Switch emulator news & compatibility

Compatibility comes from each emulator's public test lists, with the source and date on every entry.

188

games tracked

140

playable (perfect or playable on at least one platform)

23

more get in-game, with issues

39

playable on iPhone / iPad

1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomPlayablenxnative · 60 FPS (30 on Switch); needs game 1.4.3
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildPlayablenxnative · Steady 60 FPS (docked resolution); game 1.9.0
3. Super Mario OdysseyPlayablenxnative
4. Mario Kart 8 DeluxePlayablenxnative · 60 FPS (docked, about 6ms GPU per frame); game 4.0.0 / 4.0.1
5. Pokémon Legends: Z-APlayablenxnative · 30 FPS, about 2GB memory; game 2.0.2
6. Super Mario Bros. WonderPlayablenxnative · 60 FPS (as on Switch); game 1.2.1
7. Pokémon Scarlet / Pokémon VioletPlayableMeloNX
8. Animal Crossing: New HorizonsPlayablenxnative · 30 FPS (as on Switch); game 3.0.3
9. Pokémon Sword / Pokémon ShieldPlayablenxnative · 30 FPS (as on Switch); game 1.3.2
10. Super Smash Bros. UltimatePlayablenxnative · 60 FPS; game 13.0.5
11. Splatoon 3No data
12. Super Mario GalaxyNothingMeloNX
13. Pokémon Legends: ArceusPlayableMeloNX
14. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomPlayableMeloNX
15. Kirby and the Forgotten LandPlayablenxnative · 59.8fps median
16. Luigi's Mansion 3No data
17. Metroid Prime 4: BeyondIn-gameMeloNX
18. Metroid DreadPlayablenxnative · 60 FPS in gameplay, 30 in cutscenes (as on Switch); game 2.1.0
19. Super Mario Galaxy 2No data
20. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's FuryNo data
21. Fire Emblem: Three HousesPlayableMeloNX · 1080p / 30fps; under 8GB in 30 minutes
22. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining PearlPlayableMeloNX · 720p / 30fps; about 6GB in 30 minutes
23. Pikmin 4Playablenxnative · 30 FPS (as on Switch); game 1.1.1
24. Super Mario Party JamboreeNo data
25. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorPlayableMeloNX · 1080p / 30fps; about 6GB memory
26. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive EditionNo data
27. Fire Emblem EngagePlayablenxnative · 60 FPS (30 on Switch); needs game 2.0.0
28. Super Mario Maker 2No data
29. Xenoblade Chronicles 3No data
30. The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningNo data
31. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive EditionPlayableMeloNX · 1080p / 30fps
32. Xenoblade Chronicles 2In-gamenxnative · Game 2.1.0
33. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDNo data
34. Metroid Prime RemasteredNo data
35. Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee!PlayableMeloNX · 1080p / 30fps; under 6GB in 25 minutes
36. Super Mario RPGIn-gameMeloNX
37. Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamPlayablenxnative · full 30fps
38. Mario Party SuperstarsNo data
39. Persona 5 RoyalPlayablenxnative · 30fps
40. New Super Mario Bros. U DeluxePlayableMeloNX · 720p / 60fps; under 4GB in 25 minutes
41. Monster Hunter RisePlayablenxnative · 60 FPS (30 on Switch); needs game 16.0.2
42. Hollow Knight: SilksongPerfectMeloNX
43. Hollow KnightPlayableMeloNX · 720p / 60fps; under 3GB memory
44. Stardew ValleyNo data
45. Paper Mario: The Origami KingNo data
46. Nintendo Switch SportsNo data
47. MinecraftPlayableMeloNX
48. Minecraft Dungeons IINo data
49. Splatoon 2No data
50. Red Dead RedemptionPlayableMeloNX · 1280x720 / 30fps cap, mostly stable; frame time jumps from 33.3ms to 83.3ms (about 12fps) in some missions
51. Donkey Kong Country Returns HDPlayablenxnative · 60 FPS; game 1.1.0
52. Octopath Traveler IIIn-gamenxnative · 30fps
53. Mario & Luigi: BrothershipNo data
54. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered WorldNo data
55. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive EditionNo data
56. Final Fantasy ResonanceIn-gamenxnative
57. Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityNo data
58. NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa EditionNo data
59. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete EditionNo data
60. HadesNo data
61. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeNo data
62. Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeNo data
63. The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimIn-gameMeloNX · 1080p / 30fps; about 7GB memory
64. Monster Hunter Generations UltimateNo data
65. Hades IIPlayablenxnative · Base game 1.0
66. KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-In-gamenxnative
67. Super Mario 3D All-StarsNo data
68. Hogwarts LegacyNo data
69. Professor Layton and the New World of SteamNo data
70. Bayonetta 3No data
71. BalatroNo data
72. Super Mario PartyNo data
73. Astral ChainNo data
74. It Takes TwoNo data
75. DreamWorks Shrek 2 RemasteredNo data
76. Kirby Star AlliesNo data
77. CelestePerfectMeloNX
78. Mario Tennis AcesNo data
79. TerrariaNo data
80. Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeNo data
81. CupheadNo data
82. Monster Hunter WildsNo data
83. Octopath TravelerNo data
84. Luigi's Mansion 2 HDNo data
85. Shin Megami Tensei VNo data
86. Sonic FrontiersPlayableMeloNX · 1080p / 30fps; under 9GB in 19 minutes
87. Metaphor: ReFantazioNo data
88. New Pokémon SnapNo data
89. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinNo data
90. Hyrule Warriors: Definitive EditionNo data
91. UndertaleNo data
92. Pikmin 3 DeluxeNo data
93. Dead CellsNo data
94. Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceNo data
95. Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerNo data
96. Bayonetta 2No data
97. Triangle StrategyNo data
98. Castlevania: Belmont's CurseNo data
99. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D RemakeNo data
100. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three HopesNo data
101. Ring Fit AdventureNo data
102. Sea of StarsNo data
103. Mario Strikers: Battle LeagueNo data
104. Persona 5 StrikersNo data
105. Dragon Quest Builders 2No data
106. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2No data
107. Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– ReunionNo data
108. Princess Peach: Showtime!No data
109. Dragon Ball FighterZNo data
110. Stellar Blade Complete EditionNo data
111. Rhythm Heaven GroovePlayablenxnative · 1080p; handheld mode with Boost; game 1.0.0
112. Persona 4 GoldenNo data
113. Sonic X Shadow GenerationsNo data
114. Mario vs. Donkey KongNo data
115. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimeNo data
116. WarioWare: Get It Together!No data
117. Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD RemasterNo data
118. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1No data
119. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DXNo data
120. Attack on Titan 3No data
121. Ōkami HDNo data
122. Sonic ManiaNo data
123. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide ClassicsNo data
124. Rayman Legends RetoldNo data
125. Tales of Eternia RemasteredNo data
126. Ori and the Will of the WispsNo data
127. Mario Golf: Super RushNo data
128. Rune Factory: Guardians of AzumaNo data
129. Live A LiveNo data
130. Devil May Cry 3 Special EditionNo data
131. Bravely Default IINo data
132. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeNo data
133. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney TrilogyNo data
134. SONIC PICO PARKNo data
135. Rune Factory 5No data
136. Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot CampNo data
137. Vampire SurvivorsNo data
138. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleNo data
139. Cult of the LambPlayableMeloNX · 720p 60 FPS
140. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOTPlayablenxnative · 60fps
141. Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret HideoutNo data
142. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive EditionNo data
143. Dave the DiverPerfectMeloNX
144. Pokkén Tournament DXNo data
145. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaNo data
146. Mortal Kombat 11No data
147. Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective ClubNo data
148. Super Monkey Ball Banana RumbleNo data
149. Pikmin 1 + 2No data
150. DOOM EternalNo data
151. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020No data
152. No Man's SkyNo data
153. Crash Team Racing Nitro-FueledNo data
154. ARMSNo data
155. Overcooked! 2No data
156. Portal: Companion CollectionNo data
157. Untitled Goose GameNo data
158. Among UsNo data
159. Pokémon UNITENo data
160. Diablo III: Eternal CollectionNo data
161. Mario Kart WorldPlayablenxnative · 60fps after the first corner
162. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeNo data
163. Donkey Kong BananzaPlayablenxnative · 60fps for the first few minutes, 45-60fps once it heats up (50.5 average)
164. Splatoon RaidersNo data
165. Pokémon PokopiaNo data
166. Fire Emblem: Fortune's WeaveNo data
167. Kirby Air RidersNo data
168. Drag x DriveNo data
169. Hyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentNo data
170. Mario Tennis FeverNo data
171. Yoshi and the Mysterious BookNo data
172. Star FoxNo data
173. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome TourNo data
174. Nintendo Switch Sports ResortNo data
175. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore EditionNo data
176. Warhammer SurvivorsNo data
177. Barbie RewindNo data
178. The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+No data
179. Riders RepublicNo data
180. Picross S ClimaxNo data
181. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee RemasteredNo data
182. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark ArisenNo data
183. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe EditionNo data
184. Resident Evil 3No data
185. Resident Evil 4 Gold EditionNo data
186. Harvest Moon: Echoes of TeradeaNo data
187. Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete EditionNo data
188. Deep Rock Galactic: SurvivorNo data

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