Best switch games on Reddit
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#1
Nintendo
4.7
(159)
"For 2 player co-op I recommend: Super Mario 3D World"
"Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Very easy to pick up and play."
"Animal crossing new Horizons"
"My 6 year old has played new smb u delux, wonder, and mario kart."
"Mario Wonder is really similar in gameplay and has plenty of nostalgia."
"Mario odyssey is a great single player game."
"Mario party and odyssey would be my picks for a child."
"Try yoshis crafted world. It´s a classic."
"Donkey Kong country tropical freeze, Mario wonder, Metroid dread, yoshis crafted world."
"Donkey Kong country tropical freeze, Mario wonder, Metroid dread, yoshis crafted world."
#2
Stardew Valley
4.8
(25)
"Stardew valley is a hit with young and old alike."
"I feel like any couple will love stardew valley."
"Stardew Valley is like harvest moon."
"Stardew Valley,
Moonstone Island, and
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge."
"Stardew valley. They'll have enough with that."
"If you and your daughter like chill games, Stardew valley is a good one."
"Hands down"
"Stardew valley, two crown kingdom."
"Stardew Valley, Terraria (is it even Indie?) but great value games."
"Stardew valley"
#3
It Takes Two
4.6
(11)
"Is 100% what you're looking for."
"Will be my choice."
"I just finished It Takes Two with my 9 year old and we loved it."
"Is a great choice."
"Is a great game."
"Its a cute co-op only story but it has a couple tricky puzzles for a 10 year old."
"It takes two is a good couple co op game I’ve heard."
"If you want something you could play together, you definitely need to play It takes two."
"If they like a lil bit of teamwork and thinking."
"It takes two is a great co op but it does demand a decent amount of gamer skill."
#4
Lego
4.5
(11)
"Anything Lego. I love the Lego games, and the newer ones are pretty kid friendly."
"Lego City Undercover!!"
"Lego games."
"Any Lego game, but Undercover City in particular."
"My 5yo son LOVES Lego Undercover City - easily his favourite game."
"Lego games are fun but a little glitchy and also have a tendency to not be super clear on what to do at times."
"Most lego games"
"Lego city undercover"
"Lego City Undercover is what got them used to moving in 3D space."
"Lego games! Just pick their favorite worlds..."
#5
Animal Crossing
5.0
(9)
"Animal Crossing is a great option for you."
"Animal Crossing is also a nice cozy game to enjoy."
"Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley, for sure."
"I would suggest animal crossing if reading is no problem :) you can also play with her."
"I would suggest Animal Crossing."
"Animal crossing 👏🏼"
"Animal crossing"
"Animal Crossing require very little coordination whatsoever."
"Animal crossing!"
#6
Balatro
4.2
(9)
"I would recommend turn based games. In order from best to worst fit imho, Balatro."
"Your grandma would absolutely love Balatro once she figured out the rules of it."
"Showed my 56 year old it and he fell in love."
"Show him Balatro!"
"Why not try something like Balatro or Slay The Spire."
"If he likes poker or card games balatro is solid."
"BALATRO"
"Balatro is a great option because of replay ability"
"Balatro if you like deck builders"
#7
Hades
4.6
(8)
"Hades."
"Always hades."
"Hades"
"Hades?"
"HADES or CELESTE."
"Hades! Great for short bursts."
"Hades is fun and I suck."
"Gonna play hades. never played it before."
#8
ConcernedApe Stardew Valley
5.0
(7)
"Stardew Valley splitscreen"
"Stardew Valley"
"Stardew valley"
"You won't be able to put your switch down for like 2 months."
"Kept me going through the entire 10 yr flight across the pond"
"Stardew Valley"
"Stardew Valley"
#9
Odyssey
5.0
(6)
"Odyssey and Wonder, then Mario Kart or Jamboree to play with your kids together."
"If the game, Odyssey is great."
"My oldest was OBSESSED with Odyssey."
"My kids love that game."
"Odyssey, 3D World, and Wonder are easily the best."
"Odyssey and Wonder. The other games are great."
#10
Supergiant Games Hades
5.0
(6)
"Hades (endless)"
"I cannot recommend Hades enough."
"Hades is 100% the answer."
"Hades"
"Hades. It’s actually available on Netflix mobile if you have an account."
"Hades is absolutely awesome"
#11
Slay the Spire
4.8
(6)
"My switch is basically a glorified Slay the Spire machine."
"I would recommend turn based games. In order from best to worst fit imho, Slay the Spire."
"Slay The Spire is an amazing way to kill time and an even better game."
"Slay the spire can easily take up an entire flight."
"Slay the spire or Brotato, both simple to pick up but takes a while to master."
"Hours of finding synergies and frustrating bosses."
#12
Overcooked
4.8
(6)
"Overcooked, but all you can eat."
"Overcooked 2 both are perfect for co-op fun!"
"Overcooked is the answer to every multiplayer question."
"My kids and I really enjoyed Overcooked 2."
"Overcooked 2 is 6.3$ on sale right now, very fun if you have someone to play with"
"Overcooked is fun"
#13
Minecraft
3.9
(7)
"Get minecraft. Its a great game for kids."
"Minecraft. If your daughter is a Disney fan there's Disney dream light valley."
"Games that were good for him at 5 were probably Minecraft creative mode"
"My sons both loved Minecraft and Mario Maker2 at that age."
"Minecraft."
"Minecraft may not be a great choice, it doesn't run that great on switch."
"Minecraft. first played it when i was 3 years old in 2010."
#14
Untitled Goose Game
4.5
(6)
"Untitled Goose Game was a fantastic play through."
"Did anyone say Untitled Goose Game yet? That's the one I would pick up for sure."
"I’m baffled no one named this one, but “Untitled Goose Game”"
"It was just delightful. Not a ton of replay value but especially if you get it on sale it is WELL worth it."
"Untitled goose game is pretty fun."
"Untitled goose game, sky: children of light, Ryme & Hoa."
#15
Nintendo Animal Crossing
5.0
(5)
"Animal Crossing, hands down!"
"Animal crossing"
"Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Cozy Groove."
"Animal Crossing is great for this sort of thing."
"It can eat a day if you are in to it."
#16
Cult of the Lamb
4.8
(5)
"Cult of the lamb is perfect for u"
"100% get cult of the lamb, i played it for a solid 8 hours."
"The flight will melt away."
"Cult of the Lamb is my time killer right now...before I know, I spent 2 hours just decorating my cult."
"Another good coop option could be, cult of the lamb."
#17
Celeste
4.6
(5)
"Celeste scratches a very familiar and nostalgic itch."
"Celeste is one of the best platformers that I have ever played."
"Celeste, a calling platformer."
"Celeste"
"I played Celeste on a 10 hours flight some time ago."
#18
A Short Hike
4.6
(5)
"Pleeeeease trust me on this."
"I very strongly recommend these 3 for you (they are far better than Gris, if you ask me): A Short Hike."
"For cozy and chill vibes, A Short Hike and Unpacking."
"Here you go, all are 3d adventure games: A Short Hike."
"A short hike, stardew valley, animal crossing."
#19
Mario Party
4.6
(5)
"My 4 and 6 year olds love Mario Party."
"Is a fun game!"
"We play Mario Party (Jamboree currently) and Mario Kart 8."
"As most cool aunt we have fun playing things like Mario party and Mario kart together."
"I heard mario party is really good if he hasn't played it yet."
#20
Octopath Traveler
4.4
(5)
"Octopath traveler"
"Octopath Traveler"
"Octopath travel."
"Octopath traveler 1 and 2."
"Octopath traveller."
#21
Dead Cells
4.4
(5)
"That game is so much deeper than it appears at first."
"Dead Cells, monster train are all good ones"
"Dead Cells."
"Dead Cells."
"If you like Slay the Spire, something like Dead Cells might scratch the same itch."
#22
ConcernedApe
5.0
(4)
"Is only $15"
"I'll always recommend games like Stardew Valley, Rune Factory, and Wylde Flowers."
"Stardew!!"
"Stardew Valley, Dreamlight Valley, Animal Crossing."
#23
Wonder
5.0
(4)
"I'd actually recommend Wonder the most."
"Brand new to it id go Wonder first."
"Wonder and Jamboree are great to play with the kid."
"Wonder is very good for young kids."
#24
Hollow Knight
5.0
(4)
"Hollow Knight!"
"Hollow Knight if you have another similar flight length home."
"A metroidvania like hollow knight."
"Hollow Knight"
#25
Zelda
5.0
(4)
"Zelda, or Tetris."
"Any zelda, any fite emblem."
"Witcher 3, Zelda BOTW or TOTK, Mario Odyssey."
"Any Zelda game, I did Metroid prime my last long flight."
#26
N/A
5.0
(4)
"My 7 year old's favorite game to play together is Untitled Goose Game."
"Definitely get untitled goose game :) my nieces love this game!"
"My 6 year old is obsessed with Untitled Goose Game."
"Untitled Goose Game. You are a goose and get to mess around being silly."
#27
Cat Quest
4.8
(4)
"Is co-op. Relatively simple action RPG with auto attacking."
"My 10-year-old son loved Cat Quest II."
"Really fun couch co-op beat ‘em up action adventure games. Cute vibes and lots of puns. Good for kids!"
"Cat quest 2 and 3"
#28
Suika
4.5
(4)
"My mom loves Suika game."
"Try Suika fruit game. Kinda the same play."
"My parents love Suika!"
"He might like Suika Game, but beware; people find it addictive."
#29
Lil Gator Game
4.3
(4)
"A Short Hike or Lil Gator Game."
"Lil Gator Game is a fun low stakes casual adventure game taking inspiration from Zelda games."
"Lil Gator Game and a Short Hike. They're cute, have plenty of exploration..."
"Here you go, all are 3d adventure games: Lil Gator Game."
#30
Blasphemous
4.3
(4)
"A metroidvania like hollow knight or blasphemous."
"Blasphemous and blasphemous 2 feel like the natural evolution of super Metroid."
"Blasphemous is at 6.3$ and has just under 20 hours of playtime."
"Was a good time"
#31
Witcher 3
5.0
(3)
"My go to’s when doing 10 hour long hauls were witcher 3."
"Witcher 3"
"Witcher 3."
#32
Unravel 2
5.0
(3)
"Unraveled 2 was amazing!!! The graphics, storytelling, and challenges were perfect."
"For 2 player co-op I recommend: Unraveled 2"
"Unravel two"
#33
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
5.0
(3)
"Zelda !! BOTW OR TOTK :3"
"BOTW or TOTK no doubt."
"Zelda BotW or TotK."
#34
Shovel Knight
5.0
(3)
"Shovel knight is great."
"Shovel Knight
Hades
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze."
"Shovel Knight
Ori and the Blind Forest
Rayman Legends"
#35
Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
5.0
(3)
"Absolutely got lost in it and loved it."
"BOTW"
"BotW or TotK are great for passing time in the air."
#36
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
5.0
(3)
"Animal crossing new horizons, educational games, my sims."
"Animal crossing new horizons, its a pretty chill game!"
"Animal Crossing: New Horizons"
#37
Sea of Stars
5.0
(3)
"My wife and I have been playing Sea of Stars with the new co-op update and we've been absolutely loving it."
"Sea of Stars."
"Sea of Stars and Crosscode are two of my favorite Switch games."
#38
TUNIC
4.7
(3)
"I want to doubly recommend TUNIC. Incredible atmosphere. Really scratched the Zelda itch I got between Nintendo releases."
"TUNIC. It's a game inspired by classic Zelda games, with a very charming theme and aesthetic to it."
"There's a couple top down Zelda copies that are good .. tunic and deaths door."
#39
Pico Park
4.7
(3)
"Pico Park, it's $5 and you can play up to 8 players."
"Is a brilliant 2 player game."
"PICO PARK 1 AND 2"
#40
Boomerang Fu
4.7
(3)
"My 6 year old daughter and I love Boomerang Fu."
"My 8 year old loves it."
"Boomerang Fu could potentially be a good one."
#41
PowerWash Simulator
4.7
(3)
"Powerwash Simulator is oddly soothing and comforting."
"Powerwash Simulator is super laid back and relaxing."
"PowerWash Simulator."
#42
Skyrim
4.7
(3)
"Skyrim, breath of the wild, animal crossing. my dad is 50 and he loves all these games"
"Skyrim will make your flight feel like a commute."
"Skyrim"
#43
Dr Mario
4.7
(3)
"Dr Mario!"
"Dr Mario on the NES emulator is a classic game for those who like Tetris."
"Dr Mario (another vintage puzzle game from the Gameboy era)"
#44
Civilization VI
4.7
(3)
"Barring that, CivVI or Advance Wars."
"Civilization VI, an absolute timesink"
"He might find Civilization 6 interesting."
#45
Nintendo Super Mario 3D World
4.3
(3)
"I recommend super mario 3d world cus it's my favorite."
"Wonder, Odyssey and 3D World are my six year old's favourites."
"We enjoyed 3D World because of the co-op."
#46
Metroid Dread
4.3
(3)
"Metroid Dread. Links Awakening. Downwell. Mario Wonder."
"Metroid Dread. Absolutely not very difficult"
"Metroid dread can both help u kill time."
#47
Dave the Diver
4.3
(3)
"I recently got into Dave the Diver."
"Dave the Diver!"
"Dave the Diver is an interesting rogue-lite/business sim."
#48
Pokémon
4.3
(3)
"I can recommend Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee."
"The let's go series of pokémon would be your best bet."
"Let's go Pikachu or Eevee requires 1 controller when removed from console."
#49
Tetris
4.3
(3)
"That new Tetris game just came out."
"I could see myself buying a huge variety pack game just because it came with Tetris."
"Tetris."
#50
Unicorn Overlord
4.3
(3)
"Unicorn Overlord is my favorite new game I've played this year."
"I would recommend Fire Emblem or Unicorn Overlord."
#51
Dark Souls
4.0
(3)
"Dark souls is my flight go To"
"Dark Souls"
"Stardew valley and Dark Souls"
#52
Factorio
4.0
(3)
"Factorio"
"Factorio."
"Factorio"
#53
Dark Souls Remastered
4.0
(3)
"Dark Souls Remastered."
"Dark Souls remastered"
"Finally finishing Dark Souls Remastered on the Switch."
#54
Donut County
4.0
(3)
"My kids love donut country, just move a hole around the ground and let stuff fall in."
"Donut County."
"Donut Country is the first one that came to mind."
#55
Tricky Towers
4.0
(3)
"He might be enjoy Tricky Towers!"
"I like a game called tricky towers it’s beginner friendly."
"You can play with other people too."
#56
Mario
5.0
(2)
"The Mario games are a really good and safe bet."
"I love Mario games. Maybe Mario RPG, Wonder or Paper Mario."
#57
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
5.0
(2)
"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which I would also recommend."
"Mario Kart 8 DX."
#58
Super Mario 3D World
5.0
(2)
"Also Mario 3D world for the same reasons."
"3D world . The best . Can play with upto 4 players."
#59
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
5.0
(2)
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge."
"Just finished coop with my 5 1/2 yr old."
#60
The Messenger
5.0
(2)
"The messenger, celeste, shovel knight."
"The Messenger for side scroller, Sea of Stars for RPG."
#61
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
5.0
(2)
"I’d also like to suggest New Super Mario Bros U deluxe."
"New Super Mario Brothers U Deluxe and Super Mario Wonders are both 2D Jump and Runs."
#62
Luigi's Mansion 3
5.0
(2)
"Luigi mansion 3."
"Luigi's mansion 3 was the best coop game we played together."
#63
Pokemon
4.5
(2)
"I think you can’t really go wrong with any of the Pokemon games as a beginner."
"Pokemon, paper Mario, animal crossing, detective pikachu come to mind."
#64
Golf Story
4.0
(2)
"Golf Story. 2D Golf RPG goodness."
"Golf story"
#65
Alwa's Awakening
4.0
(2)
"Alwa's awakening, shovel knight treasure trove, TMNT shredders revenge, and cave story + all evoke the SNES feelings for me."
"Alwa’s Awakening/Legacy, Cathedral, Astalon."
#66
Diablo 3
4.0
(2)
"Diablo 3."
"Diablo 3."
#67
Huntdown
4.0
(2)
"To add I'd say Bro Force and Huntdown for that SNES feel."
"I really enjoyed *Huntdown*, it has a snes vibe and it accept 2 players."
#68
No Man's Sky
3.5
(2)
"No man's sky."
"No Men´s Sky"
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