Best Nintendo Switch games of 2013
The 67 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2013, ranked from 22,032 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch game of 2013 is BioShock Infinite, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated agosto 2026.
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BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
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Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, and a follow-up of the Nintendo 3DS installment Super Mario 3D Land. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's Goal Pole. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer: while not the first game in the series to do so, it is the first 3D title in the Mario series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal. Players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touch screen on the GamePad and blowing into the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Various new power-ups are introduced in this title, with the trademark suit being the Cat power-up, which enables characters to perform a melee attack, climb up walls, and leap while midair, as well as the game generally having a cat-based theme.
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Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
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Kentucky Route Zero
Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Gameplay is inspired by point-and-click adventure games (like the classic Monkey Island or King's Quest series, or more recently Telltale's Walking Dead series), but focused on characterization, atmosphere and storytelling rather than clever puzzles or challenges of skill. The game is developed by Cardboard Computer (Jake Elliott and Tamas Kemenczy). The game's soundtrack features an original electronic score by Ben Babbitt along with a suite of old hymns & bluegrass standards recorded by The Bedquilt Ramblers.
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TowerFall Ascension
87
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Pikmin 3
87
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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
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FIFA 14
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Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
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Risk of Rain
85
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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
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Trine 2: Complete Story
84
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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
84
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
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Stick it to The Man!
83
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ibb & obb
83
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Pandemic: The Board Game
83
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The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
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SteamWorld Dig
81
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
81
/100
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Outlast
80
/100
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The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
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Resident Evil: Revelations
80
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80
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Kingdom Rush Frontiers
80
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Volgarr the Viking
80
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Teslagrad
79
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Skullgirls 2nd Encore
79
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Don't Starve
79
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
78
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
78
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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
78
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LEGO City Undercover
77
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Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
75
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WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate
75
/100
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Payday 2
75
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
75
/100
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Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
74
/100
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Gone Home
74
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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
74
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The Inner World
74
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Warframe
73
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CastleStorm
73
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry
73
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Shadowrun Returns
72
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Hammerwatch
72
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What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2013?
BioShock Infinite currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 2,621 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated agosto 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.