Switch Game Collection ^←
(208 physical, 369 digital)

Note: The kids' games (5+1) and any NS2 editions (1) are not included in the counts

(*) indicates a physical game card and box in the library
(**) means having 2 copies, i.e., Local Wireless (or Online)
(***) notes a combo of 3 physical and/or digital copies
(Ø) represents games with offline licenses for mcgritty
(†) advertises optional touch screen gameplay controls
(∏) designates available Joy-Con motion control support
(α) showcases games with special amiibo compatibility
(☍) tags game as being DL'd to alternate microSDXC card
(➅) works well with the Retro Fighters D6 controller
^N notes support for the N64 (NSO) or GCN controllers

Note: Some Switch 1 games are enhanced on Switch 2, so notable improvements are tagged with NS2✶

198X

Digital Download - 474 MB
fully voiced coming-of-age drama set during 16-bit arcade game era: beat'em up, shooter, racer, ninja scroller, crawler
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

8-Bit Yu-No's Great Adventure

Digital Bonus - 82 MB (free DL; cannot purchase)
Switch exclusive voucher download "demake" feat. YU-NO! where she fights through the main game's fantasy world
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

A Highland Song

Digital Download - 1.5 GB
narrative 2.5D platform adventure w/ dynamic storytelling, voice acting, and folk music of the Scottish Highlands
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

ABZÛ

Digital Download - 1.3 GB
experiential "game" where you leisurely explore an ocean environment (no enemies, light puzzles, collect seashells)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ace Angler (*) (∏) - Reg. (Asia only)

Physical Game Card + 1.1 GB patch (not released in U.S.)
SE Asian cart; English text w/ Japanese voiceovers
Multiplayer: Medal (Start Game > 1-2p), Adventure (1p only), Ace Angler Party (up to 4p) - min. one Joy-Con each

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (*)

Physical (SE Asian - no U.S. cart) ¦ DLC only on Reg. Switch
Switch port of PS4/Xbox One version (2019); 3D arcade flight combat game with varied missions and a heavy story
Multiplayer: Online only (no split, no LW) PvP or team

Actraiser Renaissance

Digital Download - 3.4 GB
HD remake of SNES classic (1991) that combines 2D platforming action with a city-building simulation
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem (*)

Physical Game Card + 259 MB patch
kid-friendly 2.5D platformer with fixed 3/4 overhead view; solve puzzles, find relics, & compete in minigames
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen)

After Wave: Downfall

Digital Download - 474 MB
pseudo 3D forward-scrolling shoot 'em up (similar to Axelay); upgrade your battleships to save a flooded planet
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL) + 381 MB patch
interactive 3D puzzle adventure, mostly adapted from the 1934 book, with full voice acting and modern revisions
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Agent A: A puzzle in disguise †

Digital Download - 1.0 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
point-and-click puzzler—with a classic espionage aesthetic—where you use objects cleverly; touch & Stick+button
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Agent Intercept

Digital Download - 1.9 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
3D on-rails, auto-scroller where you dodge, shoot, and transform Sceptre to defeat CLAW; inspired by Spy Hunter
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Air Combat 22

Digital Download - 226 MB ¦ Arcade Archives2 - 1995
first-ever home port in 2025 of Namco's arcade sequel; 2nd game in the Ace Combat series; System Super 22 hardware
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ push X to add credits

Air Conflicts Collection (*) (**)

Physical Game Card (x2) + 19 MB patch
Secret Wars (Europe: WWI) & Pacific Carriers (Japan: WWII)
Multiplayer: Online or Local Wireless (2 copies for LAN play); P1 must host and load game before P2 sees it in Server List

Air Twister † (*)

Physical (PAL) - no patches ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
Strictly Limited edition; spiritual successor to Yu Suzuki's Space Harrier (third-person 3D arcade rail shooter); touch
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Digital Download - 630 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
easygoing, kid-friendly 3D adventure where Alba leisurely explores the island in an effort to document nature
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Alien: Isolation (*)

Physical (cart release 2023) & Digital (not DL'd) » LR#180
first-person 3D stealth and survival horror set 15 years after the events of the original Alien (1979) film
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Alpaca Ball: Allstars

Digital Download - 1.8 GB
multiplayer party game w/ bots, different soccer balls, crazy ball physics, and silly stadiums across matches
Multiplayer: Up to 8p simultaneously (8 max) - same screen (offline)

American Fugitive

Digital Download - 1.5 GB
top-down 3D criminal action, inspired by classic GTA, with open-world destructible environments and epic car chases
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

American Hero (*)

Physical Game Card + 451 MB patch » LR#151
never-released outrageous FMV game—planned for Atari Jaguar CD—like a '90s over-the-top Hollywood action film
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Among Pipes †

Digital Download - 183 MB
clone of Pipe Mania/Oilcap Pro (early 1990s) on PC w/ 300+ levels; has both touchscreen AND Stick + button controls
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Angry Video Game Nerd 1 & 2 Deluxe (*)

Physical & Digital (also have AVGN 1 on Wii U) - 494 MB
AVGN Adventures & AVGN II: ASSimilation + 3rd Ch. (2020)
retro 2D game worlds f. James Rolfe's vulgar gaming humor
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit

Digital Download - 2.6 GB
retro-style 8-bit platformer (2025), with live-action cutscenes, which feels like you're playing an AVGN episode
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Another World (a.k.a. Out of This World)

Digital Download - 191 MB
somewhat improved over 1991 Amiga original; may toggle between high-res or low-res visuals, different music + QoL
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Antonblast

Digital Download - 1.8 GB (Virtual Visor: VB red visuals)
destructive 2D platformer; crassly rampage between the foreground & background and escape Satan's minions
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Aragami: Shadow Edition

Digital Download - 3.6 GB
similar to Tenchu (third-person 3D stealth assassin)
Multiplayer ✗: Online only for 2p co-op (no split/local)

ARK: Dinosaur Discovery (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 4.5 GB) - cannot play
kid-friendly 3D educational adventure spin-off; explore by land, sea & air to learn about (and even ride) 64 dinosaurs
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders † (Handheld)

Digital Bonus - 190 MB (free DL; cannot purchase)
re-release of 2017 mobile game; use TATE and touch to reflect back alien fire from paddle; NO docked TV Mode
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Arkanoid: Eternal Battle

Digital Download - 432 MB
classic Taito brick breaker upgraded + original ARC version
Multiplayer: Retro (1p arcade), Eternal Battle (online 25 player battle royale), Versus (2-4p split), Neo (1p story)

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

Digital Download - 1.9 GB
side-scrolling 2D action adventure—as inspired by Philips CD-i Zelda games—with fully voiced cartoon cinematics
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection (*)

Physical (ACII on cart) + 20.2 GB (2 add'l game DLs)
Assassin's Creed II, AC: Brotherhood, AC: Revelations
3D open-world w/ Renaissance setting and fictional history
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Assault Android Cactus+

Digital Download - 1.4 GB
overhead, arcade-style twin stick sci-fi shooter that uses a draining battery mechanic (instead of lives)
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Assault ChaingunS KM † (∏)

Digital Download - 101 MB
3D retro-style arcade on-rails shooter (2020)
Gyro aiming w/ Joy-Cons or Pro OR touchscreen (Lite)
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Asteroids: Recharged

Digital Download - 440 MB
classic Atari gameplay modernized w/ visual flourishes, power-ups, fast control, and Arcade (1 life) or Challenges
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Atari 50: The Annv. Celebration - Expanded Ed. † (*)

Physical & Digital - 13.3 GB (use touch as analog paddle)
interactive documentary feat. 150+ retro Atari games (ARC, 2600, 7800, 5200, 800, Lynx, Jaguar) + Nolan Bushnell
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1-4p competitive, alt, and/or co-op

Atari Mania

Digital Download - 1.0 GB
mashup of famous Atari properties into 150+ microgames that you must complete as the Caretaker of the Atari Vault
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Axis Football 2024

Digital Download - 2.2 GB ¦ AXF24
realistic American football with gameplay and perspective similar to Madden; may customize the 36 teams; may save
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

Ayo the Clown (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches (Limited Run cover)
vibrant 2.5D platformer, inspired by Yoshi's Woolly/Crafted World, where you earn abilities and search for secrets
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Bakeru (*)

Physical Game Card + 72 MB patch
spiritual successor to Goemon; semi-linear 3D platformer; save Japan’s prefectures; English text w/ Japanese VO
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Balatro † Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 167 MB (supports touchscreen)
deck-building roguelike by one-man dev that combines valid poker hands w/ unique Joker cards to beat scores
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles (*) (**) (***)

Physical (SE Asian - x3) & Digital (not DL'd - unable)
Profiles: S, F, & M; modern third-person 3D open-world combat platformer w/ destructible areas & customization
Multiplayer: 4p Co-Op (no split) via online or LW (3 copies)

Batman: Arkham Trilogy (*)

Physical (Asylum on cart) + 41.6 GB (2 add'l game DLs)
Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight
third-person 3D open worlds set within Gotham City
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Battle Axe

Digital Download - 160 MB
top-down 2D 16-bit hack & slash inspired by Gauntlet; Arcade = 4 levels & only 3 lives or Infinite = randomized
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Bayonetta (*)

Physical + 205 MB patch (U.S. cart released 2022)
port of Xbox 360/PS3 (2009) and Wii U (2014) versions; similar to Devil May Cry (third-person 3D spectacle action)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Bells & Whistles (a.k.a. Detana!! TwinBee)

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 87 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1991; 2nd arcade & 5th overall in anime-themed shooter series; 2D vert. shump by Konami
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Berzerk: Recharged

Digital Download - 289 MB
classic twin stick maze shooter modernized w/ vibrant visuals, power-ups, & dash in Arcade (random) or Missions
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (*)

Physical + 48 MB patch (from Rayman creator) » LR#247
HD remaster of the GCN/PS2/Xbox (2002) classic; third-person 3D adventure w/ stealth, puzzles, and storytelling
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions (*)

Physical Game Card + 98 MB patch
fight as iconic characters from the Rocky and Creed movies
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

Big Tournament Golf (a.k.a. Neo Turf Masters)

Digital Download - 175 MB
ACA NEOGEO edition - 1996
arcade-style golf with 4 fictional courses and 6 characters
Multiplayer: 1-2 players alternating (Match Play for 2p only)

Blanc

Digital Download - 1.1 GB
created only for co-op—a charming black & white fixed 3D puzzle-platformer starring a wolf cub and fawn
Multiplayer: 2 player only - offline (same screen)

Blaster Master Zero

Digital - 351 MB (+ EX Character mode w/ Shovel Knight)
somewhat improved remake of the NES classic (1988)
Multiplayer: Sort of, as the 2nd player takes control of an
on-screen reticle to fire shots at any enemy

Blazing Star

Digital Download - 95 MB
ACA NEOGEO edition - 1998
2D horz. shump by SNK/Aicom with pseudo 3D style look
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Blizzard Arcade Collection

Digital Download - 4.7 GB
contains original & definitive editions of Lost Vikings 1 & 2, RPM Racing, Blackthorne, and Rock n' Roll Racing
Multiplayer: Yes, split (Rn’R Racing) or co-op (Lost Vikings)

Bloodshore † (☍)

Digital Download - 10.5 GB (supports touchscreen)
modern FMV televised battle royale (2021), with 6 endings, between high-profile entertainers and death row inmates
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Digital Download - 45 MB (platformer: 8 levels)
spiritual successor series to Castlevania; retro-styled 2D side-scrolling, 8-bit platformer Bloodstained spin-off
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Digital Download - 96 MB (platformer: 8 levels)
sequel to the 8-bit Castlevania-inspired 2D platformer w/ longer levels, more characters (7 vs 4), and co-op gameplay
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (*)

Physical (iam8bit w/ DLC) & Digital (not DL'd - 2.1 GB)
face off vs. rival graffiti crews in a 3D world (similar to Jet Set Radio); skate, bike, dance, paint, grind, climb, wall-run
Multiplayer: No (1p only) ¦ Unleash the beast: 60fps

Boomerang Fu Ø

Digital (x2) - 643 MB ¦ DLC: Fresh Flavors & Just Desserts
multiplayer party game w/ bots, quick battles, power-ups, & simple controls to throw boomerangs around 50 arenas
Multiplayer: Up to 6p simultaneously (6 max) - same screen (offline)

Borderlands Legendary Collection (**) Ø

Digital (x2 w/ box) ¦ physical cart NOT complete - 47.7 GB
Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Online: Nathan (w/ smccall742) & gritty (TBD)
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (split) OR 2-4p online & LW co-op

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (*) (**)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 20.1 GB
3D FPS loot shooter sequel (2019) takes place 7 years later
Multiplayer: 2p Co-Op (no split), online or LW, via Social; choose Coopetition (classic loot melee) or Cooperation (specific loot)

Breakout Beyond

Digital (Tate mode: Options > Layout) - 750 MB
neon-infused reimagining, from the makers of Bit.Trip, that flips the classic horizontally to break thru scrolling levels
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (ZR: Sprint, ZL: Focus)

Breakout: Recharged

Digital Download - 426 MB
classic Atari gameplay modernized w/ vibrant visuals; Recharged (power-ups), Classic (no items), or Challenges
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (each paddle covers half)

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! (*)

Physical Game Card + 316 MB update
new edition with modern HD & widescreen visuals across 200 levels; play original ARC version (1986) in bedroom
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (*)

Physical Game Card + ??? MB patch
has 1993 GEN/SNES original, 1994 sequel (GEN/SNES + GB), 1994 Atari Jaguar side title, and 1996 3D version from PS1
Multiplayer: Sort of, as in Bubsy II ¦ push Right stick for menu

Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition

Digital Download - 9.3 GB (no physical release)
3D FPS w/ linear levels, AI allies, & over-the-top kills
Duke Nukem: select "Duke Nukem’s Tour" on Title Screen
Multiplayer: No (1 player only on Switch)

Burnout Paradise Remastered (*)

Physical - no patches and Digital (not DL'd - 3.9 GB)
Profiles: gritty (Scott) & smccall742 (Finn) ~ EA Child
Multiplayer: Online only (no split, no LW; press Right on D-pad) or Start a Party (2-8 players alternating local play)

Cake Bash

Digital Download - 1.4 GB
multiplayer party game w/ bots where you collect coins (for toppings) through a series of battles and minigames
Multiplayer: Up to 4p - offline (same screen) or online

Cameltry (a.k.a. On the Ball SNES)

Digital - 102 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1990 (supports mouse)
port of arcade (1990) and SNES (1992) obscurity a.k.a. On the Ball; move ball through the maze by rotating the maze
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Cannon Dancer (a.k.a. Osman)

Digital Download - 51 MB
first-ever home port in 2023 of the arcade classic (1996); unofficial sequel and spiritual successor to Strider
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ push Left stick to add credits

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 1.4 GB
1942-44, Carrier Air, Forgotten Worlds, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Mercs, Progear (CAVE shump), Section Z, Strider, Trojan
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1p action and 1-2p co-op shooters

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

Digital Download - 1.5 GB
Black Tiger, Magic Sword, Mega Man 1 & 2: The Power, Saturday Night Slam Master, Vamp. Savior/Darkstalkers 3➅
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 2p co-op & 1-2p alt (4p for Slam)

Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle

Digital Download - 807 MB
includes 7 arcade beat'em ups (1989-1997), e.g., Knights of the Round, Battle Circuit, Armored Warriors, Final Fight
Multiplayer: Mostly 1-3p co-op - offline, online, & LW

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (*) ➅

Physical Game Card + 220 MB patch w/ rollback
includes 8 arcade 2D and 3D fighting games (1998-2004), e.g., Power Stone, Capcom vs. SNK 1 & 2, Project Justice
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline or online (PS2 4p)

Care Bears: To The Rescue

Digital Download - 1.0 GB
easygoing 2D platformer feat. Cheer, Grumpy, Share, Good Luck, & Funshine Bears + flying stages & some minigames
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Castle Crashers Remastered (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 162 MB
2D hack & slash action adventure w/ light RPG elements
Multiplayer: Up to 4p - offline (same), online, & LW; press Y to switch accounts; Online Play > Local Wireless

Castlevania Anniversary Collection

Digital Download - 1.4 GB
includes 8- and 16-bit classics on NES, GB, SNES, and GEN
Bonus JP versions have blood and religious references
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Catherine: Full Body (*)

Physical + 320 MB patch (Safety mode minimizes puzzles)
mature, stylish mix of social simulation by day (Katherine, Catherine, Rin) & block tower platform puzzler by night
Multiplayer: 1-2p Colosseum (climb-off), Babel (falling stones)

Charrua Soccer - Pro Edition

Digital (x2 - Myles) - 1.1 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
cartoony arcade-style 11-on-11 soccer w/ simple controls, Career Mode, and light team strategy and management
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen)

Chip's Challenge

Digital Download - 124 MB
port of the Atari Lynx (1989) top-down tile-based puzzle game classic w/ 140+ levels; also was on PC in 1992
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Climbros (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 444 MB) - cannot play
arduous vertically scrolling game where you explore pixel art environments by climbing, grappling, jumping, swinging
Multiplayer: 1-4p local co-op; must use Joy-Con (no Pro)

ClusterPuck 99

Digital Download - 259 MB
multiplayer party game w/ bots where you avoid spikes, check opponents, and score in crazy (or custom) arenas
Multiplayer: Up to 8p simultaneously (8 max) - same screen (offline)

Collection of Mana

Digital Download - 343 MB
Final Fantasy Adventure (GB 1991), Secret of Mana (SNES 1993), & Trials of Mana (SFC 1995; U.S. 2D localization: 2019)
Multiplayer: Secret (1-3p local co-op) and Trials (1-2p)

Columns II: A Voyage Through Time

Digital Download - 130 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1990
Arcade Mode (clear flashing objects ASAP), Infinite Jewels (endless + flashing color clears), Columns I (original; 1p only)
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline or online

Commander Keen in Keen Dreams: Definitive Ed.

Digital Download - 228 MB
re-release of the 2D platformer (lost episode 3.5) from PC in 1991 w/ 60 fps, widescreen, 12 new levels, & new music
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Contra Anniversary Collection

Digital Download - 1.0 GB
includes 5 Contra titles from ARC, NES, GB, SNES, & GEN
Bonus JP versions easier; Contra (Famicom) has cutscenes
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Contra: Operation Galuga (*)

Physical Game Card + 4.1 GB patch » LR#230
reimagining of the arcade and NES classic (1987), with 8 new or familiar stages, 2.5D graphics, & upgraded weapons
Multiplayer: Story (1-2p cutscenes) & Arcade (1-4p scores)

Corn Kidz 64 ^N

Digital Download - 207 MB ¦ [N64 controller - R at title]
retro-style 3D platformer feat. 64-bit aesthetic, Seve the goat, and semi-linear collect-a-thon gameplay
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Corpse Factory

Digital Download - 951 MB
partially voiced visual novel & psychological thriller about a site where users request death of someone they know
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Corpse Killer - 25th Anniversary Edition

Digital Download - 5.2 GB
re-release of Sega CD's classic FMV game from 1994; zombie-themed on-rails shooter set on a tropical island
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Cotton 2 - S Tribute

Digital Download - 510 MB (some untranslated text)
port of arcade and Saturn classic (1997) a.k.a. Cotton 2: Magical Night Dreams (4th); 2D horz. shump by Success
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Cotton Fantasy

Digital Download - 2.2 GB (English text w/ Japanese VO)
new 2D horz. shump by Success (2021); 6th game in the series; modern HD & widescreen visuals across 16 stages
Multiplayer: No—but online leaderboards

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (*)

Physical Game Card + 739 MB patch
HD remake of PSP release (2007); overhauled graphics and full voice acting; action RPG w/ Zack & 7 years before FF7
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Crossbow: Bloodnight

Digital Download - 556 MB
3D FPS score-attack arena survival - use occult powers of your crossbow against the demonic horde (72.551 secs)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Cruis'n Blast (*)

Physical Game Card + 87 MB patch
ridiculously over-the-top "straight-ahead" arcade racing
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (vert. split) or Local Wireless; CPU racers only with 2P (not 3P or 4P)

Crysis Remastered (*)

Physical Game Card + 289 MB patch
3D FPS open world sandbox where you use your nano suit technology to defeat human (North Korean) and alien foes
Multiplayer: No (1 player only on Switch)

Cuphead (*)

Physical + 306 MB patch (cart released 2022)
originally for Xbox One (2017); 2D run-and-gun w/ lots of boss battles; DLC (The Delicious Last Course) is included
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Cyber Shadow α

Digital Download - 281 MB
retro-style 2D action feat. 8-bit aesthetic and cinematic cutscenes inspired by Shadow of the Ninja & Ninja Gaiden
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Danmaku Unlimited 3

Digital (Tate mode: Title Screen > Options) - 138 MB
modern take on "bullet hell" shooters; 2D vert. shump by one-man indie studio, Doragon
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Darius

Digital Download - 89 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1986
arcade used 3 screens; Old = original, New = rebalanced, Extra = further tweaks; 2D horz. shump by Taito
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

DariusBurst CS Core + Taito/Sega Pack

Digital - 1.7 GB (does not include Another Chronicle EX+)
Switch port of PS4's Chronicle Saviours (2015); new areas, Ghost Score, 6 DLC ships; 2.5D horz. shump by Taito
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

Digital Download - 13.3 GB
2nd game in third-person interactive (QTE) drama & horror series; foggy today & flashbacks to 1692 Salem Witch Trials
Multiplayer: 1p OR Don't Play Alone (2-5p alt., 2p online)

Dark Pictures Anthology: Man Of Medan

Digital Download - 11.4 GB
1st game of third-person interactive (QTE) drama & survival horror (diving trip) series f. Shawn Ashmore (The Following)
Multiplayer: 1p OR Don't Play Alone (2-5p alt., 2p online)

Dark Souls: Remastered - Reg.

Digital - 4.0 GB only on Reg. Switch (no Save Data Cloud)
Souls-like hardcore third-person, dark fantasy action RPG
Multiplayer: Yes, passively (bloodstains, messages, ghosts) or actively (online co-op and invasions); no cross-play

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches (black spine)
HD remaster of PS3/Xbox 360 (2010) ver.; 3D hack and slash that combines God of War & Zelda; Ruined Earth w/ War
Multiplayer: No (1p only) ¦ Performance Mode: 60fps

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches
HD remaster of PS3/Xbox 360 (2012) sequel has story that runs parallel with first game; Alternate Universes w/ Hell
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

de Blob

Digital Download - 3.1 GB
HD remaster of Wii release (2008); 3D painting platformer
Multiplayer: Story (1p only), Free Paint (not timed), Blob Party (2-4p quad split) w/ paint & steal, 1 vs. 3 tag, & races

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition (*)

Physical (PAL) and Digital - 2.3 GB ¦ DLC: Castlevania
Roguelike-like 2D action platformer w/ procedurally generated levels, Souls-like combat, permanent upgrades
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ Pause > Assist Mode = easier

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet (*) (Asia only)

Physical Game Card + 122 MB (not released in U.S.)
SE Asian cart; English text w/ Japanese voiceovers
beach sports minigames feat. titillating characters
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Deathwish Enforcers

Digital Download - 555 MB
multiplayer side-scrolling 2D run-and-gun, with 7 levels, that is a parody of classic action films of the ‘60s and ‘70s
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Demon's Tilt

Digital (Tate mode: Title Screen > Options) - 891 MB
video pinball w/ 1 Satanic three-screen table (EX = bonus rooms) that is heavily inspired by Devil's Crush on TG-16
Multiplayer: No—but online leaderboards ¦ Hardcore = 1 ball

Disc Jam

Digital Download - 1.8 GB
mix of air hockey/tennis played from Tennis perspective
Multiplayer: Ghost Arcade (1p), Splitscreen (horz. split: 2p singles or 4p doubles), Local Wireless, and ~~online~~

Disney Afternoon Collection, The (*)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 595 MB
has six 8-bit NES classics (1989-1994): DuckTales, TaleSpin, Rescue Rangers, Darkwing + 2 SNES: Goof Troop & Bonkers
Multiplayer: Mostly 1p, but 2p Rescue Rangers & Goof Troop

Disney Classic Games Collection (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.4 GB patch
includes SNES, GEN, & GB versions of Disney's Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Disney Illusion Island (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.3 GB update
combat-free 2D "Mickeyvania" feat. hand-drawn animation and Mickey, Minnie, Donald, & Goofy (fully voiced)
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Disney Music Parade -Encore- (*) (∏) (Asia only)

Physical Game Card + 160 MB patch (not released in U.S.)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; press a button OR wave a Joy-Con in rhythm to 60 iconic Disney songs & 150 movie clips
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op/competitive - offline (same screen)

Dispatch † NS2✶

Digital Download - 10.9 GB (supports touchscreen + NS2✶)
choice-driven narrative superhero workplace comedy with adult themes, hero management, minigames, and QTEs
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ General Settings > Filters

Donkey Kong

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 75 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1981
includes all 4 stages & 3 versions (Early, Late, International)
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Donkey Kong Jr.

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 82 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1982
Japanese = all 4 stages in order; English = earn 2 stages first
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (*)

Physical Game Card + 22 MB patch
port of Wii U (2014) version; 5th game in the 2D DKC series; Funky Mode makes it easier (jump & hover, safe on spikes)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Doom + Doom II (*) (**) (***) Ø

Physical Game Card and Digital (x2) - 1.4 GB » LR#283
2024 enhanced re-release w/ new music, maps, and mods
Multiplayer ✗: 2-4p split Local (pre-connect controllers & press + to join) OR 2-16p online/LW co-op/dmatch; has CPU bots

Doom 64 ^N

Digital Download - 150 MB ¦ [N64 controller]
re-release of the 1997 N64 original; supports N64 (NSO) controller thru button remapping under Input > Bindings
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

DOOM (2016) (*)

Physical + 8.3 GB patch and Digital (not DL'd - 21.9 GB)
all new reboot of the franchise; 3D "push forward" FPS
Multiplayer: Online only (no split, no LW) for 2-12p dmatch only; has CPU bots in Practice Mode; NO co-op mode

DOOM Eternal (Archived) NS2✶

Digital Download (not DL'd - 33.0 GB) - play on NS2✶
direct sequel to 2016's FPS reboot as the Doom Slayer
Multiplayer: Online only (no split, no LW) for asymmetric 2 demon vs. 1 slayer Battlemode only; NO co-op mode

Doom: The Classics Collection (*)

Physical Game Card + 2.0 GB patch » LR#102
Doom (1993), Doom II (Classic), Doom 3 (2012 remaster)
Multiplayer: Offline only (2-4p split) co-op and deathmatch, except Doom 3 (1p only); no online, no LW

Doom (1993) (*)

Physical + 364 MB (play via Doom: The Classics cart)
2019 port of the 1993 PC original; also may download mods
Multiplayer: Offline only (2-4p split) co-op and deathmatch; no online, no LW

Doom II (Classic) (*)

Physical + 370 MB (play via Doom: The Classics cart)
2019 port of the 1994 PC sequel; also may download mods
Multiplayer: Offline only (2-4p split) co-op and deathmatch; no online, no LW

Doom 3 (*)

Physical + 1.3 GB (play via Doom: The Classics cart)
port of the 2012 remaster (orig: 2004) of the survival horror retro FPS w/ BFG's Resurrection expansion + Lost Mission
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Double Dragon (Arcade)

Digital Download - 76 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1987
some differences compared to later NES port; allows 2P co-op (Billy and Jimmy Lee) & has more on-screen enemies
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Double Dragon (NES)

Digital Download - 350 MB
ported to the NES (1988); NO 2p co-op; level tweaks with light platforming; earn exp. points/hearts for add'l moves
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head in "Mode B" 1-on-1 battle

Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Arcade)

Digital Download - 63 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1988
very different from later NES port; original stages reused; changed attacks to relevant direction (i.e., left or right)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES)

Digital Download - 384 MB
enhanced NES port (1990) with more levels (9 vs. 4) and 2D platforming segments; Supreme Master to beat
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Double Dragon Advance

Digital Download - 123 MB
port of the 2003 GBA game, which was a remake of the 1987 original & incorporated elements from later games
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Double Dragon Neon (*)

Physical Game Card + 323 MB patch » LR#108
port of PS3/Xbox 360 version (2012); 10 missions; previously a digital-only release for Double Dragon's 25th anniversary
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Double Kick Heroes (*) (∏)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart) + 55 MB patch
press A or B—or use Joy-Cons—to hit the drum in rhythm to shoot pixel zombies in time with 30 original metal songs
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Dragon Quest 1+2+3 Collection (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches (no U.S. cart)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
DQ I (NES/1986 & '89), DQ II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (NES/1987 & '90), DQ III: Seeds of Salvation (NES/1988 & '92)

Dragon Quest (a.k.a. Dragon Warrior NES)

Digital - 187 MB (Death = Lose 1/2 Gold; Save at King)
port of the 2014 mobile phone version w/ 16-bit graphics, superior music, and quality-of-life (QoL) improvements
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.7 GB patch
Erdrick Trilogy HD-2D remakes of DQ I (Alefgard - 50 years post-DQ3) & DQ II (3 Great Kingdoms, new Seabed) + QoL
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ no NS2✶ upgrade path

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (*)

Physical Game Card + 823 MB patch
HD-2D remake and reimagining of DQ III (save world from Baramos) at the beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy + QoL
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (*)

Physical Game Card + 370 MB patch
Fragments of the Forgotten Past (2026) remasters 3DS (2016) & PS1 (2001) releases w/ doll-like visuals & QOL
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ no NS2✶ upgrade path

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of - Definitive Ed. (*)

Physical Game Card + 89 MB patch
Echoes of an Elusive Age (2019) allows you to change between HD or 16-bit visuals, symphonic or synth music
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Annv. World Tour (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 597 MB
slightly improved from PC (1996) and N64; has CPU bots
Multiplayer: Up to 8 players (no split) via Online Play or LAN Play (2 copies) for co-op and Dukematch

DUSK (*)

Physical Game Card + 122 MB patch » LR#118 (Best Buy)
3D FPS retro-style shooter with guns and magic crossbows to kill an onslaught of possessed and satantic forces
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Dusk '82 (*)

Physical Bonus - 0.0 MB (play via DUSK cart)
prequel "demake" of the cult shooter, DUSK, as a 8-bit action-puzzler with 30 levels
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Dying Light: Platinum Edition (*) (**)

Physical (x2) + 1.9 GB patch (GameStop Ed. w/ map)
3D open-world zombie game with day/night; parkour system to jump, hook, and climb; and makeshift weapons
Multiplayer: 5p Co-Op (no split) via online or LW (2 copies)

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers (*) (**) (***)

Physical (x3) + 51 MB patch (no U.S. cart & digital unable)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; works on any Switch ¦ 2021
3D FPS: team EDF 1-5 saves voxel Earth from alien invaders
Multiplayer: 4p Co-Op (no split) via online or LW (3 copies)

Easy Come Easy Golf † (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 3.6 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
realistic golf simulation where you progress in bite-sized chunks; similar to Everybody's Golf (a.k.a. Hot Shots Golf)
Multiplayer: Pass the Club (2-4p), Bring a Club (LW), online

Elevator Action Returns - S Tribute

Digital Download - 501 MB (Extra Options > Continues)
port of arcade (1994) and Saturn classic (1997); play original ARC version (1983) via "Old"
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (*)

Physical + 982 MB patch (from Deus Ex creator)
HD remaster of Wii release (2010); 3D adventure w/ non-linear quests, paint/thinner puzzles, morality, & Oswald
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Epyx Collection: Handheld

Digital Download - 169 MB
has 6 Atari Lynx classics (1989-1990), e.g., Blue Lightning, California Games, Todd’s Adventures in Slime World
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Epyx Games - Sports Collection

Digital Download - 263 MB
includes 50 Olympic events across 8 Commodore 64 classics (1984-1988), e.g., California, Summer, Winter, World
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1-8p alt and 1-2p competitive

Fantasian Neo Dimension (*)

Physical + 137 MB patch (from Final Fantasy creator)
enhanced port of mobile turn-based RPG (2021): dioramas, storybooks, full voice acting; Leo, Kina, Cheryl ~ Mechteria
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Fantasy Zone

Digital Download - 73 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1986
cute 'em up feat. Opa-Opa; explore left & right to clear red from the map; 2D horz. shump by Sega (M2)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Feather

Digital Download - 576 MB
experiential "game" about the joy of flight and exploring a mysterious island (no enemies, no combat, no quests)
Multiplayer: No—but may see other birds via “passive” online

Fight Crab (*) (**)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 846 MB
Japanese cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
Multiplayer: Offline (Vs. 2p horz. split), Online (Campaign Co-Op - friend), & Local Wireless (2 copies = Vs. separate screens)

Figment 1 & 2 (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart) + 2.0 GB patch
European cart incl. Figment & Figment 2: Creed Valley
fanciful isometric puzzle adventure w/ catchy sing-songs
Multiplayer: Figment 1 (1p only), Figment 2 (2p assists)

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (FFI-VI Collection) (*)

Physical Game Card + 705 MB patch
SE Asian cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
FF1 (NES/1987 & '90), FF2 (NES Jap '88), FF3 (NES Jap '90),
FF4 (SNES/1991), FF5 (SNES Jap '92), FF6 (SNES/1994)

Final Fantasy IV (a.k.a. FFII SNES)

Digital Download - 868 MB
port of 2021's 2D pixel remaster w/ improved gameplay & rearranged soundtrack; Medieval w/ Cecil, Rydia, Yang, etc.
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Final Fantasy VI (a.k.a. FFIII SNES)

Digital Download - 1.4 GB
port of 2022's 2D pixel remaster w/ improved gameplay and rearranged soundtrack; 2nd Ind. Revolution w/ Terra
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Final Fantasy VII (*)

Physical (PAL - no U.S. cart) & Digital (not DL'd - 3.8 GB)
European cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
slightly improved from PS1 port (1997); Sci-Fi w/ Cloud
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart) + 376 MB patch
European cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
not fully HD remaster from PS1 port (1999); Euro w/ Squall
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Final Fantasy IX (*)

Physical Game Card + 72 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
HD remaster of PS1 release (2000); Medieval w/ Zidane
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster (*)

Physical Game Card (U.S. version only had code for X-2)
Japanese cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
HD remaster of PS2 release (2001); Asian-Pacific w/ Tidus
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (*)

Physical Game Card + 34 MB patch
Musou-style (1 vs. 1000) with light tactics and heavy story
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op - offline (split); no online, no LW; 2+ hrs to unlock co-op, which is available as of Chapter 4

Fisti-Fluffs

Digital Download - 2.2 GB
multiplayer party game w/ bots and crazy, 3D destructible environments in Tussle, Destruction, Kibble Defense, etc.
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen)

Five Nights at Freddy's †

Digital Download - 441 MB ¦ FNAF 1
watch security cameras and prevent animatronic robots from entering the security office; touch & Stick+button
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Flashback: Remastered Edition

Digital Download - 447 MB
somewhat improved over 1993 PC original with visual and quality-of-life (QoL) improvements in Modern (2018)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Fledgling Heroes †

Digital Download - 510 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
2D auto-run side-scroller where you dodge and collect, using one button or touch, and can create your own levels
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op/competitive - offline (same screen)

Flipon †

Digital Download - 380 MB
clone of Tetris Attack a.k.a. Panel de Pon (match-3 puzzle by swapping two tiles horizontally); touch & Stick+button
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen)

Forgotton Anne (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches » LR#062
cinematic, hand-drawn 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle-platformer w/ meaningful storytelling and full voice acting
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Freakout: Calamity TV Show (Archived) NS2✶

Digital Download (not DL'd - 1.0 GB) - play on NS2✶
overhead twin stick arcade shooter (similar to Smash TV) w/ waves of enemies, power-up cans, and intense arenas
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Frogger

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 65 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1981
created by Konami & was on Atari, Intellivision, Coleco, etc.
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Fuser

Digital Download (see DLC at bottom of page) - 7.7 GB
Online: natesanf (cross-play w/ Nate) = No More
Multiplayer ✗: ~~Battles~~ & ~~Co-Op Freestyle~~ (~~online~~) + Offline: Campaign (1p) or Freestyle (1p)

F-Zero 99

Digital Download - 1.9 GB (Practice = ghosts)
thrilling take on SNES original with online races and prixes against 98 opponents + special events (Team, Classic)
Multiplayer: Online only (99 player battle royale)

G-Darius HD

Digital Download - 1.0 GB
HD remaster and port of arcade and PS1 classic (1997); 2.5D horz. shump with 3D polygonal graphics by Taito (M2)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

G-LOC: Air Battle

Digital Download - 204 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1990
After Burner spin-off with first-person cockpit view; Ages Mode provides a whole new set of 16 stages
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special

Digital (Tate: Classic > Arcade > Screen Mode) - 643 MB
port of arcade and Saturn cult classic (1997); English text w/ Japanese voiceovers; 2D vert. parody shump by Jaleco
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op, except Classic > Arrange

Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike's Quest for Stale Gum

Digital Download - 1.0 GB (platformer: 6 levels)
retro-style 8-bit tribute (2022) to 1980s pop culture parody w/ 4 characters, 39 trading cards, satirical documentary
Multiplayer: No (1p only) ¦ Updated = bug fixes (sep. saves)

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered (*)

Physical Game Card + 69 MB patch
HD remaster of the more realistic PS3/Xbox 360 version (2009), which was different from Wii + original actors
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection

Digital Download - 3.0 GB
HD remake of arcade and NES classic (1986)
Multiplayer: Sort of, as the 2nd player takes control of "The Three Wise Men" spirits to provide assistance to Arthur

GigaBash

Digital - 12.7 GB ¦ DLC: Godzilla, Ultraman, & Gamera
arena brawler w/ the jaw-dropping scale of classic kaiju
Multiplayer: Couch (Arcade 1p, Onslaught 1-2p co-op, Free 4p, Team 2v2, Mayhem 4p minigames), Story (1p only) & Online

Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart (*) =M

Physical + 64 MB patch (Auto-Drive: Pause > L)
toddler-friendly 3D racing w/ simple controls & power-ups
Multiplayer: Race (1p versus), Play with Friends (2-4p vert. split), & Adventure (1p GP) with up to 6 racers total

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout (*)

Physical - no patches (GameStop "Complete" Gold Edition)
third-person 3D shooter feat. Team G.I. Joe and COBRA plot lines, comic book cutscenes, voice acting, and retro extras
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (split) OR 2-4p PvP or team (NO bots)

Glaive: Brick Breaker

Digital Download - 520 MB
variant of Arkanoid, Breakout, etc., with wonky physics, good music, power-ups, and a focus on clearing levels
Multiplayer: Versus - 2p same screen (vertical Pong-like)

Go Vacation (*) (∏)

Physical - no patches (no Save Data Cloud support)
port of Wii release (2011); Joy-Con motion & Stick + button controls; Kawawii Island has 50+ activities across 4 resorts
Multiplayer: Offline (2-4p split) or LW; "passive" online for Villas

Gradius III

Digital Download - 142 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1989
differences compared to SNES port (1991); Custom Mode to change settings or select a stage; 2D horz. shump
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Ed. † (*)

Physical (GTA3 on cart) + 12.4 GB (2 add'l game DLs)
Grand Theft Auto III, GTA: Vice City, GTA: San Andreas
enhanced remakes of 3D open-world classics (touch zoom)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Digital Download (also owned on Wii U) - 639 MB
Metroidvania-like 2D action inspired by Mexican folklore
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen); approx. 10 mins. to find and don masks for multiplayer

Guilty Gear -Strive- (*) ➅

Physical + 2.3 GB patch w/ rollback (Season 4 w/ 32 chars.)
7th mainline game in the story-heavy, hard-rocking, anime-style fighting game series; Arcade is 1p (Story = movie)
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline, online, Spectator

Gungrave G.O.R.E Ultimate Enhanced Edition (*)

Physical Game Card + 149 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; Switch enhanced port of PS4/ Xbox One version; badass anime third-person 3D shooter
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2

Digital Download - 1.8 GB
multiplayer side-scrolling 2D run-and-gun, with a gangster theme and set in the 1940s, that uses twin stick controls
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen), online, LW

Hades (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.8 GB patch
Roguelike-like top-down w/ randomized rooms, a story that unravels on each run, & permanent items via house
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ Pause > God Mode = easier

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Digital Download - 18.3 GB (no physical release)
third-person 3D action-adventure exploring psychosis and Viking mythology w/ photo-realistic art & binaural audio
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade (∏)

Digital Download - 1.5 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
press a button OR move a direction OR wave a Joy-Con in rhythm to dance, avoid, and collect during 40+ pop songs
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Hello, Mario! †

Digital Download - 159 MB (no Save Data Cloud support)
toddler-friendly app where kids, using touch of 1-2 fingers, can pull, poke, drag, spin, & interact with Mario for 12 mins
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Hentai: Make love not war - Lite

Digital Download - 469 MB - only on Lite
contains 50 simple tile-swapping puzzles, which can be played with one hand, that result in sexy reveals; NO touch
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Heretic + Hexen (*) (**) (***) Ø

Physical Game Card and Digital (x2) - 1.3 GB » LR#295
enhanced PC re-releases w/ new music, maps, and mods
Multiplayer ✗: 2-4p split Local (pre-connect controllers & press + to join) OR 2-16p online/LW co-op/dmatch; has CPU bots

Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal

Digital Download - 4.4 GB
Switch port of mobile version (2023); 4th game in the third-person 3D stealth action series (orig 2006, HD 2013)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Hollow Knight (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.2 GB patch
tough Metroidvania-like 2D action adventure set in a vast interconnected world w/ diverse subterranean locations
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ No difficulty modifiers

Hopping girl KOHANE Jumping Kingdom

Digital Download - 768 MB
third-person 3D action puzzle where you ride a pogo stick to jump on magic stamps and aim for the goal
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (vert. split)

Hoppy Hop

Digital Download - 186 MB
retro-style, single screen isometric platformer where you leap on every block to change its color (similar to Q*bert)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Horizon Chase Turbo

Digital Download - 1.8 GB
DLC: Summer Vibes & Senna Forever
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (horz. split), which includes World Tour with the CPU, and online leaderboards

Hungry Shark World

Digital Download - 2.4 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
survive as long as possible in 2D oceans by eating things while also completing missions and collecting coins
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Huntdown

Digital Download - 1.2 GB
run, gun, jump, and take cover in 2D neon-soaked, graffiti-strewn, 1980s-inspired 16-bit pixel art cityscapes
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Hyper Sports

Digital Download - 98 MB ¦ Konami
Arcade Archives series - 1984; 7 events: swimming, archery, shooting, vaulting, triple jump, weight lifting, & pole vault
Multiplayer: 1-4p alt/simul. (L: add 2+ credits, R on each cntlr)

Impossible Mission

Digital Download - 110 MB
somewhat improved over 1984 C64 original with visual and quality-of-life improvements in New or Hybrid (2008)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Into the Dead 2

Digital Download - 1.4 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
DLC: Ghostbusters & Night of the Living Dead
3D auto-run FPS zombie survival w/ limited ammo & dogs
Multiplayer: Story (1p missions) or Arcade (1p endless)

Iron Meat

Digital Download - 774 MB
bloody Contra-style side-scrolling 2D run-and-gun feat. 16-bit graphics, 9 levels, & multi. difficulties (30 Easy, 16 Norm)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

It Takes Two (*) (**)

Physical Game Card + 5.5 GB patch + Friend's Pass (free)
created only for co-op—a genre-bending 3D platform adventure where May & Cody explore & work together
Multiplayer: 2 player only - offline (split), online, LW (still splits)

Jackal

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 55 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1986; 2D vertical run-and-gun by Konami; use Jeeps to rescue POWs in 'Nam (NES: 6 stages)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

John Wick Hex

Digital Download - 1.3 GB (watch 3D post-level replays)
turn-based, timed, & choreographed "gun fu" strategy feat. Keanu Reeves & voices of Winston and Charon (concierge)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Jumanji: The Video Game (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 905 MB) - cannot play
kid-friendly 3D FPS (2019) where friends or AI teammates dodge traps, defend obelisks, and collect gem shards
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (split); no online, no LW

Jump Rope Challenge (∏) - Reg.

Digital Download - 149 MB
fitness app whereby a pair of Joy-Con controllers (no Switch Lite) can be used like handles of a virtual jump rope
Multiplayer: 1-2 players simultaneously

Jurassic World Aftermath Collection

Digital Download - 2.0 GB
first-person 3D stealth and survival adventure, with cel-shaded graphics, set two years after Jurassic World
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Just Dance 2022 (*) (∏) - Reg.

Physical Game Card + 51 MB patch (no Switch Lite)
wave a Joy-Con OR Just Dance Controller app in rhythm to dance to 40 hot songs or 8 kid-friendly songs (on the cart)
Multiplayer: Up to 6p offline & online; phones also supported

Kao the Kangaroo (*)

Physical Game Card + 3.2 GB patch ¦ DLC: Yooka X Kao
modern reboot of the 2000s third-person 3D action platformer with semi-open worlds full of collectibles
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Katamari Damacy REROLL (∏)

Digital Download (does not auto save) - 3.1 GB
Control: Usual (2 sticks), Simple (1 stick), and Motion
Multiplayer: Up to 2 players head-to-head - offline (vert. split); press R to travel to Space Mushroom

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (☍)

Digital Download - 9.4 GB (NO touchscreen)
interactive visual novel, based on the 1989 book set in 12th-century England, that is fully voiced and orchestrated
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Killing Time: Resurrected

Digital Download - 2.5 GB
remastered port of the 1995 3DO & PC comedy horror retro FPS set in a serpentine estate w/ 7th Guest-like video clips
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Kingdom Come: Deliverance - Royal Edition (*)

Physical Game Card + 337 MB patch
Switch port of PS4/Xbox One version (2018); first-person 3D open world RPG/sim; non-linear story in medieval times
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Kirby and the Forgotten Land (*)

Physical Game Card + 83 MB patch
first fully 3D Kirby game with copy abilities, Mouthful Mode transformations, and a quest to find Waddle Dees
Multiplayer: Co-op w/ 2p helping as Bandana Waddle Dee

Kirby Star Allies (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.0 GB update
easygoing 2.5D platformer where you recruit enemies to be CPU- or player-controller helpers; Heroes mode is hard
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Klonoa Phantasie Reverie Series (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart) + 854 MB patch
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile & Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil
HD remasters of 2.5D platformers: Klonoa 1 (1997) & 2 (2001)
Multiplayer: Sort of, as the 2nd player can give a jump boost

Knight Squad 2

Digital Download - 999 MB
multiplayer party game w/ bots, melee & ranged weapons, and action reminiscent of Bomberman and Gauntlet
Multiplayer: Up to 8p simultaneously (8 max) - offline or online

Knights and Bikes (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 3.5 GB
Profiles: smccall742 (Finn) & gritty (Myles)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op - offline (same), online, LW; 10 mins. to unlock Day 2; P1: Online > Host >Wireless; P2: Search >Wireless

Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 280 MB
contains 8 arcade games from the 1980s, incl. shumps (e.g., Gradius, Life Force) & Haunted Castle (Castlevania)
Multiplayer: Varies: 2p co-op & 1-2p alt ¦ press X to add credits

Kukoos: Lost Pets (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches
kid-friendly platformer, w/ 3D hallway & 2D side-scrolling, where Kukoos & pets team up to solve puzzles and battle
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen)

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective †

Digital Download - 2.9 GB
find your way à la Where's Waldo and solve puzzles, which has both touchscreen AND Stick + button controls
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Lara Croft Collection, The (*)

Physical Game Card and Digital (not DL'd) » LR#236
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light & the Temple of Osiris
isometric co-op action-adventure Tomb Raider spin-offs
Multiplayer: Guardian (1-2p local) and Temple (1-4p local)

Late Shift † (☍)

Digital Download - 7.6 GB (supports touchscreen)
modern high stakes FMV crime thriller (2017) set in London and having 7 different conclusions
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.6 GB patch (Limited Run slipcover)
HD remasters of Soul Reaver on PS1 (1999) and Soul Reaver 2 on PS2 (2001); may toggle btwn retro & upgraded visuals
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Legend of Valkyrie, The - Jap

Digital Download - 106 MB (NO English)
Arcade Archives series - 1989; overhead action adventure w/ magic sword, platforming, & light RPG (also: PC Engine)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (*) α NS2✶

Physical Game Card (also owned on Wii U) - play on NS2✶
DLC: Expansion Pass = 2.2 GB via primary console for Master Mode + Hero's Path, new quest/trial, shrines, items
third-person 3D open world adventure across Hyrule

Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (*) α

Physical Game Card + 190 MB patch
first top-down Zelda since mid-2010s & first-ever starring role; use Tri Rod to create “echoes” of objects; solve & bind
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (*) α

Physical Game Card + 38 MB patch
HD remake of Game Boy Color's DX version (1998)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (*) α NS2✶

Physical Game Card + 659 MB patch - play on NS2✶
direct sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild; explore floating islands in the skies and the vast lands and chasms of Hyrule
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

LEGO Harry Potter Collection (*)

Physical Game Card + 39 MB patch
kid-friendly 3D exploring, collecting, solving, and humor; remaster combines Years 1-4 (2010) and Years 5-7 (2011)
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (dynamic split)

LEGO Horizon Adventures (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.3 GB patch (Gold Brick to save)
kid-friendly, story-driven 3D linear action-adventure; spin-off of Sony’s Horizon Zero Dawn (Aloy, Varl) on PlayStation
Multiplayer: 1-2 players co-op - offline (same) or online

Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry †

Digital Download - 1.9 GB
reimagining of the 1980s point-and-click adventure series, with adult themes, from the PC (also has touch controls)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Let's Sing Queen (*) - Reg.

Physical (PAL) +323 MB patch ¦ Digital (not DL'd - 3.3 GB)
30 Queen songs and music videos (1974-1991); choose 2 USB microphones + 1 audio headset OR 4 on Let's Sing Mic
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players offline; phones also supported

Life is Strange: Double Exposure (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.4 GB patch
direct sequel to 2015 original & 4th mainline game of third-person interactive adventure (Max's parallel timelines; VT)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Life is Strange: True Colors (*)

Physical + 530 MB patch (U.S. cart NOT complete)
Japanese cart; 100% English; 3rd mainline game of third-person interactive adventure (Alex's psychic powers; CO)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Live A Live (*)

Physical Game Card + 99 MB patch
HD-2D remake of Super Famicom RPG classic (1994) feat. 8+ chapters w/ different time periods, protagonists, styles
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP (*)

Physical Game Card + 2.2 GB patch » LR#248
HD remaster of PS3/Xbox 360 (2012) ver.; 3D hack and slash w/ cheerleader from Suda51; original & RePOP modes
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

LOUD: My Road to Fame

Digital Download - 780 MB ¦ DLC: Trip to Japan
press buttons or D-pad directions in rhythm to 21 rock songs (and 6 DLC) during Astrid's self-discovery journey
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Luigi's Mansion 3 (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.0 GB patch
use twin sticks to catch ghosts; solve puzzles; rescue Mario
Multiplayer: Story (co-op w/ Gooigi), Scarescrapper (battle online or LW), and Screampark (8 max using one Switch)

Lunar Remastered Collection (*)

Physical Game Card + 902 MB patch
Lunar: Silver Star (1992/96) & Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (1994/98)
enhanced ports of RPG classics (Sega CD, Saturn, PS1); QoL
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Lunistice

Digital Download - 806 MB (+ Guest Character: Toree)
fast-paced, linear 3D platforming like the low poly 32/64-bit era; replay levels as Hana the tanooki to aim for S-ranks
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Lust for Darkness (☍) Ø

Digital (PAL) - 12.0 GB (European release not censored)
first-person 3D erotic occult adult horror, inspired by H.R. Giger & H.P. Lovecraft, w/ light stealth and obtuse puzzles
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) via gritty (Scott)

Magical Maze (Handheld)

Digital Download - 88 MB ¦ NO docked TV Mode
Profiles: gritty on Lite (Scott) & smccall742 (Myles or Finn)
casually navigate (NO touch) each 2D overhead maze
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

MagMax

Digital Download - 95 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1985
ported to the NES (1988); power up ship into a mech warrior robot and battle above ground or underground
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Mantis Burn Racing (*) (**)

Physical Game Card (no U.S. cart) and Digital - 3.6 GB
Japanese cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
Multiplayer ✗: Up to 4p (pre-connect controllers): Career (1p only), Local (vert. split w/ CPU), Online, Wireless (2 copies)

Mario & Luigi: Brothership (*)

Physical Game Card + 131 MB patch
6th game in the turn-based RPG series (2024); control Mario & Luigi together to battle & solve in unique locales
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mario Bros.

Digital Download (also on Wii Virtual Console) - 86 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1983
has bonus stages & falling icicles (compared to NES port)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) (also owned on Wii U) - 11.2 GB
DLC: Booster Course Pass = 4.4 GB DL ¦ ghost racers
Online: Nathan (Online Play 1P w/ Friends has CPU racers)
Multiplayer: Up to 4p - offline (vert. split), online, & LW

Mario Party Superstars (*)

Physical Game Card + 125 MB patch
HD remaster of 5 N64 boards and 100 classic minigames from Mario Party 1-3 (N64), 4-7 (GCN), 8-9 (Wii) & 10 (Wii U)
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline, online, & LW

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure Ø

Digital (x2) - 2.7 GB ¦ free DLC: The Hidden World
vibrant kid-friendly 2.5D platformer; French-Belgian comic book character w/ long tail; Disney adapted for U.S. in 1993
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ Easy = immune to enemies

Marvel Cosmic Invasion (*) (**)

Physical and Digital - 741 MB ¦ DLC: Cyc-Thing
modernized 2D pixel art Marvel tag beat’em up feat. 15 heroes (Spider-Man, X-Men) & inspired by 1990s classics
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen) or online

Marvel MaXimum Collection

Digital Download - 1.3 GB
w/ Konami’s 1992 X-Men ARC, Data East’s Captain America, LJN’s 16-bit Spider-Man & Venom, and NES Silver Surfer
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 6p X-Men, 4p Capt., 2p. Sep.A, & 1p

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade (*) ➅

Physical Game Card + 220 MB patch w/ rollback
has 6 arcade tag team fighting games (1994-2000) with Marvel and Capcom characters + The Punisher beat ‘em up
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline, online, Spectator

Maze

Digital Download - 516 MB
similar to Faceball 2000 (MIDI Maze) on PC w/ 3D view
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mega Man Legacy Collection α

Digital Download - 363 MB
includes the six 8-bit NES classics: Mega Man 1-6 (1987-1993)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 α

Digital Download - 3.2 GB
has SNES Mega Man 7 (1995), PS1 Mega Man 8 (1997), and Wii's retro-like Mega Man 9 (2008) & Mega Man 10 (2010)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mega Man 11

Digital Download - 2.4 GB
11th game in the original 2D series (2018); challenging 2.5D platformer with modern HD & widescreen visuals
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mega Man X Legacy Collection

Digital Download - 2.9 GB
includes the three 16-bit SNES titles (1994-1996) as well as X4, which was the 1st 32-bit PS1 entry (1997)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mega Man: Battle & Fighters

Digital Download - 103 MB (some untranslated text)
port of 2000 Neo Geo Pocket Color game; "demake" of arcade's Mega Man 1: Power Battle & 2: Power Fighters
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 (*) NS2✶

Physical (not fully DL'd - 5.6 GB) - play MGS 2&3 on NS2✶
MGS1 (PS1/1998), MGS2: Sons (PS2/2001), MGS3: Snake Eater (PS2/2004) + Orig. 1 & 2 (MSX2), Bonus NES & Snake's Revenge
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Metal Slug X

Digital Download - 107 MB
ACA NEOGEO edition - 1999 (run-and-gun: 6 stages)
remixed Metal Slug 2 w/ ‘80s action & humor + ‘90s sprites
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Metamorphic Force

Digital - 298 MB ¦ Konami (Game Settings: 4P)
Arcade Archives series - 1993; X-Men-like beast beat'em up
English = depleting health, Boss Rush; Japan = lives, easier
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op (2P: L: add 2+ credits, A on each cntlr)

Metroid Dread (*) α

Physical Game Card + 141 MB patch
5th game in the 2D Metroid series (2021); set after the events of GBA's Metroid Fusion; stalked by E.M.M.I. robots
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Metroid Prime Remastered ^N (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches ¦ [GCN controller]
HD remaster of the GCN (2002) classic; third-person 3D adventure, set between Metroid & Metroid II, on Tallon IV
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Midnight Fight Express (*)

Physical Game Card + 482 MB patch » LR#232
isometric third-person 3D action brawler, with fixed 3/4 overhead view, that feels like fight scenes from movies
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

Digital Download - 851 MB ¦ Hasbro Retro Arcade
retro-style action feat. 2D brawling, third-person driving, & first-person Megazord fighting based on early 1990s show
Multiplayer: 1-5p co-op - offline (same screen) or online

Minecraft (*) (**) =F&M

Physical Game Card (x2) + 1.9 GB patch
Bedrock Edition; includes Super Mario Mash-Up Pack
Multiplayer ✗: Offline (4p horz. split: Settings > Multiplayer slider OFF; press + twice to join OR Online/LW (up to 8p)

Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition

Digital Download (base game + all 6 DLC packs) - 7.3 GB
isometric dungeon crawling that is less complicated than Diablo and set in the voxel world of Minecraft
Multiplayer ✗: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen) or online

MineSweeper Classic

Digital Download - 63 MB (difficulty: 5 levels)
classic puzzle game (PC 1990); reveal all squares, without detonating mines, using number clues and flags; NO touch
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Mission 1985

Digital Download - 702 MB
difficult retro-style 2D vertical run-and-gun feat. 16-bit graphics, 11 levels, & inspired by Ikari Warriors, Heavy Barrel
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

MLB The Show 26 NS2✶ =F

Digital (Digital Deluxe Edition) - 33.8 GB - play on NS2✶
Diamond Dynasty (trading cards), Road to the Show (1p story), Franchise (team mgmt), Negro, WBC; Profile: Finn
Multiplayer: 2-4p PvP or 2p alternating co-op + online

Monaco: Complete Edition (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 283 MB
Switch port of the Xbox 360/PC version (2013); top-down stealth co-op heist game with minimalist design
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen), online, LW

Monster Hunter Stories (*) α

Physical + 160 MB patch (no individual U.S. cart)
Japanese cart; 100% English; HD remaster of 3DS release (2017) w/ full voice acting; RPG w/ kid Riders and Monsties
Multiplayer: Sort of, as you can battle

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (*) α

Physical Game Card + 1.1 GB patch
turn-based RPG spinoff sequel (2021) where an adolescent Rider (not Hunter) learns about the prophecy of Rathalos
Multiplayer: Co-Op Quests & Versus Battles via online/LW

Moon Patrol

Digital Download - 76 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1982; ported to the Atari 2600 (1983); side-scrolling 2D action shooting by Irem (Midway)
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (*) ➅

Physical Game Card + 2.1 GB patch w/ rollback
interactive documentary feat. 20+ versions (ARC, SNES, GEN, GB, GG, 32X, GBA) of MK1-4 + Ed Boon & John Tobias
Multiplayer: 2p head-to-head - offline/online (spin-offs: 1p)

Mothmen 1966

Digital Download - 260 MB
retro-style visual novel, using '80s 8-bit home computer graphics, based on lore of Mothman in Point Pleasant, WV
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Moto Roader MC

Digital Download - 252 MB
re-release of the overhead single screen racer (1992) from PC Engine CD (TurboGrafx); use only Stick + Y gas & ZR/ZL
Multiplayer: Up to 5 players simultaneously - same screen (offline)

MouseBot: Escape from CatLab

Digital Download - 49 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
3D auto-run platformer where you navigate mazes to collect cheese & evade traps created by the cat scientists
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Namco Museum (incl. Pac-Man Vs.)

Digital Download (Tate mode: press R in-game) - 2.4 GB
Multiplayer: Mostly 1 player; Pac-Man Vs. = Start Game from primary console (3 ghosts), Search for Game from secondary sub-console (Pac-Man)

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (*)

Physical + 1.2 GB patch and Digital (not DL'd - 8.1 GB)
Profiles: gritty (Scott) & smccall742 (Finn) ~ EA Child
Multiplayer: Online only (no split, no LW); Autolog provides asynchronous best time comparisons with friends

NEO: The World Ends With You (*)

Physical Game Card + 493 MB patch
stylish cel-shaded action RPG, with trendy music, where Rindo & Fret compete in the modern day Reapers' Game
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Neon Inferno

Digital Download - 1.3 GB
2D run-and-gun and gallery shooter hybrid feat. a unique time-slowing bullet mechanic and 32-bit visuals (5 stages)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Neon White (*)

Physical Game Card + 214 MB patch (iam8bit cover)
first-person 3D action w/ heavenly story & voice acting where you must quickly clear obstacle course-style levels
Multiplayer: No—but online leaderboards & ghost players

New Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja

Digital Download - 969 MB
HD remake of arcade (not slightly different SNES) classic; Arcade = short & faithful OR Extend = remixed & longer
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

New Pokémon Snap (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.4 GB update
on-rails first-person photography set in the Lental region
Profiles: Finn & Myles and smccall742
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition (*)

Physical + 24 MB patch (Access Points to save)
Switch port of PS4 version (2017); third-person 3D open world sci-fi action w/ mix of gameplay and 2B & 9S views
Multiplayer: No (1p only); 1 hr to unlock saving after Goliath boss

Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition (*)

Physical Game Card + 38 MB patch » LR#008
re-release of Sega CD's classic FMV game from 1992; watch live surveillance feeds and trigger traps to save girls
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Nine Parchments

Digital Download - 2.5 GB
overhead twin stick action RPG w/ linear paths & wizards
Online: Nathan (known bug does NOT keep games private)
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen), online, LW

Ninja Gaiden (ARC)

Digital Download - 108 MB ¦ Tecmo
Arcade Archives series - 1988 (beat'em up: 6 levels)
fully different from separately developed NES game (1988)
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (*)

Physical Game Card + 63 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
NG Sigma Σ, NG Sigma Σ 2, and NG3: Razor's Edge
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Digital Download - 2.3 GB
modern 2D action platformer feat. 32-bit pixel art, precise mechanics, & a new story from the makers of Blasphemous
Multiplayer: No (1p only) ¦ Options/Video/Target FPS: 60fps

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Digital Download - 424 MB (face off against ghosts)
complete 150+ challenges taken from a memorable moment of 13 NES games (similar to NES Remix on Wii U)
Multiplayer: Party - 8 max (mini splits) & online leaderboards

Nitro Ball

Digital Download - 65 MB ¦ Data East
Johnny Turbo's Arcade series - 1992
futuristic game show with guns and pinball
Multiplayer: Up to 3 players - offline (same screen)

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening (*)

Physical Game Card + 908 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; 16th title in the tactical turn-based strategy series w/ clans of feudal Japan (Sengoku)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ no NS2✶ upgrade path

OBAKEIDORO! (*) (**) (***) Ø

Physical and Digital Download (x2) - 999 MB
Japanese cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
Multiplayer: Offline (1p full or 2-4p quad split), online, and Local Wireless (3 copies = 3p only separate screens)

Old School Musical (*)

Physical (PAL - no U.S. cart) - no patches » SRG#36
press buttons in rhythm to 50 chiptune tracks while parodies of classic video games play in the background
Multiplayer: Arcade only (takes average inputs of 1-4 players)

OlliOlli: Switch Stance (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 1.0 GB) - cannot play
includes both OlliOlli and OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Multiplayer: Combo-Rush only available in OlliOlli2 (after tutorial); up to 4 players - offline (quad split)

Omen of Sorrow (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches (no U.S. cart)
SE Asian cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
2.5D arcade-style fighting game w/ classic horror icons
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline or online

Onimusha: Warlords (*)

Physical Game Card + 546 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
Japanese cart; 100% English; HD remaster of PS2 (2001) ver.; 3D action w/ fixed camera angles; feudal Japan (Sengoku)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL) - no patches
new HD on-rails shooter based on the arcade classic (1987)
use only Stick + buttons (NO Gyro and NO touchscreen)
Multiplayer: Campaign (1-2p co-op) or All You Can Beat (1p)

Orbital Bullet

Digital Download - 2.1 GB
Roguelite-like 360° pixel art action-platformer where all planets and projectiles are a wrap-around circular pattern
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ori: The Collection (*)

Physical + 1.4 GB patch (originally for Xbox One)
Ori and the Blind Forest & Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Metroidvania-like 2D action adventure in a beautiful world
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Out Run

Digital Download - 116 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1986
Old = arcade original or New = 3D Classics improvements (60fps, widescreen, car upgrades, more music) from 3DS
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Outlast: Bundle of Terror

Digital Download - 5.7 GB
first-person 3D survival horror in a psychiatric hospital feat. a camcorder w/ night vision and run-and-hide gameplay
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Outlast 2

Digital Download - 10.1 GB
first-person 3D psychological survival horror investigating a Satanic cult w/ expanded stealth and environments
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Pac-Man 99

Digital Download - 839 MB ¦ DLC: Custom Themes x4
DLC: "Mode Unlock" adds offline (CPU Battle, Score Attack)
Multiplayer: ~~Pac-Man 99~~ (~~online~~) + Offline: CPU Battle (98 vs. 1p), Score Attack (1p), Blind Time Attack (1p)

Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus

Digital Download - 2.5 GB
3rd game in the faster-paced Championship Ed. series
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op via Plus 2P's Pair Play mode (clear dots, "sandwich" ghosts, kiss to clear, jump on bosses)

Pac-Man Museum+

Digital Download - 1.1 GB
includes 14 classic and nostalgic Pac-Man games
Multiplayer: Mostly 1p or 2p alternating, but a few games offer 4p simultaneous play (256, Battle Royale, Motos)

Pac-Man World: Re-PAC (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.2 GB patch (Performance Mode)
HD remaster of PS1 release (1999); Quest = 3D adventure w/ fixed camera & Maze Mode = 36 overhead 3D mazes
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC (*)

Physical + 1.5 GB patch ¦ DLC: Sonic Collab. Set (Resoluti)
HD reworking of the GCN/PS2/Xbox (2002) classic; third-person 3D adventure w/ new voice acting and missions
Multiplayer: Sort of, as a 2nd player w/ Pac-Drone ¦ no NS2✶ upgrade path

Panzer Dragoon: Remake (*)

Physical + 2.0 GB patch and Digital (not DL'd - 9.0 GB)
HD remake of Sega Saturn release (1995); 3D rail shooter where you rotate the camera and shoot from your dragon
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (*)

Physical Game Card + 28 MB patch
HD remaster of the GCN (2004) turn-based Mario RPG classic, which is known for its visual style & engaging plot
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Party Party Time

Digital (Royal Pack: base game + 7 DLC packs) - 709 MB
multiplayer party game w/ bots, simple controls, & ample variety across 98 minigames (64 Party + 34 co-op in Free)
Multiplayer: Up to 6p simultaneously (6 max) - offline or online

PAW Patrol: On a Roll! (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches
toddler-friendly 2D platformer with simple controls
Profiles: Myles, Finn, & gritty (Catherine)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Payday 2 (*) (**)

Physical (x2) + 58 MB patch (Update 117 - Most Wanted)
3D FPS co-op action where the PAYDAY crew robs banks and gets paid; 50 heists with random geometry and events
Multiplayer: 2-4p Co-Op (no split) via online or LW (2 copies)

Penny's Big Breakaway

Digital Download - 2.7 GB
modern third-person 3D linear platformer, from the creators of Sonic Mania, feat. Penny & her cosmic Yo-Yo
Multiplayer: No (1p only) ¦ Display Profile > Perform.: 60fps

Pentiment (*)

Physical + 130 MB (originally for Xbox One) » LR#229
dashing storybook 2D point-and-click narrative mystery adventure, from Obsidian, set in 16th century Bavaria
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Perky Little Things † (*) (Handheld) (Europe only) - L

Physical - no patches (not released in U.S.) - only on Lite
European cart; 100% English; works on any Switch; find (touch) adult-themed hidden objects; NO docked TV Mode
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Persona 4 Golden (*)

Physical Game Card + 27 MB patch » LR#214
port of social simulation RPG from PS Vita (2012); quiet rural town, random dungeons, lighthearted tone & J-pop
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Persona 5 Royal (*)

Physical Game Card + 28 MB patch
blend of turn-based RPG & social simulation (2017); modern day Tokyo, handcrafted dungeons, dark themes & acid jazz
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Persona 5 Strikers (*)

Physical Game Card (Bonus not DL'd ) - no patches
3D action RPG crossover between Atlus' Persona 5 (2017) RPG and Koei Tecmo's hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Phantasy Star

Digital Download (also on Wii Virtual Console) - 107 MB
Sega Ages series - 1987; Ages Mode provides quality-of-life improvements (less grinding, descriptions, auto mapping)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Picross S Genesis & Master System Edition †

Digital Download - 321 MB (supports touch as of 2023)
Sega-themed nonogram puzzles (e.g., Paint by Numbers) based on 59 retro Sega games (Alex Kidd, Golden Axe, etc.)
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Pinball FX (2023) (Archived) NS2✶

Digital Download (not DL'd - 4.5 GB) - play on NS2✶
DLC: Universal TV Classics (Knight Rider, Xena); Williams: Elvira & Party Monsters, South Park, Indiana Jones
Multiplayer: 2-4p alternating offline or online (high scores)

Pinball FX3 † (a.k.a. Pinball FX Classic)

Digital - 1.3 GB (Tate mode: press - button in-game)
DLC: Williams: Universal Monsters; Universal Classics (E.T.); Jurassic World; Zen Carnivals & Legends, Indiana Jones
Multiplayer: 2-4p alternating offline or online (high scores)

Pipe Push Paradise (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 380 MB) - cannot play
difficult puzzle game about plumbing; push, flip up vertically, and flop over pipes in the opposite direction
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Pizza Possum

Digital Download - 1.2 GB
eat all you want, avoid guard dogs, chase the pig, and unlock doors that lead you to more (similar to Pac-Man)
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (dynamic split) ¦ press + co-op

Pizza Tower

Digital Download - 1.1 GB
fast-paced 2D platformer w/ wonky controls; frantic score-chaser about speed, momentum, combos—and escaping
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Plumbers Don't Wear Ties: Definitive Edition (*)

Physical Game Card + 4.3 GB patch » LR#204
slightly better re-release of 3DO's terrible, adult-oriented, interactive romantic comedy "slide show" from 1993
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Pokémon Champions (Online Only)

Digital - 2.3 GB (NO touchscreen) ¦ DLC: Starter Park
F2P: Ranked, Casual, and Private battles; recruit (1 per day) & train Pokémon using VP; transfer in w/ Pokémon HOME
Multiplayer: Online only for 2p head-to-head

Pokémon FireRed

Digital - 33 MB (no Save Data Cloud) - smccall742 (Lite)
port of the 2004 GBA game, which was a color remake of GB's Pokémon Red & Blue (Gen I - Kanto) + Sevii Islands
Multiplayer: Sort of, as you can battle, trade, or minigame

Pokémon HOME †

Digital - 1.5 GB (supports touch) ¦ Let's Go = 1-way transfer
cloud app used to deposit, retrieve, change moves, trade, and view the Pokédex among different mainline games
Plans: Basic = 30 free & Premium = 6000, host trade, judge

Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2 Ed.) (*) NS2✶ =M

NS2 Physical (works on Switch 1); no Save Data Cloud
spin-off set in Lumiose City (2013's X & Y); catch, battle, and mega-evolve—all in real time<; DLC: Mega Dimension
Multiplayer: Sort of, as you can battle or trade

Pokémon Sword (*) =F

Physical (no Save Data Cloud support) ¦ Gen VIII - Galar
DLC: Expansion Pass (Armor/Tundra) = 2.9 GB via Wedgehurst on primary console; Finn (Lite) & Myles (Reg.)
Multiplayer: Sort of, as you can battle or trade + Dynamax

Pokémon Violet (*) =M

Physical (no Save Data Cloud support) ¦ Gen IX - Paldea
DLC: Expansion Pass (Mask/Disk) = 4.9 GB via Treasure Hunt on primary console; Myles (Reg.) & Finn (Lite)
Multiplayer: Yes, 1st time w/ co-op exploration + Tera Raids

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! (*) (∏)

Physical Game Card (no Save Data Cloud support)
easygoing remake of GB classic (1998) ¦ Gen I - Kanto
Profile: Finn & Myles (docked) - requires one Joy-Con each
Multiplayer: Co-op w/ 2p helping to catch and battle

Polyroll

Digital Download - 185 MB
fluid, retro-style 2D platformer, inspired by 16-bit Sonic games, starring a pill bug who spins, bounces, & ricochets
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

POPUCOM

Digital Download - 5.9 GB ¦ DLC: Too Many Clothes Pack
created only for co-op—a puzzling 3D platform adventure about color switching collaboration + Party Mode (3-4p)
Multiplayer: 2p only - offline (vert. split) or online; no LW

Portal Companion Collection

Digital Download - 10.0 GB
Portal (2007) & Portal 2 (2011)
first-person 3D puzzle-platform game w/ humor
Multiplayer: Mostly 1p, but Portal 2 has separate co-op mode

Pretty Girls Game Collection 2 † (*) - Lite

Physical - no patches (no U.S. cart) - only on Lite
European cart goes further; touchscreen; adult-themed mahjong, poker, and capture territory (similar to Qix)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (*)

Physical + 1.9 GB patch ¦ DLC: Mask of Darkness
acrobatic Metroidvania-like 2D action platformer spin-off feat. Sargon, time powers, and an authentic Persian world
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Princess Peach Showtime! (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches
easygoing 2.5D action-adventure with 10 costumes in Peach's second-ever starring role; 100/235 Sparkle Gems
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Prodeus (*)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 1.2 GB
3D FPS retro-style shooter similar to modern DOOM; also may download community-crafted levels
Multiplayer: Online only (no split, no LW) co-op & dmatch

Pumped BMX Pro (Archived)

Digital (not DL'd - 3.6 GB) - had Pumped BMX+ on Wii U
challenging momentum-based 2D trickathon w/ 40+ tricks required to complete 200+ challenges across 60 levels
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Punch-Out!!

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 90 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1984; first-ever home port of Nintendo's arcade version (stacked monitors, announcer)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ push L to add credits

Pure Crosswords †

Digital Download - 165 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
enjoy 2,250 puzzles on the TV, handheld (touch), or portrait (Tate) w/ zoomable grid, help features, & statistics
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Push the Box †

Digital Download - 75 MB
variant of Sokoban (Boxxle) w/ 200+ levels; has both touchscreen AND Stick + button controls
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Puyo Puyo

Digital Download - 99 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1991
port of the original arcade version w/ 5 Puyo colors and no garbage counters (rules similar to Kirby’s Avalanche)
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline or online

Puyo Puyo Tetris (*) (**) Ø

Physical and Digital Download (x2) - 1.0 GB
crossover Tetris & color-matching Puyo Puyo 2 (counters)
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen), online, and Local Wireless (LAN play: each system shows all players)

Puzzle Bobble 2 (a.k.a. Bust-A-Move 2)

Digital Download - 86 MB
ACA NEOGEO edition - 1995
bounce bubbles (Bub & Bob) off walls, make chains, erase
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Quake (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) (does not auto save) - 3.2 GB
remastered port of 1996 PC original; Quake 64 via Add-Ons
Multiplayer ✗: 2-4p split Local (pre-connect & press + to join) OR 2-8p online (natesanf) co-op/dmatch; has CPU bots; no LW

Quake II (*) (**) (***) Ø

Physical Game Card and Digital (x2) - 3.0 GB » LR#207
enhanced port of 1997 PC original; includes Quake II 64
Multiplayer ✗: 2-4p split Local (pre-connect controllers & press + to join) OR 2-16p online/LW co-op/dmatch; has CPU bots

Rad Rodgers Radical Edition

Digital Download - 4.2 GB
foul-mouthed return of 90's era Apogee 2D platforming
Duke Nukem: in Level 2, find the hut w/ green gems above
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Radiant Silvergun

Digital Download - 887 MB
port of arcade and Saturn classic (1998); English text w/ Japanese voiceovers; tough 2D vert. shump by Treasure
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Raiden IV x Mikado Remix

Digital (Tate mode: Options > Display) - 906 MB
enhanced port of arcade (2007) & PS3 OverKill (2014) ver.; new stages & music; Replays; 2.5D vert. shump by MOSS
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op via Duel OR Double (2 ships at once)

Rain on Your Parade

Digital Download - 946 MB
top-down comedy puzzle game where cardboard Cloudy ruins people's days using the elementals across 50+ levels
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Rainbow Cotton

Digital - 807 MB (English text w/ Japanese VO)
HD remaster and port of Japanese Sega Dreamcast release (2000); 5th game in the series; 3D rail shooter by Success
Multiplayer: Sort of, as the 2nd player can use Silk to target

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition

Digital Download - 3.5 GB
interactive documentary feat. 5+ versions of 1995's Rayman 1 (PS1, JAG, PC, GBC, GBA) + Ubisoft's Michel Ancel
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition †

Digital Download - 3.6 GB
HD remaster of PC classic (1989); has both touchscreen AND Stick + button controls
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Red Dead Redemption (*) NS2✶

Physical + 320 MB patch (incl. Undead Nightmare + NS2✶)
Switch port of PS3/Xbox 360 version (2010) of Western-themed 3D FPS open world game set in 1911 U.S./Mexico
Multiplayer: No (1 player only on Switch)

Redeemer: Enhanced Edition (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL) + 401 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
European cart; 100% English; works on any Switch
violent top-down action w/ unique kills, melee, & guns
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Resident Evil

Digital Download - 14.4 GB (no physical release)
grandaddy of survival horror w/ fixed camera angles; port of 2015's HD remaster of GCN (2002) remake (orig PS1 1996)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Retro Bowl † Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 71 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
Tecmo Bowl-inspired football where you play offense (no defense) and perform uncomplicated team management
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) via gritty (Scott) or Finn

Return to Monkey Island † (*)

Physical Game Card - 795 MB (Writer's Cut & High)
final part of the trilogy to the early '90s point-and-click adventure series from the PC (also has touch controls)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Revenant Saga

Digital Download - 216 MB
turn-based RPG from Kemco & Exe Create (2014) that juxtaposes its 16-bit overworld with 32-bit-style battles
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

RICO

Digital Download - 4.8 GB ¦ DLC: Breakout
first-person 3D shooter where you kick doors and shoot bad guys in procedurally generated levels and cases
Multiplayer: 1-2 players co-op - offline (split) or online

Ridge Racer

Digital Download - 240 MB ¦ Arcade Archives2 - 1993
port of Namco's arcade classic w/ 1 course, 1 car; slightly different from PS1; SD: button shift, DX: right stick shift
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ push X to add credits

Riptide GP: Renegade

Digital Download - 269 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
futuristic hydrojet racing with exciting water physics
Multiplayer ✗: Up to 4 players - offline (vert. split), which includes with the CPU, and online racing

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition (**) Ø

Digital Download (does not auto save) - 493 MB
port of Apogee's 1995 obscure FPS shooter like Wolf 3D
Multiplayer ✗: COMM-BAT deathmatch via Offline (1p NO bots), Adhoc (LW), or Online (up to 11p); NO co-op mode

River City Melee Mach!!

Digital Download - 596 MB
2D single screen fighting—feat. River City Ransom (Kunio-kun)—w/ 8-bit sprites and simple controls; team score wins
Multiplayer: Up to 4p - offline (same screen) or online

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos (*)

Physical (PAL - no U.S. cart) + 498 MB patch » SRG#69
Roguelite-like dungeon crawling, gems to upgrade towns & heroes, and quests—inspired by Zelda: A Link to the Past
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen) or online

Romancing SaGa 2 (SNES)

Digital Download - 1.4 GB
port of the 2016 mobile phone version w/ higher resolution pixel art, additional content, and QoL improvements
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (*)

Physical Game Card + 321 MB patch
3D remake of the turn-based RPG (1993) from the Super Famicom & its unique Free-Form Scenario story structure
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

R-Type Dimensions EX

Digital Download - 193 MB
remakes of R-Type (1987) & R-Type II (1989) w/ new 3D graphics & music OR retro style; 2D horz. shump by Irem
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Rubber Bandits

Digital Download - 1.7 GB
multiplayer party game - smash, steal, and collect cash
Multiplayer ✗: Arcade (1-4p) = escape w/ loot, Crime Spree (2-4p offline or online) w/ minigames: Heist, Brawl, Pork Pursue

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package (*)

Physical Game Card + 103 MB patch
third-person 3D GTA-style open-world action game feat. gangstas, sex, drugs, guns, & purposefully offensive humor
Multiplayer: 2p Co-Op (no split) via online or LW

Samurai Shodown V Special

Digital - 154 MB ¦ ACA NEOGEO edition - 2004
9th entry & rebalanced version of SNK's bloody weapons-based fighting game that was a series prequel
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

Samurai Warriors 5 (*)

Physical Game Card + 259 MB patch
Musou-style (1 vs. 1000) set in feudal Japan (Sengoku)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (split screen) OR online; no LW; 1+hr to unlock co-op after Ch. 1-3 (Turmoil)

Sayonara Wild Hearts

Digital Download - 1.1 GB (narrated by Queen Latifah)
3D on-rails, auto-scroller where you dodge, collect, & time button presses to a custom-written pop soundtrack
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Screencheat: Unplugged

Digital Download - 1.1 GB
multiplayer split-screen 3D FPS shooter where everyone is invisible, so you have to "screencheat"; has CPU bots
Multiplayer: Up to 4p - offline (quad split) deathmatch

Sea of Stars (*)

Physical Game Card + 2.4 GB update (iam8bit cover)
modern turn-based RPG, inspired by Chrono Trigger, with unshackled traversing (swim, climb, jump) & side jaunts
Multiplayer: 1-3 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Sega Genesis Classics

Digital Download (also on Wii Virtual Console) - 1.1 GB
has 51 Genesis games, e.g., Dynamite Headdy, Phantasy Star IV, Shadow Dancer, Streets of Rage 2, Virtua Fighter 2
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1p adventure, 2p co-op/competitive

Serious Sam Collection (*) (**)

Physical (x2) + 171 MB patch (Performance: SS3, Jewel)
SS HD: The First Encounter, The Second, Serious Sam 3: BFE
Multiplayer: 1-4p local co-op (Classic) & deathmatch (no CPU bots) via Split Screen or Network Play; no online

Shadowgate (2014) †

Digital Download - 1.0 GB (supports touchscreen)
HD remake of the classic Shadowgate point-and-click puzzle adventure (orig B&W Mac 1987, PC 1988, NES 1989)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

Digital Download - 4.9 GB
HD remaster of PS3/Xbox 360 (2011) ver.; over-the-top, demon-slaying 3D action feat. Garcia w/ multiuse Johnson
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

Digital (+ DLC w/ character & costume modes) - 2.7 GB
4th game in the series (2017); animated 2D platformer, with 6 worlds, where you gain transformations & revisit stages
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Shark! Shark!

Digital Download - 999 MB (Tommy Tallarico)
HD remake of Intellivision release (1982); eat fish smaller than you on a single screen; play original via Title Screen
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op/competitive - offline (same screen)

Shinobi

Digital Download (also on Wii Virtual Console) - 65 MB
Sega Ages series - 1987 (5 missions with 2 to 9 hostages)
includes Ages Mode for less challenging gameplay
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Digital (Bonus not DL'd ) - 9.1 GB ¦ DLC: Sega Villains
modern 2D action platformer feat. hand-drawn animation, precise ninja arts, and a new story of Sega’s Joe Musashi
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ no NS2✶ upgrade path

Shock Troopers

Digital Download - 180 MB
ACA NEOGEO edition - 1997 (vertical run-and-gun: 6 levels)
superior original '80s action flick-style w/ branching paths
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove α

Digital Download (had 1st campaign on Wii U) - 297 MB
All four (4) "Knight" campaigns and "Showdown" battle
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op in "Shovel of Hope" campaign only, but 1-4p in Shovel Knight Showdown battle game

Shuttlecock-H (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart & digital unable)
European cart goes further; dodge 'em up take on "bullet hell" shooters; evade & collect hearts for adult "rewards"
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Silpheed

Digital Download - 46 MB ¦ EGGConsole PC-8801mkIISR
re-release of the 1986 Japanese PC version (1993 Sega CD port was improved); pseudo 3D vert. shump by Game Arts
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Skate City †

Digital Download - 769 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
endless 2D skateboarding across 3 real-world locales each w/ 30 challenges; both touchscreen AND Stick + buttons
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Snake vs. Snake

Digital Download - 154 MB
based on Snake (Surround) lineage; has CPU bots; use power-ups in multiplayer Battle and Pew Pew modes
Multiplayer: Up to 6p simultaneously (6 max) - same screen (offline)

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered (*) (**)

Physical Game Card (x2) and Digital (not DL'd - 7.1 GB)
Multiplayer: Cooperative (campaign) and Multiplayer (versus) modes (no split) via 8p online (Nathan) or 4p Local Wireless (3 copies = 3p only separate screens)

Sniper Elite III Ultimate Edition (*) (**)

Physical (PAL - x2) & Digital (not DL'd - 6.3 GB)
Multiplayer: 4p Cooperative (campaign) and Multiplayer (versus) modes (no split) via online or Local Wireless (3 copies = 3p only separate screens)

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos

Digital Download - 289 MB w/ rollback
port of Neo-Geo/PS2/Xbox (2003) fighting game; 2nd SNK-produced w/ 36 characters & 1-on-1 battles using 4 buttons
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium

Digital Download - 202 MB
port of 1999 Neo Geo Pocket Color game; SNK-produced w/ 26 characters, 1-on-1, 2-fighter tag, and 3-fighter queue
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

Snowboarding The Next Phase

Digital Download - 945 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
straightforward downhill snowboarding with an emphasis on stomping tricks to get high scores
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (vert. split)

SongPop Party † (Online Only)

Digital Download - 1.4 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
similar to Name That Tune (competitive music-based trivia) w/ thousands of song snippets; touchscreen; has CPU bots
Multiplayer: Up to 8 max offline/online; phones also supported

Sonic Colors: Ultimate (*)

Physical Game Card + 344 MB patch
HD remaster of Wii release (2010) set in an amusement park with 3D third-person, 2D side-scrolling, and Wisps
Multiplayer: Yes, 1.5-2P Sonic Simulator (after 2 levels)

Sonic Frontiers (*)

Physical Game Card + 4.9 GB update
third-person 3D Sonic that combines Open Zone exploring and fast-paced Cyber Space levels inspired by Sonic’s past
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Sonic Mania

Digital Download - 381 MB
retro-style 2D Sonic w/ remixed classics and new Zones
Multiplayer: Competitive split or Mania Co-Op: hold L/R on cntlr 2 for Tails; hold ZL / ZR on 1st controller to turn off

Sonic Mania Plus (*)

Physical Game Card + 197 MB patch
Encore DLC w/ altered Zones in Encore Mode, 2 new characters (Mighty armadillo, Ray squirrel), & a 4p mode
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players (split screen) in Competition Mode

Sonic Origins

Digital Download (Digital Deluxe Edition) - 4.2 GB
Sonic 1, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD
Classic (original) or Anniversary (widescreen + unlimited)
Multiplayer: Sonic 2 & 3: Co-op w/ Tails or Competitive split

Sonic Origins Plus (*)

Physical Game Card + 438 MB patch
Plus Expansion DLC w/ 12 classic Sonic Game Gear titles and Extreme Missions and Knuckles & Amy in Origins
Multiplayer: Sonic 2 & 3: Co-op w/ Tails or Competitive split

Sonic Superstars (*)

Physical Game Card + 3.3 GB patch (Time Trial = ghosts)
modern 2D multiplayer Sonic feat. all-new Emerald powers and Northstar Islands (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy)
Multiplayer: 1-4p local co-op OR Battle (4p split, 1p online)

Sonic x Shadow Generations (*)

Physical + 1.7 GB patch ¦ DLC: Sonic 3 Movie Pack
HD remaster of PS3/Xbox 360 (2011) version with its iconic 2D and 3D stages + brand-new Shadow crossover story
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

South Park: The Stick of Truth

Digital Download - 5.5 GB
turn-based RPG, which looks like the TV show, where New Kid befriends Cartman, Stan, Kyle, Kenny to save the town
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Space Harrier

Digital Download (also on Wii Virtual Console) - 78 MB
Sega Ages series - 1985; contains a KOMAINU Barrier Attack mode and a rapid fire ability
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Space Invaders Invincible Collection

Digital (Tate: Pause > Rotate Screen) - 1.1 GB + free DL
has 4 retro games (original, Part II, IV, & DX), 2 modernized versions (Extreme & Gigamax), and 2 obscure Taito ARC
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1-2p alt, 1-2p versus, and 1-4p co-op

Spidersaurs

Digital Download - 1.4 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
difficult Contra-style side-scrolling 2D run-and-gun, with 6 stages, inspired by Saturday morning cartoons
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery (*) (∏)

Physical - no patches (English text w/ Japanese VO)
Carnival = earn tokens & Party Mode = play minigames
Gyro w/ Joy-Cons (no Pro) OR Handheld w/ Stick (1p only)
Multiplayer: Up to 3p co-op or VS - requires one Joy-Con each

Stakes Winner 2

Digital Download - 108 MB
ACA NEOGEO edition - 1996 (horse racing)
push buttons, manage stamina, get power-ups + stable
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy (*) (∏)

Physical Game Card + 150 MB patch (no U.S. cart)
Japanese cart; 100% English; HD remasters of the PC survival horror FPS (2007-2009): Shadow, Clear, Call; touch
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Star Ocean The Second Story R (*)

Physical Game Card + 846 MB patch
HD remake of the PS1 RPG (1999); fuses 2D pixel characters & 3D environments; Science Fantasy w/ Claude & Rena
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Star Trek: Resurgence †

Digital - 5.2 GB (from ex-Telltale Games) (supports touch)
Switch port of PS4/Xbox One version (2023); choice-driven narrative adventure set in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster

Digital Download - 1.9 GB
remastered port of LucasArts' 1995 retro FPS adventure set in the expanded Star Wars universe around the original film
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Steel Assault

Digital Download - 327 MB
fast-paced 2D action featuring a unique zipline mechanic, 16-bit post-apoc style, and hard-rocking tunes (5 stages)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure

Digital Download - 1.0 GB
multiplayer dodgeball sports party game set in the 1970s that uses twin stick controls
Multiplayer: Up to 6p simultaneously (6 max) - same screen (offline)

Strange Brigade (*) (**) (***)

Physical (PAL x2 no U.S. cart) & Digital - 7.3 GB » SRG#71
Multiplayer: 4p Campaign (adventure), Horde (waves for gold), Score Attack (kills & combos) modes (no split) via online or LW (3 copies = 3p only separate screens)

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Digital Download - 6.6 GB ¦ DLC: Orpheus
fully voiced interactive video game musical where you help Grace forge her path to the tune of original songs
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection ➅

Digital Download - 5.0 GB
includes 12 arcade titles (SF1, SF2, SF Alpha, SF3)
Online: SF2 Turbo, Super SF2 Turbo, SF Alpha 3, SF3: 3rd
Multiplayer: Up to 2 players offline (any) + online (above)

Street Hoop

Digital Download - 80 MB ¦ ACA NEOGEO edition - 1994
arcade-style 3-on-3 basketball w/ 10 countries & flashy dunks; high scores only on default (Time 2:00, Difficulty 4)
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

Streets of Rage 4: Anniversary Edition (*)

Physical Game Card + 815 MB patch
modern sequel to the Sega Genesis 2D beat'em up series; 12 levels; DLC (Mr. X Nightmare) is included
Multiplayer: 1-4p local co-op OR 1-2p online co-op

Streets of Rogue

Digital Download - 457 MB ¦ DLC: Character Pack
Roguelite-like overhead 2D action about player choice, freedom, and anarchic fun in a procedurally generated city
Multiplayer: 1-4p local co-op (dynamic split) OR 2-4p online

Strikers 1945 III

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 124 MB
first-ever home port in 2022 of the arcade classic (1999); 2D vert. shump by Psikyo w/ modern war theme
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Sudoku Classic †

Digital Download - 214 MB
solve 300 problems on the TV or handheld (touch) w/ custom assist functions and unlockable backgrounds
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Suika Game Ø

Digital (x2) - 1.7 GB ¦ DLC: Multi-Player, Skins/Sets x1
fruit-matching game w/ goal of getting matching fruits to touch so they fuse into a bigger fruit, i.e., watermelon
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline or online

Sunset Riders

Digital Download - 81 MB ¦ Konami
Arcade Archives series - 1991 (run-and-gun: 8 stages)
ported to the SNES (1993); arcade version is not censored
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op (2P: L: add 2+ credits, R on each cntlr)

Super Bomberman Collection

Digital Download - 2.5 GB
features SNES Super Bomberman 1-5 (1993-1997) and bonus NES Bomberman (1985) & II (1991) + puzzle Panic Bomber W
Multiplayer: Normal: 1-2p, Battle: 1-5p; no online, no LW

Super Bomberman R (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 3.8 GB) - cannot play
Multiplayer: Story (1-2p co-op), Battle (Multiplayer) (8 max reg., 6 max GP), Battle (Local) (LW: 2 bombers per Switch) & Online Battle (up to 8)—but no CPU bombers in online/LW

Super Dodge Ball

Digital Download (also on Wii Virtual Console) - 347 MB
enhanced NES port (1989) from arcade; QualityUp option reduces flickering and adds 3-4p to Bean Ball mode
Multiplayer: World Cup (1p), Versus (1-2p), Bean Ball (1-4p)

Super Mario 3D All-Stars ^N † (*) (∏)

Physical + 172 MB patch ¦ [N64 & GCN controllers]
Galaxy: collect Star Bits (121 stars) in 1080p using touch (best) or Gyro w/ Joy-Cons or Pro; Sunshine upped to 1080p & now 16:9 widescreen; SM64 upscaled to 720p w/ slightly clearer textures

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (*) α

Physical Game Card (SM3DW on Wii U) + 86 MB patch
Multiplayer: Mario 3D World: 2-4 player co-op - offline (same) OR online/LW (press R on Map); Bowser's Fury: 2nd player can control Bowser Jr. (+ Help); 50/100 Cat Shines

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (*) NS2✶

Physical + 139 MB patch (Meetup Bellabel Park only NS2✶)
modern 2D multiplayer Mario: Flower Kingdom, Wonder Effects, Badges (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, Toadette)
Multiplayer: 1-4p local co-op + Friend Races & Live Player Shadows

Super Mario Galaxy 1 + Mario Galaxy 2 † (*) (∏) α

Physical Game Card + 583 MB patch
HD/4K remasters of the Wii space adventures (2007, 2010) + Assist Mode; Galaxy 1 = 60/120 Stars, Galaxy 2 = 70/120
Multiplayer: Sort of, as a 2nd player can help w/ Star Bits

Super Mario Maker 2 † (*)

Physical Game Card + 310 MB patch
Make: SMB1, SMB3, SMW, NSMBU or SM3DW (extra)
Play: Story Mode (1p), Coursebot (My & Downloaded)
Multiplayer: Co-op courses offline and Versus online/LW

Super Mario Odyssey (*) α

Physical Game Card + 386 MB patch (17 kingdoms)
third-person 3D platformer; 999 Power Moons 124/250/500
Assist: arrows show path, no jumping deaths, more health
Multiplayer: Sort of, as a 2nd player can control Cappy

Super Mario Party Jamboree (*) (∏)

Physical Game Card + 66 MB patch
13th game: 7 boards, 110 new minigames (15 w/ Joy-Con motion), Jamboree Buddy, Pro Rules, Minigame Bay, etc.
Multiplayer: 1-4p offline + Kaboom 8p co-op, Koopathlon 20p

Super Mario RPG (*)

Physical Game Card + 123 MB patch
HD remaster of the SNES (1996) classic incl. rearranged soundtrack; turn-based RPG w/ isometric Mario action
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Super Mega Baseball 4 (*) - F

Physical Game Card + 3.5 GB patch (Favor Performance)
realistic arcade-style baseball w/ more than 200 legends of baseball (MLBPAA); may customize the 20 teams
Multiplayer: 2-4p PvP or 2p alternating co-op + online

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

Digital Download (Digital Deluxe Edition) - 3.2 GB
HD mashup of 300 stages and 12 minigames from the GameCube releases (2001/02); Song: Up/Left + L L R L R R
Multiplayer: Offline only w/ Party Games (2-4p split)

Super Volley Blast

Digital Download - 587 MB
cartoony arcade-style 2-on-2 beach volleyball w/ simple 3-button controls, Story Mode, & Super Blast party modifiers
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline (same screen)

Taito Milestones 3

Digital Download - 1.0 GB ¦ Arcade Archives
has 10 arcade games: Bubble Bobble, Cadash, Dead Connection, Growl (a.k.a. Runark), Rastan Saga, Thunder Fox
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1-4p co-op and 1-2p alternating

Tales from the Borderlands

Digital Download - 7.0 GB
Telltale's episodic, choice-driven narrative adventure set between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Talking Tom Candy Run

Digital Download - 111 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
endless 2D runner where you jump, double jump, and slide to avoid obstacles & collect as much candy as you can
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (horz. split)

Tempest 4000 (*)

Physical + 21 MB patch (from Jeff Minter) » LR#170
tube shooter where you control "the Claw" across vibrant geometric prisms; re-release of TxK on PS Vita (2014)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Terminator 2D: No Fate (*)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 679 MB
modern 2D run-and-gun, mostly based on 1991's T2: Judgement Day film, feat. 16-bit pixel art and iconic action
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Tetris 99

Digital Download - 2.2 GB ¦ DLC: Custom Themes x12
DLC: "Big Block" adds offline (Marathon, CPU Battle)
Multiplayer: Tetris 99 (online) + Offline: 2P Share (97 vs. 2p), CPU Battle (98 vs. 1p), Marathon (1p), Local Arena (i.e., LW)

Tetris Effect: Connected (*) (**) Ø

Physical and Digital Download (x2) - 4.0 GB
Tetris synchronized w/ music; time-stopping Zone move
Online: natesanf (cross-play w/ Nate) ¦ Tate = Options
Multiplayer ✗: Offline OR online: 2P Vs. or 3P Connected co-op

Tetris Forever

Digital Download - 5.4 GB (Gold Master Series #3)
interactive documentary feat. 21 games related to the early history of Tetris (Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers)
Multiplayer: SFC: Gaiden, Tetris 3, Bombliss + Time Warp

Tetris: The Grand Master

Digital Download - 131 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1998
classic Tetris timed, scored, and graded (9-1, S1-S9) & GM; levels (999) go up by piece & clear; 20G speeds start at 500
Multiplayer: 2P versus w/ Item Blocks (Codes: 20G, Mono, etc.)

Tetris The Absolute Grandmaster 2 Plus

Digital Download - 156 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 2000
Normal (scores, items); Master (grade = speed + combos); TGM+ (rising garbage); T.A. Death mode (20G speed)
Multiplayer: Doubles (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

That's a cow

Digital (Special Ed.) - 205 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
2D auto-run side-scroller where you spin and use the cow's milk as a jet pack or to stop enemies across 100 levels
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The 7th Guest †

Digital Download - 886 MB (supports touchscreen)
somewhat improved over PC classic (1993) with visual, audio, and quality-of-life (QoL) improvements
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Adventure Pals

Digital Download - 1.4 GB
cartoony kid-friendly 2D platforming adventure w/ humor, light RPG elements, towns, cupcakes, stickers, and a giraffe
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

THE CARD Perfect Collection † (**) Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 565 MB (supports touchscreen)
includes 10 classic card games, including Blackjack, Texas Hold’em Poker, Hearts, Solitaire variations; has CPU bots
Multiplayer: 1p or 2-4p competitive via online, LW (2 copies)

The Church in the Darkness

Digital Download - 1.4 GB (startup loading takes 2 mins)
top-down 3D stealth action, inspired by the Jonestown 1970's cult, with procedurally generated storytelling
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Complex † (☍)

Digital Download - 10.5 GB (supports touchscreen)
modern FMV game with a sci-fi, bio-weapon storyline and where actions/relationships lead to 8 suspenseful endings
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The First Tree

Digital Download - 2.3 GB
experiential "game" analogous to a walking simulator (no enemies, short story, light puzzles & platforming); not "fox"
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures - Merry & Mis.(*)

Physical + 324 MB patch (incl. Determined to Love Xmas)
festive kid-friendly 2D platformer, based on the 2018 film, where you set out to steal all the presents in Who-ville
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (P2 follows along as Max)

The Jackbox Party Pack (Online Only) - Reg.

Digital Download - 1.2 GB only on Reg. Switch
You Don't Know Jack 2015 (1-4p), Drawful (3-8p), Word Spud (2-8p), Lie Swatter (1-100), Fibbage XL (2-8p)
Multiplayer: Phones/tablets required for multiplayer (8 max)

The Jackbox Party Pack 3 (Archived)

Digital Download (not DL'd - 1.5 GB) - cannot play
Quiplash 2 (3-8p), Trivia Murder Party (1-8p), Guesspionage (2-8p), Fakin' It (3-6p), Tee K.O. (3-8p)
Multiplayer: Phones/tablets required for up to 8 max

The King of Fighters '98

Digital - 264 MB ¦ ACA NEOGEO edition - 1998
5th KOF and 1st “Dream Match” game in the SNK fighting game series; Advanced for modern KOF, Extra for old style
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline (same screen)

The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL) + 34 MB patch w/ rollback
improved online for Switch port of PS3/Xbox 360 version (2011); 13th KOF is the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting
Multiplayer: Up to 2p head-to-head - offline, online, Spectator

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak (*)

Physical Game Card + 72 MB patch (NIS Limited Ed.)
modern 3D action RPG (11th Trails) feat. a bounty hunter/ detective (Spriggan) across 7 chapters in Calvard Republic
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II (*)

Physical Game Card + 2.6 GB patch (NIS Limited Ed.)
direct sequel in Calvard arc w/ Van, Agnes, & capital Edith; plus Märchen Garten, minigames, & Swin/Nadia (Reverie)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Oregon Trail

Digital (DLC: Cowboys) - 1.0 GB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
reimagining of the 1980s edutainment game (NO touch) with enhanced gameplay and respectful representation
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Pathless

Digital Download - 1.8 GB
traverse a 3D open world with unique movement-based gameplay and solve environmental puzzles with your eagle
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Plucky Squire (*)

Physical Game Card + 4.4 GB patch
delightful storybook action-adventure where Jot jumps between the 2D pages of a book and 3D realms
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

The Smurfs - Dreams (*)

Physical Game Card + 211 MB patch
charming kid-friendly 2.5D platformer with Gargamel and a fixed 3/4 overhead view (similar to Super Mario 3D World)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

The TakeOver

Digital Download - 2.0 GB
side-scrolling 2D beat'em up, with 7 lengthy stages and rockin' tunes, inspired by 90's classics
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (*)

Physical + 249 MB patch ¦ DLC: World Ends with You
use ZR/ZL and sticks—OR press X for a one-button Simple Mode—in rhythm to 400+ tracks from Final Fantasy I-XV
Multiplayer: 1-2p local co-op (Pairs) or competitive online

Thunder Force AC

Digital Download - 68 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1990
reworked Thunder Force III for arcades; 2D horz. shump by Technosoft (M2)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Tinykin

Digital Download - 2.3 GB
easygoing 3D platformer where Milo uses army of tinykin (5 types) for solving problems in ant-sized environments
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge (*) (**)

Physical (PAL) & Digital - 1.5 GB ¦ DLC: Dim. Shell, Radical
modernized 2D pixel art Ninja Turtles beat'em up (2022) inspired by Turtles in Time and based on the 1987 TV series
Multiplayer: 1-6p co-op - offline or online; no cross-play

TMNT: Splintered Fate (*) (**) NS2✶

Physical & Digital - 1.1 GB ¦ DLC: Casey Jo., Metalhd + NS2✶
Roguelike-like top-down w/ randomized rooms, temporary Turtle Powers, and permanent upgrades (Dragon, Dreamer)
Multiplayer ✗: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen) or online

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection (*) (**)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 3.4 GB
has 13 retro TMNT games from ARC, SNES, NES, GB, & GEN
Online: TMNT, in Time, Tourney Fight, Hyperstone, TMNT III
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1-4p offline, online, or Local Play (above)

TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants (*)

Physical Game Card + 539 MB patch
enhanced port (2024) of the 2017 Raw Thrills arcade game—based on the 2012 TV series—with more levels & bosses
Multiplayer: 1-4 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (*)

Physical Game Card + 3.0 GB patch (Deluxe Ed. w/ map)
HD remaster of first 3 PS1 releases (1996-1998) and their PC expansions; may toggle between retro & upgraded visuals
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (*) (**)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 12.2 GB
HD remakes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 (1999) & 2 (2000)
Multiplayer: Up to 2 players head-to-head - offline (vert. split), online, and Local Wireless (2 copies); P2 must refresh

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (*) (**) NS2✶

Physical & Digital Deluxe (free NS2✶; sep. saves) - 19.9 GB
HD remakes of the GCN/PS2/Xbox classics: Tony Hawk 3 (2001) & Tony Hawk 4 (2002)—now both w/ timed goals
Multiplayer ✗: Up to 2p - offline (vert. split), online, & LW

Total Arcade Racing

Digital Download - 290 MB (Time Trial = ghosts)
retro-style 2D overhead single screen racer (similar to Super Sprint) with boost, no weapons, & some minigames
Multiplayer: Up to 8p simultaneously (8 max) - same screen (offline)

Toy Stunt Bike: Tiptop's Trials

Digital Download - 656 MB
micro-sized 2D motorbike trials game
Profiles: smccall742 (docked) and Finn (Lite)
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge

Digital Download - 209 MB
retro-style 2D action platformer feat. 32-bit pixel art and gameplay that is heavily inspired by Castlevania
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Track & Field

Digital Download - 87 MB ¦ Konami
Arcade Archives series - 1983; 6 events: 100m dash, javelin, hammer throw, long jump, 110m hurdles, and high jump
Multiplayer: 1-4p alt/simul. (L: add 2+ credits, R on each cntlr)

Trek to Yomi (*)

Physical Game Card + 257 MB patch
striking black & white 2D action, designed with cinematic perspectives, that is set in a samurai period of feudal Japan
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Trials of Mana 3D (*)

Physical Game Card + 154 MB patch
3D remake of action RPG Seiken Densetsu 3 (1995) from the Super Famicom w/ real-time combat & linear exploring
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (*)

Physical Game Card + 309 MB patch
whimsical 2.5D puzzle-platformer with a variable puzzle difficulty system that adapts to the number of players
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen), online, LW

Trinity Trigger (*)

Physical + 49 MB patch ¦ DLC: Extra Episode Set
Day 1 Edition; modern overhead co-op action RPG—inspired by Secret of Mana—with Cyan, Elise, and Zantis
Multiplayer: 1-3p co-op; 2.5+ hrs to unlock co-op after Lance

Trombone Champ (∏)

Digital Download - 1.1 GB
hilariously play 70+ anthems, marches, classical pieces on a trombone using Tilt OR IR Motion Camera (Right Joy-Con)
Multiplayer: Requires one Joy-Con each for up to 4p simultaneous

TUNIC (*)

Physical Game Card + 137 MB patch (Fangamer Deluxe)
isometric action adventure, with Souls-like combat, where you explore & solve puzzles to find the manual's lost pages
Multiplayer: No (1 player only) ¦ Extra > Combat > Reduced

Turok ^N

Digital Download - 585 MB ¦ [N64 controller]
enhanced re-release of Acclaim's 1997 N64 FPS w/ dinos, aliens & less fog—but still limited saves and checkpoints
Multiplayer: No (1p only) ¦ Input > Controller > Southpaw

Turrican Flashback

Digital Download - 67 MB
includes 4 Turrican games from Amiga, SNES, & GEN
sci-fi 2D action shooter w/ exploring levels in any direction
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

UFO 50

Digital Download - 529 MB (Fangamer Companion Book)
modern compilation of 50 retro-style games, which span a variety of genres, created by fictional company UFO Soft
Multiplayer: Varies, w/ 1p adventure, 2p co-op/competitive

Ultimate Runner †

Digital Download - 130 MB (supports touchscreen)
endless 3D runner where you jump, slide, dodge, and evade obstacles in order to collect coins & other items
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

UnMetal

Digital Download - 564 MB
retro-style 2D top-down stealth action w/ voice acting; heavily inspired by Metal Gear and also a parody of it
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Valfaris

Digital Download - 994 MB
heavy metal-infused, challenging 2D action platformer set in deep space w/ music by former Celtic Frost guitarist
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (Remake)

Digital Download - 315 MB
re-release of 1992's enhanced 16-bit-style remake on PC Engine CD (TurboGrafx); English subtitles w/ Japanese VO
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Valley

Digital Download - 3.5 GB
first-person platforming and environmental storytelling where you harness the L.E.A.F. suit for agility and life/death
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of NY

Digital Download - 3.0 GB (NO touchscreen)
visual novel game, based on tabletop game, w/ text-based story choices and modern Vampire clans, e.g., Camarilla
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of NY

Digital Download - 3.3 GB (NO touchscreen)
standalone 2nd companion piece to VtM: Coteries of NY where you play as the Lasombra clan in 2020
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton † Ø

Digital Download (x2) - 999 MB (supports touchscreen)
DLC: Moonspll, Tides, Oper.Guns, Castlevania, Bloodmoon
2D minimalistic horde survival - timed, roguelite, auto-fire
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op - offline (same screen) or online

Vendetta

Digital Download - 43 MB ¦ Konami
Arcade Archives series - 1991 (beat'em up: 5 levels + "extra")
a.k.a. Crime Fighters 2 (but standalone); mildly censored
Multiplayer: 1-4p co-op (2P: L: add 2+ credits, A on each cntlr)

Venice Taxi Boats †

Digital Download - 355 MB ¦ mobile conversion (iOS)
3D vehicle simulator feat. 11 boats, 50 missions, and famous landmarks incl. Rialto Bridge, Murano, & San Marco Square
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Virtua Racing

Digital Download - 214 MB ¦ Sega Ages series - 1992
Single Play allows Pro controller; Settings: 5 or 20 laps
Multiplayer: Offline Match - 8 max (mini splits) using one Switch, but each must use a Joy-Con (no Pro)—or Online Match

VS. Balloon Fight

Digital (NES ver. on Wii U Virtual Console) - 29 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1984; VS. System version was more challenging, had vertical scrolling, & used 2 screens
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op split OR LW (L for credits, R on cntlr 2)

VS. Gradius

Digital (ARC "Nemesis" on Konami Arcade Classics) - 60 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1985; VS. System is the NES ver. with simplified graphics, altered levels, only 2 upgrades
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

VS. Ice Climber

Digital (NES ver. on Wii U Virtual Console) - 76 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1986; VS. System has more levels (48 v. 32), random weather, new enemies for Popo & Nana
Multiplayer: 1-2p co-op (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

VS. Super Mario Bros.

Digital Download - 89 MB ¦ Arcade Archives - 1986
different than NES game (1985); harder VS. System version w/ removed 1UPs, changed warps, less time, more enemies
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Waifu Uncovered (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart & digital unable)
European cart goes further; One-Handed: UUDD+LRLR+B
Uncovered: Save 3 girls; Fully Uncovered: All 7 girls (cart)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy (*)

Physical Game Card (PAL - no U.S. cart & digital unable)
European cart goes further; One-Handed: UUDD+LRLR+B
Uncensored: Save 3 girls; Fully Uncensored: All 7 girls (cart)
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Windjammers

Digital Download - 72 MB
port of Neo-Geo game from 1994; similar to air hockey
Multiplayer: Online Game > Custom Match (w/ friend) OR Local Game > Arcade (1p), Versus (2p same), or Wireless (LW)

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (*)

Physical (cart release 2026) & Digital (not DL'd) » LR#305
3D FPS shooter w/ alternate reality of Nazis winning WW2; Wolfenstein 3D in Club Kreisau on Level 4 of Evas Hammer
Multiplayer: No (1 player only on Switch) ¦ DO NOT UPDATE

Wonder Boy Returns Remix

Digital Download - 753 MB
HD remake of Wonder Boy (1986) a.k.a. Adventure Island
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Wreckfest (*)

Physical Game Card + 285 MB patch
full-contact racing across lap races, destruction derbies, and multi-heat events w/ crazy vehicles & customizations
Multiplayer: Online only (no split/local)

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (*) NS2✶

Physical Game Card + 111 MB patch - play on NS2✶
enhanced port of the Wii U (2015) open world sci-fi RPG spin-off; explore, gather, and battle across New LA (Mira)
Multiplayer: Mostly 1p, but online Squad Tasks & Missions

Xevious

Digital (Tate mode: Pause > Display Settings) - 105 MB
Arcade Archives series - 1983; ported to the Atari 7800 (1987); air and ground enemies; 2D vert. shump by Namco
Multiplayer: 1-2p alt (2P: L to add 2+ credits, R on cntlr 2)

Yakuza Kiwami (*)

Physical + 21 MB patch (English text w/ Japanese VO)
Switch port of PS4 version (2017), which was a remake of the 2006 PS2 original; third-person 3D beat’em up epic
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Yars Rising (*)

Physical Game Card + 1.6 GB patch
stylish Metroidvania-like 2D action platformer with a sci-fi Atari story, voice acting, stealth, pop music, and hacking
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Yooka-Laylee (*)

Physical + 2.9 GB patch & Digital (not DL'd - unable); Vendi
modern third-person 3D open-world platformer—heavily inspired by Banjo-Kazooie—collect-a-thon (Pagies, Quills)
Multiplayer: Sort of, as 2nd player collects & 4p Rextro Arcade

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

Digital Download - 4.8 GB ¦ DLC: Trowzer's Top Tonic
modern 2D platformer spin-off, inspired by Donkey Kong Country, w/ Beetalions to protect + secret-filled overworld
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ys Origin

Digital Download - 2.3 GB
takes place 700 years before Ys I; overhead action RPG (orig 2006, PC 2012) set in dungeons of the Darm Tower
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana (a.k.a. Ys III) (*)

Physical Game Card + 251 MB patch
Refined Edition; top-down remake of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (PC 2005, PSP 2010) w/ refined visuals, sound, QoL
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (a.k.a. Ys IV) (*)

Physical Game Card - no patches
Day One Edition; port of 4th canonical game (PS Vita 2012, PS4 2019); overhead action RPG set in forests of Celceta
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (*)

Physical Game Card + 637 MB patch
Switch port of PS4/PS Vita version (2016); 3D action RPG feat. Adol, blue-haired Dana, & the cursed Isle of Seiren
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga (*)

Physical Game Card + 105 MB patch » LR#310
HD remaster of PSP release (2010) w/ full voice acting; top-down crossover arena fighting based on Ys Seven controls
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players - offline, online, & LW

YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound... (*)

Physical + 30 MB patch (+ free DL: 8-Bit Yu-No)
Day One Edition; English text w/ Japanese voiceovers; HD remake of YU-NO visual novel (1996); adult themes
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Zanac

Digital Download - 146 MB ¦ G-MODE Archives29
re-release of early 2000s Japanese mobile phone port of the NES game (1986); 2D vert. shump by Compile
Multiplayer: No (1 player only)

Zero Gunner 2-

Digital Download - 242 MB
multi-directional 2D Psikyo shump feat. helicopters, which was rebuilt from the 2001 Sega Dreamcast version
Multiplayer: 1-2 players local co-op - offline (same screen)

Zombie Army Trilogy (*) (**) (***)

Physical Game Card (x2) ¦ Digital Download - 5.0 GB
Multiplayer: 4p Campaign (solo/cooperative) and Horde (endless) modes (no split) via online or Local Wireless (3 copies = 3p only separate screens)

Zombie Army 4: Dead War (*) (**)

Physical Game Card and Digital Download - 6.4 GB
Multiplayer: 4p Campaign (solo/cooperative) and Horde (endless) modes (no split) via online or Local Wireless (2 copies = 2p on separate screens)

Note: The following digital downloads are not counted because they were either free or replaced by a better version: Axis Football 2023, Island Saver, and MineSweeper Million.

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At one point, I also had the following 18 games on physical cartridges:

Bee Simulator
Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy
Darksiders III
DOOM Eternal (Limited Run #154)
Let's Sing Country
Mega Man 11
Mighty Fight Federation (Premium Edition #06)
Override: Mech City Brawl (Japanese)
Postal: Brain Damaged (Super Rare #123)
RICO (European)
Spintires: MudRunner - American Wilds
Super Bomberman R
The Pathless (iam8bit red)
Tin Hearts (Japanese)
Unravel Two
Vampire: The Masquerade - New York Bundle
Wild Card Football
Windjammers

But I got rid of them to make way for other games in my curated Switch collection.

Additionally, I purposefully avoided re-buying many Wii U games that were later ported to the Switch, such as LEGO City Undecover (2017 v. 2013), Pokkén Tournament DX (2017 v. 2016), Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018 v. 2014), Bayonetta 2 (2018 v. 2014), Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018 v. 2014), New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019 v. 2012), The Wonderful 101 Remastered (2020 v. 2013) Pikmin 3 Deluxe (2020 v. 2013), Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (2021 v. 2014)

Begrudgingly, Nintendo finally convinced me to buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2022—5 years after the Switch re-release (2017) and 8 years after the Wii U original (2014)—due to the Booster Course Pass DLC and its 48 additional retro tracks. I must admit that re-purchasing MK8 was well worth it.

Regrettably, I also re-purchased Zelda: Breath of the Wild in 2023—6 years after Wii U—in order to prepare myself for the sequel. That's when I learned that the massive open world Zelda with breaking weapons, cooking food, and small shrines was not for me. At least the kids enjoyed it!

Finally, specifically to play Bowser's Fury, I chose to "double dip" with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Later, I also picked up physical copies of Bayonetta 1 (2018 v. 2014), Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2018 v. 2014), and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (2025 v. 2015) since I never owned or played them on Wii U.

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All-Time Favorite Switch 1 Games

Note: Scott's favorites will fluctuate over time.

Super Mario Odyssey (Switch 1) screenshot

1. Super Mario Odyssey

When it was announced in January 2017, it seemed to deviate from the Mario formula with worlds that were too realistic or crazy looking. After completing the game, it became apparent to me that Super Mario Odyssey was the sequel to Super Mario 64 that I always wanted. By bringing back the "sandbox" concept and introducing Cappy, Nintendo really delivered an all-time great. On the quest to collect Power Moons, you are treated with a fantastic presentation, creative world design, smooth play control, tons of secrets, nods to Mario's past, and so much more. The Assist Mode for kids is great, too!

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch 1) screenshot

2. Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Onward and upward! Astonishingly, it took six (6) years into the Switch 1's lifespan and a decade after the last 2D Mario game on Wii U to gain a new entry. And it was well worth the wait! The move to the Flower Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Wonder was clearly liberating, as the game exudes unique ideas, interesting gameplay, fun secrets, and an amusing personality. Equally great as a single- or multi-player adventure, the game delights with its exciting Wonder Flower effects, fun Elephant power-up, useful Badges, online Live Player Shadows, and, of course, Talking Flowers. I wonder what Goombas taste like?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch 1) screenshot

3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

With the 2022-23 Booster Course Pass, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is truly the pinnacle of the series. How will this game ever be topped? It has nearly 100 new, retro, and mobile (MK Tour) tracks. Compared to past entries, all of the characters, vehicles, and items are well-balanced; the computer AI is reasonable; and the speed feels right for each CC. MK8's Grand Prix mode, with CPU racers, allows up to 4 players locally. Online matches are quick and plentiful, and Online Play w/ Friends is more than 1-on-1. With MK8D, Battle Mode is good, double items are back, and kids can use Steering Assist. Perfection?

4. Boomerang Fu

On each of my Nintendo systems, I found an initially obscure, completely original local multiplayer game that provided tons of replayability and many, many hours of enjoyment. Without a doubt, Boomerang Fu is this hidden gem on Switch. The game was enjoyed by 6-year-olds and 50-year-olds alike. One of the fun things about the 6-player game is that matches can be over in a mere 5 seconds, but they generally average 30-60 seconds. The frantic nature of slashing, throwing, and power-ups also can be offset by strategy in many arenas, especially if you choose teams. Plus, it has some good bots. Simple fun!

Tetris Effect: Connected (Switch 1) screenshot

5. Tetris Effect: Connected

Imagine modern Tetris (e.g., 1-piece hold, T-spins, hard drop, multi-piece preview) synchronized with how you are playing. Everything—music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects, and even the Tetris pieces themselves—pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect harmony. This is what makes Tetris Effect: Connected such an exhilarating experience; it keeps you "in the zone," especially with the original and innovative soundtrack. The new Zone mechanic and Connected co-op mode are both interesting, and purists may love the Classic Score Attack mode that uses classic Tetris rules. I played this a ton.

Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition (Switch 1) screenshot

6. Borderlands Legendary Collection

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my couch co-op gaming buddy and I had to get together virtually. Since I finally got around to buying a Switch in 2020/21, we spent most of our online gaming sessions playing Borderlands 1 and 2. Although he last played the series 10 years earlier on PS3/PC, I had zero experience with "loot shooters." Undeniably, it is still a 3D open-world first-person shooter, but I see how there are some light RPG elements with buying/selling and equipping weapons, shields, abilities, etc. Aside from being less desolate, Borderlands 2 has better looks, more polish, and added challenge. Fun co-op.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (Switch 1) screenshot

7. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2

I love Tony Hawk. I played a ton of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (N64) back in 2000, including two-player, in college. Then my passion continued with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (GCN) in 2002. So, 20 years later, you can imagine my excitement about the HD remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2—complete with re-licensed music. Although the Switch version arrived 9 months late, and does not look as good as my friend's PS4/PS5 version, it is a great port. Nothing got cut, and everything runs smoothly at 30fps. A great example of a game that begs to be played in Switch's handheld mode. Addictive and fun.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (Switch 1) screenshot

8. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Although I enjoy the "push-forward" combat of 3D first-person shooters, my favorite games in the genre incorporate elements of stealth. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus not only does a great job of mixing up the action but it also includes a crazy-yet-fascinating story of what could have happened to America if the Nazis had won World War II. As a Switch port, I think it is fantastic. You can see the downgrade in the graphics from the cutscenes to the gameplay, but I found that the game was smooth, clear, and utterly satisfying. Exhibit A of a game that I previously missed—and could now enjoy thanks to Switch.

Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection (Switch) screenshot

9. Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection

The gold standard for retro video game compilations. For Atari's 50th anniversary, Digital Eclipse went above and beyond. Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection includes a curated list of 150+ Atari games (incl. DLC) from the arcade, Atari 2600, 8-bit computers, 7800 system, Lynx handheld, and Jaguar console. All of the games are emulated perfectly, including 2600 game switches, touch support for paddle games, and first-ever Jaguar and Lynx emulation. On top of that, the collection can be viewed as an interactive timeline that is loaded with high-quality screenshots, interviews, and trivia. Awe-inspiring.

Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection (Switch 1) screenshot

10. Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster

Back in the early 1990s, I absolutely loved the Final Fantasy games that were released on the Super NES. After Square jumped from Nintendo to Sony with the PlayStation, I was angry and ignored the series as a Nintendo fanboy. Of course, time heals, and things have come full circle with Switch. For me, though, those SNES classics represent my sweet spot, and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (FFI-VI Collection) is simply awesome. With touched up graphics, fully orchestrated soundtracks, and quality-of-life settings, these uncomplicated classics feel like the best versions of their former selves.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Switch 1) screenshot

11. Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Initially, fans thought this was a lazy port, but Super Mario 3D All-Stars will end up being a great Switch story. Super Mario 64's seemingly subtle port actually makes it look clear and good on your modern TV, especially compared to the Virtual Console, allowing me to revisit my N64 past. Super Mario Sunshine's hybrid remaster/upscale into HD widescreen was a feat unto itself. But, yeah, I am still not a fan of the GCN entry. For me, Super Mario Galaxy was the star and worth the price of admission. This unique Mario entry was no longer stuck on the Wii, featuring better graphics and control options.

TMNT: Splintered Fate (Switch 1) screenshot

12. TMNT: Splintered Fate

This isometric roguelike brawler (2024) feels like a modern reinvention of the multiplayer arcade classics from yesteryear. In fact, over time, TMNT: Splintered Fate has gone on to become my favorite Ninja Turtles game of all time, just as the game continued to evolve over several years through additions, improvements, and changes. With a quick nod to Hades, the combination of fast-paced action, temporary Turtle Powers, permanent upgrades, well-balanced gameplay, randomized room layouts, and a fulfilling difficulty curve make for a game that is truly satisfying to make runs on Switch (or Switch 2).

Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition (Switch 1) screenshot

13. Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition

From the mid-1990s and into the early 2000s, in my college years, the American culture accepted raunchiness by permitting vulgarity, objectifying women, and glorifying violence. This epitomizes Duke Nukem. Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition (2019) allows you to play through the entire remastered game as Duke Nukem and even has the original voice actor. As a 3D FPS, Bulletstorm was refreshing in 2011 and still is today. With a more linear level design, the game features an AI-controlled teammates, over-the-top sequences, and a whip-like Leash for ridiculous, slow-mo, combo-based kills.

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge (Switch 1) screenshot

14. TMNT: Shredder's Revenge

Talk about a love letter to the 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and arcade games. TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is delightful; it does everything right. The story and cutscenes are well done and succinct. It nails the multi-player arcade-style gameplay perfectly, with offline and online play, while adding some finesse and even 6-player support. The graphics are retro-styled yet extremely fluid and detailed. It captures the essence of the era perfectly with its music and sound effects. The game is much longer and has more depth compared to the past, but it is not filled with fluff. Everything that I hoped for!

15. Prodeus

Many games have replicated the look and feel of retro-style 3D first-person shooters, but Prodeus aims to blur that line between retro and modern—and, frankly, I believe it succeeds. With my playtime hours being similar to the 3D FPS games above, I think it is underappreciated. You have retro-style gameplay, with labyrinth-like levels, but it has modern level design, automap, weapon upgrades, and an overworld map. You have retro-style visuals, but they have been modernized with dynamic lighting, particle effects, and lots of gore. Finally, you could download community levels. Satisfying gunplay.

16. Cruis'n Blast

As someone who had fond memories—both in the arcade and on the N64—of Cruis'n USA and Cruis'n World from the mid-1990s, I thought I would enjoy the 2021 Switch port of the 2017 arcade successor: Cruis'n Blast. Wow, what an awesome surprise. Eugene Jarvis' Raw Thrills not only ported the arcade's five (5) bright, colorful, crazy, high-flying, and death-defying levels but also reworked them into 24 new Cruis'n Tour levels for the Switch. The "straight-ahead" racing style, along with simple controls, crazy speeds, rubber band AI, and forgiving crash physics, means nearly anyone can play and have a blast!

17. Trials of Mana

Back in the Super NES era, I loved the Secret of Mana and all of its multiplayer 2D action RPG glory. That nostalgia caused me to be intrigued by the full-on 3D remake of the largely unknown 1995 sequel: Trials of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3). Happily, this feels like a Mana game and checks all those same action JRPG boxes: whimsical worlds, linear-but-enjoyable exploration, fantastic music, suitable storytelling, fast-paced combat, and some quality-of-life improvements. Just a fun, modern single-player adventure (Riesz, Angela, Duran) for those of us who do not want a game that is too long or complex.

Minecraft Dungeons (Switch 1) screenshot

18. Minecraft Dungeons

Minecraft Dungeons surprised me—in a good way. With up to 4 players, the dungeon crawler set in Minecraft's voxel world seemed like something I could play with the kids, and I could learn more about the world of Minecraft. I was right. After taking advantage of a rare sale and embarking on some missions together with my 9- and 6-year-olds, I realized that the game very much reminded me of Gauntlet. Due to the Minecraft license, along with a gratifying gameplay loop, reasonable difficulty levels, and tons of content, we spent many hours playing this cooperative adventure together.

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection (Switch 1) screenshot

19. TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection

Honestly, I never thought that I would see this day. I figured the combination of a dying Konami brand and licensing challenges meant that I never would be able to play the original TMNT arcade game (an all-time favorite) at home. Although one could argue that TMNT: Shredder's Revenge was the better of the two (!) Ninja Turtle releases in 2022, I am a sucker for nostalgia and retro video games. These arcade, Super NES, Genesis, Game Boy, and NES games in the TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection are still great on the TV and perfect for Switch's handheld. Plus, it is loaded up with bonus content. Cowabunga!

20. Balatro

Now this is a genius idea. If you asked me if I ever wanted to play a deck-building roguelike video game, I would tell you...NO. But what if you were told that you were playing from a standard 52-card deck and had to use valid poker hands, with a limited number of hands and discards each round? Now add in swappable Joker multiplier cards, consumable Tarot and Spectral cards, and other easy-to-understand modifiers. Suddenly, you are addicted to chasing and trying to beat those high scores on each successive run in Balatro. A rare instance where the Switch's touchscreen results in an even better experience.

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (Switch 1) screenshot

21. Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!

When Pokémon hit American shores in 1998, I was 20-years-old and worked in a toy store—and was mesmerized by the hype. I bought a Game Boy Pocket just to play Pokémon Red, and I purchased an assortment of licensed products (toys, stuffed animals, sheets, trading cards, books). Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! represented how I would introduce my 7- and 4-year-old boys to the world of Pokémon during COVID and my knowledge of Generation I (151 species). Since this remake focused on accessibility to newcomers and cooperative play, I enjoyed watching them play 40+ hours together.

22. OBAKEIDORO!

With 10,000+ games available on Switch, I view OBAKEIDORO! (a.k.a Boogeyrun! OR Bail or Jail) as a diamond in the rough. This asymmetric action game—which is analogous to a kids version "Dead by Daylight" or similar to the Cops and Robbers childhood game—has 3 humans trying to get away from 1 monster during each 3-minute match. You can play any combination of human and computer opponents among the couch split-screen, Local Wireless, and online play modes. Obakeidoro hearkens back to games that are easy to learn, yet have some depth for continued fun. Japanese players love it!

23. Tetris 99

I would bet that neither you nor the creators of Tetris ever envisioned a massively multiplayer online version of the iconic game. Head-to-head Tetris is usually about speed, skill, and burying your opponent in lines of garbage. That concept continues in Tetris 99, except that you are simultaneously battling 98 other opponents (human or computer) with some additional light strategy through targeting choices and earning K.O. badges. Furthermore, the online scene was relevant for many years by allowing you to earn Nintendo-related themes (with game-specific backgrounds and music) through Maximus Cup events.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Switch 1) screenshot

24. Life is Strange: True Colors/Double Exposure

I confess to loving teen and young adult shows in the 2000s and 2010s. Along with Twilight, I binged One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, and You. I think this is why Life is Strange: True Colors and Life is Strange: Double Exposure speak to me. I thought 2021's True Colors was a very impressive-looking Switch port and had a western U.S. setting to which I can relate. I liked the story with Alex, Steph, Ryan; the empathy power was alright. Although 2024's Double Exposure did not look as great on Switch, I loved Max, Safi, Moses, the story, choices, and music. Both have a special place in my video gaming heart.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 1) screenshot

25. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

I anxiously awaited and loved the 2021 release of Tony Hawk 1 + 2 on Switch, and I was disheartened to hear that this sequel was cancelled in 2022. Yet, by some miracle, the project was quietly restarted, albeit with changes, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 was released in 2025. Although I did not care how Tony Hawk 4's career mode was changed, I did notice that the sequel was not as smooth or optimized for Switch 1. Fortunately, there was a free, separate version for Switch 2. Enjoyable video game during an otherwise unenjoyable period of my life, which also had a nifty Taco Bell promotion.

26. Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton

Yet another unique indie concept and yet another roguelike! But like all other renowned indie titles from the early 2020s, the game is fantastic: Vampire Survivors is addictive and fun. The lack of control is not concerning here. With your automatically attacking character, you battle continuous waves of hundreds of monsters, aiming to survive the onslaught for as long as possible—or for 30 minutes until the Reaper appears—and then unlock additional characters, weapons, and relics for future sessions. Was great for some couch co-op on the Switch. Love the Castlevania tie-in, too.

Capcom Arcade Stadium (Switch 1) screenshot

27. Capcom Arcade Stadium/2nd Stadium

As someone who grew up in the 1980s, I have a massive amount of nostalgia for Nintendo games. Those rose-tinted glasses extend to the arcade, too, because there were so many games that I played in the arcades, which never made it to home consoles -- or maybe were not great ports. This is why Capcom Arcade Stadium and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium are such awesome collections for me. This is the first time that I am able to play many of these classics on Nintendo-based hardware. Some long-time personal favorites include Black Tiger, Forgotten Worlds, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Magic Sword, and Strider.

28. Dispatch

During the Switch generation, I leaned into another video game genre that was new (to me): choice-driven stories that literally felt like interactive movies and TV shows. From Dark Pictures Anthology to Life is Strange, I loved how these games only required 5-10 hours to complete—but became etched in my mind due to great storytelling, relatable characters, and memorable sound. Dispatch excels as a believable workplace comedy story, broken into episodes, about a former superhero who has to take a job as a dispatcher for villains-turned-superheroes. Fantastic adult fun on Switch (1 and 2).

Easy Come Easy Golf (Switch 1) screenshot

29. Easy Come Easy Golf

In the 1990s, I had a love affair with golf and video game iterations (Links 386 Pro on PC, Hal's Hole in One Golf on SNES, Mario Golf on N64) that was somewhat rekindled by Easy Come Easy Golf. Before traveling to Hawaii in fall 2022, I sampled the game on Apple Arcade, and I decided that I should just buy the game on Switch. Ian and I spent a lot of time on these virtual links, and that can be attributed to a game that nails the pick-up-and-play aspect while staying true to a realistic game of golf (no gimmicks). With 11 courses, 30 characters, and many modes, I knew there could be a lot to unpack.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Switch 1) screenshot

30. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

I was a teenager when Mortal Kombat was first released, and although I never loved the game (or was very good at it), the series left an indelible mark in my gaming memories. From its arcade lore, through its censored SNES release, to the creation of the ESRB video game rating system, the series was one that I always wanted to be able to play on a modern system. Fortunately, with Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Digital Eclipse returns with its interactive documentary and timeline format that allows you to not only play the classic MK games, but to learn MK's history directly from Ed Boon & John Tobias.

Honorable Mention: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Terminator 2D: No Fate, Puyo Puyo Tetris, GigaBash, Double Dragon Neon, SongPop Party, Hungry Shark World, Cake Bash, Suika Game

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History Behind System's Purchase

Nintendo Switch released worldwide on March 3, 2017, but I did not purchase a Switch until December 2020. Yes, you read that right—nearly four (4) years later. As a lifelong Nintendo gamer, I always purchased the newest Nintendo home console as close to launch as humanly possible, including the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, and Wii U. But NOT the Switch. I did not believe that I had time for Switch in my life when it was released, and in retrospect, that was the correct decision.

Ironically, I received an invitation to the Nintendo Switch Preview Tour in Washington, DC (Union Market) on February 11, 2017, which allowed my friend and I to try the Switch and its games weeks before it launched. Although the event did not cause me to change my mind and get one, it certainly impacted my friend’s decision to go ahead and buy one. In the early days, we played Snipperclips, Overcooked, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. We even had the opportunity to play Switch in Tabletop Mode on our flight to Vegas in March 2018. But, in spite of Switch's increasing popularity, we actually did not play it much together over the next 2-3 years.

With the emergence of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders in March/April 2020, I re-considered if I should get a Switch. Yeah, so did everyone else, as it was sold out everywhere for months and months on end (also due to Animal Crossing: New Horizons). While I waited for the supply chain catch up, I ended up deciding to purchase a...Switch Lite for $199.99 from GameStop.com. From prior birthdays, I had $100 in gift cards, and I was reluctant to buy a docked version with rumors of a “Switch Pro” on the horizon. Oh, and I went with yellow to complement my yellow Game Boy Pocket. It arrived on December 24, 2020.

Then, on January 12, 2021, Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch - Mario Red & Blue Edition for $299.99. I knew that I had to get it. With the two-tone color scheme, red Switch dock, and themed case, it made sense for my Switch home console to be a special edition inspired by the iconic outfit worn by Mario. I was able to preorder one on GameStop.com at 12:15am. Somewhat surprisingly, however, I also was able to DriveUp to my local Target the next morning and pick it up from the store when it was released on February 12, 2021. In two months time, I went from zero (0) Switches to two (2) Switches.

With regard to my Switch game collection, I compressed several years' worth of purchases into several months. This is also because I spent a lot of time researching the games by reading numerous reviews, reviewing message boards on Reddit, and tracking prices on Deku Deals. My eclectic Switch game collection is curated based on these ideals (in no particular order):

Retro Gaming - Ultimately, Switch will go down in history as one of the best systems for retro gaming ever. True, it has the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service instead of Virtual Console downloads, but the ability to play docked TV or handheld is what sets it apart. Furthermore, because of the system's popularity, there are so many classic re-releases among the Arcade Archives and the retro Atari, Capcom, Konami, Namco, Neo Geo (SNK), Nintendo, Sega, and Taito franchises, including tons of shumps and some truly rare games! Only Williams/Midway games were missing.

Indie World - And, of course, the Switch was also the king of indie games (and shovelware). I always was encountering new possibilities and interesting game concepts. Rather than downloading the best of the best, though, I purchased indie games that fit my tastes, e.g., Horizon Chase Turbo (tribute to SNES-era Top Gear racing games), Valfaris (heavy metal-infused 2D action platformer), The TakeOver (co-op 2D beat'em up inspired by 90's classics), RICO (split-screen 3D FPS shooter), Cyber Shadow (cinematic 8-bit 2D action like Ninja Gaiden), Huntdown (gang-ridden 16-bit 2D co-op action platformer), Old School Musical (quirky rhythm-based homage to classic games), Lunistice (fast-paced 32-bit 3D platformer), and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 (retro-styled 8-bit 2D platformer like Castlevania).

Switch Era Games - Nintendo systems always have great first-party exclusives, and the Switch even featured many third-party, multi-platform releases on par with the PS4/Xbox One, which always doesn't happen with Nintendo consoles. So I acquired the games that I knew I actually would play, from Super Mario Odyssey, Luigi's Mansion 3, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Metroid Dread to DOOM (2016), Trials of Mana, Alien: Isolation, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Life is Strange: True Colors, Wolfenstein II, and Sonic Frontiers. The Switch really rekindled my interest in 3D Mario games, first-person shooters, 2D platformers, old-school shumps, and action RPGs.

Games I Previously Missed - Because I did not own a PS2/Xbox or PS3/Xbox 360, and many standout games from the late 2000s and 2010s were not ported to the Wii or Wii U, I took advantage of playing those games that were not previously available on Nintendo systems. Many of them ended up being remastered, too, including Assassin’s Creed: Ezio, Borderlands, Bulletstorm, Burnout, Crysis, Darksiders, Final Fantasy (Sony era), Grand Theft Auto, Klonoa, Ninja Gaiden (3D), and the Sniper Elite series.

Old PC Games I Used to Enjoy - As a gamer who grew up around computers and the Internet in the early 1990s, I have a soft nostalgic spot for games from that era. I relished the opportunity to add some PC games to my console gaming collection, from the classic franchises—e.g., Doom, Commander Keen, Myst, Flashback, Duke Nukem, Leisure Suit Larry, Quake, Portal—to the new takes on classic styles (i.e., Among Pipes, DUSK, Push the Box, Snake vs. Snake).

Good for Young(er) Kids - Around the time of my Switch purchase(s), my kids were 7- and 4-years old. So it made sense to try to find some kid-friendly games. Obvious choices were in the Pokémon, Minecraft, PAW Patrol, and Kirby series. Less obvious choices were kind of hit (Snowboarding The Next Phase, Cruis'n Blast, Hungry Shark World, MouseBot, Fledgling Heroes, Boomerang Fu), OK (ABZÛ, Feather, The First Tree), and miss (Bee Simulator, Island Saver, Labyrinth City).

Switch Obscurities - At my last count, there were over 10,000 games on Switch (2000+ released physically). Moreover, with no regional lockout, that opened the possibility of games that were exclusive to the Japanese, Southeast Asian, and European markets. So I did my research and added some of those games (Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet, Fight Crab, Obakeidoro, Waifu 1 & 2, Ace Angler, Perky Little Things, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers) to my collection. In particular, I was surprised by the number of Japanese/Asian games that offered English support.

Local Wireless & Online - Being that I purchased a Switch and Switch Lite, and was a big fan of Wii U's asymmetric multiplayer (TV and GamePad), I wanted to emulate that experience on Switch. Of course, with Switch, you need two copies of games. Due to my research, I identified some games that supported both Local Wireless and Online, which also let my buddy borrow some Switch games for online multiplayer. Otherwise, aside from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Tetris 99, Pac-Man 99, and Tetris Effect: Connected, I really wasn't interested in online gaming with strangers.

Physical (vs. Digital) - Finally, what Switch conversation would be complete without a debate between physical and digital? Switch's handheld mode is a differentiator, so why wouldn't you want your games to be digital? On the other hand, I am concerned about future digital access; I don't believe that I'll always be able to re-download these games (e.g., TMNT) a decade later. Initially, I settled upon buying physical copies of Nintendo's first-party games, releases with licensed content (e.g., characters or real music), and those aforementioned games where it was nice to have a 2nd copy for Local Wireless or online play. Eventually, whenever possible, I also added larger-sized games physically (NFS: Hot Pursuit Remastered, Persona 5 Strikers, Dying Light, Panzer Dragoon, Wreckfest, Cuphead)—if they were mostly complete on cart—in order to save space on my Switch systems. For the most part, I tried to avoid the myriad of "limited run" game collecting options.

With my late adoption of Switch, I do believe that I am set for now and into the future. Neither the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model tempted me nor do I believe that a Switch Pro or next-gen 4K Switch would entice me, especially with my backlog of games!

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Notes & Thoughts

The following bulleted points are some random notes and thoughts about the Nintendo Switch. In the list, you will find information about the system and games that I could not place anywhere else.

Mario Kart Tracks: SNES to Switch

Borderlands 1, 2, Pre, 3 DLC (add'l missions)

Switch 2 Performance Boosts to "Uncapped" Switch 1 Games

Couch Co-Op Multiplayer - Best w/ Friends:

P.S. Don't forget other shumps (e.g., After Wave, Raiden IV, Zero Gunner 2-) OR Capcom Arcade Stadium, Konami Arcade Classics, Sega Genesis Classics, and Taito Milestones 3

Assault Android (4p twin stick arcade shooter)
Assault ChaingunS KM (retro 3D 4p on-rails shoot)
Asteroids: Recharged (2D 2p single screen shoot)
Battle Axe (2D 2p arcade top-down hack & slash)
Borderlands 1, 2, Pre (split 3D loot FPS shooters)
Breakout Beyond (new 2D 2p "flipped" breaker)
Breakout: Recharged (2D co-op brick breaker)
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle (3p retro brawlers)
Contra Anniversary Collection (2D 2p old school)
Contra: Operation Galuga (reimagined 2D action)
Cuphead (2D 2p boss battles with 1930s aesthetic)
Deathwish Enforcers (2D 4p parody horz. run/gun)
Disney Afternoon (2p old school Chip 'n Dale, Goof)
Doom + Doom II (split 3D retro co-op FPS)
Double Dragon I, II & Advance (2D 2p old school)
Double Dragon Neon (new 2D 2p cartoon brawler)
Elevator Action Returns (2D 2p retro bomb search)
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (Musou split)
G-Darius HD (2.5D 2p horz. shump w/ 3D graphics)
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 (2D 4p twin stick run/gun)
Heretic + Hexen (split 3D retro co-op FPS)
Huntdown (2D 2p run, gun, jump, & take cover)
It Takes Two (split 3D co-op or Friend's Pass)
Lara Croft Collection (2.5D isometric Tomb Raider)
LEGO Horizon (3D 2p single screen Sony co-op)
Marvel Cosmic Invasion (new 4p retro brawler)
Marvel MaXimum (Konami's 6p X-Men + more)
Metal Slug X (2D 2p Neo-Geo run/gun from 1999)
Metamorphic Force (2D 4p Konami beast brawler)
Mighty Morphin Power: Rita's (new 5p 16-bit action)
Monaco (2D 4p top-down stealth co-op heist game)
Neon Inferno (2D 2p hybrid run/gun gallery shooter)
New Joe & Mac (remake of 2D co-op platformer)
Nine Parchments (iso 4p twin stick action RPG)
Nitro Ball (2D 3p game show vertical run/gun)
Operation Wolf Returns (new 3D 2p on-rails shoot)
Pac-Man Champ. Ed. 2 Plus (co-op Pac-Man)
Portal 2 (split 3D cooperative puzzle-platform)
Quake (split 3D original dark fantasy FPS w/ co-op)
Quake II (split 3D military sci-fi FPS w/ co-op)
Redeemer (overhead 2p violent action/shooter)
RICO (split 3D FPS - kick doors, kill bad guys)
Rogue Heroes (2D 4p roguelite 16-bit adventure)
R-Type Dimen. EX (remake of 2D 2p horz. shumps)
Samurai Warriors 5 (split Musou-style: 1 vs. 1000)
Serious Sam Collection (split 3D old school FPS)
Shock Troopers (2D 2p action hero vert. run/gun)
Space Invaders Invincible (co-op '91, DX, Gigamax)
Spidersaurs (difficult 2D Contra-style run/gun)
Streets of Rage 4 (modern 4p Sega 2D brawler)
Streets of Rogue (2D 4p roguelite anarchic action)
Sunset Riders (2D 4p wild west horz. run/gun)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (brand-new 2D Mario)
The TakeOver (2D 2p brawler inspired by classics)
TMNT: Cowabunga (Konami's 1990s beat'em ups)
TMNT Arcade: Wrath (Raw Thrills' 4p 2017 version)
TMNT Shredder's Revenge (new 6p retro brawler)
TMNT Splintered Fate (4p roguelike à la Hades)
Trinity Trigger (overhead 3p action RPG like Mana)
Trine 5: A Clockwork (2.5D 4p puzzle-platformer)
Vampire Survivors (2D minimalistic horde survival)
Vendetta (2D 4p late '80s gang/crime brawler)

Couch Co-Op on PS5 w/ Nate:

Absolum (2p brawler with roguelike elements)
Children of Morta (pixel art roguelike action RPG)
Nobody Saves the World ('classy' action-adventure)
River City Girls 2 (4p adventure brawler w/ leveling)
Unravel Two (yarn-based 2.5D puzzle-platformer)

Competitive Couch Multiplayer - Options:

P.S. Don't forget the 2D fighting games (e.g., Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Guilty Gear Strive, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Omen of Sorrow, Samurai Shodown V Special, SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, Street Fighter 30th Annv., The King of Fighters '98, The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match, etc.)

Arkanoid: Eternal Battle (2D 4p Vs. brick breaker)
Atari 50: Annv. Celebration (retro Atari games)
Big Rumble Boxing (Rocky vs. Creed - H2H)
Blizzard Arcade Collection (Rock n' Roll Racing)
Boomerang Fu (quick-yet-frantic 6p battles)
ClusterPuck 99 (overhead 8p table hockey)
Cruis'n Blast (wild 3D 4p "straight ahead" racing)
Disc Jam (3D Frisbee à la tennis split perspective)
Doom + Doom II (3D retro FPS w/ deathmatch)
Easy Come Easy Golf (cartoony-yet-realistic golf)
Fight Crab (3D over-the-top H2H action battle)
Flipon (match-3 colored blocks horz. or vert. - 4p)
GigaBash (Godzilla 4p brawls & minigames)
Heretic + Hexen (3D retro FPS w/ deathmatch)
Hopping girl KOHANE (3D 2p Japanese pogo stick)
Horizon Chase Turbo (Top Gear horz. split racing)
Knight Squad 2 (Bomberman meets Gauntlet - 8p)
Let's Sing Queen (30 Queen songs & music videos)
Mantis Burn Racing (modern 4p top-down racing)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (96 courses + Battle Mode)
Mario Party Superstars (N64/GCN board game)
Nintendo World Champ: NES (split 8p races/trials)
OBAKEIDORO! (3D asymmetrical: 3 vs. 1 tag)
Pac-Man Museum+ (256, Battle Royale, Motos)
Puyo Puyo (original rules like Kirby's Avalanche)
Puyo Puyo Tetris (color-matching Puyo vs. Tetris)
Quake (3D dark fantasy FPS w/ deathmatch)
Quake II (3D military sci-fi FPS w/ deathmatch)
Riptide GP (3D 4p futuristic hydrojet racing)
River City Melee Mach!! (2D 4p single screen fight)
Screencheat (split 3D 4p FPS w/ invisibility)
SongPop Party (music-based competitive trivia)
Sonic Superstars (split race, zap, snatch, survive)
Spooky Spirit (3p carnival shooting w/ Joy-Cons)
Suika Game (drop fruits into container & fuse them)
Super Bomberman Coll. (classic 5p bomb battle)
Super Dodge Ball (QualityUp Bean Ball for 4p)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (new 4p board game)
Tetris Effect: Connected (modern Tetris modes)
The Jackbox Party Pack (You Don't Know Jack)
Total Arcade Racing (2D 8p single screen race)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (3D 2p vert. split)
Trombone Champ (4p rhythm game w/ Joy-Cons)
Windjammers (2D air hockey or Pong-like matches)

Kids Multiplayer Party Options:

Alpaca Ball: Allstars (silly arcade soccer up to 8)
Boomerang Fu (frantic, simple battles for up to 6)
Cake Bash (confectionery 4p battles & minigames)
de Blob (split 3D paint & steal, tag, & races for 4p)
Disney Music Parade (timed button press for 4p)
Fisti-Fluffs (crazy 3D cat-tussling brawls for 4p)
GigaBash (Godzilla 4p brawls & minigames)
Just Dance 2022 (dancing w/ Joy-Cons for up to 6)
Knight Squad 2 (cartoony arena combat for up to 8)
Mario Party Superstars (N64/GCN 4p board game)
Party Party Time (64 simple minigames for up to 6)
POPUCOM (split 3D color puzzle solving for 4p)
Rubber Bandits (steal, smash, & collect cash - 4p)
OBAKEIDORO! (split 3D cops-and-robbers for 4p)
Shark! Shark! (eat fish smaller than you for 4p)
Snake vs. Snake (avoid growing lines for up to 6)
Spooky Spirit (carnival shooting w/ Joy-Cons for 3)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (new 4p board game)

Kid-Friendly 3- & 4-Player Co-Op Games:

Addams Family (2.5D platformer w/ minigames)
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (2D single screen for 4p)
Care Bears: Rescue (2D platforming + flying for 4p)
Castle Crashers (2D side-scrolling hack & slash)
Disney Illusion Island (2D "Mickeyvania" quest)
Go Vacation (split 3D w/ 50+ activities & 4 resorts)
Kirby Star Allies (2.5D platformer w/ ally swapping)
Kukoos: Lost Pets (3D hallway & 2D side-scrolling)
Minecraft Dungeons (isometric voxel loot crawler)
Super Mario 3D World (3D levels & 2D mechanics)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (brand-new 2D Mario)

Simpler Kids 2p Co-Op or Head-to-Head:

Ace Angler (arcade fishing simulation w/ Joy-Cons)
Blanc (charming fixed 3D co-op puzzle-platformer)
Charrua Soccer (arcade-style 11-on-11 soccer)
Cruis'n Blast (wild 3D "straight ahead" racing for 4p)
DKC: Tropical Freeze (2D 2p co-op platformer)
Fight Crab (3D over-the-top H2H action battle)
Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart (easygoing 3D racing)
Hello Kitty: Parade (1 player kids rhythm)
Knights and Bikes (top-down 2p co-op adventure)
LEGO Harry Potter (split 3D co-op - all 7 books)
LEGO Horizon (3D 2p single screen Sony co-op)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (96 courses + Battle Mode)
Marsupilami: Hooba (1 player 2D Mario-esque)
Minecraft (3D split screen; Super Mario Mash-up)
Pizza Possum (top-down split 2p co-op move & eat)
POPUCOM (split 3D cooperative puzzle-platform)
Snowboarding The Next Phase (3D 2p downhill)
Talking Tom Candy Run (2D split endless runner)
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures (2D 2p co-op)
The Smurfs - Dreams (2p Mario 3D World-esque)
The Adventure Pals (2D 2p co-op action/adventure)

Kid-Friendly Local Wireless Possibilities:

Air Conflicts Collection (Carts x2)
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles (Carts x3 - S, F, & M)
Castle Crashers (smccall742 & gritty)
EDF: World Brothers (Carts x3 - S, F, & M)
Easy Come Easy Golf (smccall742 & gritty)
Fight Crab (smccall742 & Cart)
It Takes Two (Cart & gritty - Friend's Pass)
Knights and Bikes (smccall742 & gritty)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (smccall742 & gritty)
Minecraft (Carts x2 - F & M)
Monaco: Complete Ed. (smccall742 & gritty)
OBAKEIDORO! (smccall742, gritty, + Cart)
Pac-Man Vs. (smccall742 - Namco Museum = ghosts & Vs. Free Multiplayer-only Ver. = Pac-Man)
TMNT: Cowabunga (smccall742 & Cart)

Additional Local Wireless Possibilities:

Borderlands Collection (smccall742 & gritty)
Borderlands 3 (smccall742 & Cart)
Doom + Doom II (smccall742, gritty, + Cart)
Duke Nukem 3D (smccall742 & gritty)
Dying Light (Carts x2)
Heretic + Hexen (smccall742, gritty, + Cart)
Mantis Burn Racing (smccall742 & Cart)
Payday 2 (Carts x2)
Puyo Puyo Tetris (smccall742 & Cart)
Quake II (smccall742, gritty, + Cart)
Serious Sam Collection (Carts x2)
Sniper Elite V2 (Carts x2)
Sniper Elite III (Carts x2)
Strange Brigade (smccall742 + Carts x2)
THE CARD Perfect Collection (smccall742 & gritty)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 (smccall742 & Cart)
Zombie Army Trilogy (smccall742 + Carts x2)
Zombie Army 4: Dead War (smccall742 & Cart)

mcgritty's Digital Purchases (allows not only Local Wireless play but also offline licenses across the regular Switch and the Switch Lite):

Balatro
Boomerang Fu
Borderlands Legendary Collection
Castle Crashers Remastered
Doom + Doom II
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Annv. World Tour
Easy Come Easy Golf
Heretic + Hexen
Knights and Bikes
Lust for Darkness (☍) (PAL)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Marsupilami: Hoobadventure
Monaco: Complete Edition
OBAKEIDORO!
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Quake
Quake II
Retro Bowl
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Suika Game
Tetris Effect: Connected
THE CARD Perfect Collection
Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton

Archived Games on NS1:

ARK: Dinosaur Discovery - no longer worth the space
Climbros - too difficult to be fun
DOOM Eternal - play on NS2✶
Freakout: Calamity TV - play on NS2✶
Jumanji: The Video Game - boring with the kids
OlliOlli: Switch Stance - too difficult to be fun
Override: Mech City Brawl - no longer worth the space
Pinball FX (2023) - play on NS2✶
Pipe Push Paradise - too difficult to be fun
Pumped BMX Pro - too difficult to be fun
Super Bomberman R - play Super Bomberman Collection instead
The Jackbox Party Pack 3 - doesn't know Jack

Hidden Gems: These more obscure Switch games might be worth their full asking price and are worth more than the sale prices:

Boomerang Fu ($1.99 | quarterly | from $14.99)
Easy Come Easy Golf ($19.99 | none | from $19.99)
Hopping girl KOHANE Jumping Kingdom: Princess of the Black Rabbit ($4.99 | quarterly | from $19.99)
Lunistice ($4.99 | none | from $4.99)
MouseBot: Escape from CatLab ($1.99 | quarterly | from $4.99)
OBAKEIDORO! ($9.99 | annually | from $19.99)
Snowboarding The Next Phase ($1.99 | daily)

Fuser DLC downloaded songs:

Anthrax - "Among the Living"
Chumbawamba - "Tubthumping"
EMF - "Unbelievable"
Evanescence - "Bring Me To Life"
Ja Rule ft. Ashanti - "Always on Time"
Justin Timberlake - "Rock Your Body"
Lizzo - "Juice"
Naughty by Nature - "Hip Hop Hooray"
Rick James - "Super Freak"
Tag Team - "Whoomp! There It Is"
The Killers - "Mr. Brightside"
Tone-Loc - "Funky Cold Medina"

Pinball FX3 (a.k.a. Pinball FX Classic) tables:

Adventure Land (Zen Carnivals and Legends DLC)
Back to the Future (Universal Classics DLC)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Williams: Universal Monsters DLC)
E.T. (Universal Classics DLC)
Fish Tales (Williams free)
Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure (Zen original DLC)
JAWS (Universal Classics DLC)
Jurassic Park Pinball (Jurassic World DLC)
Jurassic Park Pinball Mayhem (Jurassic World DLC)
Jurassic World Pinball (Jurassic World DLC)
Monster Bash (Williams: Universal Monsters DLC)
Son of Zeus (Zen Carnivals and Legends DLC)
Sorcerer's Lair (Zen original free)

Note: Separately, you will find the list of Pinball FX (2023) tables in the Switch 2 library.

Retro Fighters D6 controller for 6-button fighting games:

Capcom Fighting Evolution (Capcom Fighting Collection 2)
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium (Capcom Fighting Collection 2)
Darkstalkers 3 a.k.a. Vampire Savior (Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium)
Guilty Gear -Strive-
Marvel Super Heroes (series) (Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade)
Marvel vs. Capcom (series) (Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade)
Mortal Kombat 3 (Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection)
Mortal Kombat 4 (Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection)
Street Fighter II (series) (Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection)
Street Fighter Alpha (series) (Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper (Capcom Fighting Collection 2)
Street Fighter III (series) (Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection)
X-Men: Children of the Atom (Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade)
X-Men vs. Street Fighter (Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade)

Note: SNK's The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match, Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000, The King of Fighters '98, SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, and Samurai Shodown V Special—as well as Omen of Sorrow—are 4-button fighting games. Mortal Kombat 1 & 2 would be considered as 5-button fighting games.

amiibo (α) compatibility that showcases special unlocks (i.e., more than receiving items) on these games for Switch:

Cyber Shadow (Shovel Knight) - Unlock a fairy companion and player color palette matching the character
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The (Wolf Link) - Bring Wolf Link into the game as a partner character & (Link) - Bring Epona into the game as a rideable horse
Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, The (Zelda series) - Unlock amiibo-exclusive outfits, and provide smoothie ingredients
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The (Link) - Save your Chamber Dungeon to the amiibo to share with friends
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The (Zelda series) - Chance of unlocking a Zelda series paraglider fabric & (Link) - Bring Epona into the game as a rideable horse
Mega Man Legacy Collection (Mega Man) - Unlock 11 exclusive challenge stages designed by fans
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (Mega Man) - Unlock new platforming challenges
Metroid Dread 2-pack: (Samus) - Increase health by 100 permanently & (E.M.M.I.) - Increase missile capacity by 10 permanently
Monster Hunter Stories (Razewing Ratha) - Receive a character-based costume for Navirou
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (Razewing Ratha) - Gives you layered armor based on what your grandfather, Red, wore
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (Shovel Knight) - Unlock challenge stages and customizable gear, and summon a Fairy of Shovelry to keep you company
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury:

Bowser - Make Fury Bowser appear
Cat Mario - Receive the White Cat Mario Bell (invincibility) power-up

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2:

Mario series - Receive a Life Mushroom (double max health)
Rosalina - Receive a 1-Up Mushroom (extra life)

Super Mario Odyssey:

Bowser - Reveal regional coin locations
Super Mario Cereal - See the location of a Power Moon (as "delicious amiibo")

ACA NEOGEO edition:

Big Tournament Golf (Neo Turf Masters)
Blazing Star
Metal Slug X
Puzzle Bobble 2 (Bust-A-Move 2)
Samurai Shodown V Special
Shock Troopers
Stakes Winner 2
Street Hoop
The King of Fighters '98

Arcade Archives titles:

Air Combat 22²
Cameltry (On the Ball)
Darius
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Double Dragon
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Frogger
Gradius III
Hyper Sports
Jackal
Legend of Valkyrie, The
MagMax
Mario Bros.
Metamorphic Force
Moon Patrol
Ninja Gaiden
Punch-Out!!
Ridge Racer²
Sunset Riders
Tetris: The Grand Master
Tetris The Absolute Grandmaster 2 Plus
Track & Field
Vendetta
VS. Balloon Fight
VS. Gradius
VS. Ice Climber
VS. Super Mario Bros.
Xevious

plus the games on Taito Milestones 3

EGGCONSOLE games:

Silpheed (PC-8801)

JALECOlle Famicom games:

Sega Ages series:

Columns II: A Voyage Through Time
Fantasy Zone
G-LOC: Air Battle
Out Run
Phantasy Star
Puyo Puyo
Shinobi
Space Harrier
Thunder Force AC
Virtua Racing

Katamari Damacy REROLL control schemes:

Nyko Wireless Core Controller

With a USB cord, connect the Nyko controller to the Switch dock.
Press and hold the Home and Y buttons on the Nyko controller for 3-5 seconds.
After the controller flashes unsuccessfully, unplug the cord.
From the Switch's Home screen, go to Controllers > Change Grip and Order.
Press and hold Home and Y for 3-5 seconds. As soon as the LEDs flash on the controller, release both buttons. You may have to try several times until it pairs.
You can re-connect the controller by holding down Home for 3-5 seconds.

Switch-related links:

Nintendo Switch Cartridge Revisions
r/NSCcollectors Switch Physical Release Summary
Switch Game Patches/Updates
amiibo Compatibility Scoreboard
Flip Grip Compatible Games
Nintendo Switch Online Games - NES, GB, & SNES

NES: Adventures of Lolo, Cobra Triangle, Dr. Mario, R.C. Pro-Am, Shadow of the Ninja, Tecmo Bowl, Tetris
GB: Castlevania Legends, Donkey Kong Land I-III, Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Super Mario Land 1 & 2, Tetris, Tetris DX, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
SNES: Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, Battletoads/Double Dragon, Joe & Mac, Killer Instinct, Kirby’s Avalanche, Star Fox 2, Super E.D.F., Wrecking Crew ’98

Finally, I wish that I could have purchased these Nintendo Switch Online games (instead of playing them through the service): Ninja Gaiden, Dr. Mario, F-Zero, Pilotwings, and Star Fox 2 (along with the Mario and Zelda games). So I purchased them on the Wii U Virtual Console instead.

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

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