What are the best games for the Nintendo Switch?

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Best games for the Nintendo Switch	Price	Genre	Platforms
-- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	$59.99	Action-Adventure	Wii U, Nintendo Switch
-- Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition	$39.99	Platformer	-
-- Dead Cells	$34.99	Roguelike, Metroidvania, Action, Platformer	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Mac, Windows, Linux
-- Dragon Ball FighterZ	$59.99	Fighting	Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
-- Overcooked	$38.88	Cooking / Simulation	-

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100 Games Considered

My Recommendation for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

My Recommendation for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A variety of fighting methods keep the combat fun

Cooking can feel inconvenient

Wonderfully crafted puzzles

Weapon durability system can feel tedious to some

An open world game where exploration feels exciting

An engaging cooking skill

My Recommendation for Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition

My Recommendation for Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition

Visually impressive boss stages

No online multiplayer

Daily and weekly online challenges

Jump is floaty

One of the best platformers released in years

All powers unlocked from beginning

Up to four player local Co-Op so you can help children through hard parts

Fun cute characters

My Recommendation for Dead Cells

My Recommendation for Dead Cells

Satisfying combat with a good amount of depth to it

Shallow story

Beautiful pixel art graphics

Frustrating for players new to roguelikes

Brilliant game design that presents a good challenge

The developers put a lot of love and care into the game

My Recommendation for Dragon Ball FighterZ

My Recommendation for Dragon Ball FighterZ

Combat is easy to learn and difficult to master

Story mode is padded and repetitive

Characters work well together in combat and in cutscenes

Healthy roster of characters

The game looks just like the anime

My Recommendation for Overcooked

My Recommendation for Overcooked

Requires close cooperation

No online multiplayer

Lots of scenarios that require different strategies

Can be incredibly frustrating

Play happens on a single screen

Fast and frantic cooking action

Simple to pick up and learn

My Recommendation for DOOM

My Recommendation for DOOM

Fast-paced, exhilarating combat

The gore might not be for everyone

Refreshing single purpose gameplay

Fantastic level design

Level editor for endless content

Great customizable weapon selection

Superb graphics that run quite well

Fun hidden secrets

My Recommendation for Super Mario Odyssey

My Recommendation for Super Mario Odyssey

Really fun possession mechanic keeps the gameplay fresh

Motion controls can feel awkward at times

Tons of collectibles that encourage exploration

Incorporates old school 2D gameplay in a cool way

Good level variety

My Recommendation for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

My Recommendation for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Accessible to beginners and young players

Unlockables might not feel that exciting

Excellent variety of race tracks

Entertaining kart racing gameplay

Fun battle modes

My Recommendation for Stardew Valley

My Recommendation for Stardew Valley

Very fulfilling to play

Can get really repetitive

Great soundtrack

A great mix of genres

Great freedom in designing your farm

My Recommendation for Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime

My Recommendation for Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime

Adorable aesthetic

Co-op is local only

Gameplay focuses on relying on the other player

Teamwork is demanded