List of Nintendo Switch Online games
For the Nintendo Switch family of systems, Nintendo distributes retro games to subscribers of their Nintendo Switch Online service. Subscribers have access to games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and for an additional cost, are granted access to Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games.
During its first year, the Online service provided a new batch of NES games on a monthly basis. However, with the addition of SNES titles in September 2019, Nintendo stated that new NES and SNES games would no longer be made available on a regular schedule though would continue to expand both libraries over time.[1] Some NES and SNES games with multiplayer modes support both local and online play.[2][3][4][5] As of October 2021, subscribers that also purchase the Expansion Pack for the service have access to a growing library of Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games. Games that originally supported local multiplayer now additionally support online multiplayer.[6] Games are accessible as long as the user has an active subscription, and a user must connect to the internet at least once a week to continue to access games while offline.
Certain NES games released on the service beginning in October 2018, and certain SNES games released on the service beginning in May 2021, also have an alternative version labeled "SP" ("Extra" in some regions) which alters the game in some way, typically either unlocking additional modes, starting the player with additional items or levels, or starting the player midway through the game. Most of the games released in both the Americas and PAL territories are the original NTSC-U versions, including their North American naming and 60 Hz support. The Western NES variant of the software is available in South Korea, while the Japanese Family Computer variant is available in Hong Kong.[7]
The service features several titles that were not available on Nintendo's Virtual Console, including Crystalis, Journey to Silius, Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics, Star Fox 2, and Banjo-Kazooie. Some games saw their first re-release in any form since their original debut such as Pro Wrestling,[8] Vice: Project Doom,[9] and Stunt Race FX. The service also marks the first ever North American release of the SNES games Pop'n TwinBee, Smash Tennis, and Mario's Super Picross.[10]
Standard subscription[]
Nintendo Entertainment System[]
With the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service on September 19, 2018, NES games were made available with 20 titles available at launch. Subscribers can access them through a dedicated app. As of February 9, 2022, there are 89[A] games available, including:
Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | NA/PAL/KR | JP/HK |
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September 19, 2018[11] | Balloon Fight | Nintendo | ||
Baseball | Nintendo | |||
Donkey Kong | Nintendo | |||
Double Dragon | Arc System Works | |||
Dr. Mario | Nintendo | |||
Excitebike | Nintendo | |||
Ghosts 'n Goblins | Capcom | |||
Gradius | Konami | |||
Ice Climber | Nintendo | |||
Ice Hockey[B] | Nintendo | |||
The Legend of Zelda[B] | Nintendo | |||
Mario Bros. | Nintendo | |||
Pro Wrestling[B] | Nintendo | |||
River City Ransom | Arc System Works | |||
Soccer | Nintendo | |||
Super Mario Bros. | Nintendo | |||
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Nintendo | |||
Tecmo Bowl | Koei Tecmo | |||
Tennis | Nintendo | |||
Yoshi | Nintendo | |||
October 10, 2018[12][13] | The Legend of Zelda SP | Nintendo | ||
NES Open Tournament Golf | Nintendo | |||
Solomon's Key | Koei Tecmo | |||
Super Dodge Ball | Arc System Works | |||
November 14, 2018[14][15] | Gradius SP (Stage 5) | Konami | ||
Metroid[B] | Nintendo | |||
Mighty Bomb Jack | Koei Tecmo | |||
NES Open Tournament Golf SP | Nintendo | |||
TwinBee | Konami | |||
December 12, 2018[16][17] | Adventures of Lolo | HAL Laboratory | ||
Adventures of Lolo 2 | HAL Laboratory | |||
Dr. Mario SP | Nintendo | |||
Metroid SP (Ridley battle) | Nintendo | |||
Ninja Gaiden | Koei Tecmo | |||
Wario's Woods | Nintendo | |||
January 16, 2019[18][19] | Blaster Master | Sunsoft | ||
Ghosts'n Goblins SP | Capcom | |||
Joy Mech Fight | Nintendo | |||
Ninja Gaiden SP | Koei Tecmo | |||
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link[B] | Nintendo | |||
February 13, 2019[20][21] | Blaster Master SP | Sunsoft | ||
Kirby's Adventure | Nintendo | |||
Metroid SP (Mother Brain battle) | Nintendo | |||
Super Mario Bros. 2 | Nintendo | |||
Tsuppari Oozumou | Koei Tecmo | |||
March 13, 2019[22][23] | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | Nintendo | [C] | |
Kid Icarus[B] | Nintendo | |||
Kirby's Adventure SP | Nintendo | |||
StarTropics | Nintendo | |||
Yie Ar Kung-Fu | Konami | |||
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link SP | Nintendo | |||
April 10, 2019[24][25] | Kid Icarus SP | Nintendo | ||
Punch-Out!! | Nintendo | |||
Star Soldier | Konami | |||
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[D] | Nintendo | |||
May 15, 2019[26] | Clu Clu Land | Nintendo | ||
Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Cluclu Land[E] | Nintendo | |||
Donkey Kong Jr. | Nintendo | |||
Star Soldier SP | Konami | |||
Vs. Excitebike[D] | Nintendo | |||
June 12, 2019[27] | City Connection | City Connection | ||
Double Dragon II: The Revenge | Arc System Works | |||
TwinBee SP | Konami | |||
Volleyball[B] | Nintendo | |||
July 17, 2019[28] | Donkey Kong 3 | Nintendo | ||
Mighty Bomb Jack SP | Koei Tecmo | |||
Wrecking Crew | Nintendo | |||
August 21, 2019[29] | Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai | Arc System Works | ||
Gradius SP (Second loop) | Konami | |||
Kung Fu Heroes | Culture Brain Excel | |||
Vice: Project Doom | Sega | [F] | ||
December 12, 2019[30] | Crystalis | SNK | [G] | |
Famicom Wars | Nintendo | |||
Journey to Silius | Sunsoft | [H] | ||
Route-16 Turbo | Sunsoft | |||
February 19, 2020[31] | Atlantis no Nazo | Sunsoft | ||
Eliminator Boat Duel | Piko Interactive | |||
Shadow of the Ninja | Natsume | |||
April 20, 2020[32] | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light SP (Medeus Battle) | Nintendo | ||
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light SP (Triangle Attack) | Nintendo | |||
May 20, 2020[33] | Rygar | Koei Tecmo | ||
July 15, 2020[34] | The Immortal | Piko Interactive | ||
September 23, 2020[35] | S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team | Natsume | ||
December 18, 2020[36] | Nightshade | Piko Interactive | ||
Smash Ping Pong[D] | Nintendo | |||
February 17, 2021[37] | Fire 'n Ice | Koei Tecmo | ||
May 26, 2021[38] | Ninja JaJaMaru-kun | City Connection | ||
July 28, 2021[39] | Super Mario Bros. 3 SP | Nintendo | ||
February 9, 2022[40] | EarthBound Beginnings | Nintendo |
- ^ 75 games in North America, PAL, and Korea, eight of which are exclusive to these regions; 81 games in Japan and Hong Kong, fourteen of which are exclusive to these regions.
- ^ a b c d e f g The Family Computer Disk System version was released in Japan.
- ^ A standalone, English version of the game was released for purchase for a limited time via Nintendo eShop in the Americas, Europe, and Australia. It was available from December 4, 2020 until March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c A Family Computer Disk System game.
- ^ A Family Computer Disk System port of the arcade edition titled Vs. Clu Clu Land.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on July 15, 2020.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on February 19, 2020.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 20, 2020.
Super NES[]
Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 4, 2019, SNES games were added to the service worldwide with 20 titles on September 5, 2019.[41] They are available in a separate app from NES games. As of February 9, 2022, there are 59[a] games available, including:
- ^ 52 games in North America, PAL, and Korea, nine of which are exclusive to these regions; 50 games in Japan and Hong Kong, seven of which are exclusive to these regions.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Japan, but was eventually released in Western regions on February 19, 2020.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on September 23, 2020.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on February 19, 2020.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 20, 2020.
- ^ Panel de Pon was internationally released as Tetris Attack in 1996. This marks the first time the original game gets a worldwide release.[42]
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on September 23, 2020.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on February 17, 2021.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on July 28, 2021.
- ^ Originally exclusive to Western regions, but was eventually released in Japan on May 26, 2021.
Expansion Pack[]
Nintendo 64[]
Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021,[6] Nintendo 64 games were added to the service worldwide on October 25, 2021.[44] Games are based on the NTSC releases using 60 Hz timing; select games also have the option to play the European versions which run at their original PAL 50 Hz speed, including those that support multiple languages.[45] As of March 11, 2022, there are 13[I] games available, including:
Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | NA/PAL/KR | JP/HK |
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October 25, 2021[44] | Dr. Mario 64 | Nintendo | ||
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Nintendo | |||
Mario Kart 64 | Nintendo | |||
Mario Tennis | Nintendo | |||
Sin and Punishment | Nintendo | |||
Star Fox 64 | Nintendo | |||
Super Mario 64 | Nintendo | |||
WinBack | Koei Tecmo | |||
Yoshi's Story | Nintendo | |||
December 10, 2021[46] | Paper Mario | Nintendo | ||
January 20, 2022[47] | Banjo-Kazooie | Xbox Game Studios | ||
February 25, 2022[48] | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | Nintendo | ||
March 11, 2022[49] | F-Zero X | Nintendo | ||
TBA[6][50] | Custom Robo | Nintendo | ||
Custom Robo V2 | Nintendo | |||
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | Nintendo | |||
Mario Golf | Nintendo | |||
Pokémon Snap | Nintendo |
- ^ 13 games in North America, PAL, and Korea, one of which is exclusive to these regions; 12 games in Japan and Hong Kong, none of which are exclusive to these regions.
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive[]
Announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021, Sega Genesis games were added to the service worldwide on October 25, 2021.[44] As of December 16, 2021, there are 20[i] games available, including:
Release date | Game | Publisher(s) | NA/PAL/KR | JP/HK |
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October 25, 2021[6][44] | Castlevania: Bloodlines | Konami | ||
Contra: Hard Corps | Konami | |||
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sega | |||
Ecco the Dolphin | Sega | |||
Golden Axe | Sega | |||
Gunstar Heroes | Sega | |||
MUSHA | Sega | |||
Phantasy Star IV | Sega | |||
Puyo Puyo | Sega | |||
Ristar | Sega | |||
Shining Force | Sega | |||
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master | Sega | |||
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sega | |||
Streets of Rage 2 | Sega | |||
Strider | Capcom | |||
December 16, 2021[51] | Altered Beast | Sega | ||
Dynamite Headdy | Sega | |||
Sword of Vermilion | Sega | |||
Thunder Force II | Sega | |||
ToeJam & Earl | Sega ToeJam & Earl Productions[52] |
- ^ 19 games in North America, PAL, and Korea, one of which is exclusive to these regions; 19 games in Japan and Hong Kong, one of which is exclusive to these regions.
See also[]
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