In the run-up to Christmas, we'll be running a series of retrospectives, looking at the Top Rated games released in each year of the life of the Nintendo Switch 1.
We're starting with the launch year of the Switch - 2017.
#1: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 3rd March 2017, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #1 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 20 reviews and an average score of 9.74. Part of The Legend of Zelda series.
#2: Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey is a platformer (3d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 27th October 2017, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #2 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 21 reviews and an average score of 9.67. Part of the Mario series.
#3: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a kart racing game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th April 2017, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #13 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 15 reviews and an average score of 9.37. Part of the Mario series.
#4: SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is a strategy game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th December 2017, it was published by Image & Form. It is ranked #15 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 12 reviews and an average score of 9.35. Part of the SteamWorld series.
#5: SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 21st September 2017, it was published by Image & Form. It is ranked #35 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 19 reviews and an average score of 9.18. Part of the SteamWorld series.
#6: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an action rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 17th November 2017, it was published by Bethesda Softworks. It is ranked #66 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 13 reviews and an average score of 9.02.
#7: Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a simulation for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 5th October 2017, it was published by ConcernedApe. It is ranked #98 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 12 reviews and an average score of 8.92.
#8: Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 3rd March 2017, it was published by Yacht Club Games. It is ranked #102 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 9 reviews and an average score of 8.91. Part of the Shovel Knight series.
#9: Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 5th October 2017, it was published by Thomas Happ Games. It is ranked #121 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 8.85.
#10: Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 18th December 2017, it was published by Devolver Digital. It is ranked #139 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 14 reviews and an average score of 8.79.
#11: Mutant Mudds Collection
Mutant Mudds Collection is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 14th December 2017, it was published by Atooi. It is ranked #139 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 7 reviews and an average score of 8.79.
#12: Deemo
Deemo is a music game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th September 2017, it was published by Flyhigh Works. It is ranked #148 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 8.75.
That's all for this instalment. Tune in next time when we'll be looking at 2018.
