The best co-op games on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch is home to some of the best games of all time — single-player or multiplayer. Unlike its competition with the best PS5 games and best Xbox Series X games, the Switch hasn’t moved away from the classic couch co-op style of games we all grew up with. That isn’t to say there aren’t online co-op and cross-platform games as well, but you do have a lot more options on the Switch than other systems.

As we approach the end of the Switch’s lifecycle and prepare for the Switch 2, now is the best time to check out the massive library of co-op games to make the wait a little easier.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack

3.5/5 Platforms Nintendo Switch Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure Developer Game Freak Publisher Nintendo Release November 18, 2022 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«IUD8rxfrL9» data-limit=«2» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant" id=«dtcc-IUD8rxfrL9»> Pokémon Scarlet and Violet may not be the prettiest games in the monster-catching series, but their approach to multiplayer is unmatched. That’s because they don’t just let players battle and trade — they can actually explore the Paldea region together. By letting players freely explore the world with up to three friends, Game Freak has put together one of the series’ best multiplayer experiences yet, one that’s especially great for families looking to play together.

For a real co-op challenge, team up with some pals to take on the game’s tough raids, which will require some solid coordination to take down a gigantic Pokémon.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

87% Platforms Nintendo Switch Genre Fighting Developer Sora, Bandai Namco Studios Publisher Nintendo Release December 07, 2018 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«1392115» data-limit=«1» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant" id=«dtcc-1392115»> It might be one of the most popular competitive games on Switch, but Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also a great cooperative game.