2021 is almost over, so Nintendo has revealed the bestselling games on the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop for 2021. The rankings are split into two categories, Annual and First Half, and we already covered the results of the first half of 2021 back in July. There’s no denying that this year has seen several excellent titles, with games such as Metroid Dread, Monster Hunter Rise, and Shin Megami Tensei V solidifying it as one of Nintendo’s best in recent memory. If you haven’t already, you can check out our 2021 Nintendo Enthusiast awards, where a well-known bounty hunter took home the top prize.
Here is the full list of the bestselling Nintendo Switch eShop games in Japan for 2021.
Japanese Switch eShop 2021 Annual Download Ranking
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Among Us
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- Momotaro Dentetsu
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Human: Fall Flat
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Minecraft
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
- Mario Party Superstars
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Overcooked 2
- New Pokémon Snap
- Splatoon 2
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
- Nyanko Great War
- Fitness Boxing 2
- Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
- The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
- Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition
- Dragon Quest III
- Pokémon Sword
- Game Builder Garage
- Super Mario Party
- Metroid Dread
- Undertale
- Miitopia
Now that the year is almost at a close, we can look forward to the exciting future of Nintendo Switch in 2022. The big N recently showcased all of its upcoming games on one graphic, featuring games such as the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Bayonetta 3, Triangle Strategy, and more. There are a lot of games in the list of bestselling Nintendo Switch games on the Japanese eShop for 2021 that you have probably played. What was your favorite Nintendo Switch game that you played in 2021? Let us know down below!
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