This wasn’t as strong a year for exclusives on the Switch, but we got some amazing ports, remasters, remakes, and collections. What was exclusive was just fine, but it was very experimental this year with genres spread all over the place.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

New Horizons may not be groundbreaking, but it was unique in it’s time. With COVID-19 hitting the world right before release, many people were stuck inside trying to find new hobbies and things to do. This lead to a Switch shortage and New Horizons blew up like never before thanks to everyone being stuck inside. The game is warm, fun, colorful, and sparks a sense of community like no other game today. It may not be considered deep or difficult, but it shows one aspect that the Switch can do – bring people together.

Runner-Ups

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

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Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

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Paper Mario: The Origami King

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