Years after its original release, with the Switch Lite (
USD$247 or
MX$4,899) and the recent Switch OLED (
USD$350 or
MX$8,849), the Nintendo Switch remains one of the most versatile video game consoles on the market.
As well as offering some of the most recognizable Nintendo games available today, the Switch library offers an overwhelming amount of variety from top developers big and small.
From RPGs and mini-game collections, the Nintendo console really does have something for everyone.
To help you filter through, we've broken down the best Switch games available right now.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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$58.95 USD or
MX$1,080
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the best we can get from the Zelda series, and that says a lot.
It takes some of the previous concepts in the franchise and expands on them with concepts found in modern open world RPGs to create something bold, fresh and new.
As it lets you guide Link through a regressive vision of the realm of Hyrule to stop the villainous Ganon from once again wreaking havoc on the world, you're faced with a series of complementary quests.
Every step forward through the beautiful land of Hyrule is a real treat, and the expansive world means you're always discovering something new, so there's always a reason to keep playing.
2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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$49.25 USD or
MX$1,099
Escape the dangers of everyday life by losing yourself in a new world on your own island paradise.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a laid-back simulation game that lets you retire to a fun new home surrounded by animal villagers.
Wake up each day and go fishing, catch bugs, pick fruit, or craft some awesome new items to decorate your home.
Invite your real-life friends for a walk around your city, or keep it closed so you can hang out with animal friends
3.Super Mario Odyssey
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USD$54.60 or
MX$1,099
Mario has a new sidekick named Cappy, who lets the plumber take over any character in the game.
Plus, it introduces dozens of new locations, like beaches with water made from soda, and 2D areas where 3D Mario flattens out for some retro platforming, and it does all of this to great effect.
4. Metroid Dread
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$53.03 USD or
MX$1,099
As Metroid fans wait patiently for Metroid Prime 4, they can finally play the long-awaited Metroid Dread.
Set after the events of 2002's Metroid Fusion on the Game Boy Advance, Dread offers a traditional exploratory side-scroller where power-ups allow series hero Samus to access previously unreachable areas on the map as in previous entries.
5. Pokemon Legends Arceus
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$57.95 USD or
MX$1,099
The Pokémon franchise has long abided by the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality.
But as the series recently reached its 25th anniversary, Pokémon Legends Arceus finally delivers the radical transformation of gameplay that many longtime fans know and love.
One of the biggest changes is the open world nature that feels a bit inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
This allows battles to flow in and out in real time, while also giving players more options for how they want to catch Pokemon.
6. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
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USD$58 or
MX$1,099
The gameplay remains the same for Super Mario 3D World, as up to four players race to complete levels and rescue cute little creatures called Sprixies as they make their way to series villain Bowser.
Of course, there are special power-ups, including the fan-favorite catsuit, which allows players to scale walls.
7.Tetris Effect Connected
Switch owners looking for a Tetris experience that provides a more robust single and multiplayer offering than Tetris 99 will definitely appreciate Tetris Effect Connected.
An enhanced version of Tetris Effect, Tetris Effect Connected is a more immersive take on the classic puzzle game that combines interactive music with beautiful, serene visuals that look especially stunning on a Switch OLED screen.
New additions to Connected include cooperative and competitive multiplayer, which can be played both locally and online.
8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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$54.95 USD or
MX$1,099
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features a battle mode with eight new arenas in place of the race tracks used in the Wii U version. There are also additional playable characters, from Inkling Boy and Girl to Splatoon to Bowser Jr. Mario superfans Kart 8 Deluxe who want even more can get the Booster Course Pass, which adds 48 more tracks from previous Mario Kart entries.
The pass is free for those with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, or can be purchased separately for $24.99.
9. Kirby and the Forgotten Land
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$59.99 or
MX$1,099
Nintendo's cute pink creature with an insatiable appetite finally gets a full 3D adventure.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has everything you'd expect from a Kirby game, like the ability of the titular hero to inhale enemies and spit them out or copy their abilities.
But it also introduces some exciting new mechanics, including a Mouthful mode that lets Kirby swallow large objects to gain special powers.
This is what they consider to be the best entry in the Kirby franchise to date.
10. Cruis'n Blast
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$28.99 USD or
MX$ 723
With so many triple-A racing games leaning towards realism, quirky arcade racers have become a dying breed on the last generation of consoles.
This is what makes Cruis'n Blast a breath of fresh air.
Cruis'n Blast is just as over-the-top as previous games in the Cruis'n series, as players race from point A to point B in cars ranging from modern classics like the Nissan GTR to more bizarre vehicles like a Triceratops ( Yes, you read it right).
Then there is the course design that stretches the imagination into sheer spectacle.
Like any good arcade racer, there's also multiplayer with support for up to four-player split-screen action - the big drawback is that there's no online play.
11. No more heroes 3
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$54.99 USD or
MX$1,336
One of the most divisive games on the Switch, No More Heroes 3 is a respectable action
hack-and-slash
for fans of previous entries in the series and newcomers alike.
12. Mario Party Superstars
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$54.94 USD or
MX$1,099
The second entry in the Mario Party series to grace the Nintendo Switch, Mario Party Superstars is the best in the board game series to date.
Like other Mario Party games, the goal is for players to get the most stars by the time their allotted number of turns are used up.
Between rounds of turns, mini-games are played to earn coins to buy stars.
13. New Pokemon Snap
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$51.50 USD or
MX$ 749
New Pokémon Snap is a fun new take on the beloved Nintendo 64 photo shooter, and a delicious shot of serotonin we could all use right now.
Just like the original, this game lets you go on expeditions, take photos of adorable Pokémon, from Pikachu to newcomers like Scorbunny, and score scores on the quality of your shots while unlocking new regions and features.
14.Monster Hunter Rise
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$43.59 USD or
MX$ 1,023
Monster Hunter Rise is the most accessible game in Capcom's beloved action RPG series yet, notably adding some exciting enhancements.
It also features epic Rampage quests that have you taking on waves of monsters at once, and its gorgeous, expansive environments make it one of the most engaging Switch games to date.
15. Hades
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USD$42.80 or
MX$ 819
Hades manages to take a notoriously daunting genre and make it accessible and engrossing. The story is inspired by Greek mythology, in which you'll meet some truly charming versions of characters like Aphrodite and Zeus as you try to make your way out of the underworld.
It's also just a fantastic action game, with a variety of satisfying weapons and abilities that can be combined in unexpected and exciting ways to make every escape attempt feel unique.
16. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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$49.90 USD or
MX$1,414
It puts you in the shoes of a professor who is assigned to teach one of three classes of students from rival nations the basics of combat in an attempt to prepare them for the upcoming war.
It may sound stuffy, but it's the most accessible game in the series, offering fun social simulation and time management elements similar to those seen in titles like Persona.
It's an exciting and challenging game to take on the go, and the fact that it's on Switch makes it even better.
17. Super Smash Bros Ultimate
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USD$60 or
MX$1,099
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes everything you've come to love about this ambitious crossover series and pumps it up to 11. It features 74 characters to unlock and battle, as you beat Pokémon's Pikachu to a pulp with Metal Gear Solid's Snake or steal the show. with Joker from Persona 5 after removing Kirby's King Dedede's pants.
It's a collection of fighters and characters from throughout Nintendo's history and will keep you busy for hours.
18. Luigi's Mansion 3
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$49.93 USD or
MX$1,099
Mario had years to shine in the spotlight.
It's time for Luigi to take center stage in a new adventure, and this fun little trip through a haunted hotel is better than he has any right to be.
19.Super Mario Maker 2
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$53.50 USD or
MX$1,273
If you're a Mario fan, the allure of creating your own levels in the world of the iconic platform game cannot be underestimated.
We had a glimpse of greatness in the concept on Wii U when Super Mario Maker first debuted, but the game's sequel, Super Mario Maker 2, lets you create bigger and better projects.
20. Splatoon 2
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USD$49 or
MX$1,218
Dive into this addictive adventure as a squid/human hybrid and start inking everywhere, alone or with friends.
Whether in single or multiplayer modes, you'll shoot, roll, and spray colored ink with a variety of guns, rollers, and bombs.
It's even deeper the second time around, with plenty of unlockables, customization options, and players online at all times of the day to rumble.
Oh, and you're going to love the soundtrack.
21. Super Mario 3D All-Stars
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$59.92 USD or
MX$1,099
Super Mario 3D All-Stars brings together the cream of the 3D mario platforming world in one affordable package.
These games alone will keep you entertained for hours, and now this collection is officially the easiest way to enjoy each one since they used to only be on the Nintendo 64, GameCube, and Wii, respectively.
Now they can go with you wherever your Switch does.
22. Paper Mario: Origami King
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$35.49 USD or
MX$ 697
Paper Mario: The Origami King is a colorful new entry in the inventive Paper Mario RPG series.
Follow Mario as he works to foil the evil plans of King Olly, the Origami King, to turn the entire Champigami Kingdom into origami figures.
23. Ori and the will of the wisps
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USD$35 or
MX$1,122
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the most beautiful takes on the Metroidvania genre, and developer Moon Studios knocked it out of the park by porting it to the Switch.
Players take control of the little guardian spirit Ori, who must jump, slide, climb, and swim across a variety of platforms to rescue a baby owl, an adventure that turns into something mystical and beautiful.
24. Club House Games: 51 worldwide classics
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USD$40 or
MX$1,131
The Switch is one of the best consoles for bringing friends and family together, and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics is a great way to enjoy a variety of different games that you might never otherwise have tried.
There are 51 different games here, including backgammon, mancala, checkers, hanafuda, shogi, chess, and golf.
There is something fun here for players of all ages, and a lot to learn about other cultures as well if you take the time to read the tutorials and the different presentations set up throughout the game.
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