While the gaming industry was prominently male-dominant before, Nintendo has released plenty of titles that girls will love to play for hours on end. If you and your girls are hardcore gamers, here are some feisty Switch titles that are just perfect for a girl’s night!
Celeste
The poignant, retro-styled single-player Nintendo Switch game has become quite popular with girls due to its touching story of self-discovery and powerful messages. Step into the shoes of a young girl, Madeline, as she scales the perilous heights of Mount Celeste, while battling anxiety and depression (her inner demons) as well as braving hundreds of hand-crafted challenges. This narrative-driven game resonates with people who know what it is like to reach your destination in the face of all the adversities. Embark on an adventure filled with challenges and triumphs, and get rewarded for your persistence and determination.
Overcooked 2
Looking for chaotic cooking action? The multilayered, fast-paced gameplay will let you feel the thrill, strain and tension of working in a high-pressure virtual kitchen. In the latest version of overcooked, travel across the Onion kingdom by land, sea, or air and master a vast array of cuisines in the bizarrest kitchens, from sushi restaurants, to magic schools with magic portals and disappearing stairs, and even hot air balloons! Hold on to your aprons and join the online/local multiplayer madness with your friends, teleport across moving platforms, maneuver your way around dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve, and get as many orders out the window as you can to get the highest points. This game is sure to keep you on edge on your next girl’s night out.
Super Mario Party
There’s a big party in town and everyone’s invited. When you just want to have fun with your girlfriends without things getting too tensed, this classic title filled with silly antics is just what you need. In this gameboard-style setup, you have to collect as many stars as you can, while outwitting friends and family, to become the ultimate super star! Whether you are racing across the game board in the 4-player Mario Party mode, or having fun across 80 minigame challenges in the single-player challenge road mode, this game is bound you leave a huge smile on your face.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Enter a mysterious, post-apocalyptic world where the powerful puffball, Kirby must rescue the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the clutches of the ferocious Beast Pack. Girls will surely love the cute characters in this unforgettable Kirby adventure. Kirby can absorb an enemies’ abilities such as Sword and Ice or drill and ranger and use them as his own to fight enemies or to explore the world around. Another great gimmick of the game is that Kirby can take in real-world objects and transform using Mouthful Mode! Instead of getting a drink from the vending machine, Kirby can swallow the whole thing and then shoot out cans at enemies.
Stardew Valley
In this riveting simulator game, you play as a city slicker tasked with restoring a dilapidated, beat-up farm that your deceased grandpa has left for you, to its former glory. In addition to turning your overgrown fields into a lively and bountiful farm, armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you will also find yourself exploring dungeons, building and nurturing relationships with 12 datable characters, fishing and raising animals, scavenging for valuable treasures deep underground, taking part in seasonal festivals and villager quests, and even defending yourself against creatures from time to time. This game has become quite popular with young girls thanks to its heartwarming plot. If you are looking for something slow-paced, enjoyable and less intense, this open-ended country-life RPG is perfect for you.
Just Dance
When you just want to kick things up a notch on your next girl’s night, a game that gets you on your feet and grooving with friends, is exactly what you need. Mimic the dance moves on screen to chart-topping hits, like “Walking on Sunshine” and “If You Wanna Party”, and try to get the get the highest score. Just Dance transforms your parties into an all-out disco extravaganza.
Horse Club Adventures 2
Girls who love creative, immersive, low-stress games, Horse Club Adventures 2 offers all the right things. This open-world game allows you to customize your horse down to the last detail and ride freely across large open-world areas with the girls from Horse club. Saddle up and set off on a quest to find a mysterious ghost horse, an ancient legend, and complete exciting side missions for residents of the neighboring village of Hazelwood.
