The Best Switch Games of 2021

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – January 2, 2022

Which Nintendo Switch games impressed professional reviewers the most during the past year? We rank the best-reviewed Switch games released between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 by Metascore. Games must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible for inclusion. (All scores listed here are from January 1, 2022.)

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(#30) 82 Dreamscaper

(#29) 82 Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack

(#28) 83 UnderMine

(#27) 83 Cupid Parasite

(#26) 83 Knockout City

(#25) 83 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
(pictured above) The first Switch release for BioWare's beloved 2003 Star Wars RPG.

(#24) 83 Castlevania Advance Collection

(#23) 84 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

(#22) 84 Mushihimesama

(#21) 84 Loop Hero

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