Looking for the best multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch? Good news: the console is packed with fun, accessible titles that are perfect for memorable evenings with family or friends.
We invite you to discover our selection of 20 best multiplayer games on Switch !
| 👾 Games | 📅 Release date on Switch | 🤝 Number of players | 🎮 Platforms | ⭐ Metacritic score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | December 7, 2018 |
2 to 8 players Up to 32 players in tournament mode |
nintendo-switch | 93/100 |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | April 28, 2017 | 1 to 8 players locally 2 to 12 players online |
nintendo-switch | 92/100 |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | March 20, 2020 | 1 to 12 players | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | 90/100 |
| Bayonetta + Bayonetta 2 | December 10, 2021 | 1 to 2 players | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | 90/100 |
| Monster Hunter Rise | March 26, 2021 | 1 to 4 players | Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S | 88/100 |
| Diablo III: Eternal Collection | November 2, 2018 | 1 to 4 players | Nintendo Switch, PC, PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One | 88/100 |
| Pikmin 4 | July 21, 2023 | 1 to 4 players | nintendo-switch | 87/100 |
| Dragon Ball FighterZ | September 28, 2018 | 1 to 6 players | Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S | 87/100 |
| Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | May 4, 2018 | 1 to 2 players (in full co-op mode) | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | 86/100 |
| Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle | August 29, 2017 | 1 to 2 players | nintendo-switch | 85/100 |
| Splatoon 3 | September 9, 2022 | Up to 8 players | nintendo-switch | 83/100 |
| Super Mario Party Jamboree | October 17, 2024 | 1 to 8 players | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | 82/100 |
| It Takes Two | November 4, 2022 | 2 players on split screen | Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S | 82/100 |
| Overcooked! 2 | August 7, 2018 | 1 to 4 players | Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | 81/100 |
| Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics | June 5, 2020 | Up to 4 players | nintendo-switch | 82/100 |
| Mario Party Superstars | June 2, 2020 | Up to 4 players on a single console | nintendo-switch | 80/100 |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | February 24, 2023 | 4 players locally | nintendo-switch | 79/100 |
| Endless Dungeon | 2023 | 1 to 3 players | Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox Series X|S | 75/100 |
| Mario Tennis Aces | June 22, 2018 | 1 to 4 players | nintendo-switch | 75/100 |
| Mario Strikers: Battle League Soccer | June 10, 2022 | 1 to 8 players | nintendo-switch | 73/100 |
⚠️ Disclaimer: The games featured in this list are our personal favorites.
If you're looking for even more ideas, check out our selection of best co-op games on Switch.
1. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
👉 In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, legendary characters from Nintendo franchises battle it out in explosive fights. The goal? Knock your opponents out of the arena!
🔥 Why this game?
Because it is fun and super dynamic.
❤️ Who is it for?
It's the perfect game for anyone who wants a easy action game for great game nights.
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
👉 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the ultimate multiplayer game! On the agenda: crazy races with iconic characters from the Mario universe: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser... The goal is to finish first, while collecting lots of cool gadgets and bonuses along the way.
🔥 Why this game?
Because it's a lot of fun, with more than 90 circuits available.
❤️ Who is it for?
Young or old, expert or beginner, it's the perfect game. for everyone !
3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
👉 Animal Crossing: New Horizons invites you to create your own little haven of peaceYou can design your island however you like, while forming strong bonds with truly adorable animal residents.
🔥 Why this game?
Because it is relaxing, creative. It's really the perfect game to relax!
❤️ Who is it for?
Whether you like to relax and customization, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is for you!
4. Bayonetta + Bayonetta 2
👉 You play as Bayonetta, a badass heroine who takes on one challenge after another. spectacular battles against angels and demons. Chain them together. best combos and dodges to defeat hordes of enemies!
🔥 Why this game?
Bayonetta + Bayonetta 2 is great for its unique atmosphere and its fluid combat.
❤️ Who is it for?
For fans of ultra-tense battles à la Devil May Cry and crazy productions.
5. Monster Hunter Rise
👉 Monster Hunter Rise is a large cooperative hunt in a world inspired by feudal Japan. Together with your friends, you can hunt down and battleenormous and fearsome monsters.
🔥 Why this game?
For its truly excellent co-op mode. The tactical and epic battles are definitely worth a visit!
❤️ Who is it for?
This is the perfect game if you like progress and challenges.
6. Diablo III: Eternal Collection
👉 This is the full version of the game Diablo III. Get ready for an addictive hack-and-slash where you explore dungeons and battle hordes of demons.
🔥 Why this game?
Diablo III: Eternal Collection is Super fun in local co-op.
❤️ Who is it for?
For the lovers of fast action and continuous progress.
7. Pikmin 4
👉 Pikmin 4 is a cute adventure game where you command small, colorful creatures called Pikmin to explore a strange world and solve puzzles.
🔥 Why this game?
Pikmin 4 is a accessible game, charming, but above all highly inventiveYou won't be bored!
❤️ Who is it for?
For families, young players, but also for fans of quiet exploration.
8. Dragon Ball FighterZ
👉 Dragon Ball FighterZ is a fighting game inspired by anime, with 3-on-3 matches. You can make clashes of titans with your favorite characters (Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Frieza, and more)!
🔥 Why this game?
Dragon Ball FighterZ is worth checking out for its incredible animation. The immersion is there, it really feels like you're in the anime!
❤️ Who is it for?
For the DBZ fans and fans of fighting games.
9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
👉 In this super fun platform game, step into the shoes of Donkey Kong and his family. You must protect your island and face the ice Vikings who want to take control of it.
🔥 Why this game?
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is beloved for its demanding gameplay, but extremely well constructed. On the agenda: a mastered challenge and ultra-creative levels !
❤️ Who is it for?
For fans of challenging platform games, but really fun.
10. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
👉 A turn-based strategy game, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle offers an unlikely but super fun mix: Mario and the Rabbids. You need to build a great team and engage in strategic battles The goal is to prevent chaos from engulfing the merged universes of Mario and the Rabbids.
🔥 Why this game?
In addition to being both accessible, funny, and surprisingly strategicMario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is well worth checking out for its unexpected combination!
❤️ Who is it for?
For anyone who wants to Discover the strategy without any hassle.
11. Splatoon 3
👉 In this colorful shooter, the goal is to cover the floor with ink ! You must put as much ink on the floor as possible before the opposing team. Get ready to run, dodge, and paint in every sense!
🔥 Why this game?
Splatoon 3 is a unique and dynamic game, perfect for having fun with family or friends.
❤️ Who is it for?
For fans of fun online games and nonviolent.
12. Super Mario Party Jamboree
👉 This is the biggest episode in the Mario Party series with over 110 super fun mini-games ! In Super Mario Party Jamboree, the principle is still as simple as ever: roll the dice, move forward on the board, and collect stars faster than the others!
🔥 Why this game?
Super Mario Party Jamboree mix the best Mario Party games with all the classic boards and iconic mini-games... but everything is even better with the Jamboree TV !
❤️ For whom?
Fun and festive, it's the perfect game to pass the time. great times with family or friends.
13. It Takes Two
👉 In this adventure 100 % co-op, you play as a miniaturized couple trying to return to their normal size. Together, you must explore imaginative worlds and meet countless challenges !
🔥 Why this game?
Both creative, funny, and extremely variedIt Takes Two promises moments of pure fun for two.
❤️ Who is it for?
For the couples, friends, and all pairs who want to experience a wonderful adventure together!
14. Overcooked! 2
👉 Overcooked! 2 is a cooperative cooking game completely crazy where you have to prepare orders as quickly as possible... in completely absurd kitchens. Culinary chaos guaranteed!
🔥 Why this game?
Guaranteed laughter with lots of levels, recipes, and really fun modes!
❤️ Who is it for?
Overcooked! 2 is perfect for family party game or with friends, but also for social gatherings.
15. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
👉 Find the board games from around the world In this huge and really fun compilation: cards, board games, bowling, checkers... there's something for everyone!
🔥 Why this game?
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics offers a wide selection of iconic games and perfect for play without stress.
❤️ Who is it for?
For the fans of simple games, but also families and casual gamers.
16. Mario Party Superstars
👉 Mario Party Superstars is a party game that features best trays and mini-games classics from the Mario Party series. It is both simple, fun and perfect for playing with others!
🔥 Why this game?
Mario Party Superstars offers a return to the classics with five cult trays the old Mario Party games and over 100 classic mini-games remastered!
❤️ Who is it for?
For those who are nostalgic and want to rediscover the Mario Party classics with family or friends.
17. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
👉 You play as Kirby, who is capable of copy the powers of one's enemies to progress through colorful levels. Your mission? Helping an alien to recover the parts of his ship.
🔥 Why this game?
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is worth checking out for its simple and fun gameplay, but also for its really cute universe and colorful.
❤️ Who is it for?
It's the perfect game for children, families, but also for players looking for simple fun.
18. Endless Dungeon
👉 A mix of shooter and rogue-lite, Endless Dungeon transports you to a abandoned spacecraftYou will need to explore the area and protect your crystal from waves of enemies.
🔥 Why this game?
The game is loved for its futuristic atmosphere, but also for its Co-op mode that's really fun and enjoyable.
❤️ Who is it for?
For the rogue-lite fans and nervous games.
19. Mario Tennis Aces
👉 Mario Tennis Aces is a arcade tennis game where you play ultra-dynamic matches with characters from the Mario universe. On the agenda: fast-paced, fun matches filled with spectacular special moves.
🔥 Why is it great?
Because it's really fun with characters with a unique style and powerful attacks!
❤️ Who is it for?
For the fans of fun sports games and hassle-free.
20. Mario Strikers: Battle League Soccer
👉 Mario Strikers: Battle League Soccer now offers you Mario-style soccer. On the agenda: chaotic soccer, without a referee, with tackles, objects, and super kicks!
🔥 Why this game?
Because it's explosive and crazy!
❤️ Who is it for?
For fans of arcade-style sports games who want something fun and dynamic.
Now you have everything you need to enhance your gaming nights with family or friends! Whether you prefer competition, cooperation, or even both, the Nintendo Switch has what you need.
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