Part of the Nintendo Switch’s appeal is its versatility — you can play it at home on your TV or on the go in portable mode. This versatility also applies to multiplayer and co-op games, which can be played with single Joy-Con controllers, in tabletop mode, and wirelessly both online and locally. Better yet, many of these Nintendo Switch games allow for crossplay with other consoles and PCs.
And while the Switch might not be the competitive powerhouse that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are, it still offers an incredible library of multiplayer games. In fact, the portable console is home to some of the best co-op experiences we’ve seen in this generation, and new competitive games are being added all the time. Here are our favorites, whether you’re a fan of raucous racing games, mellow simulators, or monster-hunting titles of the finest caliber.
The best multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Sports
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
WarioWare: Move It!
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack
Fall Guys
Pokémon Unite
Splatoon 3
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Apex Legends
Just Dance 2024 Edition
The Jackbox Party Pack 10
Monster Hunter Rise
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Pikmin 3
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
FIFA 23
Kirby Fighters 2
Rogue Company
Overwatch 2
Minecraft Dungeons
Streets of Rage 4
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Luigi's Mansion 3
Super Mario Maker 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Tennis Aces
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Minecraft
Mario Party Superstars
Puyo Puyo Tetris
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
Fortnite
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
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