Kirby fans, rejoice! For a whopping 34 years, Kirby has been our beloved Nintendo hero, bringing fun and cuteness since his original launch in 1992 on the Game Boy with Kirby’s Dream Land. Our favorite pink puffball, known for his mesmerizing powers of inhalation and his Smash Bros. antics, has been front and center in over two dozen games. And now, with Kirby Air Riders propelling us into the era of Switch 2 exclusives, we're gearing up for more captivating Kirby adventures!
How Many Kirby Games Are on Switch?
Buckle up, gamers! The Nintendo Switch beams with seven Kirby titles that have captivated players, with 11 more retro classics accessible through Nintendo Switch Online. It all began in 2018 with Kirby Star Allies, and the latest thrilling ride came in 2025 with Kirby Air Riders.
Here’s the Ultimate Kirby Lineup on the Switch!
- Kirby Star Allies (2018) - Dive into Kirby's first Switch appearance with this action-platformer! Team up with three friends or AI companions to engage in rich puzzle-solving and epic combat adventures.
- Super Kirby Clash (2019) - Switch things up with this free-to-play, boss-battling bonanza! Team up in squads of four to take on epic quests and gear up in an exhilarating hub world.
- Kirby Fighters 2 (2020) - Smash-fun awaits with this classic brawler, pitting Kirby against foes like Meta Knight, King Dedede, and more, welcoming up to four-player mayhem.
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) - Get ready for a wild ride with Kirby's first 3D platformer! This post-apocalyptic journey became an instant hit, selling over 7.5 million copies and receiving a dreamy Switch 2 upgrade in 2025.
- Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022) - Satisfy your sweet tooth with dessert-themed races and battles for multiplayer fun! Battle it out in the delicious Gourmet Grand Prix!
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) - Relive the magic of the Wii classic with enhanced visuals, new adventures, and epic co-op play for up to four players!
- Kirby Air Riders (2025) - Switch 2 Exclusive! - Ready, set, go! Blaze across new worlds with the Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders, announced in a thunderous Nintendo presentation in April 2025.
Bring your Warp Stars and ready yourself for more captivating Kirby action as we usher in the next generation of gaming with the Nintendo Switch 2!