Best Split-Screen Games on Switch
The top 58 split-screen games on Switch ranked by critic score · from 58 titles
CriticDB tracks 58 split-screen games on Switch with critic scores. The highest-rated is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (91), followed by It Takes Two (89) and Animal Crossing: New Horizons (88). This top 58 draws on 1,047 critic reviews.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
9120 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2017·NintendoSwitchSwitch 2“Mario Kart 8 is one of my favorite games on the Wii U, in fact it's probably one of the best Mario Kart games ever made. With it's fancy graphics and addictiv”
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It Takes Two
8938 critic reviews·Mar 24, 2021·Electronic ArtsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“It Takes Two is a pretty well-known game by now. Since it's initial release, it has received tons of praise and various awards, including best multiplayer and g”
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
8835 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2020·NintendoSwitch“Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives you more creative freedom and more to do on any given day while preserving what makes the series special.”
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Pikmin 4
8734 critic reviews·Jul 20, 2023·NintendoSwitch“After what seems like too long of a time, Pikmin 4 is upon us and it's great stuff that any series fan will love so let's get picking.”
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Minecraft
879 critic reviews·Dec 18, 2016·Mojang StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“Craft, build, mine, explore, learn... Minecraft inspires all this and so much more.”
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Rocket League
8720 critic reviews·Jul 5, 2015·PsyonixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Simple, but insanely fun moto-soccer game that shines in multiplayer.”
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Doom
858 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2019·Bethesda SoftworksPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“DOOM is back on a Nintendo system for the first time since 1997 when DOOM 64 released. That’s pretty wild that it’s been 20 years! I was never a big fan of”
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Cult of the Lamb
8541 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2022·Devolver DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Developed by Massive Monster and published by Developer Digital, Cult of The Lamb seamlessly blends roguelike elements with a management sim.”
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Wargroove
8528 critic reviews·Jan 1, 2019·Chucklefish GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Wargroove is a deeply engaging strategy game that has the potential to continue to thrive and develop for years to come with a dedicated playerbase of creators”
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Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds
8538 critic reviews·Sep 24, 2025·SegaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a pure kart racer that feels like a return to form for the series and a fun racing experience regardless of your affinity with the blue hedgehog.”
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Pikmin 3 Deluxe
8524 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2020·NintendoSwitchSwitch 2“Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another re-release that isn’t going to blow some people away, but provides another means with which to play a potentially forgotten Wii U classic. For me, it still holds up, and then some.”
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Lumines Remastered
839 critic reviews·Jun 25, 2018·Enhance GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Lumines didn’t need to reinvent the wheel for its remaster as it already had its base down pat.”
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
8331 critic reviews·Jun 23, 2022·NintendoSwitch“Koei Tecmo has jammed Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes with as many elements from Three Houses that they could shove in.”
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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
8244 critic reviews·Apr 4, 2022·WB GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the most ambitious Lego game yet, and despite the occasional technical mishap it delivers a daring and often delightful romp through the most iconic film franchise of all time.”
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Katamari Damacy Reroll
8118 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2018·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Katamari Damacy Reroll Review - A PlayStation classic returns to the forefront, still as an absolute delight as it was the day it first released, and still every bit as clunky.”
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A Hat in Time
8120 critic reviews·Oct 4, 2017·Gears for BreakfastPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“While rough around the edges, A Hat in Time is still an adorable and highly enjoyable love letter to 3D Platformers, and a potential new classic.”
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Untitled Goose Game
8023 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2019·PanicPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Untitled Goose Game encapsulates the pleasure in poking fun without ever turning nasty. And you're a goose, which is great.”
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Inertial Drift
807 critic reviews·Sep 10, 2020·PQubePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Inertial Drift fuses anime-inspired aesthetics with intuitive, arcade-like gameplay to deliver a blast of adrenaline that few games can accomplish with such simple controls.”
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LEGO Voyagers
8027 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2025·Annapurna InteractivePCPS4SwitchPS5 +2“LEGO Voyagers is a very different kind of game than the licensed stuff we already know and love, but it’s a good kind of different. If only it weren’t over so quickly.”
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Ultimate Chicken Horse
795 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2016·Merge GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Ultimate Chicken Horse may not look like much, but it's hard to deny its innate charm and prowess at co-op fun.”
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MotoGP 22
7911 critic reviews·Apr 20, 2022·MilestonePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“All in all, MotoGP 22 is undoubtedly the best MotoGP game yet, but there’s still room for improvement.”
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Aegis Defenders
7812 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2018·Humble GamesPCPS4Switch“Protect Kobo! When you think of Humble Bundle, you often think of the games they're selling or giving away, but sometimes they publish their own titles, and one of them is a unique mix of Tower Defense, Puzzle, and…”
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
7833 critic reviews·Nov 18, 2020·NintendoSwitch“It's been over 6 years since the original Hyrule Warriors released and here's Age of Calamity which ties in with Breath of the Wild.”
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
7828 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2023·MilestonePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“As a speed-focused arcade racer, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is a joy thanks to the emphasis on going fast, collecting Hot Wheels cars spanning decades, and crafting your own tracks.”
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WRC 10
7710 critic reviews·Sep 1, 2021·NaconPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“WRC 10 is a great rally package that hones many of the WRC 9's strengths to a finer edge.”
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas
7711 critic reviews·Oct 15, 2018·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Starlink is a toys-to-life video game from developer Ubisoft. Starlink hopes to breathe new life into a once-popular craze. Is it worth your time and hard-earne”
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KarmaZoo
778 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2023·Devolver DigitalPCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S“KarmaZoo is a cooperative platform game developed by Pastagames and published by Devolver Digital. In it, you play as a little blob trapped in the KarmaZoo, an ethereal place between life and death.”
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Monster Jam Showdown
769 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2024·MilestonePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“While I may not have extensive experience with monster truck racing games, I'm pretty confident that Monster Jam Showdown is a good one, delivering knockabout physics and pleasing visuals, as well as accessible and…”
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
7619 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2019·Electronic ArtsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.”
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Kingdom Two Crowns
765 critic reviews·Dec 10, 2018·Raw FuryPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Kingdom Two Crowns feels more like an extensive update than a new entry to the series, but the base game is still so immensely enjoyable that it doesn’t really matter.”
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Human: Fall Flat
7611 critic reviews·Jul 21, 2016·505 GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“Dreams are a wonderful thing. After our eyes grow heavy and our bodies fall to sleep, our minds are given incredible possibilities for fun, constrained only by our own imaginations locked away in our slumbering heads.”
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble
7622 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2024·SegaSwitch“With all the Sega revivals in the mix, it’s nice to see the Super Monkey renaissance continue. Multiple titles have been remade since 2019, with the highlight”
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Team Sonic Racing
7531 critic reviews·May 20, 2019·SegaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“It might not be as good as Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed, but Team Sonic Racing is a joyous and remarkably fun kart racer with a smart team-based twist. Gotta go fast, and that.”
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Resident Evil: Revelations 2
7521 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2015·CapcomPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2“Resident Evil has always scared the crap out of me. It was the first scary video game I had ever experienced. I remember watching my brother play the first Resi”
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Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
7512 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2025·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“A hit sequel across the sixth generation of video game consoles, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC aims to scratch that nostalgic itch. Fans of 3D platformer collectathons”
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
7527 critic reviews·Oct 4, 2021·SegaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“AiAi has been having fun rolling around in his ball for 2 whole decades and he's back with a remake of his original frantic adventures.”
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
7520 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2020·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 captures the crazy abilities of the One Piece world and translates them perfectly into a brawler that has its issues but will be great for fans of the series.”
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The Escapists 2
7412 critic reviews·Aug 21, 2017·Team17PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“What The Escapists 2 does do is improve its look, expand your options for escape, and throws in a hilarious multiplayer. What The Escapists 2 does not do is make itself significantly more accessible and forgiving.”
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Raiden IV x Mikado Remix
745 critic reviews·Apr 21, 2021·UFO Interactive GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“As far as vertical shmups hauled out of the arcades and ported to home consoles are concerned, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is just about as good as it gets.”
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Hypercharge: Unboxed
7410 critic reviews·Jan 29, 2020·Digital CybercherriesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Hypercharge: Unboxed on Nintendo Switch is another exemplification that shooter games can find their fit on a Nintendo console. Hypercharge: Unboxed is a third-”
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Hot Wheels Unleashed
7432 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·MilestonePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Hot Wheels Unleashed is a competent enough racer, but lacks anything to make it unique compared to previous games. It’s generally very bland, relies on loot boxes, and the AI rubber bands constantly.”
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny
7412 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2025·GameMill EntertainmentPCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1“Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is an entertaining action RPG for newcomers, but its performance on Switch is disappointing.”
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Contra: Operation Galuga
7220 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2024·KonamiPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“While it never transcends its own limitations and fumbles, Operation Galuga is a solid entry into the Contra franchise that is fun enough to play on its own merits.”
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LEGO DC Super-Villains
7216 critic reviews·Oct 15, 2018·WB GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“All the boxes are checked off, as it were, with LEGO DC Super-Villains on the Nintendo Switch. This adventure offers satisfying gameplay for collectathon fans,”
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
7224 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2019·SegaSwitch“After having been to Beijing, Vancouver, London, Sochi, and Rio De Janeiro, it’s fair to assume Mario and Sonic have become gold medal athletes. Unfortunately”
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Nintendo Switch Sports
7122 critic reviews·Apr 28, 2022·NintendoSwitch“Nintendo Switch Sports is a fun reminder of the Wii Sports craze, bringing back some classic sports and adding some new ones that make use of the Joy-Con and motion controls in more advanced ways.”
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Trailblazers
715 critic reviews·May 7, 2018·Rising Star GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Trailblazers is a race-and-paint game for children. With its smooth, consistent gameplay and simplistic challenges, a group of toddlers could be content for hours.”
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Manic Mechanics
705 critic reviews·Jul 12, 2023·4J StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“If you’re looking for a couch co-op game that’ll bring your loved ones closer together for a sweet-natured bonding session, Manic Mechanics probably isn’t the one for you - but what I can say is that if your family is…”
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Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway
6911 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2022·GameMill EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 does feel so much more complete than the first two iterations of the series, but it still has a little more room to grow…Even when I was frustrated at some of those things, the tracks, karts,…”
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
6828 critic reviews·Jun 22, 2020·HandyGamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“There was a time when I'd tell people half-jokingly that the best thing about having kids is the excuse they provided for watching SpongeBob SquarePants.”
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Kirby's Dream Buffet
6713 critic reviews·Aug 16, 2022·NintendoSwitch“Kirby has starred in many bite-sized spin-offs over the years that vary wildly in quality so let's see how Kirby's Dream Buffet stacks up.”
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One Piece: Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition
655 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2017·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Switch“If you're a ONE PIECE fan and you own a Switch, then you've probably been awaiting the release of ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition. Well now's you”
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Gigantosaurus: The Game
645 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2020·Outright GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Gigantosaurus The Game, while above average for a licensed game, is a thoroughly average platformer.”
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Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
6412 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2025·Aspyr MediaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2“STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a fun side-scrolling arcade beat ‘em up, with a few issues, but is still a fun time.”
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All-Star Fruit Racing
636 critic reviews·Jul 12, 2018·PQubePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Another annoyance is that the loading times are long on both the tested platforms. However, in a nice educational touch these loading screens offer up facts about fruit that you might not know.”
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WWE 2K18
6320 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2017·2K SportsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“While WWE 2K18 does hit enough right notes for a recommendation, it still leaves something to be desired.”
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Bee Simulator
568 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2019·NaconPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“I’ll let you know right away that I’m a bit disappointed by Bee Simulator. That’s partially because I’m a grown adult and partially because they didn’t nail down one of the core mechanics of the game.”
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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout
537 critic reviews·Oct 11, 2020·Game Mill EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“If you liked our review please let us know in the comments, and if you plan on buying Mortal Shell, be sure to visit back tomorrow as we will have a number of guides on our official Mortal Shell guide page.”