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Best Nintendo Switch games of 2023

The 18 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2023, ranked from 4,134 critic and player ratings.

The best Nintendo Switch game of 2023 is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated November 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: 2023.
  • 18 games are listed on this page, carrying 4,134 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 18

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01 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom S The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 2023 · 943 ratings · 8 Tier votes An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you'll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link's new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom? 95 /100
02 Super Mario Bros. Wonder S Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2023 · 224 ratings · 4 Tier votes Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a side-scrolling platform game and the first 2D Super Mario entry since New Super Mario Bros. U (2012). Players choose from twelve characters and traverse levels across the Flower Kingdom, a new setting for the series. The game's central mechanic is the Wonder Flower, which dramatically alters levels in unpredictable ways when touched. New power-ups include an elephant transformation, a bubble flower, and a drill hat, while an equippable badge system allows players to customize their abilities. The game supports local multiplayer for up to four active players and includes an asynchronous online mode. 95 /100
03 Metroid Prime Remastered Metroid Prime Remastered 2023 · 87 ratings Get behind the visor of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her critically-acclaimed first-person adventure. Step into the boots of Samus Aran as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the iconic Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to revisit hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward. With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D platforming debut has reached greater heights. Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission...but she is far from alone. 94 /100
04 Planet of Lana Planet of Lana 2023 · 122 ratings A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies. 93 /100
05 Dave the Diver Dave the Diver 2023 · 189 ratings 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
06 Sea of Stars Sea of Stars 2023 · 136 ratings Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun. 89 /100
07 Cocoon Cocoon 2023 · 157 ratings Cocoon is a puzzle adventure game developed by Geometric Interactive and published by Annapurna Interactive. Players control a small insect-like creature navigating interconnected worlds contained within orbs, solving environmental puzzles by carrying and using these orbs to manipulate space and progression. 89 /100
08 Viewfinder Viewfinder 2023 · 111 ratings Viewfinder is a puzzle game where you can reshape the world around you by taking photos with an instant camera. 89 /100
09 Blasphemous II Blasphemous II 2023 · 100 ratings The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle one and for all. 89 /100
10 Dredge Dredge 2023 · 244 ratings Dredge is a fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your vessel and dredge the depths for long-buried relics. Explore the stories of the strange locals and discover why some things are best left forgotten. Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth. 86 /100
11 The Exit 8 The Exit 8 2023 · 80 ratings 92 /100
12 Hogwarts Legacy C Hogwarts Legacy 2023 · 702 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 38% 85 /100
13 Mortal Kombat 1 Mortal Kombat 1 2023 · 106 ratings 84 /100
14 Overwatch Overwatch 2023 · 439 ratings 83 /100
15 Chants of Sennaar B Chants of Sennaar 2023 · 110 ratings · 1 Tier vote 80 /100
16 Buckshot Roulette Buckshot Roulette 2023 · 160 ratings 80 /100
17 Bramble: The Mountain King Bramble: The Mountain King 2023 · 85 ratings 68 /100
18 EA Sports FC 24 EA Sports FC 24 2023 · 139 ratings 66 /100
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What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2023?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 943 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — updated November 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.