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Best long games on Nintendo Switch

The 89 best long games on Nintendo Switch, ranked from 30,462 critic and player ratings.

The best long game on Nintendo Switch right now is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with a critic score of 98/100. Updated October 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.
  • Only games with a measured main story of 40 hours or more are listed: HowLongToBeat first, IGDB when HowLongToBeat has no figure.
  • 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 30,462 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 50

01 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild S The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017 · 2,986 ratings · 4 Tier votes The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time. 98 /100
02 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom A The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 2023 · 926 ratings · 3 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
03 Persona 5 Royal Persona 5 Royal 2019 · 680 ratings An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020. 94 /100
04 Hades B Hades 2020 · 1,767 ratings · 6 Tier votes 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
05 Hades II S Hades II 2025 · 172 ratings · 1 Tier vote 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
06 Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fire Emblem: Three Houses 2019 · 327 ratings 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. 93 /100
07 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword 2011 · 399 ratings The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the first Zelda game created specifically with the Wii in mind. The game makes use of the Wii MotionPlus peripheral for sword fighting, with a revised Wii Remote pointing system used for targeting. Skyward Sword is structured very similar to previous Zelda games, as you travel through an overworld in search of temples to visit and once in you solve a series of puzzles before fighting a boss at the end and receive the next bit of plot. The biggest change is that the overworld is more focused on puzzles with only a handful of action. 93 /100
08 Slay the Spire Slay the Spire 2019 · 542 ratings 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! 93 /100
09 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition 2018 · 148 ratings 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. 93 /100
10 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt A The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2015 · 5,489 ratings · 14 Tier votes 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
11 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition 2020 · 83 ratings 91 /100
12 Divinity: Original Sin 2 S Divinity: Original Sin 2 2017 · 467 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
13 Balatro Balatro 2024 · 402 ratings 91 /100
14 Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Disco Elysium: The Final Cut 2021 · 228 ratings 91 /100
15 Dark Souls S Dark Souls 2011 · 1,731 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
16 Spelunky S Spelunky 2012 · 188 ratings · 1 Tier vote 91 /100
17 DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition 2019 · 89 ratings 90 /100
18 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020 · 499 ratings 90 /100
19 Valkyria Chronicles Valkyria Chronicles 2008 · 136 ratings 90 /100
20 Hollow Knight: Silksong A Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 · 515 ratings · 2 Tier votes 90 /100
21 Overwatch A Overwatch 2016 · 1,175 ratings · 1 Tier vote 89 /100
22 Assassin's Creed Odyssey A Assassin's Creed Odyssey 2018 · 977 ratings · 2 Tier votes 88 /100
23 Monster Hunter Rise Monster Hunter Rise 2021 · 123 ratings 88 /100
24 Persona 3 Portable Persona 3 Portable 2009 · 130 ratings 88 /100
25 Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age 2017 · 88 ratings 88 /100
26 Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony 2017 · 209 ratings 88 /100
27 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Sid Meier’s Civilization VI 2016 · 632 ratings 87 /100
28 Risk of Rain 2 B Risk of Rain 2 2020 · 269 ratings · 1 Tier vote 87 /100
29 Dark Souls: Remastered D Dark Souls: Remastered 2018 · 565 ratings · 1 Tier vote 87 /100
30 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2018 · 950 ratings 87 /100
31 Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom 2018 · 133 ratings 86 /100
32 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales 2018 · 187 ratings 86 /100
33 Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster S Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster 2013 · 89 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
34 Factorio S Factorio 2020 · 309 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
35 XCOM 2 XCOM 2 2016 · 423 ratings 85 /100
36 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 2017 · 198 ratings 85 /100
37 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 2018 · 111 ratings 85 /100
38 Final Fantasy VII S Final Fantasy VII 1997 · 1,632 ratings · 2 Tier votes 85 /100
39 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair 2012 · 265 ratings 85 /100
40 Cookie Clicker Cookie Clicker 2013 · 109 ratings 85 /100
41 Hogwarts Legacy C Hogwarts Legacy 2023 · 692 ratings · 4 Tier votes 85 /100
42 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy IX 2000 · 964 ratings 84 /100
43 DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age 2017 · 135 ratings 84 /100
44 Nuclear Throne Nuclear Throne 2015 · 108 ratings 84 /100
45 Tetris 99 Tetris 99 2019 · 105 ratings 84 /100
46 Subnautica A Subnautica 2018 · 612 ratings · 2 Tier votes 84 /100
47 Octopath Traveler Octopath Traveler 2018 · 158 ratings 84 /100
48 Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch 2011 · 207 ratings 84 /100
49 Genshin Impact Genshin Impact 2020 · 672 ratings 83 /100
50 Darkest Dungeon Darkest Dungeon 2016 · 461 ratings 83 /100
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild currently tops the ranking with a score of 98/100 across 2,986 ratings. Ranking updated October 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.