Easy to Start, Impossible to Put Down
New to gaming? Or looking for the perfect first game to get someone hooked?
These 5 Nintendo Switch titles are incredibly beginner-friendly — and so good you’ll forget you were ever “new” to games in the first place.
🥇 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Why it’s perfect for beginners:
→ No set path. No pressure.
→ You can go anywhere, do anything, and failure is just part of the fun.
→ It’s a masterclass in open-world design — and teaches you how to play naturally as you explore. - Why you’ll get hooked:
→ Hours go by as you experiment, cook, glide, climb… and suddenly realize you haven’t even done a main quest yet.
🥈 Splatoon 3
- Why it’s perfect for beginners:
→ It’s not about kills — it’s about painting the map.
→ Fast-paced, colorful, and easy to pick up, even if you’ve never touched a shooter.
→ Short matches = low stress, high reward. - Why you’ll get hooked:
→ You don’t need to be good at aiming to win — you just need to splat with style.
🥉 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Why it’s perfect for beginners:
→ Zero combat. Zero pressure. Pure chill.
→ You decorate your island, collect furniture, hang out with animal neighbors — your own peaceful paradise.
→ The controls are simple, and the pace is entirely yours to set. - Why you’ll get hooked:
→ Daily goals, seasonal events, and irresistible charm will have you checking in every day.
🏅 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Why it’s perfect for beginners:
→ Simple controls, fun items, and built-in assist modes make it super accessible.
→ It’s also the ultimate party game, so even non-gamers have a blast. - Why you’ll get hooked:
→ Just one race turns into a night-long tournament before you know it.
🏅 Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Why it’s perfect for beginners:
→ Adorable, approachable, and forgiving.
→ Kirby’s copy abilities + smooth level design = a great intro to action-platforming.
→ Plus, it supports 2-player co-op — great for families or casual play. - Why you’ll get hooked:
→ The game may look cute, but the boss fights and music? Surprisingly epic.
✅ Final Thoughts｜Easy to Play, Hard to Quit
Beginner-friendly doesn’t mean “boring.”
These games offer freedom, charm, and real adventure,
without ever overwhelming new players.
What was your first Switch game that got you hooked?
Let us know in the comments!
