The 31 Best Switch Games

The Switch continues to churn out incredible games, and we've narrowed it down to just 31 of the very best.
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[@Tricky-Fortnite]

This list is randomized not ranked! 0:00 Intro 00:47 Celeste 01:23 Super Mario RPG 01:58 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 02:38 Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury 03:20 Stardew Valley 03:58 Metroid Dread 04:49 Metroid Prime Remastered 05:33 Persona 5 Royal 06:08 The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt 06:41 Hollow Knight 07:29 Pokemon Legends Arceus 08:17 Zelda: Breath of the Wild 08:42 Bayonetta 3 09:23 Animal Crossing: New Horizons 10:13 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 10:51 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective 11:44 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 12:20 Super Smash Bros: Ultimate 13:24 Splatoon 3 14:20 Portal Companion Collection 14:57 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 15:52 Dead Cells 16:33 Monster Hunter Rise 17:24 Tetris Effect Connected 17:54 Super Mario Odyssey 18:39 Doom Eternal 19:19 Hades 19:47 Cuphead 20:24 Pikmin 4 21:11 Kirby and the Forgotten Land 22:15 Super Mario Bros Wonder 23:32 Outro

[@reev9759]

This was rather unnecessary. Sorry you wasted your time doing this.

[@arabidmeerkat247]

​@@reev9759How so? Another comment was made with the list (no timestamps) but people commenting on that post believe this list is in order, not randomised

[@nickhasachannel3388]

Thanks

[@mreurovisionau]

Thanks for that. I saved myself 24 minutes listening to nonsense.

[@reev9759]

@@mreurovisionau your own list strays that far from theirs?

[@Paul_McSeol]

I probably would have included Three Houses, Triangle Strategy, and maybe Dragon Quest XI or Luigi’s Mansion 3 but there’s no denying all 31 of those are excellent games.

[@jedfromyourlocallibrary]

If you enjoyed Triangle Strategy, Tactics Ogre Reborn is an amazing experience.

[@ryanheemann3819]

Agreed. I would probably add FE: 3 Houses, DQ11, and LG3 and this is close to a perfect list.

[@yakumorisuke9403]

Was literally just about to say the same thing: FE3H, DQ11 and maybe LM3, but otherwise a close to perfect list 😄

[@t5kcannon1]

I'd have put Astral Chain in there.

[@nunyabiddeness6544]

LM3 is mid, im sorry

[@Turbosnail91]

The Ori's, "Donkey Kong the Tropical Freeze" , "Luigi's Mansion 3" and "Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon" should have been in this list in my opinion!

[@slingshotdon]

And... astral chain

[@LostnFound1026]

I really enjoyed Death's Door..

[@badmeetsevil6163]

Fire Emblem 3 Houses too!

[@esmooth919]

Let's be honest: there are a great many games that should have been on this list, but this really just speaks to the high quality catalog that this system has built since 2017.

[@SxAde]

I love the Ori games, and I got the physical version of Will of the Whisps for the Switch (hope to get the first one too), but it doesn't feel quite right to play it at 720p; those games are meant to be played at 4k on the Xbox with it's controller

[@lucasbrumjumpman]

No Link´s Awakening? No Fire Emblem Three Houses? No Dragon Quest XI? No Mario Maker 2? No Luigi´s Mansion 2? Did you forget 2019? No Xenoblade 2? No Shin Megami Tensei V? No Bayonetta 2? No Mario Rabbids? 1 or 2?

[@lucasbrumjumpman]

Luigi´s Mansion 3*

[@josephteneriello6346]

FE: Three Houses is missing. That's WILD. Could easily be a top 5 game on the Switch.

[@vslazer6728]

Overall great list, however here are a few games that were omitted that I would include in a list like this: Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Doom, and Undertale/Deltarune.

[@bioboost12]

Skyward sword has a love/hate relationship. It's decent but not top list worthy compared to others.

[@meee_5155]

A fellow skyward sword enjoyer in the wild! But yeah it’s the fourth best Zelda game on the switch. I would put la over it.

[@JLchevz]

Dark Souls

[@TellyWashaSavalas]

​@@bioboost12it's better to play it on the Switch controllers

[@Xen0xeroX]

Which doom?

[@Tass...]

People forget that Stardew Valley was in the eshop charts top 5 for more than TWO years! That game sold gangbusters on the Switch and is probably still selling well to this day.

[@DonJarvius]

I think it's still consistently in the top 10

[@TellyWashaSavalas]

Stardew Valley cheap alternative to Animal Crossing

[@WorriedcrewePCandPS]

Just going to come down here and remind people that both Astral Chain and Nier Automata exist on switch, and are argaubly two of Platinum Games very best!

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

Yes sir!!!

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

Astral Chain should be in every top 3 tbh

[@blitzball4lyfe823]

@@ErenTheWarcriminalthat’s one game I hadn’t played yet but have heard of it! Is. How would you rate it out of 10?

[@alfredconqueror4422]

I was looking for this!!! Astral Chain needed to be at least in the top 5

[@seacrezt]

List is randomised not ranked. 31. Celeste 30. Super Mario RPG 29. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 28. Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury 27. Stardew Valley 26. Metroid Dread 25. Metroid Prime Remastered 24. Persona 5 Royal 23. The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt 22. Hollow Knight 21. Pokemon Legends Arceus 20. Zelda: Breath of the Wild 19. Bayonetta 3 18. Animal Crossing: New Horizons 17. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 16. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective 15. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 14. Super Smash Bros: Ultimate 13. Splatoon 3 12. Portal Companion Collection 11. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 10. Dead Cells 9. Monster Hunter Rise 8. Tetris Effect Connected 7. Super Mario Odyssey 6. Doom Eternal 5. Hades 4. Cuphead 3. Pikmin 4 2. Kirby and the Forgotten Land 1. Super Mario Bros Wonder

[@lejoker6334]

thank you

[@alechemy]

Reminder to anyone reading this list that the order is randomized, not ranked

[@henriksandbacka9442]

@@alechemy Makes more sense now x)

[@MitchellPSmith-hl9fu]

Pokemon 3 deluxe is better because it has co-op

[@21backwards78]

​@@MitchellPSmith-hl9fuI love Kirby and the forgotten land

[@Harsh-sq1pz]

Tropical Freeze, FE: Three Houses, and Luigi's Mansion 3 should be here for sure

[@itsjacobj]

Great list! My personal bias is sad that neither of the two Fire Emblem games made it on the list, but I realize FE is one of the bigger Nintendo IPs that isn’t everyone’s jam

[@Kiki81937]

Okay?

[@macsucktwice]

2? There's at least 5. Houses, hopes, warriors, engage, shadow dragon.

[@harshmalhari8519]

As someone who practically grew up with Splatoon, Fire Emblem is the only rpg I’ve ever liked.

[@itsjacobj]

@@macsucktwice I was thinking mainline games, but Hopes and Warriors for sure are up there! When was Shadow Dragon on Switch though?

[@den4199]

I loved three houses, definitely top 5 switch game for me.

[@hello2131991]

Totally agree! Can't believe it's not on the list

[@gabo881204]

I can’t believe Astral Chain was not included here, such an underrated jewel which is also a Switch exclusive.

[@crustyhotdog7940]

Agree, especially since TotK is a more complete, overall better version of BotW and both are on the list

[@user-bu8vn3dn9j]

Astral Chain is awesome. It is in my top 5 lol

[@JTYoung05]

Top 3 switch game for me

[@bkillinm]

Fire emblem three houses, shin megami tensei v, donkey Kong tropical freeze, astral chain, octopath traveler 2, triangle strategy, ori and the Will of the wisps I would say may deserve spots over a few of the games on the list

[@athorem]

I don't think Shin Megami Tensei V deserves a spot here. The list is full of great games and SMT V is heavily flawed

[@mrduck5478]

Definitely octopath 2!!

[@Demi-kid]

Criminal how 80% of these are on other consoles but didn't put Astral chain?

[@gigiizzy5651]

This

[@GentlemanGamer94]

Seeing Ghost Trick randomly crop up in the middle of this list made me so happy ^_^ It's a game that's got the great and humorous character writing of Ace Attorney, fantastic animation, a wonderful art style, a toe-tapping soundtrack and most importantly... the story is short, and fast-paced and entirely gripping. I've had friends who don't usually have the patience for VNs play through this to the end and have a really good time with it. So sufficed to say... I think it's a fantastic and accessible time! I've definitely got a lot of nostalgic bias, granted: I've also played this game through on the DS, on IOS and through an emulator on Android countless times over the years before the recent remaster. With that being said htough; to anyone who's at all curious about the game, I'd definitely recommend giving the demo a whirl and see what you think :)

[@gigiizzy5651]

The fact that Astral chain isn't on this list is criminal. It's objectively better than many of the games on this list. It's extremely fun and one of the best looking games on the system. Oh and it's a switch exclusive.

[@brana1646]

1000% agree my cultures friend. It's ok. When switch 2 comes out everyone is gonna say that's a cult classic

[@josephteneriello6346]

Came to post this.

[@gigiizzy5651]

@brana1646 I am almost 100 percent certain the sequel will be on the next nintendo generation.

[@SparksOpus]

Hell yeah, Astral Chain is unironically a must have on switch :D

[@FelixS.]

@@gigiizzy5651Agree except For „objectively“. There is no way to rate entertainment media by objective standards, it is contradictory.

[@davidvandenberg2200]

Thanks for this awesome list Alex. With a library so big, it's great to see some top picks. And with Alex presenting them it become super fun to watch.

[@danielchacon752]

I can’t believe Astral Chain is not on the list

[@assistant2theregionalmanager]

Same

[@FelixS.]

@@ts7844shocking good. Yes! Exactly .

[@farsightedeyes]

I just started playing it, I kinda get why people say the controls are hard or weird. I think it's okay and I am enjoying the game. I just hate the silent protagonist lol

[@benflowerdew3474]

Astral Chain, DK Tropical Freeze, Rayman Legends and Luigi’s Mansion should definitely be on this

[@BlitzkriegOPS]

Great list, but I would have added the two FE games, Luigi's Mansion 3, and the amazing Nier Automata switch port!

[@_caustics_]

I can't believe Switch has arguably the best of their franchises all on once console. Arguably the best 2D Mario, best 3D Mario, 2D Metroid, Zelda, Mario Kart, Smash, Luigi's Mansion, Kirby. It's amazing.

[@IamMusicNerd]

Luigi’s Mansion 3, DragonQuest Builders 2, and Splatoon 2 had me addicted for months.

[@itscormy]

Not seeing Astral chain makes me sad but doesn't surprise me, not seeing sparks of hope surprises me, but i'd rather seen astral chain.

[@gigiizzy5651]

Criminally underrated

[@reforgenarsil]

Three Houses, DQ XI S, and LM3 definitely up there; maybe Astral Chain and Xenoblade 2 as well

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

Metroid Prime Remastered was ultimately garbage, but somehow it ended up on this list. It has modestly superior graphics to the original, and the original was not a great game. Nintendo fanatics don't know the difference between a good game and an incredibly boring game

[@bigolehayden]

man your channel is easily my favorite channel so far, ive been playing Nintendo console/games since i was 4 but stopped at 14+ to Xbox and then PC now im strictly PC & Nintendo again and it feels so good getting away from mainstream multiplayer games. absolutely love it so refreshing and your channel really helps out a lot keep up the great work!

[@hododod246]

I think Switch library is the best library Nintendo ever created.

[@RyanThyan]

No way? Really?

[@shadowside8433]

@@RyanThyan So, we all now pray for backwards compatability from Switch 2!

[@OpaqueNihilist]

Best Nintendo library all titles considered? FS but best Nintendo published library? Fat chance, that's a damn high bar... It has to be a SNES or 64. GameCube might even be better than the switch. Half of the best Switch Nintendo games are actually Wii U games. It's definitely the best console ports from 3rd party's Nintendo has ever had no question tho

[@alibabaschultz352]

@@OpaqueNihilist Nothing will ever top SNES. But i think Switch is on par with Gamecube, but better 3rd party support, and previous gen ports.

[@OpaqueNihilist]

@@alibabaschultz352 eh. Paper Mario, Metroid prime 1 +2. Never played them but Pikmen 1 +2, best Mario kart until 8 which is a Wii U game... Sunshine > Odyssey IMO but maybe not Wonder? Idk I haven't played it yet. Animal crossing crosses out animal crossing and TP and WW are roughly equal if not slightly less than BOTW and TOTK but unlike BOTW TP is arguably better on the older hardware than it was on Wii. Which is a W for the Switch but not as much as it is for the GC. I much prefer the switch and didn't even have a GC growing up but most if not all Nintendo's game franchises outside of Mario and Zelda really were firmly established on GC. For the sample size I think GC exclusives had a higher batting average than the Switch.

[@mbison7combo]

NO ASTRAL CHAIN 😮

[@forbzee44]

FE Three Houses deserves a spot! Skyrim is honestly a contender too.

[@whatfoodeats]

Surprised to not see Tropical Freeze.

[@sparkypack]

Trust me, if Tropical Freeze was released recently, Tropical Freeze would be on the list.

[@Uneldo7]

11:45 I thought you were gonna stop for an ad break, but you didn't. That earned you a subscription and a like.

[@hododod246]

I would add 13 Sentinels, Nier Automata, Mario Maker 2, Ori 1, Ori 2, Fire Emblem 3 houses, Rayman Legends, DKC Tropical Freeze, Sonic Mania and Portal Collection. I would not play Witcher 3 and Doom Eternal at Switch. I don't think Switch versions are good representations of those games. They are just functional.

[@maxg2335]

31. Portal 30. Ori and the Blind Forest 29. Persona 5: Strikers 28. Neo: The World Ends With You 27. Kirby and the Forgotten Land 26. Portal 2 25. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 24. Fire Emblem: Engage 23. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition 22. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 21. Super Mario Bros: Wonder 20. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair 19. Ori and the Will of the Wisps 18. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag 17. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 16. Bayonetta 2 15. Astral Chain 14. Dragon Quest XIS: Echoes of an Elusive Age 13. The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve 12. Danganronpa Decadence 11. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 10. Super Mario Odyssey 9. Metroid Dread 8. Fire Emblem: Three Houses 7. Persona 5 Royal 6. Shin Megami Tensei V 5. Pikmin 3: Deluxe 4. Xenoblade Chronicles 3/Future Redeemed 3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1. Pikmin 4

[@23Zakira]

You get a like just for including the Ori games. Those are masterpieces!

[@rraaiiyyaann]

@@23Zakira I agree

[@ethanlensing9217]

@@23Zakirafor real they’re such good games

[@manga3040]

Odyssey does not even belong on the list and Wonder is higher than TOTK

[@DonJarvius]

@@manga3040 Wow imagine not understanding what an opinion is

[@cosmic_drew]

Dragon Quest XI, SMT V, Luigi's Mansion, Astral Chain, FE Three Houses, Nier Automata. I know it's randomized, but if I could I would put all of those in the top 20 of an organized list. DQ XI and SMT V in the top 10. Any of those should replace Super Mario RPG. Astral Chain should replace Bayonetta 3.

[@j0ker51000]

Luigis Mansion 3 is definitely worthy of a place on this list

[@tillythelad]

20:26 Seeing B-Roll of Pikmin 4 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land set to Doom background music was jarring and yet somehow oddly fitting at the same time

[@PullStar05]

The fact that Luigi’s Mansion 3, Astral Chai, and Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope aren’t on here but a bunch of games available on other platforms are, is a bit confusing to me. Otherwise a solid list, just wish it was ALL switch games specifically.

[@davidburns82]

LM3 and chain r superb. Rabbids not as great imo. List is good, altho the switch library is so vast and has so many good games it is tuff to choose.

[@tzovlask]

I think the Switch may be the greatest generation of Nintendo! Those 31 all belong on the list. I have another 31 that can easily make the list too (in no order)! 1) Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair 2) Nier Automata 3) Astral Chain 4) Dragon Quest XI 5) Luigis Mansion 3 6) Streets of Rage 4 7) Dragonball FighterZ 8) Never Awake 9) Anno Mutationem 10) Shin Megami Tensei V 11) Dark Souls Remastered 12) Fire Emblem Three Houses 13) Monster Hunter Stories 2 14) Dragon Quest Builders 2 15) Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba 16) The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles 17) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredders Revenge 18) Xenoblane Chronicles Definitive 19) Cotton Fantasy 20) Steins Gate Elite 21) Ai The Somnium Files 22) Triangle Strategy 23) Octopath Traveller 2 24) Crisis Core FF7 Reunion 25) Mario Party Superstars 26) No Mans Sky 27) Remnant From thje Ashes 28) Star Ocean The Second Story R 29) Gris 30) Star Wars KOTOR 31) Valkyria Chronicles 4 Here you do ;)

[@franciscor390]

Banging list Alex. A true gaming celebration.

[@cadearcher2258]

My top 10 so far (there’s a lot I still haven’t played): -Hades -Mario Odyssey -BOTW -Celeste -Ori Will of the Wisps -Pokemon Legends Arceus -Persona 5 Royal -Octopath Traveler 2 -Crosscode -HOLLOW KNIGHT (#1 for sure)

[@Aura-Of-Syrinx]

Tetris Effect Connected is underappreciated, thanks for including it!

[@spikesagal]

Good list! Definitely some stuff I would put on that list: * Towerfall - my absolute favorite multiplayer experience on the Switch. The fun and replay-ability of this game are indescribable. * Limbo - it's old, and it's on every platform imaginable, but it's my second favorite game of all time, so it deserves to be here. * Into The Breach - probably most of my actual, non-idle hours on the Switch were sunk into this game. Brilliant strategy game that is infinitely replay-able.

[@spikesagal]

Oh and Luigi's Mansion 3!!! How could I forget?

[@Andtherewasguitar]

Zelda: Link's Awakening deserves a mention. Vampire Survivors too!

[@Evenmoresteven]

I would make a Switch exclusive list, because the fact that these downgraded mulitplats got on this list above Luigi’s Mansion 3 is criminal.

[@reddz7240]

Good luck finding 31 good switch exclusives lol

[@gdx1037]

@@reddz7240 Tears of the Kingdom Metroid Dread Super Mario Wonder Fire Emblem: Three Houses Luigi's Mansion 3 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby Star Allies Pokemon Legends Arceus New Pokemon Snap Bayonetta 3 Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Astral Chain Animal Crossing: New Horizons Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Splatoon 2 Splatoon 3 Super Mario Odyssey Pikmin 4 Super Mario Maker 2 Super Smash Bros: Ultimate Arms Cadence of Hyrule Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Golf Story Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Paper Mario: The Origami King Ring Fit Adventure Shin Megami Tensei V Snipperclips WarioWare: Get It Together! WarioWare: Move It! There's a few extra in there just in case you don't consider some of them "good" but I've known people who enjoyed all of them. There are a bunch of other exclusives I didn't mention due to my lack of information on them or their lack of quality. All of them are true exclusives, though I guess you "might" consider Smash Ultimate a port. This was infinitely easier than it had any right to be.

[@WallySketch]

My though exactly. 2/3 or this list are ports or adaptations, not original games for Nintendo Switch.

[@nicksanchez8294]

A good list, but many of my top games were omitted. Fire Emblem Three Houses, Advance Wars, Shin Megami Tensei V, Fire Emblem Engage, and Fire Emblem Three Hopes.

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

Thank you. I don’t have to comment lol!

[@athorem]

Fire Emblem definitely deserves a spot. Shin Megami Tensei V, not so much

[@PogueSquadron]

Tunic is one of the best games I’ve played in the last 20 years. Also may have Ori on my list. Definitely would have Monster Boy there as well!

[@JordanAbey]

Suprised Tunic gets slept on so much and wasnt included. Definitely my GOTY of 2022, and now it has a switch version! Amazing game would definitely recommend.

[@Random1567]

Yeah, Tunic is fantastic

[@sparkypack]

Indeed! 😢 A list without Tunic feels off.

[@TheShadDrag]

If Three Houses isn't in your top 31, then the entire list is concerning.

[@acantilado]

I approve this list! The surprise inclusions outweigh the games I personally love that were left off. Nice work!

[@floydboygames1948]

Astral chain and Luigi’s mansion need to be on the list for me personally.

[@danihazes]

Ok but where are Shin Megami Tensei 5 and Astral Chain? Two gems that are excluive to the system and are perfect in their own way

[@Hero190909]

Either Fire Emblem Three Houses or Fire Emblem Engage. Also Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp, Dragon Quest XI, Valkyria Chronicles 1 and 4.

[@Andyman620]

Here’s my list. Everything is in rough order but not exact 1: hollow knight 2: return of the obra dinn 3: breath of the wild 4: portal companion collection 5: Metroid dread 6: Metroid prime remastered 7: Undertale 8: xenoblade chronicles definitive edition 9: xenoblade chronicles 3 10: baba is you 11: Stanley parable ultra deluxe 12: Patrick’s parabox 13: Pokémon legends arceus 14: dead cells 15: persona 5 royal 16: pikmin 4 17: pikmin 3 deluxe 18: smash bros ultimate 19: Tetris 99 20: fzero 99 21: ori and the will of the wisps 22: ori and the blind forest 23: tunic 24: Celeste 25: superliminal 26: link’s awakening 27: cadence of hyrule 28: Mario kart 8 deluxe 29: Mario odyssey 30: Kirby and the forgotten land 31: tears of the kingdom

[@promeump4]

Its missing Astral Chain, Three Houses and Triangle Strategy for me. I wouldnt include Doom Eternal and Witcher 3 which are everywhere and run better on other platforms.

[@shanebep3135]

Your high ceiling would be perfect for a studio lighting grid. That way you can have your lights pre set up and just have to turn on the ones you need for that angle you're shooting at. Just a thought 🖤

[@warioscousin]

Oh what a run the switch has had. It's crazy to think there's still more bangers coming next year too

[@InJeffable]

I actually prefer The Switcher III: Wild Hunt to the other versions. The necessary sacrifices to get it running well on Switch made for a softer presentation with environments that have almost a watercolor look to them. I prefer that to the way the other versions strive for realistic environments but don't quite get there.

[@ag9953]

This. Also Hogwarts Legacy, I didn't like how weirdly bright and fuzzy the XBOX One version was, but the Switch one has had me playing for days, sometimes less is more.

[@punkstarnet]

the witcher looks best on pc, not consoles

[@MrGipiem]

@@ag9953you must be blind a troll or only have switch because its the worst version and port ever

[@SuperSocomman]

Having the Doom Eternal music playing over the Pikman 4 section makes it feel anxiety-inducingly frantic

[@Nathan0knapp]

I love the eyewitness cat DVD you got up there. Those where soo cool to watch as a kid from the library

[@adam711s]

Undertale, Skyrim, Enter the Gungeon, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Remake, Ace Attorney Trilogy, Dave the Diver Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps are on my personal list and not here. It’s all personal bias, but it just goes to show how deep the switch library is.

[@benny3204]

Great video, great list. Special place in my heart and what i would have loved to see on the list: Octopath Traveler (II)

[@Jonathan-ei7vp]

My favorite experience on the Switch were Bioshock 1&2

[@everardodelarosa6067]

Metroid being TWICE in this list fills my heart with joy. 🥰

[@ghostdog3566]

Surprised Astral Chain didn't get mentions

[@crucibleraven]

Nice list :) thanks for the video

[@ijlondon]

Great list, great shirt, sad Tunic wasn't on here but understandable

[@Failentin]

I appreciate you putting Ghost Trick on the list! :)

[@ianwilson5305]

Ori 2 -- the only game in my Switch library that I was sad didn't make it on here. I'll admit it took a little while for the game to rev up, but damn, every boss fight, every power-up, every chase/escape sequence is so satisfying and fun, plus it's one of the few games whose ending made me truly cry. No I don't mean moist-eyes "🥺", I mean like waterfall-eyes "😭" crying.

[@giuliendante]

Astral Chain is missing! Besides that phenomenal list

[@Suiken44]

Hard to take this seriously without Fire Emblem Three Houses.

[@Evilj82]

I recently downloaded portal collection since it was on sale for $6.79 US. I haven’t played it since 2011 Portal 2 PS3 but it looks so good on switch. It’s the perfect game for digital play too.

[@rhettgolding7640]

Other games I love: Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze Mario Rabbids games Mario Maker 2 Mario Party Superstars Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening (switch) Ori The Collection Luigi's Mansion 3

[@VirgoTruck]

Goes to show how great the library is that there are a load of other games that arguably deserve to be on here (Octopath 2, Astral Chain, Xenoblade 1, Dragon Quest 11 etc etc.) Good list though 😊

[@eddsnake]

By now the Switch has such a good library NL really should be doing a Top 50 or even Top 100 ranked list. Make it 2 hours long and I’d still watch it. Also get some shoot ‘em ups in there, the genre has had a massive resurgence recently and a huge number of great ‘shmups’ are available on Nintendo’s hybrid console.

[@madguitar1086]

When Brits say, “my partner,” what do they mean? “My pal”? “My girl-or-boy-friend”? “My co-worker”? “This drunk I met down the pub”? “My flatmate”? “The other sleuth/deputy I sleuth with”?

[@Nippymonkey]

Partner = girlfriend/boyfriend/spose usually. Often used because "my boyfriend/girlfriend" sounds a bit childish or immature, or if you don't want to say what gender your spose is. Can also be used as in "police partner" too, but usually your "partner" is the person you're dating or married to in Britain + Australia.

[@SapoCocas88]

I too had a cat on my lap while watching this video. And it jumped off when Alex said bye bye 😹

[@singular7928]

can't believe 3 houses ain't on this list

[@aionios1796]

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is missing 😭

[@nozopoke1782]

This list should be called “best 31 mainstream switch games” Most of these are just Nintendo’s IPs

[@rodrigocampos1820]

Astral Chain people c'mon, stardey valley, shovel knight both great but honestly...

[@mrhobs]

Respectable list (minus a few that really don't belong), but here are some I would swap in: -Zelda: Link's Awakening (not only a great game, but also exclusive) -Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (gorgeous) -Luigi's Mansion 3 (also gorgeous) -Kiki KaiKai/Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (amazing) Idk, honestly there are too many, I'll just cut my list short.

[@leonardceres9061]

I like the fact that midway through the video you popped up, and I could actually see who it was that was narrating. With so many AI videos and clips out there it’s nice to know human is still doing this kind of stuff.

[@thisisnancybot]

I am here to show my support for Luigi’s Mansion 3.

[@broodgangrel]

Great list! I would add to it Fire emblem and Astral Chain

[@mwhite69]

Blue fire should be one to buy and should be on this list. The precise platforming is amazing and the level designs are beautiful.

[@Equ3strianGam3r]

I kind of thought you'd stick to Switch exclusive games but, then I guess there are decent titles that are available on everything.

[@JavarisStoudemire]

Thank you for adding pikmin 4. I usually don't play games for more than an hour but I literally finished this game 100% in 3 days. Best strategy adventure game ever

[@themastermind5638]

There's alot more great switch games such as Dragonquest 11, Astral Chain, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, Luigis Mansion 3, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Sea Of Stars, Dave The Diver, Triangle Strategy, Octopath Traveler 1+2, Live a Live, Bravely Default 2, Nier Automata, Etc.

[@richardii5989]

Dave the Diver, Ori, Luigi Mansion 3, Tunic, Links Awakening… heck theres lots of indie games left by the wayside

[@professionalmoron8051]

F-Zero 99 deserves a spot here I believe, it's outstanding and addictive. Lots of hidden depths.

[@jackrobins8756]

What I love about Nintendo Life is that you guys make me appreciate the switch a lot more and make me want to play it so much more than other consoles

[@paulo4034]

Astral Chain, FE three houses, triangle strategy, octopath 2, star ocean 2, links awakening remake. So many unbelivably good games on this console man....

[@ArcaJ]

No Astral Chain? Dude...😢

[@vivoosan]

No Luigi's Mansion 3? :(

[@lyamorian767]

Yeah!? Wtf

[@sparkypack]

ha! you mean the "king of second bananas"?

[@ramenpower8097]

No Three Houses tf??? That should be top 10 AT LEAST. It was so good that even non-FE fans often acknowledge it

[@FalcoLombardi-zt8ov]

Even big fans of 3 houses admitted a big flaw in the game that hurts replayability (and even first playthrough): the daily stuff you almost "have" to do in the monastery, not very inspired tasks for the most part. Also it's a 31 top list, many games can't make it. For instance, DK tropical freeze is almost as good and fun as Mario bros Wonder, but is not in the list. F-Zero 99 is crazy good too, but is not in the list. Etc.

[@fivestringpat]

Not even on my top 100

[@SamM_Scot]

It may not be the best version, but how devs got the incredible Nier Automata looking/running so damn good on Switch was pure sorcery and adding some exclusive stuff like gorgeous new costumes is cherry on top. The masterpiece game is certainly on my personal list :-)

[@wylerXL]

what do you think will be a collector sought-after 10 years from now? i mean the physical copy like the elusive gamecube Mario Sunshine and Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door.

[@devinreed21]

I can’t believe Three Houses and Triangle Strategy aren’t in the list. Especially 3 Houses.

[@connorj1165]

My favorite Nintendo Switch games have to be Super Mario Odyssey, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Super Mario Bros Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party, Mario Party Superstars, Miitopia, Luigi's Mansion 3, Super Mario RPG, Kirby Star Allies, WWE 2K18, and Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe those are my favorite switch games i played on the Switch.

[@xtranathor8143]

Why isn't Senran Kagura on this list? What an outrage! xD Great list, thank you! Looks like I have a few games to add to my collection! I'm also not big on Mario, so I didn't realise the latest 2 releases were worth a look! Excellent stuff!

[@diegobautista19]

Idk why I thought you were ESO. Thanks for the list. Love your skills