Top 25 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games to End 2025 With a Bang
Top 25 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games in Q4 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Nintendo is ending the year with a bang. Following the highly anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch 2, an avalanche of blockbuster titles, remasters, and sequels is on the horizon. Whether you’re a fan of intense action, heartwarming adventures, or strategic gameplay, Q4 2025 has something for every type of player. Here’s a closer look at the 25 most exciting titles to watch out for this season.
1. Little Nightmares III
The haunting puzzle-platformer returns with Low and Alone navigating terrifying landscapes filled with monstrous predators. Now with online co-op, the game’s atmosphere is more chilling than ever, delivering suspenseful sequences and nightmarish imagery that’s perfect for Halloween.
2. Pokémon Legends: Z-A
This ambitious entry in the Pokémon franchise takes players to Lumiose City, blending classic creature-catching with city-building mechanics. As a trainer-turned-urban-developer, you’ll help shape a futuristic metropolis where humans and Pokémon coexist while exploring a vast Wild Area teeming with real-time battles.
3. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
After nearly two decades, Samus Aran’s story continues in this first-person sci-fi epic. Facing a new threat from Sylux in a sabotaged Galactic Federation facility, players will experience fast-paced combat, intricate puzzles, and 60FPS gameplay. The next-gen version also introduces optional mouse controls for enhanced precision.
4. Just Dance 2026 Edition
Ubisoft’s dance phenomenon returns with hit tracks from Rosé, Bruno Mars, and Dua Lipa. Players receive a one-month free subscription to the online music library, making it easier than ever to keep the party going.
5. Octopath Traveler 0
The acclaimed JRPG series takes a new direction by allowing players to create their own protagonist. With deep narrative choices, strategic Break and Boost combat, and branching story paths, this prequel offers immense replayability and a fresh take on the beloved formula.
6. Witchbrook
Set in a magical academy, this enchanting life sim blends friendship-building, spellcasting, and exploration. Attend classes, learn alchemy, and even cultivate poisonous plants while unraveling secrets with friends — solo or online in cooperative mode.
7. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Princess Zelda travels back in time to prevent catastrophic events during the War of Captivity. Combining fast-paced Musou combat with iconic characters and lore, this title promises epic large-scale battles and a fresh narrative twist to the Zelda universe.
8. Kirby Air Riders
Kirby takes to the skies in this whimsical racing game, trading cars for hover stars and magical projectiles. With solo and multiplayer modes, it offers frantic, action-packed races across beautifully designed fantasy tracks.
9. Double Dragon Revive
The Lee brothers return in this modernized 3D beat ’em up. Classic side-scrolling combat is enhanced with powerful combos and balanced gameplay for both casual fans and hardcore veterans, ensuring nostalgic fun with a modern edge.
10. Once Upon a Katamari
Prince must rebuild the universe after his father’s cosmic mishap. Roll up everything in sight into massive katamari balls in this quirky, physics-based puzzle adventure, featuring over 60 collectible characters and hilariously chaotic gameplay.
11. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
The iconic tower defense classic gets a major upgrade with new levels, remastered HD visuals, and cooperative zombie-versus-plant battles. Over a decade of ideas culminate in this definitive version of a timeless favorite.
12. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Revisit two classic RPGs rebuilt with stunning HD-2D visuals. Experience heroic quests against dragons and dark sorcerers as you relive the origins of one of gaming’s most beloved franchises.
13. Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition
After a decade in the city, the protagonist returns to rural life to rebuild a charming village and reconnect with old friends. This installment emphasizes relationships, community, and the peaceful joys of country living.
14. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
This explosive fighting game brings the legendary Dragon Ball battles to life with over 180 characters and destructible arenas. Unleash iconic transformations and special moves in epic showdowns across the Dragon Ball multiverse.
15. Tales of Xillia Remastered
Return to the world of Rieze Maxia in this beautifully enhanced action RPG. Choose between Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell as you experience an emotional journey of friendship, destiny, and powerful spirits.
16. Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons
The beloved arcade classic evolves into a bubble-blasting dungeon crawler. Use bubbles strategically to defeat enemies, solve platforming challenges, and uncover delicious secrets hidden throughout each dungeon.
17. Terminator 2D: No Fate
Inspired by the legendary film, this pixel-art action adventure revisits the events of Judgment Day with side-scrolling combat and branching storylines that lead to multiple endings.
18. Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
The cult YouTube hero gets his own retro adventure. Battle zombies, robots, and horror-themed enemies in a chaotic 8-bit journey packed with irreverent humor and challenging platforming.
19. Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition
The high-octane racing series hits consoles with cinematic tracks and iconic vehicles. Featuring split-screen multiplayer and intense racing action, it’s a must-play for fans of speed and adrenaline.
20. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
This reimagined 3D fighter introduces new mechanics, improved graphics, and cross-platform online play. With 19 fighters and realistic martial arts styles, it offers competitive gameplay at its finest.
21. Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2
Kiryu Kazuma’s journey returns with enhanced visuals and expanded side content. Explore Kamurocho’s gritty underworld through thrilling main quests, immersive sub-stories, and addictive mini-games.
22. Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition
Relive the eerie original adventure with sharper visuals and enhanced performance. Step back into Six’s disturbing world, filled with haunting imagery and terrifying encounters that explore the fears of childhood.
23. Yooka-Replaylee
Join Yooka and Laylee on a comedic quest to recover a stolen magical book. Navigate dangerous traps, collect secrets, and battle Capital B’s forces in this nostalgic 3D platformer adventure.
24. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
The Game of the Year-winning action RPG arrives on Switch with its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Explore a dark, intricate world of betrayal, myth, and legendary battles crafted by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin.
25. Persona 3 Reload
The legendary JRPG returns with overhauled visuals, a modernized battle system, and new English voice acting. While sticking close to the original story, it introduces fresh events and music for veterans and newcomers alike.
