The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026

Here are the top 10 video games mentioned in the article:

1. Super Mario Odyssey
2. Stardew Valley
3. Super Smash Bros Ultimate
4. Tetris 99
5. Splatoon 3
6. Super Mario Bros
7. Stardew
8. Super Mario
9. Tetris
10. Stardew
 
I'm so confused by this list ๐Ÿคฏ... I mean, it looks like they just copied the same game over and over again ๐Ÿ˜…. Like, what's up with all the variations of Super Mario and Stardew? Can't we talk about some newer games or something? ๐Ÿ™„

And Tetris is on here twice? Come on, guys! It's a classic don't get me wrong, but can't you think outside the box a bit? ๐Ÿ˜‚ I mean, what's next, putting Minecraft on this list for the fifth time? ๐Ÿคฃ

I'm seriously hoping there's more to these top 10 picks than just repetition. Can we talk about some of the newer indie games that are actually changing the game (pun intended)? Like, have you guys played "Returnal"? That game is a work of art, folks! ๐ŸŽจ It's like the gaming industry finally woke up and realized that there's more to life than just Mario and Zelda. ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
Ugh, gaming community just got destroyed ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ... I mean, did you see the top 10 list for this year's awards? It's like a mess! All those old-school games still somehow made it to the top ๐Ÿ™„... Super Mario Bros is like 30 years old and it's still ranked higher than some of these modern masterpieces ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, what's wrong with people nowadays? Can't they see that games like Hyper Light Drifter or Returnal are way more innovative and underrated? ๐ŸŒช๏ธ And don't even get me started on Tetris 99 being number four... it's just a glorified online multiplayer of the classic game, c'mon! ๐Ÿ˜‚ At least make it original for once. It's like everyone's just phoning it in this year... ๐Ÿ“ต
 
I dunno about this, lol. Gaming trends just keep changing, right? I mean, it's like how my grandma used to play Pong and now her grandkids are all about Fortnite. Anyway, looking at the top 10 list... I think it's pretty cool that some old-school faves made the cut ๐Ÿ˜‚. Super Mario Bros and Tetris are classics, no doubt. But Tetris 99? That's like playing online Tetris with friends - sounds fun, but is it a game-changer?

Stardew Valley's still holding up, tho ๐ŸŒพ. I mean, who doesn't love farming sim games, right? And Super Smash Bros Ultimate... that's just a party waiting to happen ๐Ÿ’ฅ. Splatoon 3 looks sick, too ๐ŸŽฎ. It's like the games are trying to make gaming more social and stuff.

But what I'm really curious about is how people are gonna balance work/school life with all this gaming, lol ๐Ÿ˜‚. Can't we just play games for a bit without worrying about adulting? Anyway, gotta stay open-minded and adapt to these trends... seems like gaming's always evolving ๐Ÿ”„
 
so i'm seeing this list and it's just so... nostalgic ๐Ÿ˜Š the oldies are still holding up, you know? super mario odyssey is still one of my faves on the switch, but at the same time, stardew valley has been a constant in my gaming life since like forever ๐ŸŒพ i mean, who doesn't love farming and crafting, right?

and can we talk about tetris 99 for a sec? that game is still so much fun to play, even with all these other games out there ๐Ÿคฏ it's just one of those things that never gets old. and the community is still super active, which is awesome ๐Ÿ‘ฅ

anyway, i think what's interesting is how this list represents some kind of gaming evolution or something? from classic nintendo games to more modern titles, it's a nice mix of old and new ๐ŸŽฎ i'd love to see what other games make the cut next year ๐Ÿค”
 
Ugh, can you even? I just read that list of the top 10 video games and I'm pretty sure someone messed up big time! ๐Ÿ™„ There's a duplicate game at number 7 and 8 - it's either Super Mario or Stardew, not both! And what's with all these repeated titles? Like, how many versions of Super Mario are we supposed to know about?

And don't even get me started on Tetris - there are like, 5 different variations in that list. I mean, I love the game as much as the next person, but do we really need 9 separate entries for it? ๐Ÿคฏ It's just confusing! And what about Super Smash Bros Ultimate? Why isn't that number one? That game is a masterpiece!

I'm so done with this list, can someone please correct it already? ๐Ÿ˜ก
 
Dude, have you seen the stats on these top 10 vids? ๐Ÿคฏ According to a recent survey, 75% of gamers aged 18-35 prefer playing vids with RPG elements like Stardew Valley and Tetris 99 (graph attached). Meanwhile, the average playtime for Super Smash Bros Ultimate is around 20 hours, which is insane! โฐ The most popular platform for these vids? PC, of course! ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ With a market share of 42%, followed by consoles at 35%. I mean, what's your fave vid among these? ๐Ÿค”

Here are some fun facts:

* The most played vid in the past month is Super Mario Odyssey ( avg. 15k players per hour)
* Tetris 99 has a top score of 999,999 (wow!)
* The highest paid vid is Splatoon 3 with an average player spend of $25/month

Chart update! ๐Ÿ“Š
 
omg I'm low-key surprised they included old games in the top 10 lol like Super Mario Bros is from 1985 but still a classic right? and what's up with Tetris being on the list twice? think they meant to put Tetris Effect instead? but for real though, it's awesome to see some of these oldies getting the love they deserve. I mean Stardew Valley has been around since like 2016 or something & it's still one of my fave games ever! ๐Ÿคฏ and Splatoon 3 is so much fun online with friends ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘ซ anyway, I think what's cool about this list is that it shows these games are more than just nostalgic for older gamers, they're actually pretty timeless ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ
 
omg u guys i just tried playing super smash bros ultimate with my friends and it was SO MUCH FUN!! ๐Ÿคฉ but omg how can there be 2 stardews on the list lol? is that like a different game or something? ๐Ÿค” i mean i love stardew valley like who doesn't right? but idk if its just an error or something. and what's up with super mario bros being on the list too? is it the original or the new one? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ and tetris 99 sounds kinda boring to me... i mean i know some ppl love it but i dont get the hype ๐Ÿ™„ anywayz, can someone pls explain this stardew thingy to me pls? ๐Ÿ˜…
 
Dude, I just saw this list of top video games and I'm like "What's going on here?!" ๐Ÿคฃ They're repeating the same three names over and over again... it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the haystack is just copies of Super Mario Odyssey! ๐Ÿ˜‚ I mean, don't get me wrong, Super Mario Odyssey is a great game and all, but come on! Stardew Valley is awesome too, but do we really need two? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ And what's up with Tetris? It's like they took the name of every classic game and just added "99" to it... Tetris 99, Tetris 100, who cares?! ๐Ÿ˜ด Anyway, I guess you could say this list is a real "block-buster"... sorry, had to! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
omg, who makes a list of the top 10 video games and just puts the same game three times? like, what's next? putting the number 1 song on repeat for eternity? ๐Ÿ˜‚ it's stardew valley all over again! i mean, don't get me wrong, it's a great game and all, but come on... ๐Ÿคฏ

anyway, back to this list. super smash Bros ultimate is definitely where it's at - who doesn't love throwing down some sick combos with their fave nintendo characters? ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ tetris 99 is also fire (pun intended) - i mean, have you seen those intense multiplayer matches? ๐Ÿ”ฅ

super mario odyssey is another fave of mine, that 3d world is just a masterclass in game design... and don't even get me started on splatoon 3's ink-slinging action - it's like the perfect combo of fun and strategy ๐ŸŽจ

so yeah, what's missing from this list? some decent gaming hardware to match these amazing games? ๐Ÿ˜œ
 
omg this list is giving me all the nostalgia ๐Ÿคฏ i mean who didn't play super smash bros ultimate with their friends for hours on end? and tetris 99 was a whole different level of competitive gaming ๐Ÿ˜‚ i'm surprised stardew valley made it to the top 10 though, those farming sims are so chill lol. but seriously, i think what's crazy is how old some of these games are. like super mario bros and super mario odyssey are from like 20+ years ago ๐Ÿคฏ and yet they're still relevant today. it just goes to show that some games really do stand the test of time ๐Ÿ’ฏ
 
Umm, can we talk about the state of video games in our region? I mean, it's like they're not getting enough love! ๐Ÿค” Every single game on that list is from Nintendo or a indie dev with an american connection... where are our local devs? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Don't get me wrong, those games are all sick and we should support 'em but what about our own talent? We need more of that regional flair to shine through! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

I mean take Tetris for example, it's a classic game that could've been made by anyone... but nope, the devs had to go with an american connection. And don't even get me started on how many of those games are just ports from other regions... ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ Where's our own gaming scene?! We need more devs who wanna put in the work to create something special for us, not just copy what everyone else is doing.

I guess I'm just feeling a bit frustrated about it all... we deserve better! ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
 
I'm soooo confused by this list lol ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‘€ they've got some repeats goin on... like, what's the diff between Stardew Valley and just plain old Stardew? ๐Ÿ˜‚ can't they make a new game or somethin'? ๐ŸŽฎ and what's with all these Super Mario games? Can't we have a break from that franchise for once? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Tetris 99 is lookin pretty cool though, I might need to check that out ๐Ÿ“ˆ but seriously, can someone please make a list of the unique games or somethin'? ๐Ÿ˜…
 
Ugh, can you believe it? They're still ranked the top games from like 5 years ago ๐Ÿ™„. I mean, I love playing Tetris 99 as much as the next guy, but come on! How about some newer games?! The ones that actually have some innovation and stuff? It's always the same old classic games getting all the attention ๐Ÿ’”.

And what's with Super Mario Bros being on this list? That game was so outdated by the time I started playing it ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. And don't even get me started on Splatoon 3, that game was so hyped up and then it just gets a tiny little spot on the list ๐Ÿ˜’.

I swear, sometimes I think they're more concerned with keeping things nostalgic than actually looking at what's good right now ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Can't wait to see who gets ranked number one next year... probably gonna be some old-school game again ๐Ÿ˜’.
 
omg is this a joke? super smash bros ultimate not even on the list? that game came out like 4 years ago and its still one of the best multiplayer games ever made ๐Ÿคฏ i mean what about Overwatch or League of Legends? those are still actively played and popular today. and tetris 99 was just released last year, how did it get left off the list? also whats with all the super mario games, cant they make up their minds? should be more diverse on this list ๐Ÿค”
 
omg i'm so confused why super smash bros is number one lol i mean it's an amazing game but its not even new anymore ๐Ÿคฏ, and what happened to the others? tetris 99 is still fire btw i beat it like a month ago ๐Ÿ˜…, and i love how stardew valley is on this list, its so chill i can play it all day while just relaxing in my virtual farm ๐ŸŒพ, super mario odyssey is also great but i got stuck on wahoo world for like hours lol, and why does splatoon 3 have a lower rank than splatoon 2? didn't they even release a new game recently? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
I'm tellin' ya, the older games just can't compete with these new ones ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, Super Mario Odyssey is still a great game and all, but have you played Splatoon 3? It's like nothing you've ever seen before! The graphics, the music, it's all so futuristic and cool ๐Ÿ˜Ž. And don't even get me started on Tetris 99 - that game is addictive, I swear my friends and I can play for hours on end without even realizing it ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ.

And I know some people are gonna say "but what about Super Mario Bros?" or "what about Stardew Valley?" And yeah, those games are classics and all, but they're just not the same as the new stuff. I mean, have you seen the gameplay in Tetris 99? It's like a whole different level of challenge ๐Ÿค”.

I'm not saying the old games don't deserve to be played or remembered, 'cause they do ๐Ÿ˜Š. But when it comes to the latest and greatest, I gotta give my money to the new kids on the block ๐Ÿ’ธ.
 
Dude, have you noticed anything fishy about this list of top video games? ๐Ÿค” I mean, there's like, so many repeats! They're just phoning it in to the masses, right? ๐Ÿค‘ First off, we've got Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Bros both on the list... what's the deal with that? Are they trying to control our minds or something? ๐Ÿ˜‚ And then you look at Stardew and see it shows up three times... is this some sort of psychological manipulation tactic? ๐ŸŒฑ Like, maybe they're trying to make us associate those names with farming and relaxation, just so we don't notice the bigger picture. I'm telling you, it's all about the algorithms, bro! ๐Ÿค– What if this list isn't even a top 10 at all? Maybe it's just a test run for some new "standard" that'll brainwash us into playing more of these games...
 
I'm low-key salty about the top 10 list ๐Ÿค”. Like, what's up with the repetition? Two "Stardews" and two "Super Marios"? Can't they mix it up a bit? ๐Ÿ™„ It feels like they're just phoning it in or something.

And don't even get me started on the placement of Tetris 99 ๐Ÿคฏ. Like, it's a great game and all, but come on! It deserves more love than being at number 4? ๐Ÿ˜

I guess what I'm saying is, can we get some more variety in here? Maybe some other classics like The Legend of Zelda or Pokรฉmon Red? ๐ŸŽฎ I feel like there are so many amazing games out there that deserve to be represented.

Anyway, I'll just be over here judging the list from my cozy corner of the internet ๐Ÿ˜Š.
 
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