Best Nintendo Switch Games in 2024

While the Nintendo Switch 2 may be coming next year, the Nintendo Switch already has an amazing selection of games. The hybrid handheld has sold over 132 million units, surpassing the PlayStation 4 and Game Boy to become the third best-selling console of all time, Nintendo Switch Online has added Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games, and Nintendo is celebrating its 10th year working with Microsoft to bring Call of Duty to future Nintendo consoles.

Here are the 25 best Switch games Call of Duty fans should play while they wait for the first port.

But what does "better" mean? To be clear, this is not an attempt at an "objective" ranking that will undoubtedly cater to the tastes of every type of gamer. Unfortunately, there isn't. Instead, this is a list of games suggested by the IGN Switch crew of gamers as a group, ranked using the Face-Off tool to ensure everyone, including the hosts of the NVC podcast, gets equal weight. This is in the spirit of rating the games we love and encouraging those who haven't played them to do so. There are only 25 slots, so there are too many great recent games that didn't make it to the top, but that doesn't mean we don't think they're great too!

Most importantly, please remember that this list is chosen by our team, and there's no "right" or "wrong" with it, just like any list you make yourself. By the way... if you have your own rankings that you'd like to share with the world, feel free to use the playlist tool to create your top 25 (or top 100!) list of Switch games and share it in the comments.

So without further ado, here are the 25 best Nintendo Switch games. For other options, check out our top free games list for Switch.

In Review - Recent Games

• These highly rated 2024 games are still too new to be ranked - they need to be dusted off - but the next time we update the list, these and other games will be included in our next poll.
• Ballet
• Unicorn Lord
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Turnip Robs the Bank
• Expedition: Mud Runner Game
• MLB The Show 24
• Princess Peach: Showtime
• Mario vs Donkey Kong
• Animal Well
• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
• Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Captain Toad Treasure Tracker

Many of Nintendo's hits, such as "Breath of the Wild", "Super Mario Odyssey", and "Metroid Dread", can get drunk with colorful and flashy actions, but "Captain TOAD" is a smaller and smaller Fantastic, a creativity of Nintendo. He is showing off his side. Captain Tod, carrying a backpack of the same size as himself, goes on a dioram a-style puzzle box for treasures. Each of the small levels, such as secret corners, invisible secrets, and clever gimmicks, explodes in detail. And "game" is exactly like "Captain TOAD", reminiscent of the old days of Nintendo as a game company.

At that level is a tactile element, a Rubix like a Rubic scube, and you have to turn it, press, and clear it before giving up the last secret. The adventure of Captain Tor (and yes, his brave friend, Toddot!) Is part of Wii U provided by Wii U, with 18 new levels and cooperative play multiplayer. It is sufficiently worth transplanting from U to change. Even now, 10 years after the first release, "Captain TOAD: TREASURE TRACKER" is one of the best games, not just one Nintendo game console.

Release Date: December 5, 2014 | Developer: Nintendo | IGN's "Captain: Treasure Tracker" Review IGN "Captain: Treasure Tracker" Wiki Tracker Treasure League

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In the "Fire Emblem, UI improvements, tactical weapon triangles, and the introduction of an engagement that temporarily fuses the unit of" Fire Emblem ", gives priority to the symbolic tactics of the series and polishing. It is on. These legendary heroes, from Mars and Roy to Ike and Bails, will develop a classic story of engagement, giving your unit a flashy, powerful skill, weapon, and attacks, and a goo d-t o-fac e-like engagement story. This work, which has a 3 0-year history, is a wonderful work that incorporates the rich history of the "Fire Emblem" series that does not make the series beginners feel high.

Release date: January 20, 2023 | Development source: Smart Systems | Final Posted: 20th | IGN's Fire Emblem Engagement Review IGN Fire Emblem Engagement's emblem is related to Wiki.

23. Kill the Spear

Spire's balance between strategy and randomness makes for an infinitely repetitive puzzle. It feels incredible to put together the perfect combination of synergistic cards, but there's also the joy of clawing your way to victory even when you're never in an advantageous position. This powerful package is now available on the Switch's mobile platform, with plenty of touch control options.

Slay the Spire has made it into our latest list of the top 10 roguelikes.

Release date: January 23, 2019 | Developer: Megacrit LLC Megacrit LLC | Latest rank: 16 | IGN's Slay The Spire review

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Stardew Valley is a great open-world farming game. Fish, fight, farm, and romance your way through the game. Plus, the ability to take advantage of the sleep switch feature helps alleviate the pressure of not being able to save along the way, even if some other bugs in the port are still waiting to be broken here.

Published: October 5, 2017 | Developer: interested | Last Posted: 17 | IGN's Stardew Valley Review | Ign's Valley's Stardew Valley Wiki

21. Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the biggest and best JRPG on Switch. Its fantastic world, compelling characters, and ultimately satisfying story make this 150-hour epic worth the journey. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 also features the best quests in the series and the most varied combat yet thanks to new class mechanics.

Release Date: July 29, 2022 | Developer: Monolith Soft | Last Post: July 29, 2022 Monolith Soft | Last Post: 8 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on IGN Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Wiki on IGN

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Celeste is a surprise masterpiece. The 2D platformer is the most difficult since Super Meat Boy, with some levels that are as difficult to understand as they are satisfying to complete. But Celeste's greatest triumph is how its awesome jumps and dashes are so beautifully combined with a meaningful, resonant story and a fantastic soundtrack, making for a truly moving game, even when your feet are firmly on the ground.

The developer's next title is Earthblade, a "2D exploration action game set in a seamless pixel-art world." It was originally expected to be released in 2024, but developer Maddie Thorson said in a recent blog post that while development is progressing, the game won't make the 2024 release date.

Release date: January 25, 2018 ｜ Development source: EXTREMELY OK GAMES ｜ Last Posted date: 19 ｜ Celeste review by IGN ｜ IGN Celeste Wiki ｜ Click here for purchase: Amazon

19. The Legend of Zelda Awakening Link

The huge coholint Island, which appears in the Legend of Zelda's Links, has its attractive, Toy Tick Visual style and strangely dark tone, and does not look as much as Nintendo Switch. Links on a mysterious island with unusual characters and luxurious dungeons are always one of the "Zelda's Bizarre Story", and this remake has both new listeners and old fans. You can now appreciate it. It was repainted with shiny, improved QOL (quality of life), hidden collection items increased, and classical Zelda's popular work has been reborn in modern style, but after all, the biggest achievement is the original achievement. It keeps the strange, thrilling and beautiful feel of the game.

Check the "Zelda Legend" chronological guide for the relevance of the "Legend of Zelda" series.

Release Date: September 20, 2019 ｜ Development: Nintendo, GREZZO ｜ Final Post: 11 ｜ IGN “Awakening of the Legend of Zelda” Review ｜ IGN “Zelda Legend Link Awakening” Wiki ｜ Click here for purchase: Amazon

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It is undeniable that Platinum Games is making the best action game. The approach is unique, and the Switch exclusive "Star Chain" is a unique one that simultaneously operates not only the characters but also the live weapons called the legion. This creates an exciting battle style with a gorgeous appearance and a wonderful operation feeling. Astral Chain is challenging and rewarding, and the depth of the battle system is tightly packed, and a clear inspiration from masterpieces such as "Neon Genesis Evangelion", "Ghost in the Shell", and "Apple Seed". The persuasive story you get is also attractive.

Release date: August 30, 2019 ｜ Developer: PlatinumGames ｜ Last Post: NEW! | IGN Star Chain Review IGN Star Chain Wiki IGN Star Chain Wiki

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SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD + BOWSER'S FURY provides two wonderful Mario experiences and enhances each other. "3D World" released on WiiU is a unique platformer that mixes 2D and 3D to fans and can play with up to 4 people (optional), rather than just completed "Super Mario" series. Realized an excellent setup. It was a regrettable, original and fun game to keep on sale at WiiU forever. In the transplant version, online cooperation play functions and photography functions have been added as bonuses.

However, the biggest attraction for fans who had already played the 3D World was the Bowser Anger, where you can experience a completely new open world experience. Although it is only a few tastes based on the standards of the series, this free format is a proof that Mario's open world game can be creative and exciting as franchise so far. It became. If this is the direction of the next main part of Mario, it's an exciting future.

Release date: February 12, 2021 | Developer: Nintendo ｜ Last Posted on: 23 ｜ IGN Super Mario 3D World + Bowser Super Mario 3D World Wiki & Koppa's anger wiki wiki.

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Splatoon 3 has the best online mode in the series due to the sophistication of multiplayer, but the introduction of a single play campaign that has been climbed, so the best work overall among the games released on Switch. Is promoted to. Multiplayer has improved the standards of Splatoon by improving new weapons, enemies, customization options, and lobby systems. On the other hand, in the resurrected mammal campaign, you can enjoy 70 clever missions, five memorable boss battles, and soundtracks full of style.

Release date: September 9, 2022 ｜ Developer: Nintendo ｜ Final Post: 21 ｜ IGN Splatoon 3 Review ｜ IGN Splatoon 3 Wiki

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The other games on this list are large innovation and genres, but the reason why Dragon Quest XI S has gained that is because of how classic works. This RPG plays like ODE in the 1990s, and has a surprisingly good job to make classic tur n-based formats fresh to modern people. There are all the elements that are expected of this kind of tribute, such as a balanced battle with exciting, a nostalgic story of good and evil, lovable heroes, and a lively world to explore.

Dragon Quest XI S is clearly designed and sophisticated, and it is clear that a lot of love and consideration has been poured to produce this Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Adventure. In addition, the Switch version is exactly the definitive version, such as additional content of stories, full orchestration music, and options to switch between modern 3D graphics and supe r-fal l-down pixels.

Release date: September 27, 2019 ｜ Development: Square Enix ｜ Last Post: NEW! | IGN Dragon Quest XI Review | IGN Dragon Quest XI Wiki

14. Luigi Mansion 3

"Luigi Mansion 3" is basically a Franken Lujige Stain Monster of the previous two, and the combination of both has a perfect Luigi condominium experience. Charming and gorgeous "Luigi Mansion" has 17 levels, and you can enjoy ghost hunting purely. Working at a hotel in each haunted house is not difficult, but you won't get bored for dozens of hours by fighting original bosses and cleverly hidden collections. It is worth paying an entrance fee just to reach a new level and look at the theme (TV studio! Priceless.

Release Date: October 31, 2019 ｜ Development Company: NEXT Level Games ｜ Final rankings: 22nd ｜ IGN Luigi Mecans 3 Review ｜ IGN Luigi Condominium 3 Wiki ｜ IGN Luigian Mecast 3 Wiki

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Fire Emblem THREE HOUSES has reached a new height of the series, fusing skillful and harsh battles and vast social hubs that enable almost infinite customization. The story is thre e-piece, and no matter which house you choose, the attractive plot is always a mystery.

The next work, Fire Emblem Engagement, which is the core of the series, is currently on sale on Switch. IGN gave a nine review score to the work, and the engagement said, "It has proved that it is worthwhile to be evaluated alongside the work that respects legacy."

Release Date: July 26, 2019 | Developer: Intelligent Systems | Final rankings: 5 ｜ IGN Fire Emblem: Three House Review ｜ IGN Fire Emblem: Three House Wiki

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"Transit Animal": NEW HORIZONS, released in the midst of global pandemic, has been a huge response to many people and has sold about 34 million copies to date. Design a perfect layout on your own island, become friends (or enemies) with all villagers, invite friends to your small utopia to exchange items and exchange secrets. Is also an important role in the same way.

The simplicity is wonderful, and the players continue to do housework, rebuild and remodel the entire land, catch rare fish, and spend tens of hours to find all past seasonal items. is. It is certainly helpful that all sentences are very interesting and have been playing for hundreds of hours, but you can inspire and get true inspiration in unexpected places.

Animal Crossing NEW HORIZONS, although it does not completely renew the franchise with a lot of Nintendo's switch version of the franchise, the wonderful series is easier and exciting and exciting.

New Horizons is officially the best game in Japan. Crossing players can enjoy more with Happy Home Paradise DLC. Our reviewer, Taylor Lylus, calls this extension "a mus t-have basic game owner."

Release date: March 20, 2020 | Development source: Nintendo ｜ Final Posted: 15 ｜ IGN Animal Forest New Horizons Review ｜ IGN Animal Crossing New Horizons Wiki ｜ Click here for purchase: Amazon

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Metroid Prime, a master class of game design, is reproduced on Switch with new paint and lon g-awaited improvements to the operating system 20 years ago. The player goes to the Samus Alan, following the rescue signal, heads to the Space Pirate Frigate ship, and Nintendo's symbolic hunter embarks on a lonely adventure with the weapon of battle and platform abilities. Metroid Prime Remaster is a moody, full of surprises and originality, and IGN's reviewer Sam Craybone wrote: As IGN's reviewer Sam Craybone wrote: It is one of the best works in the first person sheet that has been created so far, and is perfect. "

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond "will be released in 2025.

Release date: February 8, 2022 | Developer: Retro Studio, Nintendo | Final Post: 10 ｜ IGN Metroid Prime Remaster Review IGN Metroid Prime Wiki

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