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Best Nintendo Switch 2 games
The 82 best Nintendo Switch 2 games, ranked from 30,677 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch 2 game right now is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 30,677 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
S
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
97
/100
03
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
S
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
97
/100
03
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
04
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
05
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God, in multi-award winning RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2.
94
/100
06
S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
93
/100
07
S
Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
93
/100
08
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
93
/100
09
Dave the Diver
Dave the Diver is an action-adventure and management simulation game developed by Mintrocket. In the game, players control Dave, who spends his days diving into underwater environments to catch fish and gather resources, and his nights managing a sushi restaurant. The gameplay combines real-time underwater exploration and combat with restaurant management mechanics.
93
/100
10
S
Split Fiction
Split Fiction is a 2025 cooperative multiplayer game. It follows two writers, Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, as they become trapped in their imaginations.
92
/100
11
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
92
/100
12
Balatro
91
/100
13
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
14
Dragon’s Dogma 2
91
/100
15
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
91
/100
16
A
Resident Evil Requiem
90
/100
17
Devil May Cry 5
90
/100
18
D
Valheim
90
/100
19
Sea of Stars
90
/100
20
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
21
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
89
/100
22
Tunic
89
/100
23
A
Overwatch
89
/100
24
Stardew Valley
89
/100
25
Persona 3 Reload
89
/100
26
S
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
88
/100
27
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
28
A
It Takes Two
88
/100
29
Tales of Arise
87
/100
30
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
31
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
87
/100
32
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
33
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
86
/100
34
Stellar Blade
86
/100
35
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
86
/100
36
Core Keeper
86
/100
37
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
86
/100
38
S
Factorio
86
/100
39
Lies Of P
85
/100
40
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
41
A
Final Fantasy XIV Online
85
/100
42
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
43
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
44
Stray
85
/100
45
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
85
/100
46
S
Dispatch
85
/100
47
Assassin's Creed Shadows
85
/100
48
C
Hogwarts Legacy
85
/100
49
S
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
84
/100
50
S
Minecraft
83
/100
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
05
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God, in multi-award winning RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2.
94
/100
06
S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
93
/100
07
S
Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
93
/100
08
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
93
/100
09
Dave the Diver
Dave the Diver is an action-adventure and management simulation game developed by Mintrocket. In the game, players control Dave, who spends his days diving into underwater environments to catch fish and gather resources, and his nights managing a sushi restaurant. The gameplay combines real-time underwater exploration and combat with restaurant management mechanics.
93
/100
10
S
Split Fiction
Split Fiction is a 2025 cooperative multiplayer game. It follows two writers, Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, as they become trapped in their imaginations.
92
/100
11
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
92
/100
12
Balatro
91
/100
13
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
14
Dragon’s Dogma 2
91
/100
15
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
91
/100
16
A
Resident Evil Requiem
90
/100
17
Devil May Cry 5
90
/100
18
D
Valheim
90
/100
19
Sea of Stars
90
/100
20
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
21
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
89
/100
22
Tunic
89
/100
23
A
Overwatch
89
/100
24
Stardew Valley
89
/100
25
Persona 3 Reload
89
/100
26
S
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
88
/100
27
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
28
A
It Takes Two
88
/100
29
Tales of Arise
87
/100
30
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
31
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
87
/100
32
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
33
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
86
/100
34
Stellar Blade
86
/100
35
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
86
/100
36
Core Keeper
86
/100
37
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
86
/100
38
S
Factorio
86
/100
39
Lies Of P
85
/100
40
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
41
A
Final Fantasy XIV Online
85
/100
42
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
43
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
44
Stray
85
/100
45
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
85
/100
46
S
Dispatch
85
/100
47
Assassin's Creed Shadows
85
/100
48
C
Hogwarts Legacy
85
/100
49
S
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
84
/100
50
S
Minecraft
83
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Nintendo Switch 2 game?
Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,120 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.