The Most Popular Nintendo Switch Games Of 2022

Considered as one of the most ambitious and legendary game in entire fighting game genre, Super Smash Bros Ultimate features an extremely large roster of characters that can excite any player. Receiving universal acclaim from critics and players alike, Ultimate is a staple in the fighting game genre that garners over three millions streams on Twitch and Youtube, making it one of the most popular Nintendo Switch games of the year.

The latest entry in the Pokémon series, Arceus is set before the 2006 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and features large playable areas where players can explore, complete missions, and catch Pokémon. The game is the first in the series that features starter pokemon from three different generations, and the first in the series to combine turn-based combat with real-time as wild Pokémon are able to attack players as they explore the area, making the game a challenging experience for both old and new players alike.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons have earned universal acclaim as the best Animal Crossing entry in the series, primarily due to the amount of customization offered as players decked out their island the way they see fit. In addition, the game continually releases new content and seasonal events that have players excited and continually live out their island life.

The third installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continues the series' tradition of thrusting players into a large open world where they battle against a litany of enemies on a top-secret mission to save the world. With the ability to have up to 7 party members as opposed to the traditional 3, the game looks to not only expand, but be the most epic game in the series yet.

The third featured installment in the uber-popular Splatoon franchise, Splatoon 3 looks to continue to intense online multiplayer of its previous two installments while adding even more lore and background to the story mode. With new game modes like Turf War, new characters to play as and unlock, and endless amounts of fun to be had, Splatoon 3 is looking to perfect the already stellar Splatoon franchise.

The latest and most long awaited installment of the Metroid series, Metroid Dread, takes place after the events of Metroid Fusion (2002) and have players control bounty hunter Samus Aran as she faces a new robotic enemy on the planet ZDR. The game masterfully executed the Metroidvania formula and features game mechanics that is wonderful to play and establishes itself as a modern take on a classic childhood game.