Nintendo has made it clear which games are completely backward compatible on the Nintendo Switch. There are a few perpetrators we may have been expecting, but some surprising games may not launch, or they may start with the following issues:
Nintendo says those lists will be updated again later this month, but at the time of writing, 141 games with big hitters including Doom: Eternal and NBA 2K25 and 50 with issues like Alan Wake Remastered, Fall Guys and Aliens Isolation are not working.
You can find a list of games that have startup issues on Nintendo Switch, as well as a list of games that have issues running here.
Obviously, there are a number of games that OG Joy-Con controllers need to play, including the 1-2 Switch, Ring Fit Adventure, and various LABO releases.
Nintendo Switch Game 2 with startup issues on Nintendo Switch 2
141 games listed as not working so far.
Another Crab Treasure by Daylight Doom: Eternal Final Fantasy Gangbeast NBA 2k25 etc.
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Nintendo Switch Game 2 Starting up on Nintendo Switch 2 has in-game issues
51 games have been described as having problems so far.
Alan Waykrimaster Alien: Isolated Autumn Saints IV, etc.
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Nintendo Switch Games that require Joy-Cons to play on Switch 2
Ring Fit Adventure 1-2 Switch Everyone Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit
Nintendo Switch Games that Does Not Work with Switch 2
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit
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