Top 10 Classic NES Games You Can Play with a Nintendo Switch Online Subscription

If you own a Nintendo Switch, there’s a subscription service just for you. Nintendo Switch Online allows players to take their game sessions online with friends. For games such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this service is a must.

However, there is another big perk that comes along with a subscription. Switch owners have access to over 70 NES and Super NES games through Nintendo Switch Online. As such, we will be shining a spotlight on the top 10 classic NES games you can play with a Nintendo Online subscription.

10. Ninja Gaiden

Originally released in 1988, this classic found a home on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Fortunately, it is now playable on the go with Nintendo Switch. Players will notice that this action-packed game helped inspire many of the platformers that we enjoy today.

The cool thing is that it still holds up super well today. It’s a great game to drop into when you have a little spare time to kill.

Editor’s Update Feb. 22, 2021:

The February 2021 Nintendo Direct has announced Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection releasing on June 10 for PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. It will include Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge.

9. River City Ransom

There’s no doubt that Beat ‘Em Ups are fun. River City Ransom was unique in this genre, as it’s both insanely fun to play and very funny at the same time. With the option to add in a second player, this NES classic from 1992 can still eat up hours of your time even today.

Plus, the cute sprites and the nicely-detailed backgrounds still look fantastic. All-in-all, if you would like a good game to play with a friend, then beating on some retro punks is a fine option.