10 Best Nintendo Switch Games of 2025

Since its launch in 2017, Nintendo Switch still ranks among the hottest consoles available to players. The company is also working on its next console, which is already stirring excitement and anticipation in the gaming world. Switch features a wide variety of games, most of which have a massive fan following. Further, Nintendo is behind the publication of most of the best Switch games, which is something worth bragging about. In this piece, we feature the 10 best Nintendo Switch games to play today.

10. The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire story follows a grumpy Humgrump who realizes he is the villain in a book destined for defeat at the hands of the heroic Jot. The realization causes him to kick the Jot out of his storybook, which changes the book’s storyline. The Jot now faces a dangerous world both inside and outside his book. You control the Jot and embark on a quest to rescue your friends and restore the book’s happy ending. On your journey, you traverse through the 2D and 3D worlds, solving puzzles and completing mini-challenges. 

9. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

As prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, you investigate five cases. Each case takes you on a journey through multiple phases of investigation as well as rebuttal phases. Players examine crime scenes in search of evidence. They also meet suspects or witnesses who they interview to gain more information about the cases. The protagonist saves information and clues seen at the crime scene in their thoughts. Players can combine two thoughts to come up with new information. Also, you can examine parts of the crime scene and spot contradictions. 

8. Neva

Neva is another interesting title in the best switch games category. Alba and her lifelong wolf companion, Neva, journey through a world dominated by darkness. In the game, you solve several puzzles while simultaneously battling creatures of the dark. You embody Alba, who carries a sword that features a horizontal and vertical slash. Furthermore, she can jump, double jump, perform a short air dash, and dodge enemy attacks. Unfortunately, she cannot upgrade her skills. To make up for that, however, Neva, who also features a combat system, grows stronger and assists Alba in combat.

7. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Dive into the intense world of the criminal justice system and work to prove your client’s innocence. Your main goal in the game is to defend your client in four cases and win. You play through investigations and trials in two separate settings. Information collected during investigations can be used in trials. If you spot inconsistencies when a witness is testifying, you can present pieces of evidence that contradict their statements. 

6. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

You journey as the Hero on a quest to rescue the world from the Demon Lord Baramos. Players travel to Baramos’ lair with a group of companions while making pit stops in various locations. As you progress, you gain experience points and collect items that help you level up. You can also do certain activities like opening doors, storing items in a bag, and quickly sorting through items. Additionally, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake incorporates an open world with a day/night cycle. Note that certain characters, items, and quests are only accessible at specific times of the day. 

5. Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Players embody the brothers Mario and Luigi in this captivating match as they navigate the beautiful world of Concordia. The duo visits the islands of the shattered land, meeting new and old friends along the way. Additionally, they take part in a battle against a new group of foes who are wreaking havoc on the land. You have the option of exploring the seas of Concordia, moving through currents, and navigating other parts of the island through a cannon. The cannon is also used to launch the brothers towards your areas of interest.

4. Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

Take part in an interesting case concerning the murder of a junior high school boy. Set in Japan, the title revolves around an old, dark tale of a serial killer named Emio who wears a smiling paper bag and a long coat. The killer is said to offer crying girls a paper bag with a smiley face drawn on it. In exchange, the girls have to bid their lives. You play an assistant investigator at the Utsugi Detective Agency trying to unravel the mysteries behind the murder. 

3. Unicorn Overlord

The narrative follows Prince Alain, exiled from the land of Fevrith. The prince leads an army called the Liberation Army on a mission to save Fevrith from war. He journeys to the Zenoiran Empire, where he gathers allies to back him up in his mission. You control the prince and traverse through the land in different areas that you, your allies, or your enemy control. Players also traverse through the towns and engage with the locals, such as blacksmiths and merchants, to upgrade their character.

2. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Join Princess Zelda in Echoes of Wisdom in her quest to save Link and the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil that plagues it. She wields the Tri Rod, a magical artifact given to her by Tri, a fairy who assists her on her mission. The artifact allows her to create imitations of objects and monsters called echoes that are freely used. However, there is a limit on how many echoes she can summon. Moreover, she can bind objects to herself in two ways. First is the Bond that allows objects to move with her and its opposite Reverse Bond.

1. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

On a mission to rescue the kidnapped Prince Ghassan, Sargon, a young member of The Immortals warrior clan, must travel to a cursed city in Mount Qaf. He is armed with a pair of blades, which he employs when fighting off enemies. Players traverse vast lands, solving puzzles and unlocking secret rooms as they progress further into the game. Also, you collect Time Crystals in your path used to purchase upgrades for your character. You can skip obstacles if you do not have the means to overcome them and return to them once you do.