Best Nintendo Switch Games to Play

September 2025 brings a range of new titles to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, offering experiences across genres including action, adventure, sports, racing, and strategy. Players can pre-order, purchase, or add games to their Wish List to ensure they do not miss the latest releases.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the award-winning Hollow Knight, is now available for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game invites players to explore new lands, uncover hidden secrets, and engage in combat against a variety of bugs and beasts. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes improved resolution, higher frame rates, and additional visual effects, creating a more immersive experience while maintaining the core gameplay of the original series.

Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition

Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition is available for Nintendo Switch 2 and offers a galactic adventure that can be experienced both at home and on the go. The game includes optimized handheld controls, motion control functionality for key gameplay features, and intuitive touch controls for menu navigation. It also includes select minigames, allowing players to engage with the Star Wars universe in multiple ways.

Cronos: The New Dawn

Cronos: The New Dawn is a third-person survival horror game available now. Players must fight for survival by managing monsters, salvaging resources, and extracting souls from the living. The game emphasizes adaptation, requiring players to respond to changing threats in a harsh and dangerous world.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, part of the Daemon X Machina series, allows players to become high-tech warriors in an open-world environment. Players can customize their Arsenal, engage in fast-paced combat, and navigate both land and air environments. The game focuses on strategic and tactical combat, allowing players to tailor their approach to each battle.

NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 delivers an updated basketball simulation experience for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features realistic player movements, including improved dribbling and size-ups, along with dynamic gameplay enabled by new ProPLAY features. Players can experience immersive control over every possession, enhancing the connection between real-world basketball footage and in-game action.

Strange Antiquities

Strange Antiquities, releasing on September 17, invites players to manage a store specializing in occult artifacts. Set in the town of Undermere, the game involves exploring local mysteries, identifying and cataloging items, and assisting townsfolk with unusual problems. Players also interact with the environment in personal ways, such as caring for a cat, adding subtle layers to the gameplay experience.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, available September 25, provides racing experiences across land, sea, air, and space. Players can navigate Travel Rings to move between different dimensions, encountering new environments and challenges in each race. The game emphasizes exploration and variety while maintaining the core racing mechanics familiar to the series.

EA SPORTS FC™ 26

EA SPORTS FC™ 26, releasing on September 26 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, offers an updated football experience shaped by community feedback. The game includes Authentic Gameplay for Career mode and Competitive Gameplay for Football Ultimate Team™ and Clubs. It focuses on improved responsiveness, consistent mechanics, and refined fundamentals to provide an experience that reflects real-world football strategies.

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, also available September 26, modernizes the classic PAC-MAN WORLD 2 experience. Players must reclaim the Golden Fruit from the ghost king Spooky by navigating PAC-LAND, solving puzzles, and overcoming challenges. The Nintendo Switch 2 version enhances visual quality while retaining the core gameplay of the original release.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles will release on September 30 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Players lead a party through strategic battles where positioning and terrain play a key role. The Nintendo Switch 2 version improves frame rates and resolution for a clearer visual presentation, while the gameplay content remains unchanged.

Additional Releases

In addition to these highlighted titles, a range of other games will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in September. Gamers can explore the full list of upcoming releases to find additional titles suited to their interests. The September lineup offers a mix of established franchises and new experiences, ensuring that a wide variety of gameplay styles are available for players to enjoy. Here is the complete list of games mentioned: