Not sure where to start with your Nintendo Switch system? Here are some recommendations!

If you’re new to the Nintendo Switch™ system, it’s easy to get lost in the thousands of games available. Luckily, that’s where this list comes in!

Below you’ll find a variety of different experiences—while just a smattering of games, it may be a helpful place to start.

You can also discover more games by looking at the Nintendo Switch news feed (that’s where you are right now!) or by visiting Nintendo eShop on your device. As always, happy gaming, everyone!

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 abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?

Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of the Mario Kart 8 game, with a ton of characters, tracks, and customization options for your kart. Gather around the TV for 4-player multiplayer* or challenge players online** in matches with up to 12 players. You can also race on even more courses with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC***.

As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each escape attempt. Also don’t forget: The Olympians have your back!

Guide pint-sized creatures in an endearing expedition!Meet Pikmin: curious, plantlike creatures with distinct abilities. Create your own explorer and together with Oatchi—a lovable space dog—you will use a bit of strategy to explore a mysterious planet in search of your crew…and treasure.

Jump in for a chance to be the last one standing in the free 100-player Battle Royale. Build huge forts, outwit your opponents, and earn your Victory. Squad up together online**** with friends in the same room or around the world. Fortnite is a free-to-play game, so you can try it out today for … free!

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon, Koraidon. Also, check out the DLC*** for more content!

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon, Miraidon. Also, check out the DLC*** for more content!

Get your friends and family together to let loose! Whether you want to start an impromptu dance party, exercise while having fun, or create special family moments, Just Dance 2025 Edition might be what you’re looking for. This year’s version includes 40 songs, including an Ariana Grande song pack.

Surprise and wonder await at every corner in this evolution of 2D side-scrolling Mario fun! Go on an unexpected adventure with familiar characters, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and more. Who knows what wackiness will happen when you grab a Wonder Flower? (Uh, is that a singing Piranha Plant?)

Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and defeat tons of enemies with your favorite Turtle (and more!), each with their own skills and moves. Choose a fighter, use radical combos to overcome your opponents, and experience bodacious ninja action.

Travel to an island getaway and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy a sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC is also available if you want to help clients find their dream vacation homes***!

Create. Explore. Survive. Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Build anything you can imagine with unlimited resources in Creative mode or embark on grand expeditions in Survival mode, journeying across mysterious lands and into the depths of your own infinite worlds.

Gaming icons clash in the ultimate brawl you can play anytime, anywhere! Smash rivals off the stage as fighters like Simon Belmont and King K. Rool join Inkling, Ridley, and every fighter in Super Smash Bros. history. Whether you play solo, with friends at home*, or go online**, this game is packed with content. More fighters can also be added with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 1 and Fighters Pass Vol. 2 DLC***.

Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what’s happening on a sprawling, ever-changing, and seemingly cursed Island. While you may be immortal, the bodies you possess are not. Each time your host is destroyed, you will be sent back to the dungeon to start again (hopefully learning something in the process)!

Dive into a casual, single-player adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

*Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

**Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online

***Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.