Best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games
Multiplayer picks for Switch, handheld or on the TV.
How we picked: Games available on Nintendo Switch with online or local multiplayer, ranked by player rating.
Before you pick
The Switch is built for playing in the same room, and its detachable controllers mean two people can start a game right away. Many of the best multiplayer games on it work on the TV or in handheld mode.
Check how many controllers you need before you buy. Some games let two people share one pair of Joy-Cons, while others need a controller each.
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