Our list of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids in 2023 is ideal for anyone looking for some games for their children. We’ve listed a bunch of different titles that should appeal to younger players – although adults can still enjoy them too!
All of the games on the list are rated PEGI 7 and below (or whatever your regional equivalent rating system is), so you’ll be able to enjoy them with your young ones. We’ve tried to include a variety of genres, so you should be able to find something that works for you!
Best Nintendo Switch games for kids
Minecraft
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What can we say about Minecraft that hasn’t already been said? Since its release in the early 2010s, it’s taken the world by storm and gone on to become the best-selling video game of all time.
An endless sandbox made of individual blocks you can destroy and place at will, Minecraft allows kids’ creativity to go wild, and is a great tool to foster that artistic side of them from a young age. There’s also no definitive end to the game either, meaning it will provide as many hours of fun as they want to get out of it. You can’t go wrong with a bit of Minecraft, making it one of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids.
Splatoon 3
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The Splatoon franchise was a nice surprise from Nintendo, becoming their first entry into the competitive multiplayer scene. In a world where most third-person shooter games involve bucket loads of killing, Splatoon 3 opts instead for colour – lots of pretty colour.
You’ll face off against other teams with the goal of covering the map in ink from various weapons, while also defeating enemy players who attempt to stop your pursuit. It’s a very inventive take on a shooter and perfect introduction to competitive gaming for kids of all ages.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated
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If your child enjoys a bit of SpongeBob SquarePants, they’ll very likely enjoy the games based on the series too, with the best of the bunch being Battle for Bikini Bottom Hydrated.
It’s a platforming game that sees you play as the titular character (along with Patrick and Sandy), collecting items and defeating robots in the hopes of saving Bikini Bottom. Getting to walk around a recreation of the iconic town will make for a great time, and with so many collectibles to track down, kids will be distracted for hours.
Katamari Damacy REROLL
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Katamari Damacy is probably the weirdest, quirkiest, and most charming game on this list, making for a unique third-person puzzle game that no other games have come close to matching.
You’ll play as the son of the King of All Cosmos, who tasks you with rebuilding the stars in the sky by rolling a magical sticky ball around called a Katamari, collecting random objects of increasingly larger sizes, ranging from pencils to mountains.
We promise that kids will be enraptured by the highly unique and surreal style, and it may encourage them to seek out the more unique experiences the video game medium is capable of.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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Another easy choice for our list of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a social simulation game that sees you create a character who moves to a deserted island, before slowly turning it into a community for anthropomorphic animals to live and thrive in.
It’s another game that lets kids unleash their creative side, as they’ll have the chance to develop the island as they see fit, building new houses, shops, and communal areas like gardens. Give them time to customise their island, and when you come back, you may be surprised at what they’ve achieved.
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
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If your kid just wants a game that’s wild, silly, and fun, then Rayman Legends may be the perfect game for them. The game is a side-scrolling platformer where Rayman and friends make their way through levels, collecting Lums, freeing Teensies, and defeating enemies that stand in the way.
Rayman Legends is a fast-paced and engaging game that’s simple to pick up and play, and more than being one of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids, it’s just a great game that’s easy to sink time into.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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You’ll likely have heard of Mario Kart, as it’s been one of the most popular racing franchises for over two decades, and a series that’s seen endless copycats try to match its perfect gameplay formula. Mario Kart 8 is the latest entry and the most complete version of the game to date.
Mario Kart is pretty much what it says on the tin, a Mario-based kart racing game that has a huge roster consisting of some of the most iconic characters in gaming history, including many non-Nintendo series too. If you also want to spend some time gaming with your kids, it allows for cooperative play, so you can get some friendly competition going; just don’t use a Blue Shell on them when they are first.
Super Mario Odyssey
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Mario’s racing game might be more popular than his own adventures on Switch, but Super Mario Odyssey is still platforming perfection that will appeal to players of all ages. This is the latest in the incredible line of 3D Mario platforming games and features tons of wacky new powers and levels to explore.
Mario can actually transform into various creatures, enemies or objects using his new cap power-up, completely changing the way you can play the game. Whether it’s turning into a frog or a giant dinosaur, there’s always something new and unexpected around the corner.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
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Just like Super Mario Odyssey, Kirby is getting in on the transforming action in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. In this game, Kirby can turn into a car, a giant water bubble and more!
Kirby games have always been perfect for kids, but this is the first 3D platformer in the series. It’s a lot of fun to explore the levels in this game, and it’s easily one of the best games in the franchise to date.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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Our final pick for the best Nintendo Switch games for kids is Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, an adventurous turn-based strategy game that combines the world of Mario and the Rabbids.
There aren’t many strategy games out there for children, but Sparks of Hope is a great introduction to a typically complex genre that will engage their brains and allow them to have fun at the same time.
That’s our full list of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids in 2023, and now you know a range of games from various genres that are perfect for kids ten and under.
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