Top 10 Nintendo Switch Games to Play in 2026

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - In 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already out and getting a lot of attention. But the original Nintendo Switch is still a great choice. It has a huge library of amazing games, and many of them are still fun to play today. As many Nintendo Switch fans like to say, the best gaming experience is not always about having the newest hardware. You do not need the newest console to have a good time. The original Switch still has so much to offer.

If you are looking for great games to play on your Nintendo Switch, you are in the right place. Here are 10 of the best Nintendo Switch games you can enjoy in 2026.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a life simulation game. You move to a deserted island and slowly build it into a beautiful community. You can fish, catch bugs, grow flowers, and decorate your island any way you like. The game has no rush and no pressure. You can play at your own pace. It also received a big free update in 2026, so there is more content than ever before.

Breath of the Wild is an open world adventure game. You play as Link and explore a vast land called Hyrule. The world is full of secrets, puzzles, and enemies to fight. You can go almost anywhere and do things in any order you want. The game won many awards when it came out, and it is still considered one of the greatest games ever made. It is a must play for any Switch owner.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a racing game with colorful tracks and fun characters from the Mario universe. You race against others using karts and use power ups to gain the lead. The game is great for playing alone or with friends and family. It has many tracks and game modes to keep things interesting. With over 67 million copies sold, it is the best selling Nintendo Switch game of all time.

Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platform game where you control Mario and his new partner, a magical hat named Cappy. You travel across many creative kingdoms to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Cappy lets you throw your hat to possess enemies and objects, which opens up many fun ways to play. The game is full of hidden collectibles and secrets. It sold over 30 million copies and received perfect review scores from many critics.

Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to Breath of the Wild. You again play as Link, but this time the world of Hyrule is bigger. You can explore floating islands in the sky and a dark underground area called the Depths. New abilities let you build vehicles, fuse weapons together, and pass through solid ground. The game sold over 10 million copies in just three days after its release in 2023.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a long action role playing game with a rich story. You follow six soldiers from two warring nations who join forces to fight a greater threat. The battle system lets all six characters fight at the same time, and you can switch between them freely. Two characters can even merge into a powerful combined form during battle. Critics praised the game for its deep story, great music, and large world to explore.

Metroid Dread is a 2D side scrolling action game where you play as Samus Aran, a bounty hunter who lands on a dangerous planet. The planet is full of aliens and deadly robots called E.M.M.I. that hunt you down. You must run, hide, and fight your way through the world while gaining new abilities along the way. The game feels tense and exciting from start to finish. It became the best selling Metroid game ever after its release.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a very different kind of Pokémon game. You travel to an ancient version of the Sinnoh region and work to build the very first Pokédex. Instead of just battling, you can sneak up on wild Pokémon and catch them directly in the open world. For the first time, wild Pokémon can also attack you directly. This made the game feel fresh and exciting for both new and longtime fans of the series.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role playing game set on a continent called Fódlan. You play as Byleth, a teacher at a school connected to three rival nations. During the school phase, you train your students and build relationships with them. During the war phase, you lead them into turn based grid battles. The story changes depending on which house you choose at the start. This gives the game a lot of replay value.

Luigi's Mansion 3 is a fun adventure game where you play as Luigi, Mario's younger brother. Luigi must explore a haunted hotel to rescue his friends who were captured by King Boo. You use a special vacuum called the Poltergust to stun and catch ghosts. A second player can join as Gooigi, a green copy of Luigi who can squeeze through tight spaces. The game has 17 themed floors, each with its own puzzles and boss ghost to defeat.