Here are the highest-rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2021, based on aggregated critic and player reviews on Switch Scores. These are the top titles from the year that stood out above the rest.
Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected is a falling blocks puzzle game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 8th October 2021, it was published by Enhance Games. It is ranked #9 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 9.40. Part of the Tetris series.
Dusk
Dusk is a shooting game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th October 2021, it was published by New Blood. It is ranked #10 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 7 reviews and an average score of 9.39.
Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise is an action rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 26th March 2021, it was published by Capcom. It is ranked #11 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 18 reviews and an average score of 9.38. Part of the Monster Hunter series.
Love 3
Love 3 is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 6th December 2021, it was published by Screenwave Media. It is ranked #11 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 9.38. Part of the LOVE series.
Death's Door
Death's Door is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 23rd November 2021, it was published by Devolver Digital. It is ranked #27 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 14 reviews and an average score of 9.25.
The House in Fata Morgana
The House in Fata Morgana is a visual novel for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 9th April 2021, it was published by Limited Run Games. It is ranked #27 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 9.25.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a point and click game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 27th July 2021, it was published by Capcom. It is ranked #35 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 17 reviews and an average score of 9.19. Part of the Ace Attorney series.
Mary Skelter Finale
Mary Skelter Finale is a dungeon crawler for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 1st October 2021, it was published by Reef Entertainment. It is ranked #36 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 9.18.
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 is a roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 26th August 2021, it was published by Mossmouth. It is ranked #37 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 6 reviews and an average score of 9.17.
The Forgotten City - Cloud Version
The Forgotten City - Cloud Version is a point and click game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 23rd September 2021, it was published by Ubitus. It is ranked #41 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 9.13.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a platformer (3d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 12th February 2021, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #66 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 21 reviews and an average score of 9.03. Part of the Mario series.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 15th December 2021, it was published by Finji. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 6 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
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