Best Nintendo Switch Games November 2026
Explore our independent ranking of top Nintendo Switch games to find your next adventure. Compare standout features, multiplayer capabilities, and gameplay styles to choose the right match for your console.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Nintendo Switch Games: Top 5
1
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
from £18.2918 stores
from £18.29
18 stores
2
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch)
from £44.8513 stores
from £44.85
13 stores
3
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch)
from £38.0014 stores
from £38.00
14 stores
4
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)
from £34.6217 stores
from £34.62
17 stores
5
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch)
from £35.105 stores
from £35.10
5 stores
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brings high-speed kart racing to the Nintendo Switch with extensive tracks and characters. It supports both local split-screen and worldwide online competition, making it ideal for group gaming.
Pros
Both local and online multiplayer
Wide selection of characters and tracks
Supports LAN play
Suitable for all ages (PEGI 3)
Cons
Requires Nintendo Switch Online for network play
Enhanced port of a Wii U title
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundles two classic gravity-defying 3D platformers onto a single Switch cartridge. Players navigate planets, solve puzzles, and collect Power Stars across expansive galaxies.
Pros
Includes two complete 3D platformers
Supports local multiplayer
Rich space-themed platforming levels
Cons
No online multiplayer support
No LAN connectivity
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom places Princess Zelda at the center of the quest to save Hyrule. Using the Tri Rod to replicate objects and monsters, players solve puzzles and explore an open fantasy world.
Pros
Play directly as Princess Zelda
Creative Tri Rod copying mechanics
Rich fantasy open-world exploration
Subtitles in six languages
Cons
Single-player only with no multiplayer
Fewer traditional main dungeons
Super Mario Bros. Wonder revitalizes classic side-scrolling platforming with dynamic Wonder Flower effects that transform stages in unexpected ways. Players journey through the Flower Kingdom with new power-ups and online features.
Pros
Creative Wonder Flower transformations
Online multiplayer support
Vibrant visual style and animations
Cons
Fast pace may feel chaotic to some
No local multiplayer support
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a faithful reimagining of the classic adventure with a distinctive miniature-style aesthetic. Players explore Koholint Island, clearing themed dungeons and collecting instruments to awaken the Wind Fish.
Pros
Classic top-down Zelda dungeon design
Distinctive toy-like art style
Charming story on Koholint Island
Cons
Occasional framerate drops
Strictly single-player
Shorter campaign length
Compare specifications
| Genre | Child-friendly, Adventure, Racing, Turn based, Arcade, Party | Child-friendly, Adventure, Platform, Action | Adventure, RPG, Fantasy, Open world | Child-friendly, RPG, Fantasy, Platform, Action | Child-friendly, Adventure, RPG, Platform, Hunting/Fishing, Arcade, Dance, Sandbox, Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age rating | 3 years | 7 years | 7 years | 7 years | 7 years |
| Online Multiplayer | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Local Multiplayer | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Release year | 2017 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
