Here are the highest-rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2024, based on aggregated critic and player reviews on Switch Scores. These are the top titles from the year that stood out above the rest.
Unicorn Overlord
Unicorn Overlord is a tactical rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 8th March 2024, it was published by Sega. It is ranked #18 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 9 reviews and an average score of 9.33.
Pentiment
Pentiment is a point and click game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 22nd February 2024, it was published by Microsoft Studios. It is ranked #18 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.33.
Balatro
Balatro is a roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 20th February 2024, it was published by Playstack. It is ranked #22 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 9.32.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
Castlevania Dominus Collection is a platformer (2d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 27th August 2024, it was published by Konami. It is ranked #34 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 7 reviews and an average score of 9.20. Part of the Castlevania series.
Tsukihime: A piece of blue glass moon
Tsukihime: A piece of blue glass moon is a visual novel for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 26th June 2024, it was published by Aniplex. It is ranked #41 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 9.13.
Thronefall
Thronefall is a strategy game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 10th October 2024, it was published by Grizzly Games. It is ranked #41 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.13.
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a one-on-one fighting game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 12th September 2024, it was published by Capcom. It is ranked #49 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 8 reviews and an average score of 9.10.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a point and click game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 25th January 2024, it was published by Capcom. It is ranked #49 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 6 reviews and an average score of 9.10. Part of the Ace Attorney series.
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is an RPG for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 23rd May 2024, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #58 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 16 reviews and an average score of 9.06. Part of the Mario series.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is an RPG for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 14th June 2024, it was published by Sega. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 7 reviews and an average score of 9.00. Part of the Shin Megami Tensei series.
Animal Well
Animal Well is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 9th May 2024, it was published by Bigmode. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 7 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 18th January 2024, it was published by Ubisoft. It is ranked #105 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 11 reviews and an average score of 8.90.
