Even with the Nintendo Switch 2 looming on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to own a Nintendo Switch. If you’re worried about backward compatibility, don’t be — Nintendo has officially confirmed that its next console will be able to play all of the best Nintendo Switch games as well as all of the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games.
Whether you just picked up or unwrapped a new Nintendo Switch OLED or even a Nintendo Switch Lite, the five games below are a great way to test out your new console. Likewise, these are all first-party Nintendo games that you won’t be able to play on PS5, Xbox, PC or anywhere else.
I put together a similar roundup last year, so this time I’m mixing things up a bit with some new games, though I’ll also highlight some noteworthy alternatives to give you even more games to consider.
