The Nintendo Switch, one of Nintendo’s most beloved consoles, is home to some of the greatest Legend of Zelda games ever created. This iconic Nintendo franchise made its debut on the NES in 1986 and continues to thrive with some of its best titles released for the Switch. The Legend of Zelda series not only competes with the Mario franchise but also offers some of the most captivating single-player experiences in gaming.
From mainline titles like Breath of the Wild to enjoyable spinoffs like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, there is plenty to love for Zelda fans on this console, which was launched in 2017. The Switch has witnessed a remarkable lineup of Zelda games, with more to come on its successor. Ranking these incredible games is a challenge, but here is every Legend of Zelda game on the Switch, ranked from worst to best.
How many Zelda games are on the Nintendo Switch?
Currently, there are eight different Zelda games available on the Nintendo Switch. Starting from Breath of the Wild and leading up to Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda enthusiasts have a diverse range of games to enjoy on this console, featuring both mainline titles and unique spinoffs.
All Zelda games on Switch, ranked
More Zelda games available through Nintendo Switch Online
There is a wealth of Zelda games available on the Nintendo Switch beyond what you might expect. With a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, players can access classic Legend of Zelda titles ported from consoles like the N64, NES, and Game Boy.
- The Legend of Zelda (1986, NES)
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1988, NES)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1992, SNES)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, N64)
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000, N64)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (1998, Game Boy)
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (2001, Game Boy)
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (2001, Game Boy)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (2002, Game Boy Advanced)
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2005, Game Boy Advanced)
