Switch Up Your Adventure With The Best Open-World Games On Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of the highest-rated games of the last decade and is easily one of the best games you can play on the Switch. The thing that makes it stand apart is that the open-world concept actually feels exciting to explore. The game doesn't guide you to exciting locations. Instead, it's up to you to decide where you want to go, and you can mark points of interest on the map yourself so that you can explore them further in-depth later if you want. 

There's no one right way to play the game. From cooking to combat, it's up to you how you want to proceed, and the game rewards creative solutions to problems. In addition to head-scratching new puzzles and side quests, the combat is significantly more challenging in BotW. No longer can you simply swing your sword and hope for the best; knowing how to evade, counter, and punish your enemies are all crucial elements.

Easily one of the most acclaimed and beloved RPGs of all time, Skyrim made its way to the Switch in 2017, with critics calling it a crowning achievement. According to one reviewer, "Skyrim on Switch is the only version that you can take to Starbucks for an Americano to the knee and it is quite an accomplishment."

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is known for the massive lore; the more you explore the world, the more you learn and the more rewarding the gameplay becomes. Unlike other games in its genre, there are no equipment limitations of character classes. If you hit an enemy with a shortsword, then you will increase your one-handed skill level. If you sneak around, then you increase your sneak level. You become better at the tactics you regularly use. 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom expands the legendary franchise with a captivating open world that invites exploration and adventure. The vast landscapes, teeming with secrets and challenges, are crafted to provide a sense of wonder and discovery at every turn.

Players will encounter numerous characters eager to offer side quests, enhancing the depth of the game's narrative. The combat system is both intricate and rewarding, requiring players to develop various strategies and skills to overcome formidable adversaries. Additionally, the game boasts a soundtrack that perfectly complements its epic scale, further immersing players in its rich and vibrant world.

It may have taken a few years, but when The Witcher 3 was finally ported to the Switch, it gave gamers another reason to dive into the incredibly diverse realm of Nilfgaard. You can do a lot more than toss a coin with The Witcher 3. It features one of the best open-world RPGs on the Switch, and the port's smooth framerates and stunning graphics look every bit as stellar as they did when it was first released on the PS4 and Xbox One. (Plus, after you download a small patch to make the gameplay better, you can really soak up everything there is to see. )

The game has a dense open world, and with all three DLCs included, there's an awful lot to explore. When you play it on the Switch, you can take the console with you and play in bed or take it with you as you're out and about on the town. The world is at your fingertips. 

The Rebel Collection features two of the series' most acclaimed games, Black Flag and Rogue, as well as a new DLC. While Assassin's Creed III had a tumultuous release on the Switch, The Rebel Collection assuages all doubts about whether you can play a good AC game on the Switch.

Both games have been remastered, and the ability to scale walls and experience illuminating new civilizations in hand-held mode is nothing short of stunning. Black Flag, in particular, really stands up as a great game and one of the better ports in recent years. The gameplay, graphics, and story feel every bit as fresh today as they did in 2013

It may have taken a while for Borderlands to land on the Switch, but this prized collection was well worth the wait. This set includes the original Borderlands, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

While newer games have sometimes needed to be rescaled or downgraded to run on the Switch, the Borderlands games, more or less, remain unchanged. Playing the futuristic dystopian shooter on the go has never felt so good.