Top 10 Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games

The Top Ten

Donkey Kong Bananza

Developed by Nintendo EPD and released July 17, 2025, this is the first internally developed Donkey Kong 3D platformer since Donkey Kong 64 and the first original Donkey Kong entry since 2014's Tropical Freeze. It features expansive voxel-based, destructible environments that Donkey Kong and a co-op partner, Pauline, can smash, dig through, or reshape, using Switch 2's power for unprecedented environmental manipulation.
The game includes robust exploration, transformation abilities, collectibles, skill upgrades, amiibo integration, GameShare co-op, and creative tools such as photo mode and DK Artist.

By far the best game exclusive to Switch 2. I can't put into words how good this game is. Oh wait, I can. It's almost perfect.
Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders is a hypothetical racing game for Nintendo Switch 2 that serves as a requested successor to the 2003 title Kirby Air Ride. Fans hope the project would be directed by Masahiro Sakurai and reintroduce Kirby and other characters from the series in high-speed races using unique Air Ride machines. The desired gameplay features both competitive multiplayer modes and large-scale exploratory events that expand on the original City Trial concept.

This is the best Switch 2 game, a love letter to Kirby fans and people who loved the original.

This game is absolutely amazing and way better than Mario Kart World.
Mario Kart World

As a launch title for Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, Mario Kart World reimagines the series with a unified semi-open-world structure that connects diverse racing biomes such as mountains, forests, and cities. It supports up to 24-player races, introduces dynamic environments with shifting weather and day-night cycles, and adds mechanics like wall and rail riding along with modes such as Knockout Tour and Free Roam.
While visually stunning and technically smooth at 60 FPS, critics note that some of the open-world elements feel underutilized or disconnected from core gameplay.

Mario Kart World is the best racing game ever created.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition released on June 5, 2025, as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, bundling the base game with the Phantom Liberty expansion. The version makes use of the console's features, including motion controls, touch-screen commands, gyro aiming, and optional mouse support.
It runs with both performance and quality modes, offering visuals close to the Xbox Series S while remaining stable on handheld hardware.

The only third-party Switch 2 game that has the game on the cartridge.
No dumb key card needed to play this!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launched on June 5, 2025, and delivers improved resolution, HDR support, higher frame rates, faster load times, and an additional save slot. It also integrates with the ZELDA NOTES feature in the Nintendo Switch App, which provides voiced navigation and enhanced tracking tools.
Updates such as version 1.8.2 added fixes for ZELDA NOTES functionality and improved subtitle support.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Switch 2 Edition delivers enhanced visuals, higher performance, and HDR support, significantly improving the already expansive open-world experience of Tears of the Kingdom. It adds compatibility with ZELDA NOTES via the Nintendo Switch App for smart devices, allowing players to track quests and discoveries with greater ease.
Players have praised the updated edition for its noticeable improvements in brightness, smoothness, and responsiveness from the moment the game begins.
Sonic X Shadow Generations

This remastered compilation merges Sonic Generations with a Shadow-focused expansion, combining 2D and 3D gameplay across iconic stages and reworked cinematics. On Switch 2, it maintains a steady 60 FPS with upgraded visuals and smooth performance.
The package provides nostalgic yet refined design by presenting well-known levels alongside new mechanics and stability improvements.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World

Released as the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World includes both the original base game and a substantial expansion, available as an upgrade pack or a pre-installed version on the new console.
The Switch 2 version maintains the 3D platforming structure, where Kirby copies enemy powers and explores abandoned civilization settings such as a shopping mall. The expansion is described as being similar in size to a full Kirby game and is offered as a $20 upgrade for existing owners.
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut

The Director's Cut enhances the Yakuza 0 experience on Switch 2 by adding around 26 minutes of new cutscenes that expand story context and character development. It introduces Red Light Raid, an online multiplayer mode where up to 60 playable characters join forces to battle waves of enemies.
Technically, the game maintains 1080p at 60 FPS in both gameplay and cutscenes, allowing cutscenes to seamlessly match gameplay performance.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster restores the original game with high-definition graphics, a redesigned user interface, and the ability to fast-forward event scenes to streamline gameplay. This version introduces two new mouse-controlled minigames and includes quality-of-life enhancements such as adjustable encounter rates and modern online compatibility. The core battle system retains the "Default" mechanic, which stores charges, and the "Brave" mechanic, which allows using them in succession for strategic depth.

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The Contenders

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Developed by Omega Force and Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a large-scale action game set in the Zelda timeline, designed for Switch 2 hardware. It expands upon the mechanics of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity with larger battlefields, increased enemy counts, and dynamic weather effects.
The narrative focuses on the unrecorded conflicts surrounding the sealing of Ganondorf, incorporating multiple playable factions.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Developed by Game Freak and released on October 16, 2025, for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, this action-RPG is set in the Kalos region's Lumiose City. The game acts as a sequel to Pokémon X and Y (2013) and marks the second entry in the Pokémon Legends series.
Split Fiction

Split Fiction, developed by Hazelight Studios and released at Switch 2's launch, is a split-screen cooperative action-adventure where two players control Mia and Zoe, authors trapped in their own intertwined stories across science fiction and fantasy settings. Its gameplay requires collaboration, as each character has unique abilities, and stages shift between mechanics such as dragon riding or laser sword combat.
It also supports GameShare and local streaming, which lets one Switch 2 copy be played on another console through Wi-Fi, showcasing new connectivity features.
Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition was available on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and includes all content from the first two years of post-release support. The game contains three main play modes called World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub, with visual improvements and a wide roster of fighters.
Handheld play delivers a consistent 60 frames per second, and reviewers note that it performs well despite some roster choices drawing criticism.
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, and brings enhanced graphics, improved audio performance, faster load times, and full support for Joy-Con 2's mouse sensor controls. The game launched in multiple formats including Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions, with the Deluxe version offering bonus items like a unique mount, a clothing set, and an exclusive battle arena.
This action role-playing game places players at Hogwarts School in the late 1800s as they attend classes, master spells, and explore the wizarding world in an open-world format.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a first-person action-adventure game developed by Retro Studios for Nintendo Switch 2. It continues the Metroid Prime storyline and follows bounty hunter Samus Aran as she investigates a new interstellar threat tied to mysterious alien forces. The title features updated visuals, advanced hardware support, and expanded exploration mechanics compared to earlier entries in the Prime series.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Developed by Artdink and published by Square Enix, this dual-title remake launched on 30 October 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. The game features the first two Dragon Quest adventures in one package, with HD-2D visuals, refined battle systems, quality-of-life updates, and both 30 fps and 60 fps performance modes on Switch 2.
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV

Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV released on July 24, 2025, and combines the original Jamboree game with new features designed for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion adds 20 additional minigames and introduces new control options including motion play, microphone input, and USB-C camera support.
While the base game remains unchanged from its prior version, reviewers note that the added content feels limited compared to the upgrade price.
Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws is the first open-world video game set in the Star Wars universe. Players take control of Kay Vess with her companion Nix as they travel across the Outer Rim during the period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
The game offers exploration of multiple planets, speeder and starship traversal, infiltration missions, combat, and decision-driven scenarios that affect reputation.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a proposed compilation release that would bring together multiple classic Mortal Kombat titles on Nintendo Switch 2. The collection would ideally include enhanced versions of early arcade and console installments with updated online functionality and modern display options. Fans also request archival content such as developer interviews and behind-the-scenes materials documenting the franchise's history.
Fortnite

Fortnite launched as a day-one title for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, with major enhancements including stable 60 FPS performance, sharper visual fidelity, extended draw distance, improved textures, and environmental detail. The game introduced Joy-Con 2 mouse-style controls for aiming and user interface navigation with Patch 36.00 arriving on June 7. It supports replays, GameChat voice communication, and gameplay capture. Players report significantly improved loading times, smooth performance, and cooler system operation compared to the original Switch version.

Fortnite rules. I play it all the time!
Madden NFL 26

Madden NFL 26 released on August 14, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2 and marks the first Madden game on Nintendo hardware since the Wii U. The game uses EA Orlando's Frostbite engine and introduces an AI-driven machine learning system that analyzes years of real NFL data to deliver authentic quarterback behaviors, player-specific traits, and adaptive strategies. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes and received generally favorable reviews based on aggregated scores.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac

Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is a remastered version of the 2002 platformer developed by Bandai Namco Studios for modern systems including the Nintendo Switch 2. It features updated textures, re-recorded audio, and adjusted platforming physics for smoother control.
Players traverse six themed worlds collecting fruit and rescuing Pac-Man's friends, with enhancements in performance and resolution.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a concept for a kart-style racing game featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and characters from across the Sonic franchise. The idea introduces interconnected track environments that shift between different worlds during races to alter terrain and hazards in real time. It would support both local and online multiplayer modes and incorporate vehicle customization alongside character-specific abilities.