The Best Local Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe added at rank #43.
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Terror of Hemasaurus (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

A retro city smash 'em up with satisfying destruction physics. Play as a Giant Monster unleashing terror upon mankind in this modern arcade experience with the action turned up to eleven.


  • local
  • dark
  • destruction
  • humor
  • dinosaurs
  • pixel
  • arcade
  • 4-player
  • cooperative
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • physics
  • retro
  • funny
  • sci-fi

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Boomerang Fu (2020)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Boomerang Fu is a fun and unique multiplayer game perfect for parties with up to 6 players. With explosive boomerangs, unique Kung Fu arenas, and customizable rules, you'll have a blast pulverizing your pals and forming outrageous power-up combinations. With cute characters, awesome soundtrack and solid couch-PVP, Boomerang Fu is a must-play game for any gamer.

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What we like:
  • Fun gameplay that is easy to understand
  • Cute characters with bright colors
  • Fantastic and catchy soundtrack
  • Many characters to unlock
  • Solid Couch-PVP, easy enough for anyone to pick up
What could be improved:
  • No online multiplayer
  • Terrible character selection menu design
  • Need more DLC maps and updates

  • party
  • local
  • 4-player
  • arts
  • martial
  • pvp
  • family-friendly
  • competitive
  • cute
  • physics
  • cooperative
  • team
  • multiplayer
  • fight
  • top-down

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We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s

Get ready to roll your way to stardom in We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie! As the Prince, you'll roll up everything from everyday objects to creatures, creating stunning stars. With revamped graphics, new challenges, and a selfie mode, this game offers a simple yet deep experience that's a must-play for all.

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What we like:
  • Lots of rolling gameplay
  • A must-buy for Katamari fans
  • More content and touching story
  • Quality of life improvements for completionists
  • Solid replay value
What could be improved:
  • Some levels with specific criteria can be less enjoyable
  • Lacks bonus content

  • anxiety
  • controller-support
  • third-person
  • remake
  • classic
  • 3d
  • funny
  • space
  • local
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • difficult
  • multiplayer
  • similarly-sized
  • heavily-stylized

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Harmony's Odyssey (2022)

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Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

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  • relaxing
  • family-friendly
  • puzzle
  • logic
  • magic
  • local
  • cute
  • cartoony
  • colourful
  • funny
  • controller-support
  • fantasy
  • mystery
  • cooperative
  • platform

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Killer Queen Black (2019)

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Killer Queen is a real-time strategy platform video game for up to ten players, developed by Josh DeBonis and Nikita Mikros, the co-founders of BumbleBear Games. It premiered in 2013 at New York University's fourth annual "No Quarter" exhibition for indie arcade games.[1] A new game inspired by Killer Queen, called Killer Queen Black was released in 2019 on Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch, and will be released on February 22, 2021 for Xbox One.


  • multiplayer
  • team
  • competitive
  • local
  • arcade
  • online
  • strategy
  • platform
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • cult
  • fast-paced
  • economy
  • fight
  • pixel

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Super Bomberman R 2 (2023)

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Xbox One l Playstation 4 Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s

The latest title of the party battle games series SUPER BOMBERMAN R! With new adventures and game modes, it has the largest content volume in the series' history!

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  • multiplayer
  • local
  • online
  • battle
  • maze
  • boss-fight
  • grid
  • classic
  • cooperative
  • boss
  • royale
  • arena
  • team
  • top-down
  • competitive

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Knight Squad 2 (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Knight Squad 2 is a chaotic arcade multiplayer game for up to 8 players. Pick an eccentric knight and fight for glory with wacky weaponry. Triumph over your friends in a ridiculous amount of game modes, both offline and online.

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  • party
  • local
  • 4-player
  • cooperative
  • online
  • top-down
  • arcade
  • multiplayer
  • medieval
  • arena
  • pvp
  • cartoony
  • cross-platform
  • fantasy

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Tinker Racers (2020)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Tinker Racers is a Survival Racing Party Game. Drive mini RC cars through tracks built around the house with common, everyday items. Forget the finishing line and just try to stay in sight! Up to four friends can join forces or compete with each other on local multiplayer!

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  • racing
  • local
  • campaign
  • top-down
  • 4-player
  • party
  • multiplayer
  • cooperative
  • pve
  • family-friendly
  • pvp
  • split-screen
  • cute
  • funny
  • survival

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Bunhouse (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun.


  • local
  • nature
  • 4-player
  • agriculture
  • simulation
  • farming
  • family-friendly
  • sandbox
  • relaxing
  • stylized
  • building
  • cute
  • base-building
  • cooperative
  • controller-support

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Stick Fight: The Game (2017)

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Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

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  • fight
  • local
  • physics
  • couch
  • multiplayer
  • 4-player
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • funny
  • pvp
  • online
  • casual
  • action

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