The best Switch 2 games are here to usher in Nintendo's new console in style. Although the Switch 2 only recently launched on June 5, 2025, there are still a ton of exciting Switch 2 launch games for fans to browse and decide to download. There's shiny remasters, specialized versions of some of the best games of 2025, exciting new titles, and more.
However, before you start reaching for those gold coins, let's be honest, filling a new console's library isn't cheap. You may also have you're heart set on some upcoming Switch 2 games set to release later on in the year, like Pokémon Legends: Z-A or Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Well, to make sure you get the best Nintendo bang for your buck, we've rounded up a list of the top 15 Nintendo Switch 2 games currently available for you to check out today.
Below, we've made sure to include something for every kind of gamer, be that RPG fans, puzzle heads, or Mario enthusiasts. So read on and discover the best Switch 2 games to play in 2025.
The 15 best Switch 2 games to play today
15. Hitman World of Assassination: Signature Edition
Developer: IO Interactive
Released: 2025
Hitman World of Assassination: Signature Edition is a brand new iteration of Hitman World of Assassination specially for the Switch 2 that adds 100-plus hours of content to the already massive base game. And trust us, you'll likely want to play through it all. Taking on the role of Agent 47, Hitman World of Assassination isn't just a fun game that gives you targets to take out and goals to achieve in each level.
It's an experience that promotes glorious chaos and creativity, all wrapped up in stunning locations and refined stealth gameplay that make it impossible to put down. Not only does this title include the Hitman 2 Expansion Pack, but it also comes with the Hitman 3 Deluxe Pack and the Seven Deadly Sins Pack as well. This means out of all the entries on our list of the best Switch 2 games, this one has one of the best price-value points, especially if you're looking for bargains after paying for the new console.
14. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Developer: Marvelous Inc.
Released: 2025
Set in the kingdom of Azuma (an East Asian inspired world), Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the newest entry in the iconic cozy RPG series and is the perfect pick for a relaxing handheld experience on the Switch 2. While the story isn't as gripping as Rune Factory 4 or 5, Guardians of Azuma has a ton to do and will have you hooked with its cozy gameplay loop and charming RPG elements.
Like with previous Rune Factory games, you can farm, fight, tame monsters, and even romance one of the characters you'll meet throughout the story. But what really sets Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma apart from other titles in the series is the new city-building-esque mechanics available. Not only will you manage your room and farm, but you can also build shops and assign workers to them as well. It's a cool addition to the typical Rune Factory formula, and helps capture that cozy game feel.
13. Sonic X Shadow Generations
Developer: Sonic Team
Released: 2024
Mario isn't the only iconic mascot on the Switch 2, folks! Sega's famous speedy hedgehog and his edgy counterpart race onto Nintendo's new console with the acclaimed collection Sonic X Shadow Generations. This bundle will give you the remaster of Sonic Generations (aka one of the best Sonic games ever released) and the paraquel 2024 title Shadow Generations, which sees Shadow the Hedgehog face off against Black Doom.
When it comes to polished, fast-paced platformers, few titles can hold a candle to Sonic X Shadow Generations. The game curates and improves on some of the best levels in Sonic history, while also giving us fresh Shadow levels that highlight his unique abilities. Get ready to feel the thrill of unlocking the Chaos Dash and the joy of flying across levels with Shadow's Doom Wings. Shadow's campaign also offers five additional hours of gameplay, which, when paired with the graphical and performance improvements from the Switch 2, make this an absolute steal.
12. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Developer: Capcom
Released: 2024
Playing as the warrior Soh, it's up to you to protect the divine maiden named Yoshiro, as she purges the evil rot from villages and works to restore Mt. Kafuku to peace. You'll have to defeat hordes of supernatural enemies, cleanse rot around the map, rescue villagers, and juggle a number of other tasks too. The gameplay in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is fast-paced but also tactical, rewarding you with satisfying sharp sword swings and strategic plays. This release even comes with the Otherworldly Ventures update (which will be on all platforms), adding even more wave-based replayability.
The visuals and world-building are also stunning, with strong Japanese and mythological influences leading the charge. Our Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review mentions how the game feels like a "throwback to a now-classic era of Capcom", back when titles such as Okami had us all in a chokehold. It's truly one of the best games of 2024 and is a worthwhile addition to your Switch 2 library.
11. Deltarune Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
Developer: tobyfox
Released: 2025
Deltarune is a "sort of" Undertale prequel, and has just as much charm and heart as Toby Fox's breakout success. While this new game features some characters and features from Undertale, Deltarune centers around a new human child called Chris, who is transported into a new dark world. Chris must make their way through this new magical setting to find a way back home.
You'll have to explore, solve puzzles, and fight enemies in turn-based combat. Whether you kill your foes or choose to spare them is up to you. Deltarune has been releasing episodic chapters for years now. However, chapters three and four are brand new! New chapters will be released in the future as well, but for now, we can play through what's available with this delightfully comical story and even discover a secret room that uses exclusive Switch 2 controls.
10. Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time (Switch 2 Edition)
Developer: LEVEL5 Inc.
Released: 2025
Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time is one of the best cozy games to release in 2025, and it's the perfect Switch 2 game to crack on with if you're looking for an Animal Crossing meets Zelda kind of experience. The sequel to the 2014 title Fantasy Life (aka one of the best 3DS games of all time), Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time revolves around a hero who finds themselves in the fantasy world of Reveria after a run-in with some dragons.
It'll be up to you to choose between fourteen jobs known as "life classes" and level them up as you progress through the story. Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time is a laid-back RPG that is addictive, rewarding, and offers tons of gameplay. You can focus on combat, decorating, crafting, or all of the above. The Switch 2 version also offers faster loading times and better graphics. It's an all-around winner!
9. Split Fiction
Developer: Hazelight Studios
Released: 2025
If you want to experience one of the best co-op games of all time on the Switch 2, then Split Fiction is the title for you. You and your player two will play as either Mio or Zoe (two aspiring authors who specialize in sci-fi and fantasy, respectively). You'll have to team up and make your way through each other's stories as you try to escape a machine that is hell bent on extracting all your ideas. Not only is Split Fiction visually stunning and emotionally touching, but its level design is heaps of fun.
Each new world you explore has its own creative mechanics, from shooting robots, flying dragons, or playing a rhythm mini-game with a bunch of monkeys. As our Split Fiction review states, the game "perfectly straddles two genres simultaneously and consistently introduces one good idea after another." With a free friend pass and local co-op available, this is the best two-player experience on the Switch 2 so far.
8. Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Released: 2025
Yakuza 0 is the best Yakuza game ever made (just check out our Yakuza 0 review for more on that), so of course, the new Director's Cut edition of this iconic title made our list of the best Switch 2 games. Set during Japan's '80s economic boom, Yakuza 0 marks the start of the story in terms of the long-running franchise. You'll follow a young Kiryu and Majima, and play through their interconnected stories surrounding their paths in the criminal world, set against a gripping real estate plot.
Yakuza 0 has an amazing story, but is also filled with charming and silly side-quests that keep you smiling in between heavy story reveals. The beat 'em up gameplay is also uber satisfying as you hit combos and plummet enemies into the dirt. However, the big standout here is that the Director's Cut offers new cut scenes and English voice-overs. For Yakuza veterans and series newcomers, this is a Switch 2 must-play.
7. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
Developer: Nintendo
Released: 2025
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece. So, its new Switch 2 version is an easy addition to our list. Link is back, and Princess Zelda needs rescuing again. Much like the first game, there's a sense of wonder and polish during every questline and discovery. However, the story feels grander and the world is more captivating too. The Switch 2 edition also offers improved graphics and supports the Zelda Notes App, which provides numerous interactive features to enhance your game.
In our The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review, we write: "Tears of the Kingdom manages to keep focus and provide a rich, robust experience that builds on what came before." However, it's still a sequel at the end of the day, and for that reason, we didn't rank it higher on this list. Breath of the Wild (which we'll get more into later) is still the best starting point to revisit Link's journey on the Switch 2. However, Tears of the Kingdom is a follow-up that you don't want to miss.
6. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Released: 2025
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the best RPGs of all time. It's also a pretty taxing game to run with all of its realistic graphics. However, the Switch 2 runs this futuristic story like a dream. Developed by CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the dystopian metropolis Night City, where you take on the role of a mercenary called V. After getting stuck with a cybernetic "bio-chip", you'll have to work to save your life and separate from a Keanu Reeves-shaped engram.
With FPS elements mixed with action-RPG mechanics, Cyberpunk 2077 offers a detailed open world and some of the best quest lines in modern gaming, period. In our Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 hands-on preview, we note that the game feels as if we're running the title on a PC with settings ranging from "Medium" to "High". So, don't worry, the Switch 2 does this title justice. It also includes all DLC, so it's a great bargain for new players, especially.
5. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
Developer: Sega
Released: 2025
In terms of the best Switch 2 game when it comes to puzzle connoisseurs, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is unmatched. While the surprise factor from the first game has come and gone, the gameplay of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is still as captivating as ever, as you play rounds of Tetris combined with Puyo Puyo gameplay and engage in fast-paced matches of clearing rows and greeting those sweet combos. Just like in past games, a new story adventure mode is on display here. However, there is a brand new mode called "Doubles Mode" for 2v2 matches, making it a great co-op option.
There are also 40 playable characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog, with unique stats and abilities to experience in the Skill Battle mode. So yeah, tons of new things to do and explore here, folks! The world, story, and gameplay of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is bright, charming, and colourful. Honestly, it's one of the best feel-good games on our list for sure.
4. Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
Developer: Cattle Call Inc
Released: 2025
Bravely Default Flying Fairy is widely considered to be one of the best JRPGs to ever hit Nintendo since it first released in 2012. So, it makes sense that we'd get a shiny remaster to celebrate the launch of the Switch 2. Luckily for us, despite being over a decade old, Bravely Default Flying Fairy is still as charming and captivating as it was back in the day.
Set in Luxendarc and following four heroes who must reclaim elemental crystals from the forces of darkness to save their world, Bravely Default Flying Fairy is a classic turn-based RPG. However, it's Brave and Default system offers a fun twist to the typical combat seen in JRPGs. Gathering Brave points to take multiple actions against a strong enemy never gets old! So, while its story isn't as revolutionary as it once was, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster gives a classic a modern makeover and is still worth your time.
3. Street Fighter 6 (Switch 2 Edition)
Developer: Capcom
Released: 2025
In our five-star Street Fighter 6 review, we call it "the best overall fighting game package ever made". So, yeah, it's an easy addition to our list of the best Switch 2 games and should be on every gamer's radar, for sure. Complete with an 18-character roster with new and returning fighters, Capcom's latest entry to its iconic competitive fighting series is polished, massive, and the perfect addition to add to your Switch 2 library.
Not only are there tons of modes (such as one of the best online battle hubs ever made), but the Switch 2 exclusive modes like Gyro Battle and Calorie Contest are pure fire co-op hits, that will have your heart pounding and friendships put to the test in the best way possible. Basically, even if you've played Street Fighter 6 before, there is a ton of new content to explore with Nintendo's fresh version of this 2023 masterpiece.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition)
Developer: Nintendo
Released: 2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made, and now you can play it on the Nintendo Switch 2. While its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, is also available (and should be played if possible as well), Breath of the Wild is still one of the best open-world games around and should be your starting point if you want to experience Link's journey all over again as he sets out to rescue Princess Zelda and save the world from Calamity Ganon.
The Switch 2 Edition of the game feels rewarding to play through. Thanks to the new Zelda Notes app via the Nintendo Switch App, your progress feels more involved, as you can experience Voice Memories from characters, have a handy navigation tool at the ready, and even engage in item sharing. It truly feels like we're experiencing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild all over again, and it's still just as mesmerizing as it was back in 2017. Read our Breath of the Wild review for more details on this must-play!
1. Mario Kart World
Developer: Nintendo
Released: 2025
At this point, Mario Kart is an institution, and Mario Kart World is hands down the best racing game that we've had from the beloved series in a long time. Taking a new Forza Horizon-style approach to gameplay, Mario Kart World expands the tried and tested formula to give players more freedom to explore, take pictures, and just drive for the fun of it in between races, thanks to the new Free Roam mode.
But on the competitive side of things, things have also been cranked up a notch. There are 24 drivers that you'll have to beat, secret characters to unlock, and a battle royale style mode called Knockout Tour that will 1000% cause a few screaming matches in your household. In our Mario Kart World preview, our competitive spirits were pushed to the max, and we couldn't wait to get our hands on the console for another round. Mario Kart World is a worthy successor to Mario Kart 8, and is hands down the current shining star of the Switch 2.
For more exciting releases, check out our pages on all the new games heading our way this year. Or celebrate Nintendo some more with our list of the best Switch games of all time.
