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Best Nintendo Switch games of 2020
The 62 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2020, ranked from 16,777 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch game of 2020 is Hades, 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: 2020.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 16,777 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
03
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
90
/100
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
03
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
90
/100
04
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
90
/100
05
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
06
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Discover the origins of Shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat as you journey across a massive world.
89
/100
07
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered.
89
/100
08
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
09
B
Risk of Rain 2
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.
87
/100
10
S
Doom Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.
86
/100
11
Monster Train
86
/100
12
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
13
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
14
S
Factorio
86
/100
15
Spiritfarer
84
/100
16
Genshin Impact
83
/100
17
A
Fortnite
83
/100
18
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
19
OMORI
82
/100
20
D
Ghostrunner
82
/100
21
The Pedestrian
82
/100
22
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
82
/100
23
Creaks
82
/100
24
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
25
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
80
/100
26
Townscaper
80
/100
27
Persona 5 Strikers
80
/100
28
The Pathless
78
/100
29
Yes, Your Grace
77
/100
30
Moving Out
77
/100
31
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
32
Fall Guys
77
/100
33
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
34
Journey to the Savage Planet
76
/100
35
Bugsnax
76
/100
36
DOOM 64 (2020)
76
/100
37
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
76
/100
38
Mortal Shell
75
/100
39
Spellbreak
75
/100
40
Rogue Company
75
/100
41
Hotshot Racing
75
/100
42
C
Carrion
75
/100
43
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
74
/100
44
Gunfire Reborn
74
/100
45
Immortals Fenyx Rising
74
/100
46
Minecraft Dungeons
74
/100
47
A
Cyberpunk 2077
73
/100
48
Unrailed!
73
/100
49
C
Call of the Sea
72
/100
50
C
FIFA 21
72
/100
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
90
/100
05
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
06
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Discover the origins of Shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat as you journey across a massive world.
89
/100
07
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered.
89
/100
08
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
09
B
Risk of Rain 2
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.
87
/100
10
S
Doom Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.
86
/100
11
Monster Train
86
/100
12
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
13
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
14
S
Factorio
86
/100
15
Spiritfarer
84
/100
16
Genshin Impact
83
/100
17
A
Fortnite
83
/100
18
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
19
OMORI
82
/100
20
D
Ghostrunner
82
/100
21
The Pedestrian
82
/100
22
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
82
/100
23
Creaks
82
/100
24
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
25
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
80
/100
26
Townscaper
80
/100
27
Persona 5 Strikers
80
/100
28
The Pathless
78
/100
29
Yes, Your Grace
77
/100
30
Moving Out
77
/100
31
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
32
Fall Guys
77
/100
33
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
34
Journey to the Savage Planet
76
/100
35
Bugsnax
76
/100
36
DOOM 64 (2020)
76
/100
37
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
76
/100
38
Mortal Shell
75
/100
39
Spellbreak
75
/100
40
Rogue Company
75
/100
41
Hotshot Racing
75
/100
42
C
Carrion
75
/100
43
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
74
/100
44
Gunfire Reborn
74
/100
45
Immortals Fenyx Rising
74
/100
46
Minecraft Dungeons
74
/100
47
A
Cyberpunk 2077
73
/100
48
Unrailed!
73
/100
49
C
Call of the Sea
72
/100
50
C
FIFA 21
72
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 ratings. It holds a B grade from the Tier community — 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.