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The 18 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Kids

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So the young kid in your life just got their very own Nintendo Switch, huh? We're guessing they can't stop singing your praises for procuring a portable gaming console that keeps them quiet and busy during road trips. Now that your child has the latest Nintendo hardware, it's up to you to ensure they have the perfect mix of enjoyable software for them to hop into. The Switch has been out since 2017 and has built up quite a legendary games library since then. With so many genres to cover, it can be a bit of a tall task to pick out the very best Nintendo Switch games for kids. We're here to do all the hard work for you all that want to make sure the young Switch owner you know is happy with the games that'll keep them entertained for hours on end.

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Best Nintendo Switch Games for Kids

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1. ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’

Buy Now, Price Varies

2. ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’

Buy Now, $49.63

3. ‘Nintendo Switch Sports’

Buy Now, $39.99

4. ‘Mario Party Superstars’

Buy Now, $39.99

5. ‘Super Mario Odyssey’

Buy Now, $39.99

6. ‘Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'

Buy Now, $54.40

7. ‘Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker’

Buy Now, $45.98

8. ‘Yoshi's Crafted World’

Buy Now, $38

9. ‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury’

Buy Now, Price Varies

10. ‘Splatoon 3’

Buy Now, $48.23

11. ‘New Pokémon Snap’

Buy Now, $59.99

12. ‘Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!’ and ‘Let's Go, Eevee!’

Buy Now, $49.94

13. ‘New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe’

Buy Now, $39.99

14. ‘LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’

Buy Now, $28.98

15. ‘New Super Lucky's Tale’

Buy Now, $48.99

16. ‘Chicory: A Colorful Tale’

Buy Now, $19.99

17. ‘Just Dance 2023 Edition’

Buy Now, $38.60

18. ‘Minecraft’

Buy Now, $32.99
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