Online 2021 for Nintendo Switch — top best games in the Online genre

Racing, Simulation, Sandbox, Exploration, Open world, Online, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 18 May 2021

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 80/100

The continuation of the off-road driving simulator Spintires: MudRunner. You can expect realistic control mechanics, a well-developed gameplay process, as well as...

FIFA 22

Sports game, Football, Simulation, Isometric, Third-person view, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 1 October 2021

Players: 3.8/10

Steam: 80/100

Metacritic: 78/100

FIFA 22 is a new part of a series of football simulators from the Canadian studio EA Sports. In the continuation, you will find an updated season with real player...

Apex Legends

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Free game, Online, Battle Royale

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 9 March 2021

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 80/100

A multiplayer shooter in the "battle royale" genre with a first-person view set in the Titanfall universe. The gameplay focuses on teamwork, where you can choose...

Monster Hunter Rise

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Online, Hunting / Fishing, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Open world, Fantasy

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 26 March 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 87/100

The action takes place 50 years after the great disaster. The hunters are faced with a new and terrifying monster that is ready to plunge everything around into...

World War Z

Online, Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op), Zombies

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 2 November 2021

Players: 7.1/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 70/100

World War Z — a cooperative shooter with horror elements and a first-person view, created based on the film "World War Z". The cooperative campaign is designed for...

Quake

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 19 August 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 84/100

Quake is a legendary sci-fi first-person shooter. You will try on the role of a nameless soldier who needs to fight the legions of death sent by a mysterious enemy...

Secret Neighbor

Action, Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Indie, Free game, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 26 August 2021

Players: 6.9/10

Steam: 85/100

Secret Neighbor is a free-to-play cooperative action-horror game with a first-person view set in the Hello Neighbor universe. The events of the game take place...

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville

Online, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Zombies

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 19 March 2021

Players: 7.1/10

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is a continuation of the multiplayer third-person shooter in the Plants vs. universe. Zombies. The game will tell about...

Sky: Children of the Light

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Indie, Online, Open world, Exploration

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 June 2021

Players: 9/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 82/100

Multiplayer adventure from the creators of Journey and Flower. Players take control of the Children of Light, who bring light from the heavens to where it is...

Gang Beasts

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Fighting, Platformer, Indie, Online, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 12 October 2021

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 68/100

Gang Beasts is a multiplayer game with gelatinous characters, comical fights and absurd...

Skyforge

Role-playing game, Action, Online, MMO, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 4 February 2021

Players: 8/10

Steam: 54/100

Skyforge is a free-to-play multiplayer action role-playing game with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. The game takes place in a fantasy universe where gods...

Worms Rumble

Action, Strategy, Tactics, Side view, Third-person view, In real time, Shooter, Online, Battle Royale

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 23 June 2021

Players: 9.2/10

Steam: 60/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Worms Rumble is a new part of the tactical action strategy with a side view in the legendary Worms series of games about funny worms. The sequel was the first game...

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

Arcade, Sports game, Third-person view, Skateboards, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 June 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 88/100

Remasters of the first two parts of the legendary skateboarding series Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. The game has completely new graphics, but retains the spirit of the...

CRSED: F.O.A.D.

Online, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Free game, Battle Royale

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 27 May 2021

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 75/100

CRSED: F.O.A.D. is a free-to-play first- and third-person shooter in the battle royale genre. It was released on Steam Early Access in 2018 as an independent...

Infinite Tanks WW2

Tanks, Action, Third-person view, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Shooter

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 3 June 2021

Players: 6/10

Infinite Tanks WW2 is a tank action game with a third-person view. This game brings an innovative, never-before-seen approach to World War II tank battles. The game...

Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Action, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Casual game, Simulation

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 23 March 2021

Steam: 70/100

Metacritic: 86/100

Overcooked! All You Can Eat is a cooperative management strategy with an isometric camera view. It features remastered versions of Overcooked and Overcooked 2...

EMERGENCY

Isometric, Strategy, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Business / Management, Tactics, Free game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 April 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 65/100

The player controls a team of rescuers and helps city residents during disasters. Here you may encounter fires, injured civilians, criminals, electrical accidents...

Super Animal Royale

Arcade, Online, Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Battle Royale, Free game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 26 August 2021

Players: 7.1/10

Steam: 92/100

Super Animal Royale is an unusual top-down battle royale where cute little animals try to stay alive. At the beginning of the game, you can choose one of the...

Knockout City

Action, Online, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Sports game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 21 May 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Knockout City is a fast-paced dodgeball game where you have to throw the ball and knock out your opponent. A whole new type of multiplayer team game awaits you...

RiMS Racing

Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Motorcycle racing, Racing, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 16 September 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 73/100

RiMS Racing is a realistic motorcycle racing simulator from the creators of WRC 9, TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge , and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. As...

Tetris Effect

Arcade, First-person view, Puzzle, Logic, Side view, Virtual Reality (VR), Online, Music game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 8 October 2021

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 92/100

Tetris Effect — a classic arcade puzzle game for PlayStation VR virtual reality devices from the creators of Rez. The game is dedicated to the "Tetris syndrome...

Pokemon Unite

Free game, Online, Action, Strategy, MOBA

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 21 July 2021

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 70/100

Pokemon Unite is a free-to-play strategy game in the MOBA genre in the universe of legendary Pokemon, where two teams of five people will fight against each other...

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 13 August 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 52/100

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls is a multi-player co-op action adventure. Big city — big adventures. When Ryder and the PAW Patrol learn that Mayor...

The Game of Life 2

Isometric, Puzzle, Board / Group Game, Tactics, Business / Management, Online, Card game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 March 2021

Players: 5.3/10

Steam: 77/100

Metacritic: 53/100

The Game of Life 2 is a board game with tactical elements and an isometric view. You will be able to choose and change your character. The journey of life requires...

Hot Wheels Unleashed

Arcade, Racing, Third-person view, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 30 September 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 77/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun racing arcade game with a third-person view, where you can get behind the wheel of a variety of cars from the Hot Wheels universe. In...

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Side view, Adventure, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 14 January 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a fun side-scrolling action game based on the original Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie. Following the story of the...

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!

Arcade, Action, Online, Comics, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 2 December 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Steam: 63/100

Metacritic: 64/100

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! — a classic beat 'em up with a side view, based on the comic book "The Adventures of Asterix and Obelix". The main opponents...

Embr

Arcade, Online, First-person view, Action, Cooperative (co-op), Indie, Simulation, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 23 September 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Embr is a first-person co-op action game where you become the best firefighter you can hire. Alone or together with your comrades, you will go to conquer burning...

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

Role-playing game, Online, Action, Adventure, Top-down view, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 23 February 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 80/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is a top-down cooperative RPG adventure for up to four players. You will find a colorful roguelike with procedurally generated...

Crash Drive 3

Arcade, Racing, Online, Third-person view, Indie, Open world

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 8 July 2021

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 68/100

Crash Drive 3 is an indie arcade racing game with a third-person view and online elements. You will experience incredible fun in this game. You will be able to...

Very Very Valet

Cooperative (co-op), Online, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 May 2021

Steam: 97/100

Metacritic: 75/100

A team of valets tackles a crisis caused by a severe shortage of parking spaces. One to four players control puppet valets and work together to overcome...

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis

Role-playing game, MMO, Online, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Free game, Science fiction

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 9 June 2021

Players: 7.3/10

Steam: 67/100

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is an updated version of the popular multiplayer role-playing game in the fantasy universe of Phantasy Star. You will find...

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

Arcade, Third-person view, Platformer, Puzzle, Logic, Board / Group Game, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 October 2021

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a remaster of the exciting third-person arcade game in the Super Monkey Ball series. Expect 300 recreated labyrinth levels (from...

Just Dance 2022

Music game, Arcade, Action, Simulation, Cooperative (co-op), Board / Group Game, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 4 November 2021

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Just Dance 2022 is a musical arcade simulator with cooperative elements. As with previous installments in the franchise, players will have to mimic the choreography...

Just Die Already

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Indie, Simulation, Cooperative (co-op), Open world, Online, Sandbox

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 20 May 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 84/100

Just Die Already is an exciting third-person arcade sandbox from the creators of Goat Simulator. The game tells the story of retirees trying to secure a spot in a...

RICO: London

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Comics

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 9 September 2021

Steam: 48/100

RICO: London is a continuation of the cooperative arcade shooter with a first-person view and procedural level generation. This time you have to go to London on New...

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

Role-playing game, Strategy, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Tower Defense (Tower Defense)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 4 August 2021

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 68/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is a cooperative action role-playing game with a third-person view and tower defense elements in a fantasy setting. The game continues...

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Arcade, Fighting, Side view, Action, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 October 2021

Steam: 75/100

Metacritic: 67/100

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a fast-paced side-scrolling action fighting game that puts you in the shoes of popular Nickelodeon cartoon characters. You will have...

Let's play! Oink Games

Arcade, Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Board / Group Game, Casual game, Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 15 December 2021

Steam: 79/100

Let's play! Oink Games is a collection of exciting board games for a fun company, where you and your friends will go in search of underwater treasures, become big...

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Third-person view, Arcade, Action, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Sandbox, Open world

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 3 March 2021

Players: 5.7/10

Steam: 95/100

A vibrant cooperative game in which gamers travel through worlds inspired by different settings. At locations you can fight with opponents and destroy environmental...

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Best Games in the Online genre of 2021 for Nintendo Switch (Game released)