With a Switch we can play with friends even without an Internet connection, using 2 or 4 Joy-Cons. Let’s see together how to do it.
The Nintendo Switch is a very fun console to play alone or in online multiplayer, but it can become even more fun if we use 2 to 4 Joy-Cons to play in local multiplayerusing a single console to handle all the gaming action.
In the following guide we will show you what the best games for the Switch to play with friends locally, so as to create exciting challenges directly at home, in front of the TV. For the best gaming experience we recommend you always buy two additional Joy-Cons in addition to those provided by the console, so you can unlock 4 player local play.
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List of games with local multiplayer Nintendo Switch
The best games we can try on Nintendo Switch for play at home or in the bedroom with friends are the following:
1) Overcooked! All You Can Eat: a culinary game in which we will have to manage an entire kitchen by cutting, cooking and serving the dishes requested by the various restaurants in the game (full of traps, unexpected events and new recipes). The two are extremely fun, but with four players it becomes very fun.
2) Luigi’s Mansion 3: adventure game with Luigi as protagonist and a hotel full of ghosts to capture together with friends. Up to 8 players supported (wirelessly between multiple Switches or using two Switches and 8 controllers).
3) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Kart racing game with all the protagonists of the various Super Mario games, complete with powers and weapons to use to reach the finish line first. Supports 2 up to 8 players.
4) Mario Party Superstars: super fun game in which we have to move the Super Mario characters on a game board (Game of the Goose style), throwing the dice, collecting coins and stars by winning the numerous minigames present.
5) Rocket League: in this game we have to drive a small car in a huge “football” field, trying to score with a giant ball that we push or fly. It supports both online multiplayer and mixed co-op, allowing you to play online with friends live.
6) Splatoon 2: among the most fun games for the Switch, it will allow you to play in arenas equipped for combat with colored paint weapons. Supports up to 8 players for local play.
7) Super Mario Maker 2: in this Super Mario game we can tackle levels created by other players in co-op, thus being able to tackle even the most difficult missions. Supports up to 4 players.
8) Rayman Legends: face Rayman’s monsters together with a group of friends, so as to defeat them faster and obtain notable advantages at the end of the levels. Supports up to 4 players.
9) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: all the characters created by Nintendo and Disney face each other in this frenetic and very fun fighting game, playable both in co-op and in free-for-all challenges. Supports up to 4 players.
10) Nintendo Switch Sports: game that should not be missed on a modern Switch, as it allows you to challenge friends in various sports disciplines (tennis, volleyball, golf, etc.) in a similar way to the old Nintendo Wii. This game supports up to 4 players.
11) Puyo Puyo Tetris 2: those who love Tetris can try this variant for the Switch, so they can challenge friends who come to visit us with a timeless classic. Supports up to 2 players.
12) Kirby Star Allies: Lovers of Kiddy adventures can venture into various worlds to explore together with friends, thanks to the co-op game mode. Supports up to 4 players.
13) Bayonetta 2: among the best action adventure games available on Nintendo Switch, playable in co-op with a friend. Supports up to 2 players.
14) 1-2-Switch: game in which you have to challenge your friend by looking each other in the eye and holding the Joy-Con in your hand, engaging in hilarious challenges (shooting the wild west, milking a cow, etc.). Supports two players locally.
15) FIFA 23: Everyone’s favorite soccer game supports online multiplayer, local vs. CPU or one-on-one challenges, and co-op mode, useful for defeating online opponents or beating the CPU. Supports up to 2 players.
Conclusions
There is certainly no shortage of games to play in local multiplayer they represent a good portion of the fun that can be obtained with the Nintendo Switchconsidering that for online gaming there is the PC and other consoles.
Nothing beats a bit of healthy fun, laughter, fights and live shouting, with friends who complain or enjoy making fun of us for yet another lost match of our favorite game. If we have a Nintendo Switch we try to have at least 4 Joy-Cons availableso you can start a local game at any time.
For further information we can read our guides best “secret” features of the Nintendo Switch and you have best Nintendo Switch emulators for PC.