PS5 Games That Would Be Perfect For The Nintendo Switch 2

Two massive developments have occurred recently within the video game industry: Nintendo finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time and Sony has begun porting more and more PlayStation 5 games (including its exclusives) to other consoles, like PC and the original Switch.

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Naturally, this has led gamers around the world to wonder: which PlayStation 5 games would be perfect for Nintendo’s new hybrid console? Whether they are beloved IPs owned by Sony or popular third-party titles by other companies, there are a lot of solid video games to choose from, but the following eight are the most fitting ones so far.

8

Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered

The Nintendo Switch Brand Is Already Familiar With This PlayStation IP

Systems

Released

February 28, 2017

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

The idea of Sony actually porting one of its first-party exclusives may sound unrealistic at first, but it’s crucial to keep in mind that the company has already done this, seeing as the spin-off Lego Horizon Adventures is available on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. So, after introducing Nintendo audiences to the incredible Horizon series, the next logical step would be to release the first game in the series on the Switch 2.

That’s why Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered would be perfect for the new system, seeing as this is an expansive open world game with a unique premise, a rich world and intimidating robotic enemies that star in thrilling action sequences. Of course, the Nintendo Switch 2 may be much less powerful than the PS5, but this can be amended by making it look more like the original PS4 release.

7

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

A Fun And Whimsical 3D Platformer

3D Platformer

Action

Adventure

Systems

Released

November 12, 2020

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Nintendo’s systems are known for their colorful 2D and 3D platformers that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults, with some of the most prominent examples being the Mario series, the Kirby series or even the Banjo-Kazooie series. So, why not port another adorable platforming mascot that would feel right at home on the Nintendo Switch 2? After all, it would fit the brand perfectly.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the most recent entry in the LittleBigPlanet series and, while it’s the first one to lack the option to create custom levels, it is still a surprisingly good 3D platformer with creative levels and a charming protagonist. There’s no doubt that Nintendo’s usual audiences would love to experience a game as good as Sackboy: A Big Adventure on their new consoles in the near future.

6

Astro Bot

2024’s Game Of The Year Was Inspired By Mario

Systems

Released

September 6, 2024

Developer(s)

Team Asobi

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Audiences and critics recently fell in love with Astro Bot, Team ASOBI’s incredibly nostalgic and endlessly creative 3D platformer. It even earned the Game of the Year award at the Game Awards 2025, where the game’s director revealed that the team was inspired by the original Super Mario Bros. While this game is still only available on PlayStation 5, Sony should definitely take advantage of its newfound popularity by releasing it on other systems, and the Nintendo Switch 2 should be one of them.

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Needless to say, Astro Bot’s gameplay does rely a lot on the PS5’s unique hardware, so Team ASOBI and Sony would need to tweak it around quite a bit in order to make it work on other consoles. Its beautiful graphics would also likely get a significant downgrade, but they are so colorful and stylized that the game would still look great on Switch 2. And, if everything else fails, Sony could try porting other games in the series to the console, like Astro Bot Rescue Mission or Astro’s Playroom.

5

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

An Accessible Open World Game That Feels Great On A Handheld Device

Marvel’s Spider-Man

Action

Adventure

Open-World

Systems

Released

September 7, 2018

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

The original Marvel’s Spider-Man, by Insomniac Games, was praised by fans and critics alike due to its many positive qualities, with one of them being its old-school approach to open world gameplay that doesn’t overwhelm players with too many side quests, which is made even better by Spidey’s amazing web swinging controls. This game is very easy to pick up and complete at a reasonable place, a play style that would feel right at home on a handheld device like the Nintendo Switch 2.

There is a precedent for this idea, since Sony has already ported Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered to Steam, which made it compatible with the Steam Deck, and the game is very fun and satisfying to play on that handheld. Of course, it would most likely look a lot less impressive on Nintendo’s new console, maybe to the level of the original PS4 release, but it would play so well on it that it’s definitely worth the sacrifice.

4

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

A Whacky And Over-The-Top RPG That Would Resonate With Many Nintendo Fans

Systems

Released

January 26, 2024

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

The Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series has a lot of excellent titles that would be perfect for the Nintendo Switch 2, due to its whacky characters, over-the-top set pieces, accessible RPG gameplay and addictive mini-games. Any game in this series would be perfect for the new hybrid console, but the most recent one, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, would be the best place to start.

This bizarre Hawaii-based adventure represents what the Like a Dragon franchise is all about, and it has been so well received by fans and critics that it’s often considered to be one of the best video games of 2024. Curiously enough, Infinite Wealth also features a “creature”-taming RPG mini-game called Sujimon Battle, an obvious parody of the Pokemon franchise that would definitely appeal to longtime fans of Nintendo RPGs.

3

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

One Of The Best Hack-And-Slash Games Isn’t Available on any Nintendo Console

Systems

Released

March 8, 2019

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

The Nintendo Switch is one of the best places to play hack-and-slash games, due to Nintendo’s close partnership with PlatinumGames, which has led to the creation of many high-quality exclusives, like Bayonetta 3 and Astral Chain. This must have made Capcom realize that the Switch is perfect for playing hack-and-slash games on the go, as it released new versions of the first three Devil May Cry games on that console.

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2

Hi-Fi Rush

A Unique Game That Should Have Been Ported To Switch A Long Time Ago

Systems

Released

January 25, 2023

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

There’s no denying Hi-Fi Rush is one of the most distinct games on the market, as it seamlessly combines high-octane hack-and-slash combat with precise rhythmic gameplay, while also having one of the best cartoony art styles ever implemented in a video game. This Tango Gameworks project was originally exclusive to Xbox and PC, but it was ported over to PlayStation 5 in 2024, where it managed to sell even more copies.

Many Nintendo fans feel like Hi-Fi Rush would play really well on the Nintendo Switch, due to its colorful presentation and creative gameplay. However, despite the fact that numerous rumors about an eventual Switch port have existed for over a year, this hasn’t materialized yet. Maybe it couldn’t be done because of that console’s weaker hardware, so now it would be the perfect time to port Hi-Fi Rush to its successor, especially after KRAFTON saved both Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP.

1

Elden Ring

An Award-Winning Open World Game That Was Inspired By Breath Of The Wild

Systems

Released

February 25, 2022

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Elden Ring is one of the most influential video games of the current generation, as FromSoftware’s first foray into the open world genre has changed the industry forever. What’s especially interesting is that Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed that Elden Ring’s open-ended approach to open world gameplay was inspired by Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which had a similar impact on the market five years before.

Because of these similarities, Elden Ring would definitely resonate with Nintendo fans, especially those who have enjoyed experiencing open world games on the original Switch. Of course, it feels almost impossible to port a world as ambitious and massive as this one on the Nintendo Switch 2, but it’s important to remember that Elden Ring is also available on PlayStation 4 (albeit in a compromised state), so it could still work well on the new hybrid console with some solid optimization.

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