You can’t talk about the best Switch games without at least one Lego game coming up. These games have adapted all of the major franchises, from superheroes to fantasy characters, into some of the most enjoyable games for kids and adults. Or, better yet, play them together since nearly all of them are best played in local multiplayer. At this point in the Switch’s lifecycle, there are over a dozen Lego games out there to pick from. While you could always go with whichever one is based on your favorite franchise, there are a few others not based on a license that are just as good. These are our picks for the best Lego games on the Switch that mix in both license properties and original IPs.
If you do plan on playing these with a friend or family member, make sure you have a spare controller ready.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
Guerrilla Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
November 14, 2024
No one was expecting Lego and Horizon to crossover, but now that they have, it makes so much sense. Transforming all those cool robot dinosaurs into Lego figures just works perfectly, as does the translation of the first game’s plot into a more breezy, kid-friendly adventure. Lego Horizon Adventures is a shorter Lego game than most, but still full of charm and fun — especially in co-op. The combat is satisfying, the story moments funny, and plenty of collectibles and things to upgrade and unlock. None of the puzzles are too difficult, which might be disappointing for older gamers but does make it a great way for kids to get into both Lego and Horizon.
LEGO City Undercover
73%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Platform, Racing, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
TT Fusion
Publisher
Nintendo, WB Games
Release
March 17, 2013
Forget about Grand Theft Auto — if you’re looking for some open-world fun, Lego City Undercover is hard to beat. While it lacks the mature story of GTA 5 — and much of the violence — this family-friendly game still manages to keep things entertaining with a sprawling open-world packed full of vehicles, collectibles, and clumsy car thieves. Unlike most Lego games, City Undercover only allows two players to join in on the action. However, it makes up for that low player count with some of the most frantic action you’ll ever see in a Lego video game. It also comes with a healthy dose of typical Lego humor — including quirky movie references and off-the-wall character names such as Chase McCain and Rex Fury.
LEGO Builder’s Journey
79%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Light Brick Studio
Publisher
The LEGO Group
Release
December 20, 2019
Unlike any of the other Lego games we’ve featured, Lego Builder’s Journey isn’t an action-adventure title but a puzzle game. You will interact with small, incredibly realistic Lego environments with a goal of creating a path for your little character. The game features an incredibly calming soundtrack, and many of the puzzles allow you to take them at your own pace. Each new chapter features a new mechanic or trick to learn so you’re always challenged to think critically about how best to use the pieces available to reach the end. While the story mode can be beaten fairly quickly, there’s also the creative mode that lets you build your own custom sets.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
70%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Traveller’s Tales
Publisher
WB Games, Feral Interactive
Release
November 14, 2017
There are a lot of Marvel-themed Lego games out there, but we still think that Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is the best of the bunch. The plot is a continuation of the first entry, but not to the point where you couldn’t start with this game if you wanted. The basic setup is that you will bring all your favorite heroes together from across space and time to defeat the evil Kang. It plays like all the other Lego games of this type — plenty of light action, collecting things, and puzzles — but with the unique abilities of tons of superheroes. This entry also adds in a four-player competitive Super Hero battle mode for even more action.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
79%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
Traveller’s Tales
Publisher
WB Games
Release
April 05, 2022
Star Wars was one of the first movies to get the Lego treatment and really took the entire Lego genre to new heights. After almost every film was adapted in individual games or bespoke bundles, The Skywalker Saga finally lets you live through all nine of the core films in one package. You are free to choose which trilogy you begin with, and they all have been revamped with slicker gameplay and detailed hub worlds to explore. This is probably the biggest Lego game we’ll ever get, with 45 core levels to complete. If you plan on completing all the objectives and collecting every hidden brick, prepare for quite the adventure.
LEGO DC Super-Villains
76%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Traveller’s Tales
Publisher
WB Games
Release
October 16, 2018
If you’d rather get up to some trouble in your free time, you’ll love everything offered by Lego DC Super-Villains. You’ll set out on a journey to become the world’s best super-villain — “unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc” along the way. The bizarre story follows a world in which the Justice League is absent, forcing a ragtag group of characters — called the Justice Syndicate — to keep the world safe. It’ll be up to you and a friend to figure out what this group is up to and become the greatest super-villains the Earth has ever seen.
LEGO Jurassic World
76%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
TT Games
Publisher
WB Games, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Feral Interactive
Release
June 11, 2015
Dive into the prehistoric period with Lego Jurassic World. Relive the storylines of four classic movies — Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, and Jurassic World — or take control of a dinosaur and tear up the town. Dozens of popular species are playable, including the iconic T. Rex, loveable Triceratops, and agile Raptor. Not content with the 20 available dinos? Lego Jurassic World lets you build your own by customizing their DNA profiles. Once you’ve put together your dream dinosaur, you can take it out to explore Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna and discover everything it has to offer.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection
66%
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Adventure
Developer
TT Games, Double Eleven
Publisher
WB Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Release
October 21, 2016
Follow the story of Harry Potter as he tries to stop Lord Voldemort from taking over the Wizarding World. The Lego Harry Potter Collection encompasses the entirety of Years 1-7 — all remastered to provide incredible graphics on Nintendo Switch. It might be a bit rough around the edges, but there aren’t many other games out there that give you this much Potter content in one place. Learn new spells, craft powerful potions, and endure tedious potion classes as Harry, Ron, and Hermione work their way through Hogwarts — while also trying to stop the most powerful wizard in history. Best of all, the game lets you take a companion along for the ride with two-player co-op.
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game
70%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Traveller’s Tales
Publisher
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Release
September 22, 2017
Released in 2017, The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game is starting to show its age — but it’s still one of the best Ninjago games on the market. If you can look past its terribly uncreative name, there’s a lot to love about this Lego adaptation. Up to four players can join in on co-op missions, battling against Lord Garmadon and his evil Shark Army. Wall-running and high-jumping make this one of the most fast-paced Lego games on the market and — with eight unique locations to explore — there’s more than enough content to keep you busy.