Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy video games. That is especially true for Nintendo Switch games, with titles from Nintendo and plenty of third party developers on sale for a limited time. Whether you're a fan of RPGs, cozy games, or platformers, there are great Prime Day Switch deals available for everyone.
It's important to remember that these deals will only be live throughout Prime Day, which lasts through July 17. You must be a Prime member to access the discounts, and these deals will end once inventory has been sold through. Be sure to pick up a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial and purchase any Nintendo Switch games before the deals end.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $39.99
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is now on sale for the first time since it was first launched just last month. SMT V: Vengeance is an enhanced version of the former Nintendo Switch exclusive SMT V, launched in 2019. The biggest feature available in this upgraded re-release is the all new Canon of Vengeance route, which is essentially 40 hours of new story content. At $39.99, this is a steal for what will likely end up being one of the most popular RPGs on Switch in 2024..
Sonic Superstars for $22.99
Sonic Superstars for Nintendo Switch is on sale for $24.99 this Prime Day. This game is the latest 2D Sonic title, with loads of new environments and enemies to discover. New abilities like multiplying and slowing time are available with the power of the Chaos Emeralds, which can aid in your quest to take down Eggman. Plus, Sonic Superstars lets you play the entire campaign in multiplayer, so you can grab this great Sonic game deal and some friends to play as Knuckles, Amy, and Tails!
Unicorn Overlord for $34.99
Unicorn Overlord is available at a new all time low of $34.99 for Prime Day. This tactical RPG has a plethora of features to discover, with over 60 unique characters to unlock and use in combat. The game was developed by Vanillaware, who is best known for titles like Dragon's Crown and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. If you're a fan of Fire Emblem, you owe it to yourself to check out this RPG for Switch, especially at this price.
Super Mario RPG for $39.95
Super Mario RPG was initially released in 1996 for the SNES, and over two decades later, a remake has been released for Nintendo Switch. Super Mario RPG for Switch is an excellent game, even being a great entry point into the world of RPGs. As one of the wackiest Mario games on Switch, there are dozens of unique characters to discover who have never appeared outside of this title. It's also one of the rare occasions where Mario and Bowser work together - the King of the Koopas even joins your party! On top of all that, the legendary Yoko Shimomura returned to compose the soundtrack, making for an unforgettable Mario experience that is definitely worth it at this price.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp for $52.99
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a complete remake of the first two Advance War titles from Wayforward and Nintendo. This game marks the first entry in the Advance Wars series since Advance Wars: Days of Ruin on the Nintendo DS, bringing back Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. Some of the biggest changes available in these remakes are a re-recorded original soundtrack, online versus play, and the massive shift in art style from 2D to 3D. Overall, this collection is an excellent way to revisit one of Nintendo's most beloved strategy titles.
Cuphead for $24.99
Cuphead is one of the best platformers of the last decade, featuring an extremely unique art style that is based on rubber hose animation. Don't be fooled by its charming looks, though - Cuphead can be absolutely brutal with dozens of challenging bosses. The Nintendo Switch version of the game is excellent with 60FPS support, fitting right at home as a platformer on the console.
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles for $29.99
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is still the best Demon Slayer game out there. The flashy title features over 30 characters, with the story covered through the Entertainment District Arc. You can dive head first into Adventure Mode and relive the major story moments of the hit manga, or you can choose to battle it out against others in Versus Mode. Explore unique matchups that were never before possible, like Rui vs. Tengen. Let your creativity run wild!
Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $56
Per IGN's 9/10 review, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one of the best games available on the Nintendo Switch, period. As the console's first new 2D Mario title, over 150 different levels are available in this co-op game, with plenty of secrets and challenges to uncover as you play through the story. One of the new features of Wonder is the Badge system, which allows you to grant characters unique abilities to use throughout levels. At $56, the price is likely to drop even lower, but this is a Mario game you do not want to pass up when its on sale.
When Are Switch Games On Sale?
The Nintendo eShop pretty much always has digital versions of Switch games on sale, which you can find in the "Great Deals" section of the app on your Switch. While you can't really predict what games you'll find on sale when, you may be able to find a new third-party gem. If you're looking for physical Switch games, whether to manage your console's storage or to add to your collection, you should check out big shopping events like Prime Day or Black Friday.
One of the best Switch deals is grabbing a special edition Nintendo Switch, like the Animal Crossing Switch Lite, which includes a free Nintendo game. That said, it may be worth waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2 if you're looking for a console upgrade.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
