The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the highest-rated Switch exclusive in 2025, boasting a 96 Metacritic score and 20 million copies sold within its first year—a figure that outpaces #2 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's launch-year sales by over 12 million. Its groundbreaking physics and fused-construction mechanics deliver 150 hours of content, making it 50% longer than the average open-world title. This sequel sets a new benchmark for exploration and puzzle design on the platform.