Switch’s Seventh Year: The Best Games of 2023
Looking back over the last 12 months, it’s been an incredibly successful year for gamers, and the Nintendo Switch has had an outstanding seventh year on store shelves. The year 2023 saw the release of numerous high-quality and exciting games across all platforms, making it a great year for anyone who enjoys playing video games.
However, amid the plethora of great games, industry-wide layoffs in the latter half of the year served as a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by the gaming industry. The pandemic-related backlog of projects also made it difficult to keep up with everything that was released.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future, the quality and quantity of software that debuted across all platforms in 2023 have been undeniable. Nintendo Life has once again compiled a list of the best games of the year, as selected by the community based on each game’s User Rating in their games database. The list has been published as the dynamic community-ranked Top 50 Switch games of the year: 2023 Edition.
The year began quietly for Nintendo, but it soon picked up with the release of highly anticipated titles such as Advance Wars 1+2, Pikmin 4, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Surprise ports like Quake II and Vampire Survivors, third-party classics like Theatrhythm Final Bar Line and Persona 5 Tactica, and indie gems like Sea of Stars and Blasphemous 2 added to the incredible lineup of games for the Switch in 2023.
The list of the best 50 Switch games of 2023 is based on the ratings by the Nintendo Life community and is subject to change as more users rate the games. Readers are encouraged to rate their favorite games to influence the list, even after publication.
Some notable games that received high ratings include Disney Speedstorm, Detective Pikachu Returns, Batman: Arkham Trilogy, Sonic Superstars, EA Sports FC 24, Tales of Symphonia Remastered, Disney Illusion Island, WarioWare: Move It!, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 and 2. These titles offer a mix of classic favorites and exciting new experiences for Switch owners.
As the publication continues to update the list based on user ratings, players are invited to rate their favorite games to have them included in the rankings.
Looking ahead, the 50 best Switch games of 2022 are on the horizon, ready to provide more exciting gaming experiences for the community.