13 Best-Looking Switch Games Of 2023

Throughout the year, we’ve seen thousands of games launch on Nintendo Switch, from the lowliest of scammy cash grabs and shovelware to some of the highest-quality video games ever conceived. Despite approaching its eighth year on shop shelves, and with some Switch ports delivering a less-than-smooth experience, many developers continue to work wonders with Nintendo’s little machine.

Today, we’re celebrating the Switch games of 2023 that bathed our eyeballs in liquid loveliness, the best-looking Switch games in a year that saw the release of software that pushed the system to — and beyond — its absolute limit.

Some of the games below may be available elsewhere at super-duper resolutions, but in our opinion they look just as splendid on Nintendo’s humble hardware, with no compromises necessary for them to shine just as brightly on Switch, even at a ‘measly’ 720p.

So, let’s take a look — in no particular order — at our 13 picks for the best-looking Switch games of 2023, a feel free to let us know your favourite visual treats of the year in the comments!

Dordogne (Switch eShop)

Dordogne (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Developer: UN JE NE SAIS QUOI

Release Date: 13th Jun 2023 (USA) / 13th Jun 2023 (UK/EU)
A Space for the Unbound (Switch eShop)

A Space for the Unbound (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games / Developer: Mojiken Studio

Release Date: 19th Jan 2023 (USA) / 19th Jan 2023 (UK/EU)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: 20th Oct 2023 (USA) / 20th Oct 2023 (UK/EU)
Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)

Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Retro Studios

Release Date: 8th Feb 2023 (USA) / 8th Feb 2023 (UK/EU)
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo (Switch eShop)

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo (Switch eShop)

Publisher: MERIDIEM / Developer: Gammera Nest

Release Date: 7th Sep 2023 (USA) / 7th Sep 2023 (UK/EU)
Pikmin 4 (Switch)

Pikmin 4 (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo EPD

Release Date: 21st Jul 2023 (USA) / 21st Jul 2023 (UK/EU)
Sea of Stars (Switch eShop)

Sea of Stars (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Sabotage / Developer: Sabotage

Release Date: 29th Aug 2023 (USA) / 29th Aug 2023 (UK/EU)
Super Mario RPG (Switch)

Super Mario RPG (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: ArtePiazza

Release Date: 17th Nov 2023 (USA) / 17th Nov 2023 (UK/EU)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: 12th May 2023 (USA) / 12th May 2023 (UK/EU)
Afterimage (Switch eShop)

Afterimage (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Modus Games / Developer: Aurogon Shanghai

Release Date: 25th Apr 2023 (USA) / 25th Apr 2023 (UK/EU)
Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch)

Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch)

Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Gemdrops

Release Date: 2nd Nov 2023 (USA) / 2nd Nov 2023 (UK/EU)
Chants of Sennaar (Switch eShop)

Chants of Sennaar (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Developer: Rundisc

Release Date: 5th Sep 2023 (USA) / 5th Sep 2023 (UK/EU)
Octopath Traveler II (Switch)

Octopath Traveler II (Switch)

Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Square Enix

Release Date: 24th Feb 2023 (USA) / 24th Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

Think we’ve overlooked something jaw-dropping? Share the love down below and let us all bask in the beauty this holiday season.

Throughout the year, we’ve seen thousands of games launch on Nintendo Switch, from the lowliest of scammy cash grabs and shovelware to some of the highest-quality video games ever conceived. Despite approaching its eighth year on shop shelves, and with some Switch ports delivering a less-than-smooth experience, many developers continue to work wonders with Nintendo’s little machine.

Today, we’re celebrating the Switch games of 2023 that bathed our eyeballs in liquid loveliness, the best-looking Switch games in a year that saw the release of software that pushed the system to — and beyond — its absolute limit.

Some of the games below may be available elsewhere at super-duper resolutions, but in our opinion they look just as splendid on Nintendo’s humble hardware, with no compromises necessary for them to shine just as brightly on Switch, even at a ‘measly’ 720p.

So, let’s take a look — in no particular order — at our 13 picks for the best-looking Switch games of 2023, a feel free to let us know your favourite visual treats of the year in the comments!

Dordogne (Switch eShop)

Dordogne (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Developer: UN JE NE SAIS QUOI

Release Date: 13th Jun 2023 (USA) / 13th Jun 2023 (UK/EU)
A Space for the Unbound (Switch eShop)

A Space for the Unbound (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games / Developer: Mojiken Studio

Release Date: 19th Jan 2023 (USA) / 19th Jan 2023 (UK/EU)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: 20th Oct 2023 (USA) / 20th Oct 2023 (UK/EU)
Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)

Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Retro Studios

Release Date: 8th Feb 2023 (USA) / 8th Feb 2023 (UK/EU)
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo (Switch eShop)

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo (Switch eShop)

Publisher: MERIDIEM / Developer: Gammera Nest

Release Date: 7th Sep 2023 (USA) / 7th Sep 2023 (UK/EU)
Pikmin 4 (Switch)

Pikmin 4 (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo EPD

Release Date: 21st Jul 2023 (USA) / 21st Jul 2023 (UK/EU)
Sea of Stars (Switch eShop)

Sea of Stars (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Sabotage / Developer: Sabotage

Release Date: 29th Aug 2023 (USA) / 29th Aug 2023 (UK/EU)
Super Mario RPG (Switch)

Super Mario RPG (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: ArtePiazza

Release Date: 17th Nov 2023 (USA) / 17th Nov 2023 (UK/EU)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: 12th May 2023 (USA) / 12th May 2023 (UK/EU)
Afterimage (Switch eShop)

Afterimage (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Modus Games / Developer: Aurogon Shanghai

Release Date: 25th Apr 2023 (USA) / 25th Apr 2023 (UK/EU)
Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch)

Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch)

Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Gemdrops

Release Date: 2nd Nov 2023 (USA) / 2nd Nov 2023 (UK/EU)
Chants of Sennaar (Switch eShop)

Chants of Sennaar (Switch eShop)

Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Developer: Rundisc

Release Date: 5th Sep 2023 (USA) / 5th Sep 2023 (UK/EU)
Octopath Traveler II (Switch)

Octopath Traveler II (Switch)

Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Square Enix

Release Date: 24th Feb 2023 (USA) / 24th Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

Think we’ve overlooked something jaw-dropping? Share the love down below and let us all bask in the beauty this holiday season.

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