Home console and handheld at once, the Switch redefined how we play: Zelda Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing. This Top 100 gathers the best of its huge catalogue, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"A masterclass in mandatory co-op: every chapter reinvents its two-player mechanics and overflows with ideas rarely reused. The writing is uneven, but the design inventiveness and shared joy are simply irresistible."
"This remake restores all the shine to one of the most beloved Paper Marios: witty writing, endearing partners, battles staged like theater. The pacing occasionally shows its age, but the charm lands intact and the visual overhaul is gorgeous."
"The marriage of beat 'em up and roguelite works better than expected, each run rekindling the urge to optimize. Readability sometimes suffers from on-screen clutter, but the joy of hitting things stays intact."
"A short, personal game that captures the carefreeness of childhood with rare precision. Little challenge, but an atmosphere and a message that linger long after, carried by memorable sound design."
"The combat is still a precision delight: dodge, parry, strike, and you slip into a trance fast. The roguelite loop punishes without frustrating thanks to wild weapons, and the metroidvania backtracking makes you want to comb everything."
"This crossover weds Dead Cells's bite to Castlevania iconography with obvious reverence: whip, Belmont, remixed OST. The new weapons slot into the existing system without unbalancing it, and the homage seeps from every room."
"A visual and aural splendor that hits right in the heart, carried by a magnificent soundtrack. Short and light on challenge, it's worth it above all for its emotion and beauty, to be savored as a moving painting more than a demanding game."
"The improbable mash-up of three genres hooks instantly and refuses to let go. The one-more-run loop borders on unfair, even if the visual variety stays modest."
"An indie metroidvania classic that hasn't lost an ounce of emotional weight. Level design is razor-precise, the chiptune soundtrack stays unforgettable, and the story surprises with real melancholy. The Switch port runs flawlessly and begs a fresh playthrough."
"The culmination of years of expansion: Repentance adds hundreds of items, a new path and secrets galore. It is dense to the point of overwhelming, but the near-infinite replayability remains the roguelike's killer argument."
"A devastating visual novel that transcends its genre. The story unfurls across centuries with a rare command of revelation. The soundtrack is gorgeous and every twist lands hard. Long and dense, but one of the most affecting tales you can read on the system."
"An unabashed homage to handheld Zelda, clever in its yoyo puzzles and charming in its city. It lacks a little scope to leave a lasting mark, but the execution is polished and endearing."
"The port is a technical miracle: this hyperfast shooter runs at 60 frames on Switch without betraying its choreography of violence. Visually trimmed, but the combat stays that lethal dance of chainsaw, flamethrower and glory kills."
"A masterful 2D return for Samus: dread-soaked exploration, ultra-fluid mobility and the E.M.M.I. introduce genuine stalking tension. Bosses demand reflexes and reading, and the slow mastery delivers a satisfaction rare in the genre."
"Hard to discuss without spoiling: what starts as a horror deckbuilder keeps metamorphosing. The meta writing and disarming staging make it a one-of-a-kind experience, even if the second half splits opinion."
"The culmination of the saga. The class and Interlink systems offer enormous tactical depth, and the story about mortality lands more truly than ever. The vast world demands its own pace, but the narrative ambition is remarkable."
"A love letter to 1930s animation, with every boss a demanding living painting. The difficulty stays stiff but fair, two-player co-op multiplies the fun, and the Delicious Last Course DLC matches the base game's quality."
"A remaster that does justice to a classic. The verticality of its open world is still impressive for its era, and the visual overhaul rejuvenates it noticeably. The somewhat dated combat takes adjusting to, but the epic is well worth the trip."
"A devastating narrative anthology: each member of the Finch family gets a vignette, a play style, an ending. Short but of rare emotional density, and a few sequences rank among the most memorable in all of gaming."
"A brilliant meta experience, funny and dizzying, that deconstructs video games with rare intelligence. Little mechanical challenge, but writing and self-reference that lastingly mark anyone who enjoys having their expectations played with."
