Games with dragons for Nintendo Switch

When you see a dragon, what are your first thoughts (after, “I hope that thing isn’t hungry”)? You might wonder about their size, their body texture, or whether they can breathe fire. Maybe you’re like us and wonder—if they can fly, does that mean we can ride them?!

Not to drag-on about these mythical creatures, but there’s one thing we can confirm: Dragons are pretty clawsome. So, with the start of a new Lunar New Year*, we thought we’d ring in the Year of the Dragon with games where you can see different takes on dragons and (perhaps more importantly) ride them!

An ancient evil lurks beneath Hyrule Castle. Harness Link’s abilities to fight back against the dark forces that threaten the kingdom as you explore, create, and discover. Throughout your journey, remember to look to the skies. You may see mysterious floating islands or even beautiful, scaled dragons. Wait, is that an updraft?

As the grandson of a legendary Rider, you’ve been entrusted with an egg that could hatch into a legendary Rathalos. Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties. Hatch, raise, and live side by side with monsters in this turn-based RPG set in the Monster Hunter universe.

On a remote, lone planet, you encounter two dragons awakened from ancient times. Armed with a deadly weapon from the past and the guidance of your armored blue dragon, ride your dragon into battle and fulfill your destiny to keep the Prototype Dragon from reaching the Tower.

Follow twins Ren and Rin as they try to manage their small family café, raise a baby dragon, and find a way to save their ill mother. While it’s not easy to raise the rambunctious Draco, he can grow strong and helpful, retrieving items, hunting, and eventually allowing you to ride him as the flies around!

You are the Luminary, the hunted hero who will protect the land from destruction. With a ragtag band of adventurers, you’ll engage in turn-based battles and embark on quests across the kingdom of Erdrea. Attack with monsters