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Best long games on Nintendo Switch 2

The 30 best long games on Nintendo Switch 2, ranked from 16,351 critic and player ratings.

The best long game on Nintendo Switch 2 right now is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100. 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.
  • 30 games are listed on this page, carrying 16,351 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 30

01 Elden Ring S Elden Ring 2022 · 2,312 ratings · 5 Tier votes Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses. 97 /100
02 Metaphor: ReFantazio S Metaphor: ReFantazio 2024 · 109 ratings · 1 Tier vote From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends. 94 /100
03 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II S Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 2025 · 267 ratings · 1 Tier vote A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions. 93 /100
04 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
05 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
06 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
07 Balatro Balatro 2024 · 402 ratings Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters. 91 /100
08 Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dragon’s Dogma 2 2024 · 85 ratings Dragon's Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure. All of these elements are elevated further by the latest in graphics, artificial intelligence (AI) and physics technology to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon's Dogma 2. 91 /100
09 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 The Definitive Edition includes all the content from the original release of the acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, and adds extra character-specific scenarios, the choice of playing with the original soundtrack or a grand orchestral version of the music, the ability to switch between 2D and 3D graphic modes, a Japanese voice-acting option, and much more. 90 /100
10 Kingdom Hearts III Kingdom Hearts III 2019 · 244 ratings Kingdom Hearts III is the third main installment in the Kingdom Hearts series developed and published by Square Enix. It was initially released January 2019 for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. An expansion, Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind was released in January 2020. The story takes place after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. It features an older Sora as the main protagonist, who sets forth on a new adventure to search for seven guardians of light in an attempt to stop Xehanort from bringing about a second Keyblade War. Sora is joined by Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Riku, Kairi, and others. Along the way, Sora travels to many worlds from Disney and Pixar intellectual properties, and cross paths with the real Organization XIII. Kingdom Hearts III features hack and slash combat reminiscent of Kingdom Hearts II, with elements from later handheld entries, allowing the player to control Sora in a party with Donald, Goofy, and up to two other Disney characters from the various worlds he visits. A major addition compared is the Formchange mechanic, which allows his currently equipped Keyblade to grant him special abilities and change shape. Sora can equip up to three Keyblades at a time, and cycle between them to use his abilities. Another addition is the Attractions mechanic, which occasionally allows Sora to summon and pilot a vehicle inspired by Disney theme park attractions. At certain points throughout the game, the player will be able to control other characters. 90 /100
11 Hollow Knight: Silksong A Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 · 515 ratings · 2 Tier votes 90 /100
12 Overwatch A Overwatch 2016 · 1,175 ratings · 1 Tier vote 89 /100
13 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth S Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 2024 · 154 ratings · 1 Tier vote 89 /100
14 Persona 3 Reload Persona 3 Reload 2024 · 132 ratings 89 /100
15 Tales of Arise Tales of Arise 2021 · 88 ratings 87 /100
16 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun 2016 · 187 ratings 86 /100
17 Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster S Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster 2013 · 89 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
18 Factorio S Factorio 2020 · 309 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
19 Final Fantasy XIV Online A Final Fantasy XIV Online 2013 · 239 ratings · 1 Tier vote 85 /100
20 Hogwarts Legacy C Hogwarts Legacy 2023 · 692 ratings · 4 Tier votes 85 /100
21 Subnautica A Subnautica 2018 · 612 ratings · 2 Tier votes 84 /100
22 Octopath Traveler Octopath Traveler 2018 · 158 ratings 84 /100
23 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered S The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered 2025 · 98 ratings · 1 Tier vote 84 /100
24 Fortnite A Fortnite 2020 · 1,010 ratings · 3 Tier votes 83 /100
25 Meccha Chameleon Meccha Chameleon 2026 · 83 ratings 82 /100
26 Minecraft S Minecraft 2016 · 576 ratings · 12 Tier votes 81 /100
27 Star Wars Outlaws Star Wars Outlaws 2024 · 97 ratings 80 /100
28 Pokémon Scarlet Pokémon Scarlet 2022 · 103 ratings 74 /100
29 No Man's Sky No Man's Sky 2016 · 636 ratings 74 /100
30 Content Warning A Content Warning 2024 · 81 ratings · 1 Tier vote 61 /100
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What is the best long game on Nintendo Switch 2?

Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,312 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — 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.