The Nintendo Switch has had a lot of success in the nearly six years since its release. The console-handheld hybrid has been on the market since 2017, and a slew of fantastic games from first- and third-party developers have launched over the course of the system’s life cycle.
Heavy hitters such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder make the console a must-play while stellar indies fill out the roster. And some of the best games from previous Nintendo systems like NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii have modern entries in the Switch ecosystem.
The Switch is entering its filler era at the end of its lifecycle with the Nintendo Switch 2 around the corner, but there are still plenty of exciting upcoming Switch games on the way in 2024.
There are plenty of incredible games to enjoy on the Switch right now. But which ones should you check out? These are the best Nintendo Switch games (including free-to-play titles) for 2024.
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