The Best Asynchronous Games for Nintendo Switch

Update 25 September 2024: Games Advent Calendar 2024 added at rank #3.

Here are our 10 Best Asynchronous Games for Nintendo Switch:

Istanbul
Eight-Minute Empire
Games Advent Calendar 2024
Gems of War
Monorail Stories

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Istanbul (2018)

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Collect and trade goods! Plan ahead! Earn rubies and win the race to fortune! Become the best merchant in Istanbul! This faithful adaptation of one of the best board games of all time will turn you into a merchand on a jurney from rags to riches. 🕌📦👳

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asynchronous
board-game
multiplayer
tabletop
platform
local
online
mouse
touch-friendly
4-player
strategy
achievements
trading
turn-based

Eight-Minute Empire (2017)

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Eight-Minute Empire is the super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes.

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board-game
asynchronous
card-driven
turn-based
card
strategy
touch-friendly
multiplayer
empire
4-player
short
local
resource
casual
cardgame

Games Advent Calendar 2024 (2024)

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Jump on a train packed with gifts and dive into the holiday spirit with Games Advent Calendar 2024!

asynchronous
match-three
family-friendly
multiplayer
trains
racing
controller-support
arcade
casual
platform
2d
cartoony

Gems of War (2014)

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From the creators of Puzzle Quest, play the new Puzzle/RPG/Strategy mash-up, GEMS OF WAR! Match gems to power your spells, and match skulls to smite your enemies! It’s easy to learn yet has tons of depth.

asynchronous
match-three
puzzle
rpg
battle
card
board
farming
war
entertainment
arena
rpg-elements
endless
strategy

Monorail Stories (2022)

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Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute.