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Nintendo Switch Games With Animals

Explore Nintendo Switch games with animals for adventures and activities featuring animal characters, virtual pets, or wildlife. Compare each title’s gameplay, age rating, and supported player modes to find an experience that matches your interests, whether you’re shopping for yourself or a younger player.

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  1. Super Mario Odyssey - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HJ5838

    Best...The best christmas present. Kids love it...Great addition to the mario series...Love Mario oddyssey. One of the best Mario’s in years. Lots of content here as well.

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    An action-packed platformer featuring inventive cap-powered moves and open-world exploration on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  2. Super Mario Odyssey - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL48ZXH

    Great Mario games. Best since MARIO 64 I think. Love it...My son love the game best buy always has great deals...Great

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    An action-packed, globe-trotting 3D adventure featuring Mario’s new cap abilities for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GXGR

    Best Buy’s on -line service was great. Love love the game....The best for kids...Great game!! I love playing this game. It is the best!!

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    An engaging simulation game where you build, customize, and share your own island paradise with friends.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  4. Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H6T99L

    The best game if you love staying busy...I love this game! Cannot say enough great things about it....I heard great things about this game and caved. Best decision ever!...I love how wholesome this game...

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    An engaging simulation game where you build, customize, and share your own island paradise with friends.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  5. Pokémon Sword Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H629Y6

    GREAT GAME love the open word aspect of it 10/10 best...Love It...This is the best new Pokémon game to get....Great buy!

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    An action-packed RPG adventure where you explore the Galar region and battle new and familiar Pokémon.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  6. Pokémon Sword Edition - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL4GX6L

    Came fast and in great condition. Bought to replace a digital version.

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    An exciting role-playing adventure where you explore the Galar region, battle, and catch new Pokémon.
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    Your price for this item is $59.86
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    The previous price was $64.27

  7. Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL4G7GQ

    Love Pikachu! Best Buy has the best prices and prompt delivery!...Great game...This is so far the best Pokémon game I’ve played. I love Pikachu.

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    A nostalgic role-playing adventure where you catch, battle, and trade Pokémon in the vibrant Kanto region.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  8. Pokémon Shield Edition - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL4GXRZ

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    An exciting role-playing adventure where you explore the Galar region and battle new Dynamax Pokémon.
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    Your price for this item is $69.99
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    The previous price was $99.99

  9. Yoshi's Crafted World - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL4G78K

    Great for family....I love the game and it's a good bonding for family....I love shopping at best buy and best buy for you and your family and friends....Love this product my kids love it love to shop...

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    A charming platformer adventure featuring creative handcrafted levels, cooperative play, and family-friendly action on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  10. Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4G84K

    Great game...Great game. I love Best Buy pricing and price match policy...Love It!...Great Game! Absolutely love it! Best Pokemon game I've played since the first few generations.

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    An open-world action RPG adventure where you explore the ancient Hisui region and complete the first Pokédex.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  11. Kirby Star Allies - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL485J5

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    An action-packed platformer where players team up to combine abilities and defeat enemies on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $56.95
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  12. Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HSSFFV

    Very fun game and the whole family will love it especially if they’re fans, this is the best version...Love it

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    An engaging digital adventure where you catch, battle, and explore with Eevee in the Kanto region.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  13. Pokémon Violet - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GLLK

    Love Best Buy...Great price and fast delivery. This is a Christmas present for our Grandson. Thank you...best game ever love this game bestbuy always have my back games best place buy games

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    An open-world Pokémon adventure featuring new regions, seamless exploration, and classic turn-based battles.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  14. Pokkén Tournament DX - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H8S35J

    great game with all the characters i know and love....Great game...Love it

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    A digital one-on-one Pokémon fighting game offering local multiplayer battles and easy controls for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  15. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL4G8W3

    Great Game!...Great Game! We love to play it. Got the last one at Best Buy....Best game!! I love kirkby, the game itself is great, we can’t wait for the next one

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    A vibrant 3D platforming adventure where you copy abilities and explore a mysterious world with friends.
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    Your price for this item is $52.99
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  16. Pokémon Scarlet - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GG2S

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    An open-world Pokémon adventure featuring new starters, seamless exploration, and classic turn-based battles.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  17. Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3R8ZQZ93T

    Thanks best buy!...Great game ,very fun. Love the awesome customer service from best buy as well!...The best buy°°...Love this game!!! Buy buy buy..its the Best Buy!!!

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    An atmospheric action-adventure game featuring hand-drawn art, challenging gameplay, and a mysterious underground world.
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    Your price for this item is $34.99

  18. Carnival Games - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: JXHY5RPG9V

    The best...Love it great game ! Recommend for all ages ! So many choices...Amazing game for a very good price I love shopping at Best Buy.

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    A family-friendly party game collection featuring 20 entertaining mini-games for solo or multiplayer fun on Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  19. Carnival Games - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HSWX48

    Great game...Great family fun for all

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    A fun digital party game collection featuring 20 mini games for up to four players on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  20. Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GLH4

    Great game...Loveeeeeeeee it great game absolutely love playing this game the best wont be disappointed...Best Pikmin Game...Great game with good gameplay. love the night missions

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    An endearing action-adventure game where you guide plantlike creatures on epic expeditions and strategic battles.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  21. Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4G7FS

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    A charming strategy adventure where you command Pikmin to solve puzzles, battle creatures, and explore together.
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    Your price for this item is $50.99
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  22. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GLQQ

    Great!...If you love Kirby, you’ll love this! One of the best remasters / ports on the switch!...Love it best game and delivery was grat it was on time

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    A vibrant platforming adventure featuring multiplayer action, new abilities, and fun mini-games on Nintendo Switch systems.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  23. It Takes Two - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7CYFSS929

    Great game...My kids love this game they tell is one of the best ones out there. Besides Mario...Great game, great service. Happy ro have purchased from Best Buy at the best price.

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    A cooperative action-adventure game featuring creative challenges and teamwork, compatible with all Nintendo Switch models.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  24. Nickelodeon Kart Racers - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3Q8TZY9FY

    Great product for a great price love best buy........He did love the game, and Best Buy offered fast shipping as usual.

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    A fun racing game featuring Nickelodeon characters, 24 themed tracks, power-ups, and multiplayer action.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99
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Nintendo Switch games with animals offer plenty of ways to explore colorful worlds, care for virtual companions and enjoy adventures starring memorable animal characters. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a popular choice for players who enjoy a relaxed pace, with an island setting where you can befriend animal villagers, decorate your home, catch fish and insects, and build a community that reflects your style. Its open-ended activities make it an appealing option for anyone looking for cozy Nintendo Switch games with creative freedom rather than a fixed sequence of challenges. For a more hands-on pet care experience, Little Friends: Dogs & Cats lets you spend time with virtual puppies and kittens, get to know their personalities and dress them in accessories. Comparing animal-themed Nintendo Switch games by their main activities—such as decorating, pet care or exploration—can help you find an experience that matches the way you like to play. Animal adventures on Nintendo Switch also extend beyond virtual pet games and peaceful island life. In Untitled Goose Game, you control a mischievous goose that sneaks through a village, steals objects and solves playful puzzles, with a two-player local cooperative mode that lets a second goose join the trouble. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze takes a more action-focused approach, sending its animal heroes through platforming levels filled with obstacles, collectibles and challenging enemies. Players interested in farming games with animals can explore STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town, which combines crop growing with caring for cows, sheep, chickens and other farm animals. These titles highlight the variety available across Nintendo Switch animal games, from lighthearted cooperative play to fast-paced platforming and everyday farm routines. Before choosing a game, check its ESRB rating, supported play modes and number of players to make sure it fits your household, whether you want a single-player adventure, a virtual animal companion or a game to share with family and friends.

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Nintendo Switch games with animals span genres such as life simulation, farming, adventure, puzzles, and platformers. Some focus on caring for pets or building friendships with animal characters, while others let you explore and complete challenges as an animal.

Depending on the game, you may be able to feed and groom pets, decorate animal habitats, observe wildlife, or complete quests for animal neighbors. Other games emphasize exploration, collecting creatures, or solving puzzles using an animal character’s abilities.

Some animal-themed Nintendo Switch games offer local co-op, shared-screen play, or online multiplayer. Depending on the title, players can visit one another’s worlds, work on shared tasks, or compete in minigames. Check each game’s details for supported modes and whether online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Some Nintendo Switch games with animals let you name pets, choose accessories, or customize playable animal characters. Others focus on decorating homes, arranging habitats, or designing outdoor spaces. Customization options vary by game.

Start with the activities you enjoy most. Life simulation and pet-care games often emphasize daily routines and relationships, while adventure games focus on exploration and quests. Puzzle games offer problem-solving challenges, and farming games may combine animal care with growing crops and crafting.