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.
"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 hefty expansion to Monster Hunter Rise adds vicious new monsters, the Follower system and a generous endgame. The pacing stays fluid and accessible on Switch, while the weapon depth keeps the loop as rewarding as ever."
"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 eight-hero formula returns refined: toggling day and night opens fresh paths and interactions, and the stories finally interweave more. The HD-2D remains a peak of beauty, and the job depth satisfies system lovers."
"A brilliant puzzler whose rules are literally written into the level: push the words around to rewrite what is possible. Every breakthrough feels like a tiny revelation, and the difficulty climbs without ever losing its minimalist elegance."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The mind behind Limbo and Inside returns with a puzzler where you leap inside worlds held within orbs. This nested-worlds idea spawns dizzying puzzles, wrapped in an organic, strange atmosphere that is masterfully controlled."
"A remastered double bill: Sonic Generations alongside a brand-new adventure centered on Shadow. The levels blending 2D and 3D race along at full tilt, and the Shadow segment adds fresh powers that energize an already solid formula."
"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."
"A classic of the punishing platformer, demanding pixel-perfect precision. Death is instant but the respawn is immediate, fueling an addictive loop of trial and triumph. Frustrating and thrilling in equal measure, tailor-made for the truly stubborn."
"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."
