The Best Multiplayer Games for Nintendo Switch

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Sky: Children Of The Light (2019)

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Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.

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  • multiplayer
  • mmo
  • relaxing
  • cozy
  • online
  • flight
  • rpg
  • adventure

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Splatoon 3 (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Splatoon 3 is the ultimate Splatoon experience on the Nintendo Switch. Play as an Inkling in Turf War battles, customize your character with fresh gear and weapons, and test your skills in new content like Tableturf Battles!

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What we like:
  • Quality of life enhancements
  • Improved single-player content
  • Refinements to online modes
  • Enhanced self-expression and customization options
  • Challenging puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Fear of missing out due to catalogs rotating out after a certain period of time
  • Players can be punished for unreliable internet connections

  • shooter
  • multiplayer
  • online
  • card
  • team
  • battle
  • competitive
  • single-player
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • wave
  • tps
  • platform
  • ink
  • boss-fight

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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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Magical Drop VI (2023)

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Follow the story, battle a cast of whimsical characters, set new records, solve puzzles, engage your friends and family in local multiplayer, or compete against players from around the world through online play.

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  • multiplayer
  • pvp
  • puzzle
  • magic
  • attack
  • score
  • anime
  • pve
  • comedy
  • local
  • colourful
  • arcade
  • cute
  • relaxing
  • online

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WarioWare: Get It Together! (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

WarioWare: Get It Together! is a highly enjoyable and chaotic multiplayer game for the Nintendo Switch. The game features a collection of fast-paced microgames that require quick thinking and reflexes. The variety of characters and their unique abilities adds depth to the gameplay. Must-play for Nintendo Switch owners who enjoy multiplayer gaming.

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What we like:
  • Highly enjoyable and chaotic multiplayer game
  • Collection of fast-paced microgames
  • Variety of characters with unique abilities
  • Depth to the gameplay
What could be improved:
  • None

  • cooperative
  • multiplayer
  • hockey
  • party
  • competitive
  • online
  • platform
  • local
  • skateboard
  • boss
  • classic
  • two-player
  • nintendo
  • fast-paced
  • boss-fight

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Old School (2023)

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The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!

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  • mmo
  • multiplayer
  • nostalgia
  • rpg

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Embr (2020)

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Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!

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  • cooperative
  • campaign
  • online
  • colourful
  • multiplayer
  • first-person
  • simulation
  • character
  • replay-value
  • cartoony
  • cross-platform
  • stylized
  • firefight
  • controller-support
  • achievements

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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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Knockout City (2021)

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Dive into Knockout City, where dodgeball reigns supreme! Team up, customize your character, and conquer the city in thrilling battles. Master trick shots, teamwork, and stay agile in diverse arenas. Every match is a fresh, adrenaline-pumping challenge. Become the ultimate dodgeball champion and make your mark!


What we like:
  • Exciting team-based gameplay
  • Extensive customization options
  • Diverse maps and ball types
  • Engaging strategy elements
  • Free private server access with cosmetics
What could be improved:
  • Lacks single-player mode
  • No compensation for discontinued play

  • multiplayer
  • competitive
  • team
  • budget-friendly
  • programming
  • dodgeball
  • customization
  • cross-play
  • platform
  • reflexes
  • construction
  • futuristic
  • 1950s
  • retro-futuristic
  • arena

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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a vibrant and whimsical puzzle game released for Nintendo Switch that offers players a fun way to exercise their mental muscle! With 20 mini-games testing five different cognitive skills, it offers an accessible alternative to Brain Training. The game also features local multiplayer, customisation options, as well as asynchronous online multiplayer where you compete against opponents around the world.

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What we like:
  • Fun
  • Lighthearted gameplay
  • Accessible for all ages and skill levels
  • Customization options
  • Local and online multiplayer modes
  • Low price
What could be improved:
  • Limited number of games
  • Asynchronous online play requires Nintendo Switch Online account
  • Fast-paced nature may be too intense for some players

  • multiplayer
  • online
  • competitive
  • puzzle
  • party
  • asynchronous
  • local
  • cerebral
  • battle
  • friends-and-family
  • head-to-head
  • skill
  • controller-support

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