Nintendo Supply's Top-5 Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Games of 2024

As the Nintendo Switch continues to captivate gamers with its unique blend of console and handheld gaming, 2024 promises to bring a fresh wave of exciting titles. From long-awaited sequels to innovative new entries, here are our rankings for the Top 5 games that have the Nintendo gaming community eagerly waiting.

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Our Top-5 Most Anticipated Switch Games for 2024

To keep things simple, we'll focus on games that have yet to be released for the remainder of the year. That's not to say recent titles like Mario vs. Donkey Kong didn't get fans excited, but we want to keep everything forward-looking.

Without further ado, let's get the list started.

5. Unicorn Overlord: A New Tactical Adventure

Unicorn Overlord | Image: Nintendo

Release Date: March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024, marks the arrival of Unicorn Overlord, a strategy game that pays homage to the classics of the '90s. Developed by Vanillaware, known for its stunning artwork, the game puts you in the shoes of an exiled prince aiming to reclaim his throne.

With a mix of strategic unit movement and real-time combat, Unicorn Overlord promises a deep tactical experience set in the enchanting land of Fevrith​​.

4. South Park's Snowy Adventure

South Park: Snow Day | Image: THQ Nordic

Release Date: March 26, 2024

South Park: Snow Day, set for release later this month (March 26, 2024), will see the beloved characters venture into a 3D world. As the "New Kid," players will join Kyle, Stan, Cartman, and Kenny to prevent an eternal winter. True to the franchise's humor, expect to engage in combat with unconventional weapons and participate in snowball fights​​.

3. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection | Image: Nintendo

Release Date: March 14, 2024

We had to include this nostalgic title for all the retro lovers out there. Sometimes its fun to re-live titles that brought a grand size of scale and wonder into a multiplayer experience. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection does just that.

This Star Wars classic collection bundle revisits the early-2000's hits of Star Wars Battlefront and Battlefront II, which lets you play solo, in local multiplayer and with up to 63 other players in a massive-scale online format.

2. Princess Peach Takes the Spotlight

Princess Peach: Showtime! - Figure Skater Peach | Image: Nintendo

Release Date: March 22, 2024

After nearly two decades, Princess Peach is back in a solo adventure titled Princess Peach: Showtime, launching on March 22, 2024. This game is set to blend action with adventure elements, offering players a variety of costumes for Peach that unlock different abilities. Whether as a detective or a Kung Fu expert, Peach's new abilities will be key to taking down the evil Wicked Grape​​.

Itching to try the game out before the March 22nd release? Nintendo just unveiled a Princess Peach: Showtime! demo available now!

1. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - Mario Fight | Image: Nintendo

Release Date: 2024

Ok, this one shouldn't be much of a surprise at the top of our list for 2024.

The Thousand-Year Door is often regarded as one of - if not the - best versions of Paper Mario ever produced; so naturally, we're very excited to get our hands on this game again. It has everything: quirky humor, replay-ability through challenges like The Pit of 100 Trials, and a captivating storyline. The updated graphics are a welcome bonus to modernize this game for the Switch's visual tech.

While there isn't a confirmed release date at this time, we're eagerly awaiting more information from this HD remake of the Paper Mario cult classic.

Bonus Pick: Metroid Prime 4

Metroid Prime 4 Rumors | Image: Nintendo Supply

Beyond our top 5, there are other titles like the Metroid franchise's Metroid Prime 4 that continue to generate significant excitement. First announced at E3 2017, its development has been shrouded in mystery, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its eventual release.

More recently, rumors have surfaced, pointing at an expansive gameplay experience akin to the Xbox's Halo series. We also have more rumors pointing towards quality assurance being performed on the in-development title. For now, we'll have to wait and see....maybe Prime 4 will make it to a 2025 list!