Community favourite Nintendo Switch games
Ask the Switch community what to buy first and the same titles come up over and over. This is a hand-picked list of those staples — the critically acclaimed, widely loved games that are an easy recommendation for almost anyone. Each one shows its current eShop price, pulled live from the catalogue, so you can spot when a classic dips on sale. Looking for something specific? Browse and filter all 18,000+ games or check today’s biggest deals.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo
The open-world sequel that lets you fuse almost anything into a vehicle or weapon. Endlessly inventive — most people’s answer to "the best Switch game".
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo
The game that redefined open-world exploration. Still the recommendation for a first Zelda, and cheaper now than at launch.
Super Mario Odyssey
Nintendo
A joyful 3D platformer stuffed with secrets and creative movement. The go-to pick for solo or co-op fun with kids.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nintendo
The freshest 2D Mario in years — the Wonder Flowers turn each level on its head. Great for couch co-op up to four.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo
The default party game. Huge track list, painless local multiplayer, and the one cartridge almost every Switch owner keeps installed.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo
A calm, creative island life-sim that became a cultural moment. Perfect low-stress daily play.
Metroid Dread
Nintendo
A tense, tightly-designed 2D Metroid with razor-sharp controls. The pick for fans of atmospheric action-exploration.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo
Every fighter from the series’ history in one ridiculous package. The deepest local-multiplayer brawler on the system.
Hades
Supergiant Games
A roguelike with story that actually rewards dying. Endlessly replayable and a frequent "best indie on Switch" pick.
Stardew Valley
ConcernedApe
The farming-sim everyone falls into for 100 hours. Tiny price, enormous content, and great in co-op.
Hollow Knight
Team Cherry
A gorgeous, sprawling Metroidvania with brutal-but-fair combat. One of the best-value games on the eShop.
Splatoon 3
Nintendo
Nintendo’s ink-splatting shooter — colourful, fast, and a community favourite for online multiplayer.
An independent, editorial list — not sponsored, and not affiliated with Nintendo. Prices update automatically when the site rebuilds; confirm the final price on the official Nintendo store before buying.