Top 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Malaysian Gamers

Choosing the best Nintendo Switch games has become harder now that Switch 2 is part of the picture.

You have new Switch 2 exclusives, upgraded editions of older games and a huge original Switch library that remains relevant through backwards compatibility.

For Malaysian gamers, that means plenty of choice across racing, RPGs, strategy, platforming, fighting and more.

Here are our top 10 Nintendo Switch games across both generations.

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Top 10 Nintendo Switch Games Compared

Prices are approximate Malaysian retail estimates and may change depending on promotions, editions and availability. Where two Metascores appear, they refer to Switch and Switch 2 respectively.

How We Chose The Best Nintendo Switch Games

We looked beyond popularity alone when building the ranking.

• Critical Reception: Metacritic scores give us a consistent comparison across major review publications.
• Gameplay Quality: Each game needs to remain enjoyable beyond its opening hours.
• Replay Value: Multiplayer, exploration, alternate routes and long campaigns all help.
• Variety: The final list covers several different genres rather than filling every spot with platformers.
• Accessibility: We included games suitable for casual players, experienced gamers, families and groups.

1. Mario Kart World

Best For: Multiplayer and party gaming

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Approx. Malaysia Price: Around RM299

Metacritic Score: 86/100

Mario Kart World is probably the easiest Switch 2 game to recommend to almost anyone.

The familiar racing remains, but courses now connect through a much larger world. Free Roam lets you explore outside conventional races, while online events can feature up to 24 drivers.

Why We Like It

• Multiplayer Is Easy To Pick Up: Even occasional gamers can jump straight in.
• Twenty-Four Player Races Are Chaotic: Online matches feel much busier.
• Free Roam Adds Variety: You are not constantly locked into races.
• It Works For Groups: It is an ideal living-room game for friends and family.

Its 86 Metascore is lower than several games here, but few Switch 2 games offer the same combination of accessibility and replay value.

2. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

Best For: Open-world exploration

Platform: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Edition

Approx. Malaysia Price: From RM197

Metacritic Score: 96/100 (Switch); 95/100 (Switch 2)

Tears of the Kingdom takes Breath of the Wild’s open-world formula and gives you even more freedom.

Link can explore Hyrule, underground areas and floating islands while abilities such as Ultrahand and Fuse let you build machines, modify weapons and solve puzzles in completely different ways.

Why We Like It

• Exploration Is Constantly Rewarded: Going off-route rarely feels pointless.
• Solutions Are Flexible: The game encourages experimentation.
• There Is A Huge Amount To Do: It can easily occupy dozens of hours.
• Switch 2 Improves Performance: The upgraded edition runs more smoothly.

Its original 96 Metascore puts it among the highest-rated Nintendo Switch games ever released.

3. Donkey Kong Bananza

Best For: Destructive 3D platforming

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Approx. Malaysia Price: Around RM298

Metacritic Score: 91/100

Donkey Kong Bananza is one of the strongest answers to, “What game actually shows off my Switch 2?”

DK can smash through walls, dig through terrain and reshape large parts of the environment rather than simply following predetermined paths.

Why We Like It

• Destruction Matters: Breaking things is central to exploration.
• Movement Feels Powerful: DK controls exactly as heavy and destructive as he should.
• Exploration Rewards Curiosity: Going off-route often pays off.
• It Feels Next-Generation: This is not simply an enhanced Switch 1 title.

A 91 Metascore makes it one of the best-reviewed early Switch 2 exclusives.

4. Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Best For: Strategy RPG and anime fans

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Approx. Malaysia Price: Around RM200–RM250

Metacritic Score: 89/100

Fire Emblem: Three Houses gives this list something completely different.

Rather than racing or free-roaming across a huge map, you command units across turn-based tactical battlefields while developing relationships with students (and some fellow teachers, and the archbishop of your country’s religion) at the Officers Academy.

Its anime-influenced characters, dramatic storylines and social elements also make it an easy recommendation for players who already enjoy Japanese RPGs, anime or manga.

Why We Like It

• Battles Reward Planning: Positioning and unit abilities matter.
• Multiple Houses Add Replay Value: Your choice changes major parts of the story.
• Characters Are A Big Draw: Building relationships is almost as important as combat.
• It Is Highly Rated: Three Houses holds an 89 Metascore and an 8.9 user score.

If you enjoy it, the newer Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is also available exclusively on Switch 2, offering another tactical RPG with four intertwined protagonists.

5. Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Best For: Pokémon fans who want something different

Platform: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Edition

Approx. Malaysia Price: From RM179

Metacritic Score: 78/100 on Switch 2

Pokémon Legends: Z-A moves away from the usual Pokémon structure by focusing heavily on Lumiose City and introducing more active battles.

Movement and positioning matter during combat, while Mega Evolution makes its return.

Why We Like It

• Battles Feel More Active: Positioning matters more than in traditional Pokémon.
• Mega Evolution Returns: A major attraction for long-time fans.
• It Experiments With The Formula: Legends continues to feel distinct from the main series.
• Both Consoles Are Supported: Switch and Switch 2 versions are available.

Its 78 Metascore means it is better suited to existing Pokémon fans than someone simply chasing the highest-rated game. Note, though, that the game has been rather divisive amongst players. We’re not saying it’s bad of course, just not for everyone.

6. Super Mario Odyssey

Best For: 3D platforming

Platform: Nintendo Switch, compatible with Switch 2

Approx. Malaysia Price: RM207–RM219

Metacritic Score: 97/100

Super Mario Odyssey may be older, but it remains one of the best-reviewed Nintendo Switch games.

Mario’s movement feels brilliant, while Cappy’s Capture ability lets you temporarily control enemies and objects, giving every kingdom its own gameplay ideas.

Why We Like It

• Mario Feels Great To Control: Movement itself is fun.
• Every Kingdom Changes Things Up: New mechanics appear constantly.
• There Is Plenty To Collect: Power Moons add significant replay value.
• It Still Holds Up: A 97 Metascore speaks for itself.

Switch 2 also improves the experience with enhanced image quality and HDR support through a free update.

7. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Best For: Relaxed gaming

Platform: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Edition

Approx. Malaysia Price: From RM179

Metacritic Score: 90/100 (Switch); 83/100 (Switch 2)

Animal Crossing is for those evenings when defeating bosses sounds less appealing than decorating a virtual kitchen.

You develop an island, collect items, fish, catch bugs and build relationships with animal residents at your own pace.

Why We Like It

• There Is No Pressure: Play for ten minutes or several hours.
• Customisation Is Huge: Homes and entire islands can be redesigned.
• It Is Social: Friends can visit each other’s islands.
• It Has Long-Term Appeal: There is always another item or project to chase.

The original Switch release earned a strong 90 Metascore, compared with 83 for its Switch 2 Edition.

8. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Best For: Sci-fi exploration

Platform: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Edition

Approx. Malaysia Price: From RM251

Metacritic Score: 78/100 on Switch 2

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offers a darker change of pace.

Playing as Samus Aran, you explore the planet Viewros while mixing first-person combat with scanning, environmental puzzles and exploration.

Why We Like It

• Atmosphere Is Excellent: Viewros feels genuinely alien.
• Exploration Matters: Looking around is as important as shooting.
• Switch 2 Adds Useful Features: Improved visuals and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls help.
• It Feels Different: Few Nintendo games offer this particular mix of action and isolation.

The 78 Metascore suggests a more divided critical response, but Metroid fans may get much more from it.

9. Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Best For: Families and 2D platforming

Platform: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Edition

Approx. Malaysia Price: Around RM219 (Switch)

Metacritic Score: 92/100 (Switch); 85/100 (Switch 2)

Super Mario Bros. Wonder takes familiar side-scrolling Mario gameplay and repeatedly messes with the rules. Wonder Flowers can suddenly transform levels, enemies or even your character, helping stages feel unpredictable.

It’s a pretty good modern Mario game, to put it simply.

Why We Like It

• Stages Stay Creative: New ideas appear constantly.
• Controls Are Accessible: Casual players can join easily.
• Multiplayer Works Well: It is especially good for families.
• It Feels Fresh: Wonder Effects stop it feeling like another standard 2D Mario.

Its original 92 Metascore puts it comfortably among Nintendo’s best-reviewed modern platformers, while the Switch 2 Edition holds an 85.

10. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Best For: Competitive multiplayer

Platform: Nintendo Switch, compatible with Switch 2

Approx. Malaysia Price: RM188–RM230

Metacritic Score: 93/100

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is still one of Nintendo’s best couch multiplayer games, even if it’s been around for a while.

Its enormous roster brings together characters from Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and many other franchises.

The basics are easy to understand, but players can spend hundreds of hours learning characters and matchups, while having fun competing against each other

Why We Like It

• The Roster Is Massive: There is a fighter for almost everyone.
• Local Multiplayer Is Excellent: It is made for competitive gatherings.
• Beginners Can Join Quickly: Basic controls are approachable.
• There Is Serious Depth: Mastering a character takes time.

A 93 Metascore shows just how well Ultimate still stacks up against newer Switch games.

Which Nintendo Switch Game Should You Buy?

For multiplayer, choose Mario Kart World.

For open-world adventure, go with Tears of the Kingdom.

For strategy and RPG gameplay, Fire Emblem: Three Houses offers something noticeably different from the rest of the list.

For platforming, Super Mario Odyssey remains difficult to beat.

Families should consider Super Mario Bros. Wonder, while competitive groups can get years of mileage from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

And if you want something relaxed, Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains one of Nintendo’s best games for switching your brain off after a long day.

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Choosing a Game That Suits Your Preference and Playstyle

Switch 2 has expanded Nintendo’s catalogue rather than replacing the original Switch library. New games such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza now sit alongside highly rated favourites like Zelda, Fire Emblem, Mario Odyssey and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Critic scores are useful, but the best Nintendo Switch game ultimately depends on whether you prefer racing, strategy, exploration, fighting or something much more relaxed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Top 10 Nintendo Switch Games On Our List

What Are The Best Nintendo Switch Games Right Now?

Mario Kart World, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Donkey Kong Bananza, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Super Mario Odyssey are among our strongest picks across Switch and Switch 2.

What Is The Highest-Rated Nintendo Switch Game On This List?

Super Mario Odyssey has the highest Metacritic score on this list at 97/100, followed by the original Switch release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at 96/100.

Can Nintendo Switch Games Be Played On Switch 2?

Many original Nintendo Switch games work on Switch 2 through backwards compatibility. Selected games also offer free improvements or dedicated Switch 2 Editions.

What Is The Best Nintendo Switch Game For RPG Fans?

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is our strategy RPG recommendation, while Pokémon Legends: Z-A is better suited to Pokémon fans. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also a strong choice for players who enjoy action RPG-style progression and exploration.

What Is The Best Nintendo Switch Game For Multiplayer?

Mario Kart World is our top multiplayer recommendation, especially on Switch 2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the stronger choice if you prefer competitive fighting.

How Much Do Nintendo Switch Games Cost In Malaysia?

Many major Nintendo Switch games cost around RM180 to RM300 in Malaysia. Older Switch games frequently become cheaper during promotions, while some newer Switch 2 releases cost more.