Last updated: June 10, 2025 at 06:07 PM
Best Switch Games Summary
Exclusives:
Top Exclusives Listed
- Zelda
- Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are top recommendations: "I switched from COD to Squad/Hell Let Loose. Much better mic interactions lol"
- Metroid
- Mario
- Odyssey and Wonder: "New and innovate"
- Fire Emblem
- Three Houses and Engage: "For RPG lovers"
- Xenoblade Chronicles
- 1, 2, Torna, and 3: "RPG favorites"
- Animal Crossing
- New Horizons: "Great for relaxing gameplay"
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate: "For fighting game enthusiasts"
Honorable Mentions:
- Luigi's Mansion 3
- Bayonetta 3
- Pikmin 4
Non-Exclusives & Third-Party Games:
Key Third-Party Recommendations:
- Hades: A highly rated indie; "A must-play for avid gamers"
- Stardew Valley: A cozy farming simulator
- Ori and the Blind Forest/Wills of the Wisps: "Beautiful adventure platformers"
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus: "A unique Pokemon experience"
- Hollow Knight: "Challenging and engaging"
Additional Notable Titles:
- 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
- Dragon Quest XI
- Nier Automata
- Hollow Knight
- Celeste
- Cult of the Lamb
Multiplayer & Co-op Games:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: "Great for family fun moments"
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate: "Highly popular among multiplayer enthusiasts"
- Splatoon 3: "Strategic and fun team battles"
- Mario Party: "Packed with entertaining minigames"
- It Takes Two: "Unique co-op experience"
Single-Player Experiences:
- Persona 5 Royal: "An unforgettable RPG adventure"
- Fire Emblem Three Houses: "Engaging strategy RPG"
- Stardew Valley: "Cozy farming simulator"
- Dark Souls: "For hardcore players"
- Ghost of Tsushima: "A visual masterpiece"
- Disco Elysium: "Immersive detective RPG"
Overall Insights:
- Nintendo's first-party exclusives dominate the best-seller lists across generations.
- Single-player experiences are preferred by many, with a shift away from competitive multiplayer.
- The right game at the right time, like Animal Crossing: New Horizons during the pandemic, can reach unprecedented success.
- The timeless appeal and quality of Nintendo's franchises ensure enduring popularity across consoles.
