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.
"A devastating narrative anthology: each member of the Finch family gets a vignette, a play style, an ending. Short but of rare emotional density, and a few sequences rank among the most memorable in all of gaming."
"A brilliant meta experience, funny and dizzying, that deconstructs video games with rare intelligence. Little mechanical challenge, but writing and self-reference that lastingly mark anyone who enjoys having their expectations played with."
"A landmark of video gaming, finally portable, whose story and mood remain devastating. The port makes technical concessions and carries a debated price for an old game, but Marston's epic remains unforgettable."
"The culmination of years of expansion: Repentance adds hundreds of items, a new path and secrets galore. It is dense to the point of overwhelming, but the near-infinite replayability remains the roguelike's killer argument."
"A breathtakingly beautiful metroidvania, carried by a moving score and platforming of millimetric precision. The timed escape sequences stay seared in memory, and the Definitive Edition enriches the map without diluting the emotion."
"A devastating visual novel that transcends its genre. The story unfurls across centuries with a rare command of revelation. The soundtrack is gorgeous and every twist lands hard. Long and dense, but one of the most affecting tales you can read on the system."
"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."
"Less a game than an interactive play, with rare writing and staging. Approach it for the mood and the text, not for challenge or pace, but the impression it leaves is lasting."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"A shoot 'em up masterpiece finally accessible, with unmatched scoring depth. Arid and demanding for the newcomer, it rewards mastery with rare satisfaction, and this edition is the best way to discover it."
"A love letter to the 8-bit Ninja Gaiden games, demanding yet always fair, where every death teaches something. The finely chiseled level design rewards memorization and pixel-perfect precision."
"The most accessible entry in the series without renouncing its strategic nature: commanding your Pikmin stays a rewarding puzzle, and the companion Oatchi smooths the logistics. The new night mode and caves bring genuine variety."
"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."
"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."
"The wirebug redefines hunting mobility: climbing, vaulting and mounting beasts becomes instinctive. More accessible than its forebears without losing combat depth, and the Switch presentation stays impressive for the hardware."
"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."
"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."
