These five games cover the strongest Switch 2 experiences, from welcoming simulation and multiplayer racing to expansive adventure, role-playing, and inventive platforming.
A welcoming blend of resource gathering, town building, social simulation, and inventive Pokémon interactions.
CNET names it the best Switch 2 game overall, while TechRadar highlights its town-building and cozy life-simulation strengths.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
The strongest multiplayer choice, combining accessible kart racing with open-world exploration and broad family appeal.
Kotaku calls it arguably the Switch 2’s best game, and Nintendo Life reports it as the system’s best-selling Nintendo title.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A vast open-world adventure with exceptional freedom, deep exploration, and a substantial Switch 2 Edition.
The Independent names its Switch 2 Edition best overall, while The Guardian praises its freedom and vast Hyrule.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
An ambitious open-world role-playing game that stands out as one of the platform’s most impressive technical showcases.
The Independent calls it a miracle port, while Kotaku describes it as one of Switch 2’s most impressive technical showcases.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
An inventive 3D platformer whose destructive environments, story, and high production value showcase Nintendo’s strengths.
Nintendo Life highlights its great story and high production value, while The Guardian praises its inventive environments and destructive play.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Pokémon Pokopia | #2Mario Kart World | #3The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | #4Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | #5Donkey Kong Bananza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 95 | 90 | 84 | 87 | |
| 90 | 92 | 93 | 91 | 91 | |
| 92 | 89 | 96 | 95 | 84 | |
| 88 | 90 | 82 | 93 | 86 | |
| 90 | 84 | 84 | 77 | 82 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 91.1 | 90.7 | 89.8 | 88.3 | 86.5 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 91 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Pokémon Pokopia | #2Mario Kart World | #3The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | #4Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | #5Donkey Kong Bananza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 95 | 90 | 84 | 87 | |
| 90 | 92 | 93 | 91 | 91 | |
| 92 | 89 | 96 | 95 | 84 | |
| 88 | 90 | 82 | 93 | 86 | |
| 90 | 84 | 84 | 77 | 82 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 91.1 | 90.7 | 89.8 | 88.3 | 86.5 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 91 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 |
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Resource gathering, town building, social simulation
Kart racing and open-world exploration
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon-themed
Multiplayer racing
Single-player and social play
Single-player and multiplayer
Nintendo
Nintendo
Scores combine broad appeal, gameplay quality, content depth, Switch 2 fit, and value using the supplied editorial research.