The best Nintendo Switch 2 games for 2026

One of the best things about the Switch 2 is how familiar it feels if you have used any previous Switch console. You can still move between handheld and TV play without thinking about it, and most of your favorite games come along for the ride. Nintendo’s compatibility page highlights the rare titles with quirks, while its transfer guide helps you bring over your data so you can pick up right where you left off.

Once you are set up, the Switch 2’s library opens up fast. From cozy indie adventures to sprawling open-world games and couch-co-op staples, the system has something for every kind of player. We pulled together the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to help you figure out what to play first, whether you are replaying old favorites or diving into something completely new.

Best Nintendo Switch 2 games for 2026

Check out our entire Best Games series including the best Nintendo Switch games, the best PS5 games, the best Xbox games, the best PC games and the best free games you can play today. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/best-nintendo-switch-2-games-070007467.html?src=rss