While the Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market for several months, many gamers are still finding endless enjoyment with the original console in 2026 and beyond. From iconic Mario adventures to charming shooters and immersive role-playing quests, the Nintendo Switch continues to offer a diverse library of must-play titles that no Switch owner should be without.
One of the standout titles is the cosy life simulator Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which allows players to create their own virtual paradise, complete with new characters, relaxing activities, and endless opportunities to decorate their dream island. As one reviewer noted, “Animal Crossing is everything I have been craving: it is gentle, soothing, social and creative.”
For those seeking a more thrilling experience, the whodunit adventure Expelled! tasks players with uncovering the truth behind a shocking crime at a prestigious boarding school. By interrogating witnesses, searching for clues, and navigating the rigid school timetable, players follow the arc of the unfortunate lead suspect, Verity Amesham, as she transforms from a put-upon victim to a master manipulator.
The tactical role-playing game Fire Emblem: Three Houses also continues to captivate Switch owners, as they lead their fiery war-student cadets into battle in a captivating, complex, and endearingly melodramatic adventure. As one reviewer described, “By turns grandiose and silly, but always engrossing, this bubbling school soap opera is a game to spend a summer with.”
Other standout titles include the mythological action sequel Hades II, the platform adventure Hollow Knight: Silksong, the charming post-apocalyptic adventure Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and the timeless classic The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which one reviewer praised as “a game that marries the best bits of the franchise’s long history with the best bits of the rest of the gaming world, and produces something even greater than the sum of its parts.”
With a diverse array of genres, from racing and shooters to role-playing and puzzle games, the Nintendo Switch’s library continues to offer something for every type of gamer. Whether you’re a longtime Nintendo fan or a newcomer to the console, the original Switch still has much to offer in 2026 and beyond.