Best Nintendo Switch Simulation Games in 2026

Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility; Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself

Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools. Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch

Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere. Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries

Pokémon

RPG

Ultrahand: Using the new Ultrahand ability, Link can pick up, move, and rotate almost any object, and can even attach objects together to create bridges, vehicles, and more!

Fuse: Magically fuse almost any object to Link’s current weapon, shield, or arrow to increase durability, damage, or even add a new effect. Experiment with lots of different combinations to come up with surprising—and sometimes hilarious—results!

Ascend: Add a new dimension to your exploration with Ascend, which gives Link the ability to pass through solid objects above him. Rise up through ceilings, hillsides, and even certain enemies to create seemingly impossible shortcuts.

20 adorable breeds of dogs and cats, including some of the most popular breeds

Various mini-games and activities to teach you how to take care of your pet

Teach your pet tricks and enter them in competitions to win rewards

Nintendo Switch TM Edition exclusive Using HD rumble, a rumble effect helps find the most efficient area to place service buildings in your city. Pro Controllers are also supported, and additional tutorials help guide your first playthrough for a better learning experience.

Extensive local traffic simulation Colossal Order's extensive experience developing the Cities in Motion series is put to work in fully fleshed out, well crafted transport systems.

Districts and Policies Be more than just an administrator from city hall. Designating parts of your city as a district results in the application of policies which results in you rising to the status of Mayor for your own city.

More than 15 activities across 4 different environments: classroom, laboratory, workshop, and music stage

Each pupil has unique learning skills: help them improve when they struggle in a discipline

Follow your weekly planning or explore the school and find new quests and objectives along the way

The 10-mission, fully dubbed single-player campaign will require all your skills as Commander of the space base Star top I A as you strive to create One of the most attractive trade and tourism destinations in the known universe

Each of the three decks will require your leadership skills, with the sub deck containing all the rooms vital to survival, while the fun deck focuses on your visitors and the flora and fauna found on the bio deck provides sufficient resources for survival

Prevail against your competitors, for You are not alone on the space station. Sabotage your opponents' Economy or attack them with your much units, conduct trade and beware of space pirates eager to board your station