The best single-player Nintendo Switch games

The Nintendo Switch has continued to dominate the video game world thanks to mixing portability and the ability to play games on a TV. On top of that, the Switch is home to one of the best game lineups in history, ranging from party experiences to those that can be played solo and some in between. While multiplayer and online titles have huge audiences, single-player games have been a staple of video games since the medium began — leading to some unforgettable experiences.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to take a look at the best single-player games on Nintendo Switch. This list is made up of games that can be played offline, even if some have a multiplayer component or online functionality. We’ll cover lots of different types of games, from high-profile AAA titles to indie darlings, so hopefully there will be a little something for everyone.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition

98% 4/5 Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure Developer CD Projekt RED Publisher CD Projekt RED Release August 29, 2016 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«hgjXf2RWMM» data-limit=«2» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant" id=«dtcc-hgjXf2RWMM»> Let’s start off with a game that was not originally designed for Nintendo Switch. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt first launched for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2015 and went on to become one of the most beloved RPGs of all time thanks to its beautiful sprawling open-world, interesting characters and story, and the sheer amount of things to do. In 2019, CD Projekt Red partnered with Saber Interactive and Nintendo to bring The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition to the Switch, and it’s a glorious achievement. This version comes with all the previously released DLC and expansions — including Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine — playable either on the go or on your TV. Of course, it doesn’t look and run as well on Switch as it does on