Physical releases are a big part of the Nintendo Switch for collectors. Many handheld collectors have slowly been moving from platforms like the 3DS and PS Vita to the Nintendo Switch for their collecting needs. It is pretty well known that most smaller games sell more at retail on Nintendo Switch. Even Limited Run Games (one of the best publishers of physical releases on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms) sees more sales on Nintendo Switch and often has open pre-orders only on Nintendo Switch while PS4 gets a small limited print run. For the SwitchArcade Best of 2019, I’m bringing you the top 5 physical releases on Nintendo Switch in 2019 and a bonus.

Salt & Sanctuary: Drowned Tome Edition
(Leadman Games)

Yes, I know this released in December 2018 but we are going to let that slip because the physical release is that damn good. While Salt and Sanctuary is already a must play game on any system, the Switch physical edition includes a double sided poster, adventurer’s manual, and a code for the original soundtrack. This is all including the game on cartridge. As of now, this is the only physical release of the game available and it is absolutely worth an inclusion in your collection. I adore this game and literally bought 2 copies of it for my collection.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
(CD Projekt Red)

If you remember the original Nintendo Switch reveal video, Skyrim was pretty heavily featured. A lot of people unfamiliar with Skyri...