The best Nintendo Switch games to play right now

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There may be increased calls for the long-rumoured Switch Pro, but the five-year-old Nintendo Switch still remains incredibly popular and has built up an enviable back catalogue of games.

So if you've just bagged yourself a brand new Switch complete with a Nintendo Switch power bank and SD memory card, you've got an incredible amount of choice when it comes to buying games.

Luckily, we're here with a list of the very best Nintendo Switch games to help make that decision easier and make sure you're in for a quality experience next time you boot up your standard Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED or Nintendo Switch Lite. Look out for classics and indie gems alike — and yes, maybe a few appearances from Mario.

After eight years, a Bayonetta 2 Switch port and a few appearances on the Super Smash Bros roster, popular Umbra Witch Bayonetta finally returned for a third adventure in 2022. Bayonetta 3 was worth the wait, however, with the hack-and-slash combat in particular coming in for heavy praise — you'd hope so when your weapons include high heel guns and magically transforming hair!

Joining the multiverse trend of 2022, Bayonetta 3 sees the angel-hunting protagonist facing man-made bioweapons with a little help from alternate versions of herself. There's good news, as the frantic, fast-paced franchise is here to stay — prequel Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is due out in 2023!

The first 2D Metroid game in 20 years, Metroid Dread had a lot to live up to — and as you can see in our Metroid Dread review, the long-awaited game more than matches expectations. With smooth gameplay, some fresh new abilities and some genuinely challenging boss battles, Metroid Dread is perfect for both newcomers and long-time Samus fans