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The 24 Greatest Nintendo Switch Games of All Time

by YPB Team

From sprawling open-world epics to tiny indie gems that became word-of-mouth phenomenons, the Switch library has something for every kind of player. Which one earns the top spot?

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — ranked #11
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    The 2017 open-world reinvention of the Zelda series that redefined exploration in modern gaming.
    1000pts
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — ranked #22
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
    CD Projekt Red's sprawling 2015 fantasy RPG, remarkably ported to Switch in 2019 with minimal compromise.
    747pts
  3. Super Mario Bros. Wonder — ranked #33
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder
    A 2023 2D platformer bringing surreal new power-ups and visual flair to the classic Mario formula.
    684pts
  4. Animal Crossing: New Horizons — ranked #44
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    A 2020 life-simulation game about building a deserted island community that became a cultural phenomenon.
    684pts
  5. Super Mario Odyssey — ranked #55
    Super Mario Odyssey
    A 2017 3D platformer starring Mario's globe-trotting adventure with the sentient hat Cappy, widely seen as the genre's peak.
    547pts
  6. Bayonetta 3 — ranked #66
    Bayonetta 3
    The 2022 stylish action sequel following the witch Bayonetta through over-the-top combat set pieces.
    547pts
  7. Luigi's Mansion 3 — ranked #77
    Luigi's Mansion 3
    A 2019 ghost-hunting adventure sending Luigi through a haunted hotel with inventive puzzle design.
    388pts
  8. Splatoon 3 — ranked #88
    Splatoon 3
    The 2022 entry in Nintendo's ink-based shooter series, refining its colorful competitive multiplayer formula.
    388pts
  9. Hades — ranked #99
    Hades
    A 2020 roguelike dungeon-crawler from Supergiant Games that won Game of the Year honors for its narrative and combat.
    388pts
  10. Paper Mario: The Origami King — ranked #1010
    Paper Mario: The Origami King
    A 2020 RPG adventure blending Mario's papercraft world with inventive ring-based battle puzzles.
    388pts
  11. Kirby and the Forgotten Land — ranked #1111
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land
    A 2022 3D platformer taking Kirby into a post-apocalyptic world, praised for its charm and inventive level design.
    388pts
  12. Metroid Prime Remastered — ranked #1212
    Metroid Prime Remastered
    A 2023 remaster of the acclaimed 2002 sci-fi exploration classic, bringing it to modern hardware.
    388pts
  13. Persona 5 Royal — ranked #1313
    Persona 5 Royal
    The definitive edition of the stylish 2019 JRPG about a group of teenage phantom thieves, later ported to Switch.
    388pts
  14. Octopath Traveler — ranked #1414
    Octopath Traveler
    A 2018 JRPG combining eight interwoven character stories with a distinctive HD-2D pixel art style.
    320pts
  15. Metroid Dread — ranked #1515
    Metroid Dread
    A 2021 side-scrolling action title that revived the long-dormant 2D Metroid series to critical acclaim.
    320pts
  16. Celeste — ranked #1616
    Celeste
    A 2018 precision platformer about a young woman climbing a mountain, celebrated for its tight controls and story.
    320pts
  17. Stardew Valley — ranked #1717
    Stardew Valley
    An indie farming-life simulator that became a phenomenon for its relaxing gameplay and deep customization.
    320pts
  18. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — ranked #1818
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    The 2018 crossover fighting game featuring every previous Smash Bros. character in one massive roster.
    320pts
  19. Fire Emblem: Three Houses — ranked #1919
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    A 2019 tactical RPG blending school-life simulation with strategic turn-based warfare.
    241pts
  20. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — ranked #2020
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    The definitive enhanced edition of Nintendo's flagship racing series, the best-selling Switch game of all time.
    241pts
  21. Monster Hunter Rise — ranked #2121
    Monster Hunter Rise
    A 2021 action-RPG entry in Capcom's monster-hunting series, streamlined and optimized for the Switch.
    241pts
  22. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — ranked #2222
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3
    A sprawling 2022 JRPG epic combining vast open worlds with a party-based combat system.
    149pts
  23. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — ranked #2323
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    The 2023 sequel expanding Hyrule with sky islands and building mechanics, hailed as one of the greatest open-world games ever made.
    149pts
  24. Hollow Knight — ranked #2424
    Hollow Knight
    A critically acclaimed 2017 metroidvania set in a hand-drawn insect kingdom, praised for its atmosphere and difficulty.
    149pts

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