Key Facts
- ✓ 19 LEGO games have been released on the Nintendo Switch between 2017 and 2025.
- ✓ The library consists of nine original LEGO titles and ten licensed collaborations.
- ✓ The first LEGO game on Switch was LEGO City Undercover, released in April 2017.
- ✓ The most recent title is LEGO Party!, released in 2025.
- ✓ LEGO Racers on the N64 was the first LEGO game released on a Nintendo platform in 1999.
Quick Summary
The partnership between LEGO and Nintendo has produced a substantial library of games for the Switch console. As of 2025, a total of 19 LEGO games have been released on the platform. This collection represents a mix of original intellectual properties and collaborations with major franchises.
The releases span from the console's early days in 2017 through 2025. The library is divided almost evenly between nine original LEGO titles and ten licensed games. These titles cover a wide range of gameplay styles, including traditional action-adventure, sandbox building, and puzzle-solving experiences.
The LEGO-Nintendo Partnership
The relationship between the two companies began long before the Switch era. The first collaboration was LEGO Racers, released on the N64 in 1999. Since then, at least one LEGO game has appeared on nearly every Nintendo platform released.
This synergy continued strongly with the Switch. In addition to software, the partnership extends to physical merchandise, with multiple Nintendo-themed LEGO sets debuting annually since 2020.
Original LEGO Games on Switch 🎮
Among the 19 total titles, nine are based on LEGO's own intellectual properties. These games focus on unique worlds created by the company rather than external franchises.
LEGO City Undercover (2017)
Released in April 2017, just one month after the Switch launched, this title was a port of the 2013 Wii U game. It is an open-world action-adventure game based on the LEGO City building sets, featuring an undercover police officer tracking an escaped prisoner.
LEGO Worlds (2017)
Also released in 2017, this title is considered the most authentic LEGO experience on the system. Unlike the standard action-adventure format, LEGO Worlds is a sandbox game similar to Minecraft, allowing players to build structures brick by brick.
LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game (2017)
Released alongside the film in September 2017, this game adapts the Ninjago line of sets. It features eight locations and several playable characters from the movie.
LEGO Builder’s Journey (2021)
Originally released on Apple Arcade in 2019, this game arrived on Switch in 2021. It is a purely puzzle-based experience that tells a father-son story through geometric challenges.
LEGO Brawls (2022)
Released in 2022, this is a fighting game inspired by Smash Bros. It features over 100 minifigures from more than 10 LEGO sets, including Ninjago and Jurassic World.
LEGO Bricktales (2022)
Released in 2022, this title focuses on physics-based building puzzles.
Licensed Collaborations 🎬
Ten of the released games are collaborations with major entertainment franchises. These titles utilize LEGO's gameplay mechanics to retell stories from popular movies and comics.
Marvel and DC Comics
Three Marvel games are available. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017) is a sequel featuring the time-traveling villain Kang the Conqueror. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (2021) is a port of the 2013 original, featuring Doctor Doom and Loki. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is also available on the system.
The DC Universe is represented by LEGO DC Super-Villains (2018). This game focuses on villains like The Joker and Lex Luthor. It was the first LEGO title to center its story around a player-created character.
Disney and Pixar
LEGO The Incredibles (2018) combines storylines from both The Incredibles movies. It was released in June 2018 to coincide with the sequel.
Harry Potter
LEGO Harry Potter Collection (2018) is a compilation of two games: Years 1-4 and Years 5-7. It covers the entire saga from the books and films.
Jurassic World
LEGO Jurassic World (2019) arrived on Switch four years after its initial 2015 release. It covers the first four films in the franchise (Jurassic Park 1-3 and Jurassic World) and includes playable versions of directors Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow.
Star Wars
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022) is the definitive collection, covering all nine Skywalker saga films. It features over 300 playable characters, 23 planets, and 100 vehicles. The game introduced a new over-the-shoulder camera perspective compared to previous entries.
The LEGO Movie
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame (2019) was released as a tie-in to the film. It blends traditional action-adventure gameplay with building elements similar to LEGO Worlds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many LEGO games are on the Nintendo Switch?
There are 19 LEGO games released on the Nintendo Switch between 2017 and 2025.
What was the first LEGO game on Switch?
LEGO City Undercover was the first title released, launching in April 2017, one month after the console's release.
Are there original LEGO games on the system?
Yes, nine of the 19 games are based on original LEGO intellectual properties, such as LEGO City, Ninjago, and LEGO Worlds.
