Since launch, Switch 2 has quickly followed in its predecessor’s footsteps, attracting impressive ports from other consoles which belie the modest power of its mobile chipset. It’s a massive jump up from Switch 1, but we’re still talking about a tablet smaller than the average paperback, and it’s mightily impressive to see it handling some of the biggest games from the best devs on the planet.
Naturally, some efforts are better than others, and here we’re highlighting the very best ports on Switch 2; a selection of the finest performers, encompassing not just “impossible” ports of games designed to run on much more powerful, home-bound hardware, but also efforts from developers who made the right choices — the right compromises — to get their game singing on Switch 2 without sacrificing what makes it special.
Running these side-by-side with the same game on PS5 Pro, sure, you’ll note the difference. But if you’re a Switch-only gamer (or you just treasure the convenience of portable play), you won’t feel short-changed. These deliver the fully-formed experience in style.
Let’s crack on in alphabetical order…
Apex Legends (Switch 2)
Following the disappointing Switch 1 version Apex Legends redeems itself on Switch 2. This upgrade gives us 60fps shooting action with crisp, clear resolutions and none of that juddery, unresponsive, blurry stuff we had back in 2021.
It’s arguably still the best hero shooter/Battle Royale out there, with amazingly fluid traversal, best-in-class gunfeel, and a ping system that puts proper teamwork and tactics front and centre. The cherry on top, of course, is that it’s free to play, too, so there’s no good reason for shooter fans not to dive right in.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Switch 2)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows uses DLSS for upscaling and VRR to maintain stable frames in undocked mode, with a 30fps target. Visual sacrifices have been made to the game’s detailing to preserve stability, yet it remains impressive-looking.
Taking its most captivating open world to date and offering two distinct playstyles, Ubisoft goes a long way toward appeasing current franchise fans while nurturing a new generation of assassins, presenting a huge, intricately crafted depiction of feudal Japan and giving you enjoyable dual protagonists to usher you through it.
Shadows isn’t a perfect port, but it’s still a colossal achievement and one of the best-looking games on Nintendo’s console.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2)
This might have been a mess when it originally launched elsewhere back in 2020, but slowly and surely CD Projekt Red rebuilt trust following a disastrous launch and got the game where it needed to be; come June 2025, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was a remarkable launch-day port for Switch 2, with the dev’s deep, diverse, and tangible world is fully realised with impressive performance for such a low-powered device.
If you’ve not taken your first steps into Night City already, or you’re a long-time player with a portable-play itch that needs scratching, you’re in for a serious treat, choom.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2)
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined proved to be a strong revisit of a classic, trimming the fat and including welcome additions to make for a magical experience. Though we’re hesitant to call this the ‘definitive’ version of the game, given the content cuts, it’s the most fun version yet – and it looks spectacular on Switch 2.
Combine the more engaging pace of the narrative with some nice gameplay updates like moonlighting and those gorgeous visuals, plus 60fps,and it’s tough to argue that the previous versions are more enjoyable. Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined may not be all that innovative, but it absolutely nails its gameplay and aesthetics.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2)
Dynasty Warriors: Origins on Switch 2 is a super-solid port of a fantastic reboot for the franchise. The shift to focus on one protagonist and improvements in storytelling across the board result in a gripping adventure that delivers huge enemy numbers to slice and dice through, whilst also being careful not to lose players in a mess of historical names and events.
30fps might be a turn-off for some, but this is a super smooth and responsive 30 (and better, for us, than the choppy, unlocked frame rate option, which targets 60fps), making for an ambitious game that lands on Switch 2 in fine form, with plenty to offer hardened Musou and action fans alike.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)
Even in its attempts to swing big and do something different, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade respects where it’s come from. The classic’s pro-revolutionary heart is still intact, and it’s never afraid to get a little weird and funny. The Switch 2 version makes impressively few compromises to get this gorgeous-looking game running on the system – even at 30fps, this looks and feels fantastic.
The fact that everything from the PS5 release is preserved in such excellent fashion here is remarkable, and it makes us excited (and anxious) for Rebirth.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)
A globe-trotting adventure with compelling exploration, crunchy melee, and tomb-raiding puzzles, MachineGames’ epic swing at Indy launched first on Xbox in 2024 with a PS5 version arriving the following year.
With a great story and sky-high production value, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an authentic franchise entry with a capable lead in Troy Baker. And despite taking the odd hit, the 2026 Switch 2 port holds its own admirably, with beautiful lighting and texture work, and solid performance. It looks particularly lovely in cinematic mode and, hey, Switch 2’s 30fps is closer to conventional celluloid’s 24fps, right?
Jokes aside, this is a top-flight port from the Wolfenstein devs. Switch gamers won’t come away feeling shortchanged.
No Man’s Sky – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
No Man’s Sky – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings this excellent, constantly evolving space survival adventure to your new Nintendo console in fine style. This is an almost-perfect match for other versions of the game, barring some very minor hiccups here and there.
Combat is still a bit naff, especially in space, and hardcore pirates might not get all they need from the systems in place here, but other than that, this is an almost perfect port of an almighty behemoth of a game. The sky, it seems, really has no limits.
Pragmata (Switch 2)
With a strong relationship at its core, a striking sci-fi aesthetic, and an addictive puzzle combat loop, Pragmata is the full package, and it performs beautifully on Switch 2. Releasing hot on the heels of the triumphant release of RE Requiem, this is yet another showcase for the RE Engine and its ability to showcase an impressive undocked experience.
The adventures of Hugh and Diana stand as another excellent Switch 2 port from Capcom, once again demonstrating that Nintendo’s console can hold its own with a day-and-date cross-platform release. Hopefully this marks the beginning of a new blockbuster franchise.
Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
This might have been a 15-year-old game by the time of its Switch 2 re-release, and this update, on paper, served up the basics and no more. But after a barebones Switch 1 version, this feels like the game it was meant to be.
You’ve now got mouse controls for fine-aiming, and the expected resolution and frame rate increases look and feel very nice indeed. Remember the journey into Mexico, that magical bit with the music, the showstopping part? It’s all the more magical when you can see the very dust in the air, the shimmering heat haze in the distance, now as clear as day thanks to pristine visuals. HDR helps things pop in comparison to the older port, that’s for sure.
There’s still no multiplayer, but it now feels as though the game is being presented on a Nintendo console in a manner befitting such an epic slice of gaming history. With slick controls, DLSS, HDR, volumetric effects, options to personalise mouse mode, 60fps that feels near-flawless, and a resolution bump that’s got it looking super sharp, this is a gem that still feels modern, immediate, and relentlessly replayable on Switch 2.
Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2)
Resident Evil Requiem sets a new benchmark for a series that has been pretty consistently great for the last decade or so.
By combining classic survival horror with the more action-focused gameplay of RE4, the result is an experience paced to perfection. Add in a lore-heavy narrative and copious easter eggs, and you’ve got what might be the ultimate expression of Resident Evil.
There are a few minor visual hiccups along with some inconsistency in frame rate during busier moments, but the fact that we’ve got a brand-new flagship RE game running well on Switch 2 should be celebrated. The lack of a Mercenaries Mode feels like a missed opportunity, but we’ve got our fingers crossed that it eventually shows up. An excellent video game.
Simogo Legacy Collection – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
Polishing and repackaging its excellent mobile output, Simogo has created an essential collection of classics, where every one of the seven games here is worth your time.
Despite their mobile origins, these titles feel tailor-made for Switch. The devs fully embrace the console’s feature set with clever implementation of Mouse Mode and dual input that makes these ports almost as approachable on a TV as they are in their natural touchscreen habitat (where rotating the small screen in your hands is elementary).
With 120fps handheld and docked (at 1440p for the latter, though there’s a 4K/60 option), plus a trove of archival extras and audio-visual goodies in addition to the library itself — which includes the brilliant Device 6 and Year Walk — Simogo Legacy Collection is one of the most unabashedly original sets of experiences we have encountered in a long time. If you enjoy puzzle-driven narratives and experimental design, this bundle is nothing less than essential.
Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2)
Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 is a very fine port of a solid Star Wars game. Kay Vess’s story may over-utilise tried and tested gameplay mechanics, it may not bring anything new or hugely exciting to the table, but what it does do is give you a well-crafted world stuffed full of lore through which to explore, sneak, and forge your own path.
With solid performance and good looks in both docked and handheld, and motion controls and cross-saves thrown in for good measure, this is an easy recommendation for Switch 2 fans of Star Wars. It was also through this game that we found out that the performance of some games built for SSDs was being bottlenecked by the slower speeds of Switch 2 game cards.
