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Kirby Star Allies (2018)
7.1/10on IGDB
Released
Share the Joy-Con and bring a second player into the team of friendly helpers. One player leads as Kirby and the other can take an ally whose powers complement yours. Experiment with combined abilities when you want the second player to do more than follow the same route.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (2019)
8.5/10on IGDB
Released
Choose the Shovel of Hope campaign and pair each horizontal Joy-Con through Change Controller/Grip. Then invite player two and dig or bounce through the stages together. The collection’s other campaigns have different rules, so start with Shovel of Hope for this setup.
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Castle Crashers Remastered (2015)
8.7/10on IGDB
Released
Use one Joy-Con each for a local run through the campaign. Pick different knights and help your partner up when a fight gets away from you. Here the fun is staying close enough to handle a crowd together while each person levels up their own knight.
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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes (2019)
5.5/10on IGDB
Released
Use one Joy-Con each to fight as Travis and Badman in the same room. Time your charge attacks together as you work through different video-game worlds. It’s an option for two players who want a more adult, faster-moving action game than the usual family party picks.
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Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019)
8.3/10on IGDB
Released
After the story unlocks Gooigi, switch to co-op and register a horizontal Joy-Con for each player. Luigi handles the hotel normally, while Gooigi can squeeze through grates and is vulnerable to water. Pass the trickier obstacles by working out which partner can reach them.
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Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
8.9/10on IGDB
Released
Choose two-player mode and give each person a Joy-Con. One controls Mario while the other steers Cappy independently. Give the hat to the player who wants to explore and help during jumps without also having to steer Mario.
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (2018)
7.5/10on IGDB
Released
A second player can join with one Joy-Con through Support Play. Throw together to catch Pokémon or lend a hand in Trainer battles. One person owns the adventure, so choose this when a younger or newer player is happy to help. The Eevee edition offers the same kind of support.
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Pikmin 4 (2023)
8.5/10on IGDB
Released
One Joy-Con each lets you choose between two styles of play. In the story, one player explores while the other uses a pointer to throw pebbles and help. Pick a Dandori Battle if both people want to lead and race to collect more treasure.
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Pikmin 3 Deluxe (2020)
7.8/10on IGDB
Released
Select Two in Story or choose Single Device in Bingo Battle. With one Joy-Con each, you can split the work of a campaign on a divided screen or compete over which items you collect. Start with Story if each person wants a pilot and a group of Pikmin to command.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
8.2/10on IGDB
Released
Use Call Resident on the NookPhone to invite someone who already lives on the same island. Both can play with one Joy-Con each, though the leader has more control over what you do. Swap leaders when you want to take turns shopping or leading the outing.
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Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (2020)
7.4/10on IGDB
Released
Go to Single System, select two players, then pick Joy-Con controls. The menu grays out any games that can’t be played with that setup. Start there to choose a quick tabletop game rather than assuming the complete collection works in every mode.
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Tetris 99 (2019)
8.3/10on IGDB
Released
Get the Big Block DLC and choose 2P Share Battle for local play. Each player uses one Joy-Con and competes in the same match alongside computer players. The downloadable base game doesn’t include this two-player mode, so check for the DLC first.
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Mario Party Superstars (2021)
8.0/10on IGDB
Released
Pick a board or head to Mt. Minigames for a shorter competition. Both players can use a single Joy-Con and all minigames use buttons. It’s the Mario Party choice when you want classic boards without moving the furniture to make room for motion controls.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
7.7/10on IGDB
Released
Both players can bring a single Joy-Con to the local Mario Party board. Choose a board game or a few minigames for a shorter session. Save Paratroopa Flight School for when each person has a full pair, since it uses both hands.
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Super Mario Party (2018)
Released
The original Super Mario Party needs one separate Joy-Con per player. Try a board to use the characters’ different dice, or play River Survival when you both want to cooperate. Prepare for motion-controlled minigames such as rowing.
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WarioWare: Get It Together! (2021)
7.7/10on IGDB
Released
Take one Joy-Con each and start the two-player story on the same screen. Different characters move and attack in different ways, so play changes even when you see the same brief microgame again. Try it when you want fast rounds and don’t mind improvising together.
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1-2-Switch (2017)
Released
Give each person a Joy-Con and stand facing your opponent. Many of the minigames make you listen or watch the other person instead of concentrating on the TV. Try it if you want a few short, silly contests and have space to move.
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Everybody 1-2-Switch (2023)
6.9/10on IGDB
Released
Choose Joy-Con mode with two people and use one controller each for short party contests. Try a motion-controlled relay when you both have room to move. Some games in the collection use phones, so stick to the Joy-Con options for the one-pair setup.
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Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022)
7.6/10on IGDB
Released
Use the local Battle Mode on one system and split the pair of Joy-Con. Roll through dessert courses and collect strawberries, then try to finish heavier than your rival. The split screen lets you veer away from each other as you look for the next pile of berries.
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Super Bomberman R (2017)
6.2/10on IGDB
Released
Use one horizontal Joy-Con each for local play. In a battle, learn to place a bomb and get around a corner before either player gets caught by the blast. Switch to story co-op if you’d rather learn the timing together than outlast each other.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ (2018)
8.3/10on IGDB
Released
Try a local versus match with one Joy-Con per player. The Switch release offers simplified controls for that setup, letting you get to team tags and flashy moves without assigning every input from a larger controller. Pick this if you both want a fighting game with a quick rematch.
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