Here are the highest-rated Nintendo Switch 1 games released in 2025, based on aggregated critic and player reviews on Switch Scores. These are the top titles from the year that stood out above the rest.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a platformer (3d) for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 2nd October 2025, it was published by Nintendo. It is ranked #18 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 8 reviews and an average score of 9.33. Part of the Mario series.
Hades II
Hades II is a roguelike for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 25th September 2025, it was published by Supergiant Games. It is ranked #23 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.30.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a metroidvania for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 4th September 2025, it was published by Team Cherry. It is ranked #25 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 9.27.
Absolum
Absolum is a beat 'em up for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 9th October 2025, it was published by DotEmu. It is ranked #69 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 9.00.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a shooting game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 28th May 2025, it was published by PM Studios. It is ranked #84 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 8 reviews and an average score of 8.99.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a tactical rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 30th September 2025, it was published by Square Enix. It is ranked #129 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 4 reviews and an average score of 8.83. Part of the Final Fantasy series.
Expelled!
Expelled! is a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 12th March 2025, it was published by Inkle. It is ranked #132 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 5 reviews and an average score of 8.82.
UFO 50
UFO 50 is an arcade collection for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 7th August 2025, it was published by Mossmouth. It is ranked #139 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 5 reviews and an average score of 8.80.
Heretic + Hexen
Heretic + Hexen is a shooting game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 7th August 2025, it was published by Bethesda Softworks. It is ranked #151 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 6 reviews and an average score of 8.75.
Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action
Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action is a pinball game for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 9th October 2025, it was published by Flarb. It is ranked #354 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 5 reviews and an average score of 8.48.
Iwakura Aria
Iwakura Aria is an interactive story for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 14th August 2025, it was published by PQube. It is ranked #165 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 3 reviews and an average score of 8.73.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a tactical rpg for Nintendo Switch 1. Released on 23rd April 2025, it was published by Aniplex. It is ranked #174 on the all-time Top Rated Switch 1 games, with 10 reviews and an average score of 8.69.
