14 Exciting Party Games for Nintendo Switch

We’re always down for the best party games on our Nintendo Switch. It’s one of our favorite things to when we get together on the weekends.

Party games have been around as long as parties. Anytime friends and family get together, some party game is bound to show up. Previous generations were limited to board or card games. In recent years, generations are lucky enough to include video games among party games.

The Nintendo Switch is an excellent platform for party games. It allows for as many as 8 controllers to be connected. Meaning many players can join in the activity.

We usually play with 4 or 5 players. Any number of players have fun just watching in my experience. Party games on a Switch are as much fun as traditional party games.

If you want to play a new type of party game, then a Nintendo console is a great place to start. There’s plenty of games for all skill levels to enjoy.

Here’s our top picks for the best games for a Nintendo Switch party.

We spend one day a week as a family playing on our Nintendo Switch. Some of our favorites are Moving Out 2, Overcooked, Out of Space, Mario Kart, The Mario Partys, and Disney Tsum Tsum festival to name a few.

The definitive party game, Super Mario Party is one of the best. Up to 4 players can join for a good time.

There are many favorite Mario characters to choose from. Plus, many high quality minigames. You can choose between a game board layout or just play mini games.

Not to be confused with Super Mario Party, Mario Party Superstars is another in the Mario Party Series. While similar to the original game, Superstars is an upgraded version with new mini games and features.

You can play a standard game on a board with dice. Just play mini-games. Or take on a variety of challenges.

Some say Superstars is better, but in my opinion both are so much fun I can’t choose!

This is surprisingly fun party game. Between the catchy music and colorful graphics there’s plenty to keep you engaged. Up to 4 players can join in the fun.

Choose your favorite character from a variety of Disney productions. Then pick a game and get started. Most fall into the category of players vs players or a co-op game. Either way, all are great party games.

The name says it all. Party Party Time is inexpensive but packs a ton of fun activities. Tons of minigames to choose from. No animations or cut scenes to slow down the action.

Just jump right in with up to 6 players! If you’ve ever played Mario Party games or Tsum Tsum’s then a few games will be familiar to you. In some cases I think the Party Party Time games are better than the original.

I never thought I’d see Mario and Sonic face off in a game. Yet, that’s exactly what happens in Mario and Sonic at the Olympics. Everything from Karate, to equestrian, to dream shooting, to standard Olympic games are included.

Many favorite characters from Mario and Sonic are available. If your group of friends is more than 4, then the rest can watch. The rounds are quick enough for players to tag team so everyone can have fond memories.

This game reminds me of the 1980’s Summer and Winter Olympic games. It’s a good collection of different games found at the Olympics.

This party game is as much fun for a group as it is for a single player. It’s a unique game centered around shapes. The shapes are used to solve puzzles, move objects, or compete in events.

There’s co-op games or player vs player action to keep everyone interested. In larger groups of people, the observers love to interject advice or tips.

For a simple game it’s unexpectedly engaging. The puzzles aren’t too frustrating and the competition doesn’t require a high skill level as to put people off. It’s a basic game the entire family, young or old, can enjoy.

Speaking of fun for the whole family, Shawn the Sheep movie is hilariously good. So is the video game! This party game has two modes. A story mode or mini game mode. Both are amazing party games!

In my experience, the main campaign takes several sessions to finish. While the mini-games are playable over and over. The story mode is mostly figuring out puzzles as you progress through the levels. It’s similar to the movie.

While the mini-games are centered around player vs player action, plus a few co-op games. The survival games are total chaos. Yet, the competitive games are as good as many standalone games, looking at you Mario Strikers!

Not the first game that comes to mind when thinking of party games, Moving Out has some excellent offerings. There are two collections of mini games: the VHS Superstore and the Arcade. Each offers several different games to choose from.

Although you need to play in story mode to unlock all the mini games. It’s totally worth it in my opinion. Boulder Dash or Rake Island elicit laughs every time.

The sequel, Moving Out 2 also offers several mini games in the Arcade. Playing the levels adds a fun twist too!

While this game may not fit everyone’s definition of a party game, it’s a hit at any party. There is no single-player mode or online play, so it can only be played in multiplayer mode.

It’s a mad dash to see who can deliver a birthday package to the party first. However, no two courses are the same. Each level is randomly generated so nobody knows the layout.

There’s plenty of bonking, tripping, and zany racing happening on every level. We always have a great time playing this game!

Another game some may object to calling a party game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has some hidden gems of mini games. I’m referring to the battle mode games: Balloon Battle, Coin Runners, Bomb Blast, Renegade Roundup and Shine Thief.

These are great party games. While there’s a steep learning curve to racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Not so with the battle modes. Anyone can grab their joy-con controllers and have fun.

These games are fun for all skill levels. While we enjoy board games and card games too, the Switch provides another activity to do as a family.

The Nintendo Switch has many party games to offer. In my experience their party games are the best.