Here are the highest-rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2020, based on aggregated critic and player reviews on Switch Scores. These are the top titles from the year that stood out above the rest.
Hades
Hades is a roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 17th September 2020, it was published by Supergiant Games. It is ranked #5 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 22 reviews and an average score of 9.50.
A Short Hike
A Short Hike is an adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 18th August 2020, it was published by Whippoorwill. It is ranked #17 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 16 reviews and an average score of 9.34.
9th Dawn III
9th Dawn III is an action rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 5th October 2020, it was published by Valorware. It is ranked #18 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.33.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a simulation for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 20th March 2020, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #40 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 18 reviews and an average score of 9.14.
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is an RPG for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 27th May 2020, it was published by Dangen Entertainment. It is ranked #47 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 13 reviews and an average score of 9.12.
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is an adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th January 2020, it was published by Annapurna Interactive. It is ranked #49 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 5 reviews and an average score of 9.10.
Streets of Rage 4
Streets of Rage 4 is a beat 'em up for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 30th April 2020, it was published by DotEmu. It is ranked #53 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 21 reviews and an average score of 9.08.
Dicey Dungeons
Dicey Dungeons is a turn-based roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 16th December 2020, it was published by Distractionware. It is ranked #61 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 8 reviews and an average score of 9.05.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 20th April 2020, it was published by Yacht Club Games. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.00. Part of the Shovel Knight series.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 30th October 2020, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #88 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 12 reviews and an average score of 8.98. Part of the Pikmin series.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is an action rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 29th May 2020, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #89 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 19 reviews and an average score of 8.97. Part of the Xenoblade series.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 17th September 2020, it was published by iam8bit. It is ranked #90 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 15 reviews and an average score of 8.95.
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All Top Rated Switch 1 games released in 2020.
