Best Nintendo Switch Multiplayer Games 2025

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January 01, 1970

12:00 AM

With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, alongside confirmation that Switch 1 cartridges will still work, it is the perfect time to expand your library. If you're looking for games to play with your friends, family, partner, or even random people online, Nintendo Switch is one of the best platforms to opt for.

Nintendo's console, unlike its competitors, offers a lot of local co-op options, while not skimping on its online co-op pool of titles. With that in mind, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games to play in 2025, in no specific order.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

The latest entry in the Super Mario Party series is the biggest one yet. Featuring over 110 mini games, multiple game modes, and endless replayability, this game is a constant source of fun for anyone.

You can play it solo or up to four players online or in local multiplayer. The game's AI difficulty can be customized, so you can have a bit of control over the challenge if you don't have enough players to fill the four available spots.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Despite being more than six years old now, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is still the cream of the crop when it comes to Switch fighting games. The biggest game in the legendary franchise comes with 86 playable characters.

You can play this alone, in duels with your buddies, in four player chaos matches or online climbing the ladder. Whatever you choose, you'll have enough content to last you for hundreds of hours, in what is for many, the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer game.

Overcooked/Moving Out

Overcooked

We're technically cheating fitting two games into one entry here, but anyone who's played these two titles will understand. Both games were published by Team 17, but they are developed by different teams.

Still, they operate in a very similar manner. Extremely clunky movement and mandatory teamwork are the secret ingredients, and they're enough to push any relationship to the brink. The two games allow 2 to 4 player local co-op.

Super Mario Bros Wonder

The first truly new 2D Super Mario Bros game in ages, Wonder joined Switch's already stacked roster of multiplayer games and made it even better. You can play through the entire game solo, or with one to three friends.

These can join you on our couch, or online from their own Nintendo Switch. The game features a ton of beautiful looking levels, paired with a bunch of brand new power ups, alongside the Wonder seed mechanic that gives an entirely new dimension to most levels.

Nintendo Switch Sports

Following the overwhelming success of Wii Sports was an impossible task, but Switch Sports is a valiant effort. With eight different sports to choose from, you'll get a ton of hours of fun out of this title.

Depending on which sport you choose, you'll be able to play between 1 to 4 players local, and between one to eight or sixteen players online. If you really get into really doing the movements, this can double up as a great workout.

It Takes Two

The winner of GOTY at The Game Awards 2021 is still the best narrative-focused co-op game released to date. Hazelight Studios suprised the industry with their commitment to creating a co-op only experience, and it paid off big time.

Unlike every other title on this list, you are only able to play this as a two player co-op, local or online. The thing is, It Takes Two only requires a copy of the game even if you play it online, which is fantastic.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

If you finished Super Mario Wonder but find yourself wishing for more, Super Mario 3D World is an excellent choice. This remaster of the 2013 masterpiece allows one to four player co-op in all levels, both online or in local co-op.

This 3D platformer is one of the best in the past couple of decades, and it is utter chaos if you play it with a full party of four. Bowser's Fury, the new addition to the Switch port, can only be played with one or two players, with the second one filling a much minor role.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement brought with it a confirmation that a new Mario Kart is coming, but for now, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the one to play. Featuring 48 courses and 42 characters, this game is endless fun, and one of the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games.

If that's not enough content for you, you can get the Booster Course Pack to double the amount of courses, and to add 8 more characters, bringing the total to 96 courses and 50 characters.

Minecraft

Minecraft does not need an introduction. Mojang's monumental title is still the best selling videogame of all time, and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.

Following the success of Pocket Edition, Minecraft's Nintendo Switch release brought the game to a true portable console, and the rest is history. The game allows for one to eight player co-op, with a maximum of four players allowed locally.

Fortnite

A game that brought an entire generation of gamers to online play saw a massive success on the Nintendo Switch. Like Minecraft, Fortnite needs no introduction, but it obviously earned its spot as one of the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games.

Unfortunately, you can't play this game in local multiplayer on Nintendo Switch, but you can queue online with up to three other players in your party. This limit can be extend beyond if you opt for Rumble or Creative Modes.