As 2024 grinds to an end, Nintendo has dropped its Top 30 most downloaded Switch games in Japan, and let’s just say, it’s as chaotic as a mosh pit at a Dead Boys concert. Leading the pack for the second year straight is the absurdly addictive Suika Game, with the freshly launched Exit 8 making waves at #2, and everyone’s favorite co-op chaos machine, Overcooked 2, sliding into #3.
These rankings are strictly based on digital downloads, proving what Switch gamers in Japan have been hammering the eShop for all year. Check out the list below, with prices punked down into USD for your convenience.
Top 30 Most Downloaded Nintendo Switch Games in Japan (2024)
1. Suika Game (Aladdin X) (09/12/2021) – $1.60
2. Exit 8 (PLAYISM) (04/17/2024) – $3.13
3. Overcooked! 2 (Team17) (08/07/2018) – $18.27
4. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (Square-Enix) (11/14/2024) – $51.00
5. Monster Hunter Rise (Capcom) (03/26/2021) – $26.50
6. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Ultimate Edition (3goo) (11/24/2022) – $43.80
7. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo) (09/26/2024) – $50.60
8. Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo) (10/17/2024) – $47.20
9. Minecraft (Microsoft Japan) (06/21/2018) – $26.30
10. Overcooked! Special Edition (Team17) (10/12/2017) – $14.30
11. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Capcom) (02/21/2019) – $19.90
12. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo) (03/20/2020) – $43.80
13. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) (04/28/2017) – $43.80
14. POWER PROS 2024-2025 (Konami) (07/18/2024) – $56.40
15. Splatoon 3 (Nintendo) (09/09/2022) – $43.30
16. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo) (10/20/2023) – $43.30
17. Human: Fall Flat (Teyon Japan) (12/28/2017) – $10.20
18. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo) (05/23/2024) – $43.30
19. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo) (06/05/2020) – $29.40
20. Nintendo Switch Sports (Nintendo) (04/29/2022) – $28.90
21. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo) (12/07/2018) – $53.20
22. Among Us (Innersloth) (12/16/2020) – $3.50
23. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (Spike-Chunsoft) (01/25/2024) – $47.00
24. Hogwarts Legacy (WB Games) (11/14/2023) – $59.10
25. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (Capcom) (08/25/2017) – $27.30
26. Unicorn Overlord (Atlus) (03/08/2024) – $59.10
27. Momotaro Dentetsu World (Konami) (11/16/2023) – $46.70
28. Dave the Diver (Nexon) (10/26/2023) – $16.20
29. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Square-Enix) (09/27/2019) – $36.90
30. The Battle Cats Unite! (Ponos) (12/20/2018) – $6.70
Highlights That Hit Like a Power Chord
• Suika Game is the undisputed champ, holding onto its #1 spot for the second year straight like a punk rocker refusing to leave the stage.
• New blood like Exit 8 and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake proved they’ve got what it takes, debuting at #2 and #4.
• Fan-favorites like Overcooked! 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons still show up strong, proving that classics never die.
Final Thoughts: Punk Picks from the eShop Stage
2024’s Top 30 list proves that Switch gamers in Japan know how to mix nostalgia with fresh chaos. From the ridiculous charm of Suika Game to the high-energy madness of Overcooked! 2, this lineup is pure gold for anyone who loves fast-paced action, quirky multiplayer games, or immersive RPGs.
Hit the eShop, grab a controller, and turn it up to 11—these games are ready to rock your world.
