Here are the highest-rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2018, based on aggregated critic and player reviews on Switch Scores. These are the top titles from the year that stood out above the rest.
Celeste
Celeste is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 25th January 2018, it was published by Matt Makes Games. It is ranked #4 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 9.60.
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 7th August 2018, it was published by Motion Twin. It is ranked #13 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 11 reviews and an average score of 9.37.
Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 12th June 2018, it was published by Team Cherry. It is ranked #15 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 15 reviews and an average score of 9.35.
Bayonetta 2
Bayonetta 2 is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 16th February 2018, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #27 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 9.25. Part of the Bayonetta series.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is an arena fighting game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 7th December 2018, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #30 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 16 reviews and an average score of 9.24.
Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 6th September 2018, it was published by Abylight. It is ranked #54 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 15 reviews and an average score of 9.07.
Dark Souls: Remastered
Dark Souls: Remastered is an action rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 19th October 2018, it was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is ranked #67 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 9.02.
Gris
Gris is a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 13th December 2018, it was published by Devolver Digital. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 16 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
Inside
Inside is a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th June 2018, it was published by Playdead. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 9 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered is a stealth game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 9th October 2018, it was published by Klei Entertainment. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 8 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
Undertale
Undertale is an RPG for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 18th September 2018, it was published by 8-4. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 6 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
Firewatch
Firewatch is an interactive story for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 17th December 2018, it was published by Campo Santo. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
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