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I think every Nintendo Switch 2 owner should play these 11 Switch games first — and Woot has them on sale
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been around for a few weeks now, so you might have already had your fill of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. If you're looking for something new to play, there are a ton of incredible Nintendo Switch games that you might have missed out on — in fact, I think every Nintendo Switch 2 owner should play these.
Woot is my favorite place to go for Switch game deals. This Amazon subsidiary company has Switch game discounts that are otherwise extremely rare to come by. For example, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is on sale for $45 at Woot. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still worth picking up, even for Mario Kart World owners — it'll get you access to 48 more tracks. Plus, my main boy, Roy the Koopaling, hasn't made the Mario Kart World roster yet, so I would still buy a copy of MK8D just to play as him.
Another must-buy is Animal Crossing: New Horizons on sale for $44 at Woot. In my opinion, it provides one of the most enjoyable and relaxing gaming experiences you can have — and I've gotten over 500 hours of playtime out of this title myself. If we look at the Animal Crossing series' past release schedule, it's possible that we're still a few years out from seeing a new game release on the Switch 2. So I recommend grabbing this deal on Animal Crossing: New Horizons while you can and seeing for yourself why this game is so beloved!
I've rounded up all the essential Switch game deals in Woot's sale below. For more savings, see the deals I'd buy from $8 in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale.
Fans of Donkey Kong Bananza will definitely want to experience some of DK's hit games from the past, and the Switch 2 is a great console to do it on. For starters, you can get Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on sale for $41. With updated visuals and 80 action-packed stages, this is a classic platformer that's a must-play. You'll be navigating challenges like mine carts, rocket barrels and animal companions in solo or co-op check: $51 @ Amazon
Initially launched on the Wii U, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is back and sports a new Funky Mode. In this 2D platformer, you play as one of the Kong clan as they seek to save their island from an invading arctic force. Tropical Freeze is one of the best side-scrolling platformers ever made, and it looks (and plays) even better check: $48 @ Amazon
One of the best games on Switch, Super Mario Odyssey offers innovative gameplay, creative level design and colorful graphics. There are hundreds of moons to find hidden everywhere from the Luncheon Kingdom to New Donk City, so you'll never run out of things to do in this check: $59 @ Best Buy
This is one of the games that helped get many people through a tough couple of years after it released in 2020, letting you jet off to an untamed island courtesy of business raccoon Tom Nook. It's up to you to bring civilization to that island and turn it into a villager's check: $51 @ Amazon
Mario's latest side-scrolling adventure is a wonderfully refreshing spin on the classic formula. Venturing to the Flower Kingdom, you'll discover stage-altering Wonder Flowers which can warp levels, create new platforming challenges and even turn Mario into an elephant. Playable in up to four-player co-op, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a platforming marvel for the entire family and one of the very best Nintendo Switch games you can play check: $49 @ Amazon
This take on the classic monster-hunting formula throws you back in time to find one of the most elusive Pokémon while also braving a wilder version of a familiar world. Legends Arceus is a little different from the Pokémon games you're used to, but it's a good check: $48 @ Walmart
If you've ever wanted to construct your own Mario courses rather than just play them, Super Mario Maker 2 is the game for you. Play, create and share your courses with the world and dive into a full single-player story as well. With thousands of user-created courses already available, Super Mario Maker 2 offers a nearly endless supply of new content. Price check: $52 @ Amazon
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the most popular Switch games available — even years after its launch, it continues to dominate the best-sellers chart. This means any form of discount is pretty rare, but you can currently save on this must-have family-friendly hit. And if you want even more courses, be sure to pick up the Booster Pack DLC that adds 48 new tracks, including fan-favourite check: $48 @ Walmart
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings together every single character in the fighting franchise's history for a showdown of epic proportions. We might not see a Smash Bros. crossover of this scale again, so this Switch title is a check: $49 @ Amazon
Fans have been waiting a long time for Samus Aran to return to the space-exploration scene in a new Metroid title, and this game was totally worth the wait. You'll be hunting down aliens and fighting for your life against deadly robotic assassins. Whether you're new to the series or an old pro, we highly recommend Metroid Dread.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Nintendo Switch is a lovingly crafted remaster of the 1993 classic. Take control of Link as he explores the mysterious Koholint Island, where he'll traverse eight puzzling dungeons as well as an expansive check: $55 @ Best Buy
