10 Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games You Can Play Today

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the most exciting gaming consoles available right now. It is more powerful than the original Switch, and it can run bigger, better-looking games. Whether you enjoy open-world adventures, fast racing, or deep story-driven RPGs, there are Nintendo Switch 2 games for every type of player. The library is already full of great titles, and it keeps growing with more releases every few months.

If you are not sure where to start, this list will help you. Here are 10 Nintendo Switch 2 games that are worth your time and money right now.

Breath of the Wild is one of the best open-world games ever made. You play as Link, exploring the huge kingdom of Hyrule after waking up with no memories. You can climb mountains, cook food, fight enemies, and solve puzzles inside more than 100 shrines. The Switch 2 version runs smoother, loads faster, and looks much sharper than the original.

This Pokémon game is set entirely inside Lumiose City, a busy urban area inspired by Paris. Unlike older Pokémon games, battles happen in real time. You and your Pokémon move freely during fights, and timing your moves carefully is very important. The Switch 2 version runs at 60 frames per second, making the game feel polished and responsive from start to finish.

This game retells the first part of Final Fantasy VII, set in the dark industrial city of Midgar. You play as Cloud Strife, a mercenary who joins a group fighting against a powerful company draining the planet's energy. Combat is fast and action-focused but still requires strategy. The Switch 2 port is impressively well-made and even includes the full Yuffie side story bonus episode.

Tears of the Kingdom is the direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, and it takes everything further. Hyrule now has floating sky islands to explore above and deep underground depths below. The most unique feature is Ultrahand, which lets you build vehicles, bridges, and machines using parts you find in the world. The Switch 2 version finally runs as smoothly as the game was always meant to.

Cyberpunk 2077 is a massive open-world RPG set in Night City, a futuristic and dangerous metropolis. You create your own character and take on missions involving action, hacking, and storytelling. The game includes the full Phantom Liberty expansion and years of updates and improvements. It is remarkable that a game this large and detailed runs this well on a handheld console like the Switch 2.

Donkey Kong Bananza is the first big original Switch 2 exclusive, and it delivers. You play as Donkey Kong on a journey deep underground alongside a young girl named Pauline. Almost every wall and floor in the game can be smashed, punched, or broken apart, making exploration incredibly fun. Her singing voice transforms DK into powerful animal forms. Critics called it one of the best platformers in years.

Hades 2 is a roguelike action game where you play as Melinoë, a princess of the Underworld trying to defeat Chronos, the Titan of Time. Every run through the game feels different because you collect different powers and upgrades each time. The combat is fast, satisfying, and easy to learn but hard to master. On Switch 2, the game runs at up to 120 frames per second in docked mode, making it feel incredibly smooth.

Mario Kart World is the biggest evolution of the series in years. Races support up to 24 players at once, and the entire game world is one connected map with no loading between courses. A new mode called Knockout Tour works like a battle royale, eliminating players at each checkpoint. It launched alongside the Switch 2 and quickly became one of the fastest-selling Nintendo games of all time.

Street Fighter 6 brings the full fighting game experience to Switch 2. It includes three game modes: a traditional fighting mode, an online social hub, and World Tour, a single-player story mode where you explore Metro City and train under famous fighters. The Switch 2 version also has exclusive Joy-Con modes like Gyro Battle, which lets you control your fighter with motion controls for a more physical experience.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to one of the most beloved indie games ever made. You play as Hornet, exploring a mysterious new underground kingdom called Pharloom. The game is a Metroidvania, meaning the map opens up gradually as you find new abilities. With over 200 enemies, 40 bosses, and a rich atmosphere, Silksong is easily one of the best games you can play on the Switch 2 right now.