In its seventh year of life, the Nintendo Switch continues to defy the odds and age like a fine bottle of Mushroom Kingdom vintage. The video in question takes a cheerful dive into this surprisingly rich chapter of the console’s journey, offering up a hearty collection of 21 standout titles released between 2023 and 2024. The list isn’t ranked in any particular order, which is just as well, because comparing Tears of the Kingdom to Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is like comparing a mythical sword to a deck of oddly addictive horse cards. Both bring something special to the table.
The lineup spans a gloriously wide range of genres. Whether you’re into tactical battles, nostalgic platformers, thoughtful puzzles, or chaotic shooters, there’s something here to tickle your joystick. Among the games featured are high-profile names like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, sitting comfortably beside quirky cult favorites like Vampire Survivors and Dave the Diver. It’s a list that celebrates the Switch’s greatest trick – its ability to make both big-budget epics and offbeat indies feel perfectly at home on the same screen.
Each game is introduced with a mix of enthusiasm and insight. The presenter dives into what makes every title tick, pointing out clever design choices, compelling gameplay mechanics, and art styles that range from retro-pixelated charm to hand-painted fantasy. Accessibility is also on the radar. Games like Persona 5 Tactica are praised not just for their style and strategy, but for how welcoming they are to newcomers who may be dipping their toes into a genre for the first time.
There’s also room for a few opinionated asides. The presenter isn’t shy about sharing personal experiences with each game, sprinkling in the occasional nitpick alongside glowing praise. One particularly strong piece of advice is aimed at Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, a title that comes with a firm suggestion: go in knowing absolutely nothing. It’s better that way, and apparently more fun to have your expectations delightfully upended than to ruin the surprise with a Wikipedia binge.
Beyond the rundown of titles, the video keeps things interactive by encouraging viewers to chime in with their own favorites from the past year. It’s less of a definitive list and more of a joyful celebration of what the Switch continues to offer, even in its seventh orbit around the sun and with a new version of the Switch just hitting shelves. With old classics returning, new franchises blooming, and every shade of gameplay in between, it’s a strong reminder that Nintendo’s hybrid handheld still has plenty of magic left.
So if you thought the Switch might be winding down, this list proves it’s still switching things up quite nicely. Check out the video below: