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Best Nintendo Switch games of 2015
The 58 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2015, ranked from 30,959 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch game of 2015 is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — 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: 2015.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 30,959 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
92
/100
03
B
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
92
/100
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
92
/100
03
B
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
92
/100
04
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
90
/100
05
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
89
/100
06
A
Rocket League
Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations.
89
/100
07
Ori and the Blind Forest
The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, an unlikely hero must journey to find his courage and confront a dark nemesis to save his home. Ori and the Blind Forest tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for Xbox One and PC. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, and a fully orchestrated score, Ori and the Blind Forest explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
88
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
10
Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition.
87
/100
11
B
Cities: Skylines
85
/100
12
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
85
/100
13
B
SOMA
84
/100
14
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
84
/100
15
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
16
Axiom Verge
84
/100
17
Broforce
83
/100
18
SMITE
83
/100
19
Prison Architect
83
/100
20
Resident Evil HD Remaster
82
/100
21
Downwell
81
/100
22
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
23
Plague Inc: Evolved
80
/100
24
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
80
/100
25
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
79
/100
26
Mini Metro
77
/100
27
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
76
/100
28
Armello
75
/100
29
Fran Bow
75
/100
30
Chroma Squad
75
/100
31
C
Dying Light
74
/100
32
Evoland 2
74
/100
33
Hard West
73
/100
34
Distraint: Deluxe Edition
73
/100
35
Resident Evil Revelations 2
72
/100
36
LEGO Jurassic World
72
/100
37
Zombie Army Trilogy
72
/100
38
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
71
/100
39
Hook
71
/100
40
Relic Hunters Zero
70
/100
41
The Swindle
70
/100
42
The Escapists
69
/100
43
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
68
/100
44
Nova-111
68
/100
45
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
67
/100
46
Uncanny Valley
67
/100
47
Clicker Heroes
67
/100
48
Sheltered
66
/100
49
NEKOPARA Vol. 0
66
/100
50
Minecraft: Story Mode
65
/100
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
90
/100
05
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
89
/100
06
A
Rocket League
Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations.
89
/100
07
Ori and the Blind Forest
The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, an unlikely hero must journey to find his courage and confront a dark nemesis to save his home. Ori and the Blind Forest tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for Xbox One and PC. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, and a fully orchestrated score, Ori and the Blind Forest explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
88
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
10
Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition.
87
/100
11
B
Cities: Skylines
85
/100
12
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
85
/100
13
B
SOMA
84
/100
14
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
84
/100
15
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
16
Axiom Verge
84
/100
17
Broforce
83
/100
18
SMITE
83
/100
19
Prison Architect
83
/100
20
Resident Evil HD Remaster
82
/100
21
Downwell
81
/100
22
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
23
Plague Inc: Evolved
80
/100
24
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
80
/100
25
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
79
/100
26
Mini Metro
77
/100
27
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
76
/100
28
Armello
75
/100
29
Fran Bow
75
/100
30
Chroma Squad
75
/100
31
C
Dying Light
74
/100
32
Evoland 2
74
/100
33
Hard West
73
/100
34
Distraint: Deluxe Edition
73
/100
35
Resident Evil Revelations 2
72
/100
36
LEGO Jurassic World
72
/100
37
Zombie Army Trilogy
72
/100
38
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
71
/100
39
Hook
71
/100
40
Relic Hunters Zero
70
/100
41
The Swindle
70
/100
42
The Escapists
69
/100
43
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
68
/100
44
Nova-111
68
/100
45
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
67
/100
46
Uncanny Valley
67
/100
47
Clicker Heroes
67
/100
48
Sheltered
66
/100
49
NEKOPARA Vol. 0
66
/100
50
Minecraft: Story Mode
65
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2015?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 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.