Switch Jer · Party Play
Grab a controller. Find your player two.
Fighting games, co-op adventures, sports and party games for Switch and Switch 2, and exactly how many controllers you need before you buy.
Quick picks
It Takes Two
Switch + Switch 22 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenOnline multiplayerA two-player-only adventure about a couple turned into dolls who must work together to get home.
View multiplayer guideKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opOne Joy-Con eachA bright 2D Kirby adventure for up to four players on one Switch.
View multiplayer guideMario Party Superstars
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityFive classic Mario Party boards and 100 minigames from the series' history.
View multiplayer guideNintendo Switch Sports
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachBowling, tennis, badminton, volleyball, chambara and football with motion controls.
View multiplayer guideSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
SwitchUp to 8 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachNintendo's all-star brawler: knock friends off the stage with characters from across gaming.
View multiplayer guideSplit Fiction
Switch 2 only2 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenOnline multiplayerFrom the makers of It Takes Two: two writers trapped in their own sci-fi and fantasy stories.
View multiplayer guideStreet Fighter 6
Switch 2 only2 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityCapcom's modern Street Fighter on Switch 2, with a simpler control type for newcomers.
View multiplayer guideSuper Mario Bros. Wonder
Switch + Switch 2Up to 4 playersLocal co-opOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachInventive 2D Mario for up to four players on one console.
View multiplayer guideCan we play together?
Tell us your setup. We'll show games that fit, and warn you when you need extra controllers or a second console.
How many players?
How do you want to play?
What controllers do you have?
A Switch or Switch 2 comes with one pair of Joy-Con. Switch Lite has none to share.
Who are you playing with? (optional)
Joy-Con, explained
The words people mix up most, and what they mean for multiplayer.
One Joy-Con
Half of the pair. Held sideways, it's a small controller for one player, but only in games that support it.
A pair of Joy-Con
The left and right Joy-Con together. Every Switch and Switch 2 comes with one pair.
One player, full pair
One person uses both halves (attached, in a grip or one in each hand). Some games need this for every player.
Two players, one pair
Split the pair: one Joy-Con each. Great for Mario Kart and Smash, but never assume a game allows it.
Pro Controller
A full controller for one player. Works in most games, but not in motion-only games like Switch Sports.
Two consoles
Some games (like Splatoon 3) have no split-screen: each player needs their own Switch and copy.
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All multiplayer games
It Takes Two
Switch + Switch 22 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenOnline multiplayerA two-player-only adventure about a couple turned into dolls who must work together to get home.
View multiplayer guideKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opOne Joy-Con eachA bright 2D Kirby adventure for up to four players on one Switch.
View multiplayer guideMario Party Superstars
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityFive classic Mario Party boards and 100 minigames from the series' history.
View multiplayer guideNintendo Switch Sports
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachBowling, tennis, badminton, volleyball, chambara and football with motion controls.
View multiplayer guideSplatoon 3
SwitchSeparate consoles neededOnline multiplayerColourful 4-vs-4 ink battles, plus the co-op Salmon Run mode.
View multiplayer guideSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
SwitchUp to 8 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachNintendo's all-star brawler: knock friends off the stage with characters from across gaming.
View multiplayer guideSplit Fiction
Switch 2 only2 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenOnline multiplayerFrom the makers of It Takes Two: two writers trapped in their own sci-fi and fantasy stories.
View multiplayer guideStreet Fighter 6
Switch 2 only2 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityCapcom's modern Street Fighter on Switch 2, with a simpler control type for newcomers.
View multiplayer guideSuper Mario Bros. Wonder
Switch + Switch 2Up to 4 playersLocal co-opOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachInventive 2D Mario for up to four players on one console.
View multiplayer guideSuper Mario Party Jamboree
Switch + Switch 2Up to 4 playersLocal co-opLocal versusOnline multiplayerThe biggest Mario Party, with 7 boards and 110+ minigames. The Switch 2 Edition adds Jamboree TV.
View multiplayer guideMinecraft
Switch + Switch 2Up to 4 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenOnline multiplayerBuild and explore together in endless block worlds.
View multiplayer guideSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachTwo games in one: 4-player 3D Mario levels, plus Bowser's Fury, a 2-player open adventure.
View multiplayer guideMario Kart 8 Deluxe
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal versusSplit-screenOnline multiplayerThe best-selling kart racer. Easy assists let anyone join in.
View multiplayer guideOvercooked! All You Can Eat
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityOvercooked and Overcooked 2 together: run chaotic kitchens as a team.
View multiplayer guideMario Kart World
Switch 2 onlyUp to 4 playersLocal versusSplit-screenOnline multiplayerSwitch 2's open-world Mario Kart with 24-racer online races.
View multiplayer guideFortnite
Switch + Switch 2Separate consoles neededOnline multiplayerThe battle royale, plus thousands of creator-made islands. Online only.
View multiplayer guideNintendo Switch Sports Resort
Switch 2 onlyUp to 4 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityA new motion sports collection made for Switch 2, released 22 October 2026.
View multiplayer guideDisney Illusion Island
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opCheck controller compatibilityMickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy explore a hand-drawn island together.
View multiplayer guideMario Tennis Fever
Switch 2 onlyUp to 4 playersLocal co-opLocal versusOnline multiplayerArcade tennis with Mario characters and fever rackets, on Switch 2.
View multiplayer guideMortal Kombat 1
Switch2 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityA reboot of the Mortal Kombat story with its famously brutal fighting. Made for adults.
View multiplayer guideWarioWare: Move It!
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opLocal versusFull controller per playerHundreds of seconds-long microgames played by striking silly poses with the Joy-Con.
View multiplayer guideBorderlands Legendary Collection
Switch2 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenOnline multiplayerBorderlands, Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel: loot-filled co-op shooting. Made for adults.
View multiplayer guideDragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Switch + Switch 2Up to 6 playersLocal versusSplit-screenOnline multiplayerBig, flashy 3D battles with a huge Dragon Ball roster.
View multiplayer guideLuigi's Mansion 3
SwitchUp to 8 playersLocal co-opLocal versusOnline multiplayerLuigi explores a haunted hotel. A second player can join as gooey Gooigi.
View multiplayer guidePokémon Scarlet and Violet
SwitchSeparate consoles neededOnline multiplayerOpen-world Pokémon. Explore, trade and battle with up to 3 friends in the Union Circle.
View multiplayer guideKirby and the Forgotten Land
Switch + Switch 22 playersLocal co-opCheck controller compatibilityKirby's first full 3D adventure. A friend can join as Bandana Waddle Dee.
View multiplayer guideMoving Out 2
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityMove furniture as fast as possible, however you can: throw it through windows if you have to.
View multiplayer guideUltra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Switch2 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con eachThe classic Street Fighter II, updated for Switch. Perfect for quick 1-on-1 matches.
View multiplayer guideBoomerang Fu
SwitchUp to 6 playersLocal versusCheck controller compatibilityCute food characters throwing boomerangs at each other. Quick, silly rounds.
View multiplayer guideLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Switch2 playersLocal co-opSplit-screenCheck controller compatibilityAll nine Skywalker saga films retold in LEGO form, with plenty of humour.
View multiplayer guideSnipperclips: Cut It Out, Together!
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal co-opLocal versusOne Joy-Con eachCut each other into new shapes to solve puzzles together.
View multiplayer guideUltimate Chicken Horse
SwitchUp to 4 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerCheck controller compatibilityBuild a tricky platform level together, then try to reach the end before your friends.
View multiplayer guideUnravel Two
Switch2 playersLocal co-opCheck controller compatibilityTwo little yarn creatures tied together, swinging and climbing through puzzle levels.
View multiplayer guideCompare before you buy
Player counts and controller details come from Nintendo and publisher pages (last checked 2 Nov 2026). Where single Joy-Con play isn't confirmed, we say "Check controller compatibility" instead of guessing. Not included: Tekken 8 (not on Switch or Switch 2), Borderlands 4 (Switch 2 version paused) and Switch 2 Welcome Tour (single player). This website participates in affiliate programmes. We may earn a commission when you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.