Quicklist of 7+ Fun, Educational Games for Nintendo Switch

Check out this list of 7+ titles with their Youtube trailers….

Many are looking to buy the Nintendo Switch right now, especially since lockdown has squeezed families together, closed schools and sent parents looking for ways to keep restless kids occupied, while learning something at the same time. And indeed, this can be a great combination.

Despite offering games of ‘pure fun’ like racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or intuitive adventure puzzlers like Zelda, the fact is that the Switch can also be used to ‘gamify’ learning even more. The potential is huge, of using fun interaction (maybe in short levels or bursts) and fantasy scenarios to pass on at least some greater awareness or mental skill. It’s not always an easy balance to get right, but these following titles do well.

Yes, you can find many educational games available for PS4 and Xbox, but as ever the Nintendo focus is more on younger kids and family fun. The Switch is also one of the latest and most versatile (and portable) console. You also don’t get annoying adverts like you do on mobile or smartphone apps.

So here’s a round-up of 7+ great educational games (not in any order) for Nintendo Switch, available either as direct download or separate purchase….