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Best Nintendo Switch games of 2017
The 116 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2017, ranked from 28,268 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch game of 2017 is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with a critic score of 98/100 — updated août 2026.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
97
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
97
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
04
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
93
/100
05
OKAMI HD
92
/100
06
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
91
/100
07
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
08
Night in the Woods
Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot. You'll also be doing various activities and interacting with the world in different ways, getting to know the townspeople, hanging out with friends, exploring Possum Springs inside and out, and venturing into the surrounding areas.
88
/100
09
A
Hollow Knight
A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas.
88
/100
10
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
88
/100
11
West of Loathing
88
/100
12
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
88
/100
13
Cuphead
87
/100
14
What Remains of Edith Finch
87
/100
15
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
87
/100
16
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NieR:Automata
86
/100
17
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
18
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
19
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
20
Sonic Mania
85
/100
21
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
84
/100
22
Splatoon 2
84
/100
23
Thimbleweed Park
84
/100
24
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
83
/100
25
Detention
83
/100
26
The End Is Nigh
83
/100
27
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
83
/100
28
Bleed 2
83
/100
29
Cat Quest
83
/100
30
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
82
/100
31
Sine Mora EX
82
/100
32
She Remembered Caterpillars
82
/100
33
Hand of Fate 2
81
/100
34
Battle Chef Brigade
81
/100
35
Battle Brothers
80
/100
36
B
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
80
/100
37
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
80
/100
38
EVERSPACE
80
/100
39
Faeria
80
/100
40
Nidhogg 2
80
/100
41
Snipperclips - Cut it out, together!
80
/100
42
Hidden Folks
80
/100
43
Flinthook
80
/100
44
Darkwood
80
/100
45
Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition
80
/100
46
A Hat in Time
80
/100
47
FIFA 18
79
/100
48
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
49
Last Day of June
79
/100
50
Pokkén Tournament DX
79
/100
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
93
/100
05
OKAMI HD
92
/100
06
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
91
/100
07
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
08
Night in the Woods
Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot. You'll also be doing various activities and interacting with the world in different ways, getting to know the townspeople, hanging out with friends, exploring Possum Springs inside and out, and venturing into the surrounding areas.
88
/100
09
A
Hollow Knight
A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas.
88
/100
10
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
88
/100
11
West of Loathing
88
/100
12
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
88
/100
13
Cuphead
87
/100
14
What Remains of Edith Finch
87
/100
15
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
87
/100
16
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
17
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
18
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
19
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
20
Sonic Mania
85
/100
21
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
84
/100
22
Splatoon 2
84
/100
23
Thimbleweed Park
84
/100
24
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
83
/100
25
Detention
83
/100
26
The End Is Nigh
83
/100
27
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
83
/100
28
Bleed 2
83
/100
29
Cat Quest
83
/100
30
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
82
/100
31
Sine Mora EX
82
/100
32
She Remembered Caterpillars
82
/100
33
Hand of Fate 2
81
/100
34
Battle Chef Brigade
81
/100
35
Battle Brothers
80
/100
36
B
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
80
/100
37
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
80
/100
38
EVERSPACE
80
/100
39
Faeria
80
/100
40
Nidhogg 2
80
/100
41
Snipperclips - Cut it out, together!
80
/100
42
Hidden Folks
80
/100
43
Flinthook
80
/100
44
Darkwood
80
/100
45
Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition
80
/100
46
A Hat in Time
80
/100
47
FIFA 18
79
/100
48
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
49
Last Day of June
79
/100
50
Pokkén Tournament DX
79
/100
FAQ
What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2017?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild currently tops the ranking with a score of 98/100 across 2,839 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — updated août 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.