With the release of the Switch Lite, many new switch owners are deciding what games should be added to their library next. With such a fantastic line-up of games, there's simply too many to pick from. Today, we'll be going over ten different games you need to add to your collection as a Switch owner. We're mainly going to be talking about first-party titles that you can't play anywhere except the Nintendo Switch. And with that, let's get into it.
10 Breath Of The Wild
Without a shadow of a doubt, Breath of the Wild is one of the best games of all time, and it's easy to see why. Stunning visuals, incredible world design, hundreds of hours of content, Prince Sidon, this game has it all. Even speeding through this game will deliver you hours of content that will stick with you through the years. Everyone's experience with Breath of the Wild is uniquely their own, which is just part of what makes this game a must-own title for the Switch.
9 Super Mario Odyssey
Just as Breath of the Wild was pinnacle Zelda design, the same can be said for Super Mario Odyssey for the Mario series. While collecting moons might not be as gratifying as collecting stars in 64, Odyssey still offers just about everything you could ever want out of a 3D Mario style. Large, explorable worlds, objectives and secrets hidden everywhere, beautiful music accompanying you on your journey and so much more come with Odyssey. With fantastically fun movement and the ability to put Mario in both a Waluigi hat and a wedding dress at the same time, Super Mario Odyssey is one treasure of a Switch title.
8 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Giving Richter Belmont a lil bitey from a Pirhanna Plant is just so rewarding. And you can do all that and so much more in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A game that is bursting at the seams with both single-player and multi-player content, Ultimate might just be the best Smash title ever released. Whether you're treking through World of Light by yourself, trying to score a 9.9 on classic with a friend, or simply just Smashing to your heart's content, there's so much to do in this game that you simply have to own it.
7 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe took everything the original title did and made it that much better. With new characters, a revised item system and a completely overhauled Battle Mode with new maps and game modes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the top-selling Switch game of all time for a reason, Look, if a six-year-old game managed to sell 15 million copies (as of this writing) as a simple rerelease, maybe check it out? Excellent controls, great courses, and a massive variety of karts make Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the most robust Mario Kart game we've ever received.
6 Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Three Houses. Oof. If you haven't played 200 hours of this game already, what are you even doing? Fire Emblem: Three Houses has the highest production value of a Fire Emblem game yet, and Intelligent Systems sure made the most out of it. A perfect entry for new players of the series and a fantastic addition for seasoned players, Three Houses has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of incredible story-driven games, complex and rewarding battle systems or daddy Sylvain Jose Gautier, Three Houses has it. Do yourself a favor and check out this game sooner rather than later.
5 Super Mario Maker 2
While Super Mario Bros U Deluxe was rereleased on the Switch, Super Mario Maker 2 is the most jam-packed 2D Mario title on the system as of now. There are over 100 Nintendo made levels in Maker 2 to play through, which is worth the $60 price tag already. However, beyond that, there is a massive suite of creator tools and user-created levels to mess around with. There is also a multiplayer mode that... well you know what just try it and see how you like it. If you choose to devote the time to it, you could continue to play Super Mario Maker 2 through the entire Switch life-cycle.
4 Splatoon 2
Game idea, Call of Duty but you're a squid and now you're a kid. That's Splatoon! Splatoon 2 for the Switch is a third-person shooter that has squidy-little children pitted against each other as they fight for supremacy. While there is a fantastic co-op survival mode and a story mode to play through, the main attraction is the team-based mode in which you attempt to cover the map with as much ink as possible, with the winning side's color taking over most of the map. If you're looking for a great shooter on the Switch that isn't Wolfenstein, try out Splatoon 2.
3 Super Mario Party
Super Mario Party is the return to form for the Mario Party series that we've been craving for years. While it might not have the most content in series history, Super Mario Party features the same fun that all of the Party games deliver. Board games, minigames and unnecessary side content, the whole nine yards. While it could use a DLC drop of a few more boards, overall Super Mario Party is totally worth the money and is a great game to play with family and friends alike.
2 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Rabbid Peach is that girl and Mario + Rabbid Kingdom Battle is the biggest slapper there is. The X-Com like game features Mario and Rabbids for some reason teaming up to take down other Rabbids. There's no real reason that any of it is happening, something about a washing machine or something, but you're not there for the plot. With an awesome combat system and a great selection of characters that all stand out from one another, there are plenty of ways to take on every level, which makes this game a blast to complete.
1 Celeste
The indie darling that earned 10/10 scores around the board, Celeste is an essential game to own for the Switch. An incredibly difficult platformer that lets you scale the difficulty to your liking, the title's beautifully crafted levels and story are paired with an out of this world visual style that makes for a truly remarkable game. Along with that, the game doesn't carry the $60 price tag that the rest of the titles on this list do, meaning that it is a much cheaper game to get into. If you have a Switch, you need Celeste.