving puzzles, collecting items, defeating bosses, and more.
- 1 player
- Adventure, Action
- 7.1 GB digital download
- Rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Release Date:
- July 16, 2021
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18) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
The Game:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a remastered compilation of the first two classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater action sports game about getting high scores by performing cool tricks.
Gameplay consists of addictive score-based action by performing a host of skateboard maneuvers, completing objective goals in each location, vying for high scores, all while listening to a robust soundtrack that includes a track list that includes songs from the original version.
- 1-8 players
- Action, Sports
- 8.7 GB digital download
- Rated Teen (Teen)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Release Date:
- June 25, 2021
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19) Worms Rumble
The Game:
Worms Rumble is a real-time 32 player online arena combat game about controlling worms equipped with an assortment of cool weapons.
Modes and features include cross platform play with other consoles and PC versions, Deathmatch, solo and squad options, and battle royale.
Seasonal events and daily challenges are also available to enjoy.
- 1-32 players
- Action, Strategy
- 5.6 GB digital download
- Rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+)
Worms Rumble Release Date:
- June 23, 2021
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20) Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
The Game:
Ys IX is an anime inspired role playing game about a cursed man with intentions of stopping a shadow dimension from engulfing the world.
This ninth installment in the long running role playing series is a stand-alone tale for newcomers and veterans to enjoy.
NOTE: Ys Origin and Ys VIII are also available on the Nintendo Switch.
- 1 player
- Action, Role playing
- 3.2 GB digital download
- Rated T (Teen)
Ys IX Release Date:
- July 6, 2021
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21) Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol
The Game:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a classic Super Nintendo game for 1 or 2 players.
Take control of 1 of 2 characters and then traverse through dozens of stages fighting zombies and other monsters with an assortment of weapons (from water guns to bazookas even soda cans).
The goal is to save up to 10 neighbors in each stage before they get killed by monsters.
This double pack also comes with Zombies Ate My Neighbors spiritual sequel, Ghoul Patrols, for even more monster-slaying fun.
- 1-2 players
- Action, Arcade
- 252 MB digital download
- Rated E (Everyone)
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Release Date:
- June 29, 2021
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