Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch Crossplay (Cross-Platform) Games

On this page, you can find Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch cross-platform games. Games listed here are confirmed as working with crossplay between these two platforms.

Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. The console succeeds the Nintendo DS, featuring backward compatibility with older Nintendo DS video games. Its primary competitor is the Sony PlayStation Vita. The Nintendo 3DS features two screens. The bottom touch screen is capable of displaying stereoscopic 3D images with the aid of a special glasses-free filter. The top screen is a normal LCD.

Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a gaming platform that allows gamers to play their favorite games at home on their television or on the go. The system comes with two controllers that can be used together in handheld mode or separately in tabletop mode or TV mode. The Switch also has a unique feature called the Joy-Con Grip, which lets you attach the two controllers to the grip and use it as one larger controller. The Switch has a wide variety of games available, from first-party Nintendo classics like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. to third-party blockbusters like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2. There's something for everyone on the Nintendo Switch.

Cross-Platform Games for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch

The following are crossplay games that work between Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch:

  • Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age features the series' traditional turn-based battle system. Players can explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles.
  • Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is an enhanced version of Monster Hunter Generations that features new monsters, hunting styles and more challenging G-Rank quests. Game data from Monster Hunter Generations can be carried over to Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Game data can also be moved between the 3DS and Switch versions of the game.

Games Which Are Compatible With Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch

The following games are compatible with both Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch, but unfortunately, crossplay is not available between the platforms:

  • Terraria - Terraria is a game all about exploration, combat, and building. Players will dig for treasure and raw materials, fight enemies, explore the world around them, and build structures to house allies and machinery. As they progress, players will seek out new challenges in the form of stronger foes to overcome.

Crossplay With Other Platforms

If you are looking for other platforms to crossplay with Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch, you can find some potential options below:

Other Platforms to Crossplay With Nintendo 3DS

Here are some other platforms to crossplay with Nintendo 3DS:

Other Platforms to Crossplay With Nintendo Switch

Here are some other platforms which have crossplay games that work with Nintendo Switch: