2024 was a mighty fine year for Nintendo Switch gamers worldwide, increasing the console’s already vast library. Which game was the best of the best, though? There are plenty of ways we could’ve figured it out, both scientific and non-scientific, but ultimately, we went for the most straightforward method. Tried and true, relied upon for even the most important, life-changing decisions… a poll!
That’s right! As per previous years, we asked the community to vote for their favourite Nintendo Switch games of 2024, deciding on which titles will be crowned NPUK Game of the Year 2024 over four different categories. You heard correct, we’ve revamped the awards into four different categories: Nintendo, Third Party, Indie, and Community Choice.
The final vote has been counted, and the results are now in; scroll slowly and dim the lights to help build your anticipation!
NPUK Community Choice Game of the Year 2024
The Nominations (Write-Ins)
- Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
- Balatro
- Cat Quest 3
- Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club
- Endless Ocean Luminous
- Europa
- Lorelei and The Laser Eyes
- Luigi’s Mansion 2
- Mario and Luigi Brothership
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- Natsu-Mon 20th Century Summer Kid
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Penny’s Big Breakaway
- Peglin
- Pocket Card Jockey
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
- Sonic X Shadow Generations
- Splatoon 3: Side Order
- Stray
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
- Tetris Forever
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Top Racer Collection
- Unicorn Overlord
The Winner
NPUK Third Party Game of the Year 2024
The Nominations
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengance
- Yakuza: Kiwami
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
- Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
- Unicorn Overlord
The Winner
NPUK Indie Game of the Year 2024
The Nominations
- Balatro
- The Plucky Squire
- Animal Well
- Another Crab’s Treasure
- Little Kitty, Big City
The Winner
NPUK Nintendo Game of the Year 2024
The Nominations
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club
- Princess Peach Showtime
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership
The Winner
Thank you to everyone who voted; a special shoutout goes out to Becky, who won the prize draw. We’re super excited about what 2025 will bring us along with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2!
Credits
Written by Leon Fletcher
Edited by Mark McAllister
Graphics by Paul L Russell, Mark McAllister and Leon Fletcher