2025’s busiest shopping period might have wrapped up, but there’s still time to pick up games you may have missed in year-end sales. Though it’s not as big as the , the Nintendo eShop still has plenty of great limited-time deals. And unlike PC games, first-party Nintendo titles rarely go on sale—making this the best chance to grab any you’ve had your eye on.
With the launch of the , it’s also an opportunity to get upgraded game versions for Nintendo’s newest console, whether they’re new releases or updates for older titles. Here are our picks for the top deals in the Nintendo Switch holiday sale, which runs until January 4.
6. Princess Peach: Showtime!
It’s been ages since Princess Peach got a solo adventure, but 2024’s was worth the wait. This sidescrolling platformer gives Peach a closet full of outfit-based abilities in an adventure set in a magical theater. The wide variety of Princess Peach: Showtime!’s gameplay makes it worth checking out—even if its simplicity suits players looking for a lighter challenge better.
5. Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
A was rumored for years, and it finally became real in 2025. The new version of one of the most revered games ever adds voice acting and many gameplay changes—but also includes the original game for players who don’t want new additions. In either version, Final Fantasy Tactics’ combat and flexible job system still shine, as does its classic political intrigue story. The game’s for $47.99.
4. Cult of the Lamb: Unholy Edition
Blending town builders and roguelike RPGs, puts you in charge of a cult while questing to defeat eldritch beings in the nearby woods. The Unholy Edition adds four DLC packs, which introduce new followers, town decorations, and quests to complete as you grow your influence.
3. Hello Kitty Island Adventure
First launched on iOS, is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. This Sanrio cozy game takes cues from Animal Crossing but adds deeper activities like puzzles and platforming challenges for a more varied life sim. It’s expanded a lot since its original launch, making Hello Kitty Island Adventure one of the most interesting cozy games around these days.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
was a huge shift for The Legend of Zelda, putting Zelda in charge and giving her a full suite of powers. Instead of traditional combat, it focuses on puzzle-solving—letting Zelda summon monsters and objects from Hyrule to complete her quest. Echoes of Wisdom is a divisive entry, but it’s bursting with creativity as a surprising change of pace from typical Zelda games.
1. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Gold Edition
is a few years old, but this deal is still so good it almost feels like a mistake. A turn-based tactical RPG starring Mario and friends (and Rayman’s rabbids) sounds like a recipe for failure—but both Mario + Rabbids games are surprisingly great. The Sparks of Hope Gold Edition includes a heap of DLC with extra missions and heroes, making it one of the best deals in the entire holiday sale.