The Nintendo Switch has been out for about two years, and we've seen some seriously fantastic games released. Unfortunately, the Switch has been a little light when it comes to games supporting online multiplayer. While we hope to see some new games soon, here are some of the best Nintendo Switch games with online multiplayer available right now.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Invite friends to your island paradise for a virtual get-together via online play.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Play the Grand Prix, VS Race, and Battle modes online with up to 12 players.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Go 1-on-1 with a friend or hold a 4-player free-for-all when you brawl online.
Nintendo Entertainment System
Play—or replay—classic games like Super Mario Bros.™, Metroid™, Kirby’s Adventure™, and Yoshi™.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Jump into favorites like Super Mario Kart™, Super Metroid™, The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™, Donkey Kong™ Country™, and more.
Featured offer: PAC-MAN™ 99
Test your chomping chops in this 99-player PAC-Royale where you compete to be the last PAC-MAN™ standing. Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the online mode of the game at no extra cost.
Save Data Cloud
Your save data will be automatically connected to your Nintendo account and stored online for compatible games. This makes it easy to retrieve your game data if you lose your system or start using a new one.
Nintendo Switch Online App
Open the app on your smartphone or tablet to voice chat in compatible games. Plus, enjoy special features for games including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Splatoon 2.
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Nintendo Switch Online Games
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