This article lists the Top 15 Upcoming games for Nintendo Switch in 2021 and beyond.
1. New Pokémon Snap
Release Date: April 30, 2021
SWITCH Exclusive: Yes
Game Mode: Single Player
This new game brings the gameplay of the 1999 Pokémon Snap game for the Nintendo 64™ system to life on the Nintendo Switch system with unknown islands to discover and different Pokémon to see. Research various Pokémon in their natural territories and capture Pokémon behaviors that you don’t normally see. Meet Professor Mirror and work with him to uncover the mystery Lental region.
2. No More Heroes III
Release Date: August 27, 2021
SWITCH Exclusive: Yes
Game Mode: Single Player
No More Heroes III is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed and published by Grasshopper Manufacture for Nintendo Switch. Players will step back into the shoes of legendary assassin Travis Touchdown as he must fight to make it to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings to stop the evil Prince FU and his ten alien assassins from taking over the Earth.
3. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Release Date: July 16, 2021
Genre: Adventure, Action
Game Mode: Single Player
This recently-announced remaster of a Zelda classic from the Wii era is part of the celebration of the franchise’s 35th anniversary, a hugely impressive milestone. It’ll see players returning to a game that’s been upgraded with much-improved graphics. The controls have also been given plenty of attention to make it easier to play, including the option to do so without any motion controls, so it’s a great chance to revisit one of Link’s most unique adventures.
4. World's End Club
Release Date: May 28, 2021
Genre: Adventure, Action
Game Mode: Single Player
It is a puzzle action-adventure video game developed by Too Kyo Games and Grounding Inc. It’s about a group of oddball students from all over Japan who call themselves the “Go-Getters Club.” They go on a field trip to an underwater theme park but, due to some unfortunate events, find themselves trapped there. Then a clown appears and informs them that they’ll have to play a “Fate Game” to escape. Sounds dangerous. Once you do escape, you end up going on a cross-country adventure to solve yet another mystery.
5. Mario Golf: Super Rush
Release Date: June 25, 2021
Genre: Adventure, Action
Game Mode: Single Player
Mario has a nice tradition of fronting fun party sports games, and golf is no exception – now we’re getting another Mario Golf game! It looks like great fun, too, with a story mode to help new players get to grips with its systems, and loads of multiplayer modes to have a ball with. There’s the option of using a Joy-Con as a motion controller to get into the game, but you can also use standard button controls if you want something less active, or have a Switch Lite.
6. Shin Megami Tensei V
Release Date: May 25, 2021
Genre: Adventure, Action
Game Mode: Single Player
The Shin Megami Tensei games are all set in a version of Tokyo that’s at the center of a cosmic war between angels and demons. It is part of the Shin Megami Tensei series, itself a part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise
7. Project Triangle Strategy
Release Date: 2022
Genre: Adventure, Action
Game Mode: Single Player
Three nations battle for control of the dwindling resources of salt and iron. Command a group of warriors as Serenoa, heir of House Wolffort, in a tangled plot where your decisions make all the difference. Key choices you make will bolster one of three convictions—Utility, Morality, Liberty—which together make up Serenoa’s world view and influence how the story will unfold. When faced with truly momentous decisions, multiple characters will weigh in by casting their votes on the Scales of Conviction.
8. Bayonetta 3
Release Date: TBC
Genre: Adventure, Action
Game Mode: Single Player
Bayonetta 3 was announced way back in 2017. There’s still no news on when it’s going to be released, but fans of the series are no doubt waiting with bated breath.
9. Very Very Valet
Release Date: May 25, 2021
Genre: Indie, Simulation, Action, Party, Multiplayer
Game Mode: Upto 4 Players
1 to 4 players control an “elite” team of puppet valets, working together to overcome any and all valet-related challenges. It’s going to take teamwork and a certain “just park it anywhere” mentality to save the world from a severe parking crisis! It’s not enough to just be a valet – be a VERY VERY VALET.
10. Miitopia
Release Date: May 21, 2021
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing
Game Mode: 1 Player
Miitopia is a role-playing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was released in Japan in December 2016, and worldwide in July 2017. A remaster is scheduled for release for the Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2021