Best Nintendo Switch Strategy Games in 2026

Play and experience a new kingdom with original characters colliding with heroes from across the Fire Emblem universe

Battle as fan-favorite Fire Emblem heroes, like Chrom, Corrin, Ryoma, Marth, Xander, and more, each with unique moves, special attacks, weapon types, and voiced dialogue

Pair up two hero characters as a single unit that can unleash devastating combos and even Switch between these heroes mid-attack

The Advance Wars series comes to the Nintendo Switch system with two campaigns in one game

Strategically build and command land, air, and naval units to claim victory in turn-based combat

Advise Commanding Officers, each with their own specialties and abilities that can turn the tide when used strategically

Three nations battle for control of the dwindling resources of salt and iron

Make choices and build your Conviction in TRIANGLE STRATEGY, a tactical RPG from Square Enix on Nintendo Switch. In this tale told through beautiful HD-2D graphics, where will your sense of justice take you...?

Command a group of warriors as Serenoa, heir of House Wolffort, in a tangled plot where your decisions make all the difference. Key choices you make will bolster one of three convictions—Utility, Morality, Liberty—which together make up Serenoa’s world view and influence how the story will unfold. When faced with truly momentous decisions, multiple characters will weigh in by casting their votes on the Scales of Conviction. In these moments, your allies and decisions you make can determine the fate of whole nations and the continent of Norzelia itself

Your choices affect how the story unfolds

Fight pitched tactical battles on three-dimensional battlefields

The class-wide level management system used in Tactics Ogre (2010) has changed to a unit-by-unit level system

Reawaken as a Divine Dragon and take down a thousand-year-old threat

Take on turn-based, tactical combat and use Emblem Rings to customize your strategy

Collect Emblem Rings and use them to summon heroes from past Fire EmblemTM games

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.

A delightfully cute action adventure RPG with farming and crafting - Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources.

Welcome to the world of Kitaria - A peaceful land where nature lives in harmony - until now. As the wildlife around Paw Village becomes increasingly aggressive, The Empire has called upon you to investigate and defend its citizens.

Real-time Combat - Wield melee weapons, bows and forge new spells. Kit your loadout in a way which suits your preferred style of battle and craft magic, weapons and armour which compliment your play style.

Features comprehensive hip-hop tracks, ranging from chart-topping Billboard hits to old-school party jams

Customize your avatar and dance to the most popular tracks of the genre

Music artists include - Amerie, B.o.B, Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, Drake, Flo Rida featuring Sia, Iyaz, LMFAO, Mark Morrison, N.E.R.D., Naughty by Nature, Nelly, New Edition, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and more

Just Dance Kids 2 Wii

99 players only one will remain. Tetris 99 is the iconic puzzle game as you've never seen it before. Can you pick the right strategy to best 98 other players online - all at the same time

This physical version includes all content from the big block DLC featuring additional modes

CPU battle: Battle against 98 Bots. Defeat the machines

Exploit the economic opportunities of the United States in an extensive campaign, working your way step by step from coast to coast across this GREAT continent

Lead your railway empire To success by establishing a comprehensive rail network and optimizing transportation of passengers and goods

Master challenges and objectives through a range of scenarios, or create your perfect railway network in construction mode without any financial pressure

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires sets players on a quest to conquer ancient China by combining the use of strategy and sword

Storming the Castle - Areas around castles now turned into battlefields, skirmishes evolve into “Storming the Castle” encounters, with players battling to take control of the castle

Siege Battles with Troops - Players are able to utilize troops in order to invade the enemy's base, taking advantage of siege weapons while giving instructions to them during battle

Build a crime empire: raise your criminal empire from the ground up by establishing racket in your neighborhood (be it speakeasies, breweries, brothels, Union skimming, protection racket, or casinos) and recruiting a team of loyal mobsters to make your mark on the streets. Once you make a name for yourself, expand your influence by taking over rival territory and adding more ventures to your repertoire.

explore a living, breathing city: take to the streets of vibrant 1920s Chicago and its distinct neighborhoods, such as little Italy or West loop, with real historical landmarks and events. Interact with a full cast of over 60 living, breathing characters with backgrounds that inform how they react to what you or other characters do. Each recruitable character has traits and relationships that significantly affect gameplay and Vice versa. Schmooze, coerce, seduce, threaten, or kill them to get your way.

defend and expand territory: if it comes to blows, hypothetically of course, and your posse needs to send a message, face off in brutal turn-based combat. Recruit your goons strategically to build a strong Chemistry within your crew to maximise combat damage and help secure your hold on the city.

Chart-Topping Hits - From Run DMC to Chris Brown, Rob Base to Nicki Minaj - this is the first dance game with a tracklist dedicated to the most aspirational genre in music.

Plug Yourself into the Hip-Hop Universe - Perform over 700 dance moves designed by hip-hop's top celebrity choreographers.

Multiple Modes of Play - Intelligent shuffle features and high-energy multiplayer challenges for endless fun!

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