Nintendo Switch Online Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

This guide explores Nintendo Switch Online, a subscription service offering online multiplayer, classic game access, cloud saves, and eShop deals. We'll cover membership plans, game lists, and additional benefits.

Nintendo Switch Online Plans & Benefits

Nintendo Switch Online provides two subscription tiers: Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, both with individual and family options (family plans support up to 8 users). Use Ctrl/Cmd + F (keyboard) or your browser's "Find In Page" function to locate specific games.

Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives

• Online Play: Access online multiplayer for select Switch titles.

• Save Data Cloud: Securely back up game saves to Nintendo servers, accessible via the game menu or System Settings. Note: Downloaded backups overwrite existing saves; lost data cannot be recovered.

• Nintendo Switch Online App: Communicate with fellow players. Features include voice chat and game-specific services (e.g., Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink).

• Exclusive Member Offers: Enjoy special deals and content.

• Missions & Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points by completing missions to redeem rewards (e.g., user icons).

• Game Libraries: Access a catalog of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Race on 48 remastered tracks and 8 new characters from other Mario Kart games. (Also available for separate purchase).

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design vacation homes for villagers on a dedicated island. Features include extensive customization options, new characters, and unlockable items.

• Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC: A single-player adventure featuring Agent 8, 80 new missions, and unlockable gear.

• Expanded Game Libraries: Access N64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Genesis games.