Top Rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2019

Here are the highest-rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2019, based on aggregated critic and player reviews on Switch Scores. These are the top titles from the year that stood out above the rest.

Dragon Quest XI S

Dragon Quest XI S is an RPG for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 27th September 2019, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #31 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 13 reviews and an average score of 9.23. Part of the Dragon Quest series.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 26th July 2019, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #41 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 15 reviews and an average score of 9.13. Part of the Fire Emblem series.

Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation is a horror game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 5th December 2019, it was published by Sega. It is ranked #41 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 12 reviews and an average score of 9.13. Part of the Alien series.

Astral Chain

Astral Chain is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 30th August 2019, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #54 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 16 reviews and an average score of 9.07.

Cadence of Hyrule

Cadence of Hyrule is an adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 13th June 2019, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #58 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 14 reviews and an average score of 9.06. Part of The Legend of Zelda series.

Katana ZERO

Katana ZERO is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 18th April 2019, it was published by Devolver Digital. It is ranked #58 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 14 reviews and an average score of 9.06.

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 27th September 2019, it was published by Xbox Game Studios. It is ranked #61 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 13 reviews and an average score of 9.05.

Super Mario Maker 2

Super Mario Maker 2 is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th June 2019, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #84 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 16 reviews and an average score of 8.99. Part of the Mario series.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is a tactical rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 5th September 2019, it was published by Larian Studios. It is ranked #84 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 8 reviews and an average score of 8.99.

Return of the Obra Dinn

Return of the Obra Dinn is a point and click game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 18th October 2019, it was published by 3909. It is ranked #106 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 5 reviews and an average score of 8.90.

AI: The Somnium Files

AI: The Somnium Files is an interactive story for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 20th September 2019, it was published by Spike Chunsoft. It is ranked #118 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 9 reviews and an average score of 8.86.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 20th September 2019, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #106 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 19 reviews and an average score of 8.90. Part of The Legend of Zelda series.

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Dragon Quest XI S
Game details
Title Dragon Quest XI S
Rank 31/5164
Average rating 9.23
eShop price £34.99
Europe release 27th Sep 2019
Players 1
Developer(s) Square Enix
Publisher(s) Nintendo

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