The best-selling Nintendo Switch games right now

Nintendo Switch is the best-selling console in the United States, and has been for several years. While many gamers swear by the superior 4K graphics of the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, there’s no doubt that a lot of people love the more family-friendly style of the. Nintendo Switch Console – and the portability it offers.

If you’re looking for games for your new Switch, or just want to find something new to play, there’s no shortage of great titles. A good place to start is with Amazon’s bestselling list, the most popular Nintendo Switch games, by sales, that are currently available. There are a lot of classics on the list, like fun (and sometimes frustrating) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and lots of new titles too. We’ve also added a selection of popular Switch indie titles to Nintendo eShop right now.

Here are the best Nintendo Switch games right now.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

A remaster, not a remake, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a graphically enhanced version of the Nintendo Wii title 2011. Some reviewers have criticized the game’s obsession with motion controls, but even still, the game is a must-have for any fan of The Legend of Zelda.

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Super Mario Odyssey

This near-perfect 3D Mario platformer, rated 4.9 stars on Amazon, takes Mario through a number of incredibly detailed worlds, collecting stars, hidden coins, and (of course) saving Princess Peach from Bowser.

Amazon reviewer Christopher Boyer said that “while the game is designed to appeal to everyone, Nintendo has taken the time to add a few more nods to longtime fans, not just in the worlds. and the creatures / characters you meet, but through set pieces and a spectacular mid-game musical act that elders like me must enjoy. “

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The Chronicles of the Grand As prosecutor

We only have one thing to say to those who haven’t played a game from the Phoenix Wright series: Ace Attorney: Objection! This two-game collection, set in late 19th-century Japan, features 10 cases that require you to search for evidence, think logically, and call witnesses to their lies in the moment.

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Mario Golf Super Rush

Mario Golf Super Rush mixes a traditional game of golf, played on a series of Mario-inspired courses, with the kind of chaos you might expect from a game of Mario kart. Sure, you can put your ball on the green, but that putt might not be that easy if a Bob-omb goes first.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

An updated HD version of the 2014 Wii U title, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the Switch’s iconic racing experience. Race your favorite Nintendo characters on a series of Mario-inspired tracks, including multiple iterations of the dreaded Rainbow Road track. Just be careful when using the blue shell that targets the first place runner – it’s notorious for ending friendships.

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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

A fun and family companion for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, this game allows players to control their favorite Super Mario Bros. characters. and Sonic the Hedgehog in a series of Olympic events that include surfing, skateboarding, karate, sport climbing and more. Up to four people can play locally, or up to eight online.

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Super mario party

Nintendo’s board game series Mario Party launched on Switch in 2018 and has been a bestseller ever since. The title features new game boards, 80 new mini-games, and new mechanics like character-specific dice blocks to enjoy with friends and family locally or online. Reach those stars!

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NEO: The world ends with you

Set in Tokyo, this new anime-style action-RPG with a funky soundtrack follows a group of stylish Japanese teens forced into Reaper’s Game, a competition between the dead for a second chance at life. Instead of strengthening yourself by acquiring swords and shields, you strengthen yourself by buying and wearing trendy outfits, eating food, and wearing pins – decorative items with special powers.

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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

This new RPG from the popular Monster Hunter series has a lot in common with Pokemon – players are tasked with collecting and raising monsters to fight in turn-based battles. Fans can expect to spend hundreds of hours looting monster dens, swapping monster genes, and building the perfect team.

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Want even more great titles for your Nintendo Switch? Check out these 2021 most popular Switch games on the Nintendo eShop digital store.

Among us

A surprise indie hit from the pandemic, Among Us is a social game in the same vein as Mafia and Werewolf. Each game is played online, with a number of players labeled as “impostors”. Most of the players attempt to complete a series of simple tasks while the few impostors sneak up trying to kill them and escape detection as secret villains.

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NBA 2K21

The liberation of NBA 2K22 is just around the corner, which means you can grab some really good deals right now on iteration 2K21 of 2K Games’ popular basketball simulator. The game features a story mode that takes players from high school basketball to college and all the way to the NBA.

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Minecraft

If you have kids, chances are you are already familiar with this popular sandbox game. Something akin to digital Lego, Minecraft is a world with almost infinite terrain that can be mined and researched. Players explore, fend off baddies, craft buildings and other structures, and more, on their own or with friends online, even those who play the non-Switch versions of the game.

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Celestial

This charming (and quite difficult) indie platform game about a young girl climbing a mountain has a simple, pixelated style, but make no mistake about it. In addition to offering many serious game challenges and a good score, Celestial offers a deep and touching story that deals with serious mental health issues.

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!

This incredibly cute rhythm-based drum set features a number of J-pop style songs to master; others are available as DLC. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum’n ‘Fun be played with standard Joy-Cons, but for the closest arcade experience you’ll want to upgrade to the (admittedly expensive) Collector’s Pack.

Digital download only

Collector’s pack with Taiko drum and drumsticks

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Valley of stars

Something like a cross between Animal crossing and Farmville, Valley of stars is a relaxing low resolution farming simulator. In it, players farm and raise livestock, craft and sell goods, and even raise a family.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The basic version of Super Smash Bros. UltimateNintendo’s iconic fighting franchise features 74 unique characters, with even more DLC. There’s a story mode of course, but the real fun is beating friends and family, both locally and online, through a series of familiar Nintendo worlds.