The bestNintendo Switchgames are not going anywhere thanks to theSwitch 2s confirmed backward compatibility functionality.
Below, weve ranked what we consider to be the 15 best games on the Nintendo Switch.
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Instead,Tetris 99ended up being pretty special.
Its far from perfect, but it may be the future of the franchise.
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4was careering toward meme status before it was finally released in 2023.
Besides, how much could we expect from whateverPikmingame we may be lucky enough to even get?
Yet,Pikmin 4really is one of the purest examples of Nintendo magic on the Switch.
The problem is thatMario Partyhas rarely been at its best in recent years.
Super Mario Party Jamboreefinally gets the franchise back on track.
Astral Chain
For quite some time,Bayonetta 3was hyped as the Switchs biggest action exclusive.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Theres a degree to which the basicFire Emblemformula is pretty much bulletproof.
An airtight tactical RPG game with a compelling permadeath system tends to be a good time.
WithThree Houses, developer Intelligent Systems added a significant variable to that formula.
Youll get no arguments against from us.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The brilliance ofSuper Mario Bros. Wondercan be found in its name.
The wonder of it all, if you will.
Every aspect ofWonderis designed to invoke a sense of surprise from those who play it.
Despite its ambition, this is a remarkably refined take on theSmash Bros.experience.
Metroid Dread
For decades, theMetroidfranchise has been a critical darling and a consistent sales disappointment.
Its not just the best-sellingMetroidgame; it may be the bestMetroidgame yet.
Super Mario Odyssey
There are times when it feels like we takeSuper Mario Odysseyfor granted.
Super Mario Odysseydeserves better.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Few could have seen a game likeBreath of the Wildcoming.
It turns out it was the best of both those things.
Its one of the boldest and greatest games to ever reach true blockbuster status.
What should be an entirely tragic association instead often inspires an unlikely smile.
Then again, thats always been the magic of theAnimal Crossingexperience.
Its a quaint and enjoyable series that demands little and gives so much.
The Switch version ofMario Kart 8simply solidified that position.
This was the earliest and most powerful example of how invaluable the Switch advantage would be.
On the one hand, even a better version ofBreath of the Wildwould have been a worthy experience.
How would this sequel live up to those expectations?
