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7 Multiplayer Switch Games for Families

Nintendo Switch family game night is a fun idea when you want to change it up from playing your favorite board games together. Let’s build a list of the best multiplayer Switch games for family time. There are many good kid-friendly Switch games, but which ones do you enjoy playing, too?

The best Switch games for families are easy to learn, appeal to kids and adults alike, and are fun to play as a group. It also helps if they're not entirely skill-based, so junior isn't guaranteed a win every single time.

If you have a favorite multiplayer Switch game that you think other families would love to know about, share your review below!


 
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    Super Mario Party Jamboree

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    The Nintendo Switch family game night favorite where players compete on game boards, collect stars and play a variety of minigames to determine the ultimate winner.

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    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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    One of the best multiplayer Switch games features a massive roster of iconic characters from Nintendo and other gaming franchises, battling it out in a variety of colorful stages.

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    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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    High-speed, colorful Switch racing game featuring iconic Nintendo characters, power-ups and chaotic tracks, perfect for family fun and intense competition.

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    Ultimate Chicken Horse

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    Chaotic family-friendly party game for Switch where players build levels as they play, leading to hilarious and unpredictable challenges as everyone tries to reach the goal without falling into deadly traps.

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    Just Dance

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    Of all the Switch family games, Just Dance requires the least gaming skill. Just hold the controller and mimic on-screen dancers to popular songs, earning points for accuracy and timing.

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    Overcooked! All You Can Eat

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    Chaotic cooking game where players collaborate to prepare and serve dishes before time runs out, navigating increasingly complex and dynamic kitchens. One of the best multiplayer Switch games for families to play together, but requires patience and some skill.

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    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

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    Cooperative space shooter where players work together to pilot a spaceship, manning its turrets, shields, and engines to defeat enemies, rescue space bunnies, and explore a colorful galaxy.

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