Nintendo Switch 2 Action Games

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
April 16, 2026
Step into a world of cartoon animation and retro action-packed adventure in Mouse. Inspired by the best of 30s rubber hose animation and the classic noir style, this retro shooter is a story-driven experience that will take you on a thrilling journey through a dangerous and corrupt city. Armed with a variety of mid-century firearms and explosives like the Revolver, Tommy Gun, Hammer, Carcano, Dynamite, you'll be able to take on enemies in any way you choose. Whether you prefer to run and gun, jump and dodge, or carefully plan your attacks, Mouse gives you the freedom to approach combat your way. And with the Fantastic-o-Matic power-up system, you'll be able to upgrade your weapons and abilities to become even more deadly. Look for the vending machines scattered throughout the city and choose the power-ups that best suit your playstyle. But be warned: the city is full of danger and betrayal. To survive, you'll need to stay sharp and keep your wits about you. With every step you take, you'll uncover more of the story and find yourself caught up in a web of deceit and murder. So gear up, get ready to fight, and take on the challenges of Mouse - a retro shooter that will take you on an unforgettable adventure.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Super Meat Boy 3D

Super Meat Boy 3D

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
March 31, 2026
Super Meat Boy 3D is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux - IN 3D! Super Meat Boy 3D brings the old school difficulty of classic retro titles we all know and love and streamlines them down to the essential no bull straight forward twitch reflex platforming. Ramping up in difficulty from hard to soul crushing Meat Boy will brave lush (but also on fire) forests, vast dumps filled with the waste of mankind, and high-tech forges producing the very traps that will inevitably kill Meat Boy over and over and over - IN 3D! And if a bunch of levels weren't enough, we also have epic boss fights and tons of unlockable secrets - IN 3D!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
March 26, 2026
Challenge the greatest fighters in the world in the ultimate remaster of the classic 3D fighter, now featuring Rollback netcode support, gorgeous 4K graphics, and all the bone-crunching, martial arts combat of the renowned original. Battle through classic VF modes like Arcade or Rank Match, create your own custom online tournaments and leagues with up to 16 players, or learn from the best in Spectator Mode. Master your fighting style to defeat all challengers in the Fifth World Fighting Tournament and become a Virtua Fighter legend!
Metascore:
84
User Score:
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
March 26, 2026
New co-op and versus gameplay are coming to the Flower Kingdom with additional content and enhancements.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
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Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
March 3, 2026
THE UNCHOSEN HAS RETURNED... His minions have emerged from the underworld, your village has been destroyed, and all your friends are now trapped in corrupted crystal... Embark on a journey to save the world in this bullet-filled adventure, born from our desire to mix the joy of open-ended exploration with a top-down shooter's juicy game feel. Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Metascore:
86
User Score:
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Scott Pilgrim EX

Scott Pilgrim EX

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
March 3, 2026
Toronto, 20XX. The city has been taken over by 3 rival gangs - the VEGANS, the ROBOTS, and the DEMONS. But who’s behind this madness? When Scott Pilgrim’s bandmates are abducted by shadowy forces, a brand-new adventure begins! Scott Pilgrim EX is an action-adventure game where players can fight as Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers and more as they battle through the fractured time and space of Toronto. The combat gameplay is driven by instinct and improvisation - a hectic ballet of fists and flair that rewards strategy, spontaneity, and a good bit of brawling chaos. String together stylish combos, experiment with wacky weapons and unleash over-the-top special attacks. Characters can be upgraded with special badges that enhance their stats and grant special bonuses. Players will explore a whole city of interconnected levels to meet old and new faces, complete quests, and discover hidden areas. Multiplayer co-op, local or online, lets up to four players join in on the action, making it a fun, dynamic experience.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
January 22, 2026
Tension-filled battlefields where you clash against massive armies stretching as far as the eye can see. How will you handle the onslaught of enemies? Your military prowess will serve you well as you fight in tandem with your allies in tactical battles unique to the "DYNASTY WARRIORS" franchise and experience the most exhilarating action in the series' history. The story of the Three Kingdoms is set in the vast mainland of China where the convictions of different heroes intersect. Experience this magnificent and alluring world through the eyes of the original protagonist, a "nameless hero."
Metascore:
85
User Score:
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MIO: Memories in Orbit

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
January 20, 2026
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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System Shock

System Shock

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
December 18, 2025
A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space! System Shock is the fully fledged remake of the ground breaking original from 1994, combining cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds & music; it even has the original voice actor of SHODAN, one of gaming’s most iconic villains. Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created. SHE IS SELF-AWARE AND AWARE OF YOU Meet SHODAN. The psychotic AI has taken control of Citadel Station and turned the crew into an army of cyborgs and mutants; She now plans to do the same to Earth. You must explore and battle your way through the depths of a space station gone to hell. Stop SHODAN and avert humanity’s destruction. HER TERMINATION IS OUR SALVATION Become fully immersed: shoot, brawl, crawl, climb, leap and think your way through Citadel Station. FEATURES: - Fight to death in the depths of space - Face off against the forces of a rogue AI gone mad - Improve your skills and adapt to take on your foes - Discover a non-linear story unfolding at your own pace - Jack into cyberspace to hack the system and open other routes - Innovative art style combines retro future design with modern technology
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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The Rogue Prince of Persia

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
December 16, 2025
Experience a fast-paced, challenging but accessible roguelite as you master acrobatic moves and flow seamlessly between platforming and combat. Find new weapons, equip trinkets with special effects and upgrade them to make your own builds. Discover new characters, information and areas as you try to find a way to save Persia from a Hun invasion and become the hero you have always wanted to be.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
December 4, 2025
One of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Capable of completing any mission—no matter the danger. Planet Viewros: An unknown planet. Samus suddenly finds herself transported to the greenery of an ancient jungle. Explore the mysterious planet to find a way home. Scan stone statues and ruins for clues on how to move forward. Battle abhorrant alien creatures who inhabit the planet. Psychic
 abilities. Mysterious powers that Samus acquires while exploring the planet. Wield them wisely to clear your path forward. Lamorn: An alien race that once existed on planet Viewros. They make a solemn request of Samus. DEADLY SHARPSHOOTER: Sylux. An enigmatic bounty hunter with a deep-seated grudge against the Galactic Federation—and Samus. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
December 1, 2025
Join MARVEL’s greatest Super Heroes, including Wolverine, Spider-Man, Nova, Captain America and more, in a star-spanning battle against Super Villain Annihilus. In this action-packed, 2D arcade-style beat ’em up, the timeless fun of brawlers has been modernized with dynamic tag-team fighting and a pixel art style that embodies classic MARVEL character designs. Plus, up to four players can assemble for local or online co-op play. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the MARVEL universe will be fought across the stars in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
November 14, 2025
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Learn and master an incredible roster of playable characters, each with signature abilities, transformations, and techniques. Unleash the fighting spirit within you and take the fight to arenas that crumble and react to your power as the battle rages on. Shake the earth. Break the heavens. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL!
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
November 6, 2025
Fight the war for ancient Hyrule. Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War! Experience the complete, true story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was briefly shown in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game. Defend the land from the Demon King. Fight your way through seemingly endless waves of enemies for control of ancient Hyrule! Prepare your loadout and step onto the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes. Work together to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions as a team. On the battlefield, Sync Strikes are powerful attacks performed by two allies working together. Different ally combinations will produce different kinds of Sync Strikes. Interrupt certain attacks from powerful enemies with Unique Skills. Counter correctly to expose the enemy’s weak point and really let them have it.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Majogami

Majogami

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
October 30, 2025
Majogami stars Shiroha, a young woman who has lost her memory, who travels alongside Shiori, her father who has been turned to paper. With her katana, “Kamikiri”, in hand, she travels through a bizarre world and cuts through the horrors she finds there in this 2D character action platformer. Players take control of Shiroha who can move and attack instantly with her “Setsuna” ability, taking out enemies without missing a beat. Along her journey, Shiroha will collect cards imbued with her memories called Recarte, and face off against the diverse Majogami, divine “Craft Witches” who control the world. The Craft Witches, with twisted hearts and powerful magic, stand in Shiroha’s way as she tries to escape their domain. In addition to her Setsuna attack, she can rely on Shiori’s defense sigils and the power of the guardians she meets, the Astrals, to transform herself into new fighting forms. By defeating these Craft Witches, Shiroha will slowly regain memories of both her and Shiori’s life, deepening their bonds and revealing her story.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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BALL x PIT - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

BALL x PIT - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
October 28, 2025
Ballbylon has fallen. After a meteoric and completely unexpected event annihilated the great city, all that remains is an ominous, yawning pit. Treasure hunters from far and wide flock to the city’s tomb to seek their fortune, plumbing the depths in search of Ballbylon’s scattered riches. Few return. The pit plays host to armies of barbaric creatures, hellbent on ending your quest before it even begins. Armed with a growing arsenal of magic-infused projectiles, batter your way through multiple levels of increasingly challenging obstacles to claim the ultimate prizes and rebuild New Ballbylon. BALL x PIT is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters. Develop arcane ammunition and resources in pursuit of treasure, recruiting additional heroes to aid you in your perilous quest.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
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Full Metal Schoolgirl

Full Metal Schoolgirl

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
October 23, 2025
In the year 2089, the United Federation of Japan is an industrial powerhouse, while also being one of the world’s leading countries in overtime work. In this sickening future, the economy is booming and working 24 hours a day is considered virtuous. The core of this country’s industry, economy, and social system are controlled by a single giant corporation. A fully armed cyborg heroine storms into a giant corporation and unleashes a relentless barrage of gunfire and sword action in this exhilarating cyborg schoolgirl action adventure. The feeling of immorality is irresistible when you break into an office and wreak havoc. The enemy is the world’s largest corporation, Meternal Jobz. The cyborg corporate slaves known as the “Working Dead” who relentlessly fight as corporate warriors even to their death, block your path. They will attack you in droves, relying on their numbers. Show no mercy—scrap them all!
Metascore:
60
User Score:
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Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
October 10, 2025
Embark on a new adventure in the unique world of Little Nightmares. In Little Nightmares III, you follow the journey of Low & Alone, as they search for a path that could lead them out of the Nowhere. Trapped within the Spiral, a cluster of disturbing places, the two friends will have to work together to survive in a dangerous world full of delusions and escape the grasp of an even greater threat lurking in the shadows. For the first time in the franchise, face your childhood fears together with a friend using online co-op, or solo with an AI companion.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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Yooka-Replaylee

Yooka-Replaylee

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
October 9, 2025
Yooka-Replaylee is the definitive remastered and enhanced version of the 3D indie platforming collectathon darling, Yooka-Laylee (2017), developed by key creative talent behind the Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country games. New remixed challenges and old favourites await as you embark to explore the huge, beautiful open worlds as the lovable buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the purple one) once more, all while backed by a beautiful orchestral soundtrack. Did we mention there is a map now? A shiny new currency? And tons of customisation options? The favourite buddy duo has never moved, looked, or sounded better! Corporate creep Capital B is on a quest to steal all the books in the world and turn them into cold hard cash. BUT the most powerful book in the universe is right under his crooked nose in the neighbouring Shipwreck Creek, home to our adventurous buddy-duo, Yooka and Laylee! Seeing their prized book stolen pulls them into a wacky adventure across many fantastical & imaginative worlds, full of colourful characters and vault-loads of shiny collectibles. Can you find all of the magical Pagies from their book and save the day?
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC

Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
September 26, 2025
The Ghosts snuck into PAC-Village and stole the Golden Fruit, unwittingly freeing the all-powerful ghost king, Spooky! PAC-MAN must venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put a stop to the dastardly Spooky! A World of Fun Run, chomp, butt-bounce, and more to meet PAC-LAND's challenge and charm! From B-Doing Tree Tops to ice skating in Snowy Mountain, and taking aim from the PAC-Marine deep in the Ocean. Rev roll in Paradise Meadows, Flutter jump over lava in the Volcano, and PAC-Dot attack through Ghost Island! PAC-MAN is ready for action! Remade for all PAC Players! With modern graphics, expanded levels and PAC-Village, quality of life improvements, and voice acting - it's the fan favorite remade from scratch with the original recipe. But Re-PAC means more: new actions for PAC-MAN, updated boss battles, characters, collectables, customizations, even a 2-player mode!
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush

Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
September 12, 2025
Take a trip to Donkey Kong’s home and try out the new Emerald Rush mode.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
September 4, 2025
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the award-winning action-adventure. Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
August 28, 2025
Explore 3D platforming stages as you discover a mysterious world, save the kidnapped Waddle Dees, and defeat the ferocious Beast Pack. Hope you’re hungry for a big adventure! After the world is struck by a powerful meteor, Kirby must use his amazing abilities, including some all-new Mouthful Modes to clear a trail through uncharted territory in this exciting adventure.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
July 18, 2025
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic Pac-Man. As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet where relics from past wars remain, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will. To survive you will discover many secrets, start preying on your enemies, and become the apex predator as embrace your true purpose. Search the remnants of an age-old intergalactic conflict, started long before your arrival, and discover new powers and abilities. Use them to traverse an alien world as you battle dangerous creatures and evolved monstrosities. Team up with PUCK, and dive deeper into the maze of a mysterious alien world. Find out the truth behind your presence in this world, what does PUCK want and why it chose you.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
July 17, 2025
The big guy is back—and he’s not alone! Explore a vast underground world with Donkey Kong and Pauline—by smashing your way through it! With DK’s brute force and Pauline’s special singing abilities, you can crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more you smash, the more areas open up to explore. Join DK and his companion, Pauline, as they delve deep underground—and discover that this subterranean world is a lot more than it seems on the surface. Uncover a variety of environments such as arid canyons, lush forests, and frigid tundra as you peel back the world’s layers. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition

Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
June 5, 2025
No one starts off as a champion. Even the strongest of fighters had to take that first step. Now it's your turn to take up the challenge and bring your game to the next level. The world of Street Fighter 6 is all about the street culture. From the graffiti, to the music that beats while you hustle, and to the fight itself. You'll also experience a new graphical quality that'll let you really feel the dynamics of your body. The new combat system, complete with controls that let you truly enjoy fighting and the back-and-forth of battle, will allow players to enjoy fights in line with their skill level. Find your rival and meet friends. You'll find plenty of both in battle. Where you meet these people is also evolving. Wherever people gather to exchange ideas, you'll never know what you might find. In Street Fighter 6, it's time to gather and enjoy the fight once more.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Fortnite

Fortnite

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
June 5, 2025
The Storm came without warning and wiped out 98 percent of the world's population in a flash. Poof. Adios. Sayonara. Then came the monsters, wave after wave, night after night. Destroying everything in their path. But it's not all doom and gloom. In an abandoned missile silo, weve found one of our first weapons against the Storm you. We're looking for a few good commanders like you to help make a difference, push back the storm and protect those among us who are unable to protect themselves. Explore the world. Rescue survivors. Make hundreds of guns, swords, and things that go boom. Make impregnable forts. Tastefully decorate with sniper perches, poison gas traps, and jump pads. Take back the world. You know, the usual. And be sure to invite your friends. Welcome to Fortnite.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Sonic x Shadow Generations

Sonic x Shadow Generations

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
June 5, 2025
Shadow the Hedgehog is back and teaming up with Classic and Modern Sonic in Sonic X Shadow Generations, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! Play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new story campaign, and tackle iconic 2D and 3D stages as Classic and Modern Sonic in a newly remastered version of Sonic Generations.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
June 5, 2025
No one starts off as a champion. Even the strongest of fighters had to take that first step. Now it's your turn to take up the challenge and bring your game to the next level. The world of Street Fighter 6 is all about the street culture. From the graffiti, to the music that beats while you hustle, and to the fight itself. You'll also experience a new graphical quality that'll let you really feel the dynamics of your body. The new combat system, complete with controls that let you truly enjoy fighting and the back-and-forth of battle, will allow players to enjoy fights in line with their skill level. Find your rival and meet friends. You'll find plenty of both in battle. Where you meet these people is also evolving. Wherever people gather to exchange ideas, you'll never know what you might find. In Street Fighter 6, it's time to gather and enjoy the fight once more.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
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