10 Best Nintendo Switch Games for the Family in 2022 (Mario Kart, Overcooked!, and More)

In this colorful and exciting racing game, you can choose from a variety of racers and courses. A "Smart Steering" feature can be activated to make the game easier for beginners and kids. Pick up power-ups and weapons as you move around the track, so you can improve your own chances to win while destroying the chances of others!

Long-term players of the Mario Kart series say this game is easier than previous games, and this was disappointing to them. However, this makes it suitable for beginners and young kids to play. Reviewers like the variety of tracks and that all of the characters are unlocked from the start. They say it is fun for all of the family!

In this fast-paced game, you have to save the world through cooking! The game promotes cooperative play, either locally or online, as you and up to three friends work together to make a variety of recipes. Each kitchen is different and provides unique challenges you'll need to overcome as you fill orders.

Reviewers say that the game isn't as much fun to play solo as it is multiplayer. There are also comments that it may be too tricky for younger kids due to the levels being timed.

However, reviewers praise the game for how it promotes teamwork and say it is challenging without being impossible. They like how chaotic it is and say the graphics are cute! 

The popular fighting series returns with its biggest character roster to date! It features a wide variety of characters from famous franchises such as Mario, Pokémon, and Final Fantasy, so pick your favorite and get ready to fight. The aim is to push other characters off the stage, and it can be played locally or online.

Some reviewers criticize the online multiplayer mode, saying it can be laggy. There are also a few negative comments against the story mode; a few reviewers say the difficulty curve is not well-balanced. However, reviewers like the selection of characters and stages that are available. They also say it is great fun to play locally.

In the Splatoon series, you play as a squid kid with the goal of painting the surroundings with your colored ink. You can take on your friends in a colorful turf war or team up with them in a co-op mode. Your ink kids can be upgraded with different outfits and weapons in this vibrant action game.

Many of the game modes are played online, and some reviewers were disappointed by this as it means they need a Nintendo Online membership. Online play is multiplayer, but local play only supports one person at a time.

Reviewers say that the game is lots of fun to play. They love how colorful and engaging the game is, and it's loved by many kids and adults.

Based around a Mario-themed board game, your goal is to move around the board and win more stars than your opponents. There are 80 short mini-games to play, all of which play differently and make different uses of the Joy-Con controllers. You can play solo, against other players, or in two-versus-two modes.

Some reviewers were unhappy that the game only uses Joy-Cons and not other types of controllers. They also say that there is a lot of waiting between mini-games. However, reviewers say that this game is at its best when playing locally with friends and family. They say it is a fun party game and has cute graphics.

In this game, you play as the cowardly Luigi as he investigates a haunted hotel to find Mario. You have to catch ghosts and solve puzzles as you proceed through the various themes and levels of the hotel. If you play solo, you will need to switch between Luigi and his doppelganger Gooigi to succeed, or two players can play together. 

Although cartoony in nature, the ghosts and haunted hotel setting might be too scary for the youngest of kids. There are a couple of comments that the game is a little short, but most reviewers enjoyed the level of challenge it presented. Reviewers say the game is fun to play, especially in local co-op mode.

With more than 30 different events to choose from, you can take part in the Olympic Games without leaving your home. There is a story mode that has 10 retro 2D events you can compete in, too. The game can be played with both motion controls and with the Joy-Cons, giving you a choice of how active you want to be!

For some reviewers, the ratio of gameplay to cutscenes in story mode was unbalanced and they wish more time was spent with the mini-games. However, many reviewers say this was great fun for children. They love the variety and number of the games and say it's fun to play with friends and family!

You no longer need to only play pre-made Mario levels, but can also make your own and challenge your family! There are over 100 courses in the story mode, but the real selling point of this game is the Course Maker. With a Nintendo Online membership, you can share your courses with the world, and play courses created by others.

Some reviewers were disappointed that to get the most from this game, you do need an Online membership. Although the local multiplayer is praised, reviewers say that online play can be laggy and slow.

However, reviewers love the ability to create their own courses and see how many people have played them. They say it helps their kid's creative sides.

Dance to some of your favorite songs with the latest installment in the popular Just Dance series. It includes 40 popular songs and you can access over 600 songs by subscribing to Just Dance Unlimited. The game is suited for all ages and has eight songs and routines that are specifically designed for kids.

The subscription model to access the full library of songs is criticized by several reviewers as they don't feel there are enough songs in the base game. However, reviewers say the game is fun and great exercise for the family. They also love that phones can be used as a controller so extra Joy-Cons aren't needed.

With 20 different mini-games that wouldn't be out of place at a carnival, this game allows the entire family to participate in the fun. Up to four players can take part in games such as shooting basketballs, bowling and stacking cakes at the same time. Winners get tickets to spend on new outfits for their characters. 

Reviewers don't like that there are only a couple of mini-games available when beginning the game and that others have to be unlocked with winning tickets. However, reviewers say it's easy to play and understand the different games. Once unlocked, they like the variety of games and say they are fun to play.