Home console and handheld at once, the Switch redefined how we play: Zelda Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing. This Top 100 gathers the best of its huge catalogue, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"This remake breathes new life into a cult JRPG with a charming 2D-HD style. Combat stays snappy, the Private Actions remain endearing, and the new additions modernize without betraying. A great entry point and a nostalgic treat in equal measure."
"This platforming roguelike pushes the original's unpredictability even further with liquid physics, mounts and branching biomes. Every death is your own fault, and that is exactly what makes each run so tense and addictive."
"For the first time Zelda is the hero, and her power to copy objects and foes as echoes reinvents puzzle solving. Bursting with ideas and freedom, this top-down Zelda stays playful and inventive right to the end."
"The sumi-e art direction is still dazzling, years on. Wielding the Celestial Brush to solve puzzles and fights keeps its singular charm. The adventure runs long and chatty at times, but its beauty and gentle spirit more than make up for the pacing."
"A gorgeous island filled with line-tracing panels whose rules are never explained, only deduced through observation. It is a lesson in pure game design, contemplative and fiercely clever, rewarding patience above all."
"A cartoon energy bomb in the vein of Wario Land on amphetamines: run, smash, transform the scenery, all at a breakneck pace. The animation bursts everywhere and the scoring pushes you to chain levels without ever easing off."
"The action keeps its signature extravagance: sumptuous combos, Demon Slave summoning giant monsters and gleefully deranged staging. The pacing sometimes scatters and the story loses the plot, but the raw thrill of combat stays at the top of the genre."
"Arc System Works delivers a sumptuous 2D fighter whose stylized 3D mimics hand-drawn art flawlessly. The system is more approachable than past entries without sacrificing depth, and the rollback netcode is exemplary, even on Switch."
"Vanillaware weaves a wildly ambitious science-fiction story, thirteen protagonists and a fractured timeline that eventually clicks into place brilliantly. The real-time battles are secondary, but the writing and presentation are spellbinding."
"A spiritual successor to Limbo, this atmospheric game strips everything down to flight, dread and crisp physics puzzles. Its wordless storytelling and unsettling finale make for a short but unforgettable experience."
"PlatinumGames delivers a frenetic action game where you steer a cop and a chained creature at once. Juggling both units is demanding yet exhilarating once it clicks, and the cyberpunk style still looks sharp on Switch."
"Arc System Works translates the Dragon Ball universe into a spectacular 2D fighter with animation stunningly faithful to the anime. The three-on-three team battles are fast and readable, welcoming to newcomers yet rewarding mastery."
"A superb medieval whodunit drawn like an illuminated manuscript and carried by choices that genuinely matter. More a game of reading and reflection than action, it captivates through its scholarship and sixteenth-century monastic atmosphere."
"The global sandbox phenomenon holds up perfectly on Switch, solo or with others. Building, mining and exploring infinite worlds stays as free and soothing as ever, and regular updates keep enriching the experience."
"One giant puzzle box where clues hide everywhere, in the space and in your notebook. The nonlinear structure rewards memory and deduction, all wrapped in a fascinating retro aesthetic. Demanding and at times cryptic, but tremendously satisfying to crack."
"A dazzling rhythm-action game where every hit lands on the beat, from Tango Gameworks. Its flashy cartoon style, offbeat humor and rock soundtrack make this a pure shot of energy from start to finish."
"Born from a minimalist formula, this roguelite has you dodging swarms of enemies while your weapons fire on their own. The power escalation is wildly satisfying, and the projectile-choked screen quickly turns hypnotic."
"The best entry in the series: a haunted hotel explored floor by floor, packed with gadgets for Luigi and inventive bosses. The humor, visual richness and co-op ScareScraper mode make for an irresistible ghost hunt."
"Ubisoft delivers a remarkably generous metroidvania. The time powers unlock clever level design, combat flows fast and sharp, and difficulty scales finely. An unexpected but accomplished return for a saga many thought was long asleep."
"A sublime return to roots, handcrafted pixel by pixel by fans turned developers. Blazing speed, ingenious level design and a catchy soundtrack revive the Mega Drive magic, while the multiplayer mode extends the fun."
