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The Nintendo Switch 2 is the youngest of the current generation of video game consoles, having launched in June 2025, but in its short time on the market it’s already accrued a wealth of fantastic games. Some of these games are enhanced versions of original Switch games, others are entirely exclusive to Nintendo’s latest hybrid console, and some are just very solid ports of games also available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
We’ve put together the following list of the top 10 best games on the Nintendo Switch 2 that are available to buy and play right now.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was already one of the best Switch and Zelda games of all time, with its massive, three-layered open world, uniquely innovative gameplay concepts, and touching story. The Switch 2 Edition upgrade makes it even better, doubling the frame rate to 60fps, significantly increasing the resolution, and even improving the game’s textures. If you didn’t get to play Tears of the Kingdom on Switch, then the Switch 2 is the perfect place to jump in.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight was so highly anticipated for such a long time that many didn’t believe it would ever actually arrive. Now Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here, and it’s everything fans had hoped for. This slick, stylish metroidvania is tough as nails, but it’s set in a gorgeous game world, it’s animated beautifully, and it plays wonderfully. And on Switch 2, you can play it at 120fps in either docked or handheld mode, making Nintendo’s hybrid console one of the best places to play.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Nintendo’s first attempt at a 3D Donkey Kong game, Donkey Kong 64, was a bit of a trainwreck, so much so that the company didn’t try again for over 25 years. Thankfully, the Switch 2’s Donkey Kong Bananza does not repeat the sins of its predecessor — it’s a delightful, colorful romp through a fully destructible world with a great-feeling movement system that blows every other Donkey Kong game out of the water. It was a big revival for the Donkey Kong franchise as a whole, which now has a solid foundation to move forward and grow.
Resident Evil Requiem
The Resident Evil series has been on a hot streak of late, and the latest game in the series, Resident Evil Requiem, is among the best in the series’ history. Players take control of two characters, each with different gameplay strengths: Grace Ashcroft, whose gameplay sections are more about stealth and survival, and fan favourite Leon Kennedy, whose gameplay is much more action oriented. The story can be a bit predictable at times, but it’s still an all-timer, and the first of many Resident Evil games to come to the Nintendo Switch 2 (in a relatively great condition at that) day-and-date with other consoles.
Mina the Hollower
The Game Boy-inspired Mina the Hollower comes to Switch 2 players courtesy of Yacht Club Games, the fantastic indie developer best known for its work on Shovel Knight. While Shovel Knight was inspired by games like Mega Man and Castlevania, Mina the Hollower is more along the lines of classic top-down Zelda games, with plenty of its own twists and unique gameplay concepts, of course. Like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mina the Hollower also runs at 120fps on the Switch 2, making it feel as smooth as butter and play just as well.
Pokémon Pokopia
The mainline Pokémon series is taking a year off in 2026, but that doesn’t mean the franchise is resting on its laurels. Pokémon Pokopia turns Pokémon on its head, having players step into the shoes of a helpful Ditto who’s tasked with rebuilding a post-apocalyptic Pokémon world. It’s got some DNA from Animal Crossing, Minecraft, and Dragon Quest Builders, all wrapped up in an adorable Pokémon package capable of delivering hundreds of hours of addictive playtime.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Square Enix basically speedran getting Final Fantasy 7 Remake and its sequel, Rebirth, onto the Switch 2 ahead of the final game of the trilogy next year, but the port is anything but rushed. Rebirth, like Remake before it, was very gracefully converted to the Switch 2, with almost rock-solid performance, stunning visuals, and one of the best stories in gaming left intact for the hybrid console. It’s undoubtedly better on the PS5 or on a beefy PC, but the Switch 2 version is surprisingly solid, and should serve as an excellent base for Revelation next year.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book suffered from a bit of a marketing crisis, where it seemed like Nintendo didn’t really quite know how to sell the game. That’s a shame, because it’s one of the most unique and inventive games in the company’s history. The latest game in the Yoshi series does away with combat and replaces it with exploration and experimentation. You’ll dive into a level, befriend a strange creature, and then try to figure out how that creature fits into the ecosystem, what it’s capable of, and how its unique abilities can change the world. It’s a fascinating game that’s packed with wonder and joy, and well worth checking out.
Mario Kart World
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was a hard act to follow, but Mario Kart World just about sticks the landing. The introduction of an open world to host all of its tracks opens up a lot of fantastic possibilities for connectivity between tracks, and Mario Kart World’s flagship knockout tour mode explores a lot of those possibilities with great success, connecting multiple tracks and journeys between those tracks together to create one big race. The racing feels as good as it ever has, the music is phenomenal, and while the free roam explore mode isn’t all that great, it’s still a fantastic game.
Octopath Traveler 0
Fans were a little bit disappointed when Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, primarily because it was a mobile game. The prequel to the original Octopath Traveler, however, got completely reworked and massively expanded, reborn as Octopath Traveler 0. It’s a phenomenally good game, with one of the best combat systems in RPG history and a gorgeous HD-2D art style that really pops on the Switch 2.
