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Best Nintendo Switch games of 2019
The 85 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2019, ranked from 20,920 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch game of 2019 is Persona 5 Royal, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2019.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 20,920 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Persona 5 Royal
An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020.
94
/100
02
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
03
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
Persona 5 Royal
An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020.
94
/100
02
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
03
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
04
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
05
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
89
/100
06
Super Mario Maker 2
A side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build co-operatively on a single system!
88
/100
07
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
As Link, you awaken in a strange land away from Hyrule, where animals talk and monsters roam. To uncover the truth behind your whereabouts and rouse the legendary Wind Fish, explore Koholint Island and all its trap-ridden dungeons, reimagined in stunning detail for this new release of one of the most beloved The Legend of Zelda games. Along the way, you'll meet a hilarious assortment of charming characters to which you'll never want to say goodbye. In this new version of the game, the classic soundtrack has been reborn with new arrangements, and now you can equip more items at once, review key conversations, and navigate the map in new ways. Try your hand at the renovated mini-games to earn dolls based on the Super Mario series...or Chamber Stones, which you can use to arrange your own Chamber Dungeons. Each one is a puzzle in and of itself!
87
/100
08
Astral Chain
Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on fluid, dual-character combat.
87
/100
09
Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
86
/100
10
Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where you can change the rules by which you play. In every level, the rules themselves are present as blocks you can interact with; by manipulating them, you can change how the level works and cause surprising, unexpected interactions! With some simple block-pushing you can turn yourself into a rock, turn patches of grass into dangerously hot obstacles, and even change the goal you need to reach to something entirely different.
86
/100
11
Luigi's Mansion 3
86
/100
12
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
86
/100
13
AI: The Somnium Files
86
/100
14
The Outer Worlds
86
/100
15
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
16
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
17
Katana Zero
85
/100
18
Outer Wilds
85
/100
19
Ape Out
84
/100
20
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
84
/100
21
Tetris 99
84
/100
22
Manifold Garden
84
/100
23
Wargroove
83
/100
24
Ring Fit Adventure
83
/100
25
Children of Morta
83
/100
26
Pokémon Sword
82
/100
27
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
28
C
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
29
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
30
ISLANDERS
82
/100
31
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
82
/100
32
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
33
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
34
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
35
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
36
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
81
/100
37
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
38
B
Apex Legends
80
/100
39
Pokémon Sword and Shield
80
/100
40
Superliminal
80
/100
41
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
79
/100
42
Yoshi's Crafted World
79
/100
43
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
79
/100
44
Blasphemous
78
/100
45
Dauntless
78
/100
46
Yuppie Psycho
78
/100
47
LEGO Builder’s Journey
78
/100
48
Deliver Us the Moon
78
/100
49
Trover Saves the Universe
78
/100
50
A Short Hike
78
/100
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
05
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
89
/100
06
Super Mario Maker 2
A side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build co-operatively on a single system!
88
/100
07
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
As Link, you awaken in a strange land away from Hyrule, where animals talk and monsters roam. To uncover the truth behind your whereabouts and rouse the legendary Wind Fish, explore Koholint Island and all its trap-ridden dungeons, reimagined in stunning detail for this new release of one of the most beloved The Legend of Zelda games. Along the way, you'll meet a hilarious assortment of charming characters to which you'll never want to say goodbye. In this new version of the game, the classic soundtrack has been reborn with new arrangements, and now you can equip more items at once, review key conversations, and navigate the map in new ways. Try your hand at the renovated mini-games to earn dolls based on the Super Mario series...or Chamber Stones, which you can use to arrange your own Chamber Dungeons. Each one is a puzzle in and of itself!
87
/100
08
Astral Chain
Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on fluid, dual-character combat.
87
/100
09
Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
86
/100
10
Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where you can change the rules by which you play. In every level, the rules themselves are present as blocks you can interact with; by manipulating them, you can change how the level works and cause surprising, unexpected interactions! With some simple block-pushing you can turn yourself into a rock, turn patches of grass into dangerously hot obstacles, and even change the goal you need to reach to something entirely different.
86
/100
11
Luigi's Mansion 3
86
/100
12
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
86
/100
13
AI: The Somnium Files
86
/100
14
The Outer Worlds
86
/100
15
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
16
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
17
Katana Zero
85
/100
18
Outer Wilds
85
/100
19
Ape Out
84
/100
20
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
84
/100
21
Tetris 99
84
/100
22
Manifold Garden
84
/100
23
Wargroove
83
/100
24
Ring Fit Adventure
83
/100
25
Children of Morta
83
/100
26
Pokémon Sword
82
/100
27
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
28
C
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
29
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
30
ISLANDERS
82
/100
31
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
82
/100
32
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
33
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
34
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
35
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
36
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
81
/100
37
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
38
B
Apex Legends
80
/100
39
Pokémon Sword and Shield
80
/100
40
Superliminal
80
/100
41
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
79
/100
42
Yoshi's Crafted World
79
/100
43
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
79
/100
44
Blasphemous
78
/100
45
Dauntless
78
/100
46
Yuppie Psycho
78
/100
47
LEGO Builder’s Journey
78
/100
48
Deliver Us the Moon
78
/100
49
Trover Saves the Universe
78
/100
50
A Short Hike
78
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2019?
Persona 5 Royal currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 644 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.