Metroid is one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, and with Prime 4: Beyond joining the series, it’s a great time to replay all your old favorites. Samus has gone on plenty of adventures throughout the galaxy, battling Space Pirates, Metroids, and more.
If you’re itching to play more of the classic series, you’re in luck. There are tons of Metroid titles on the latest generation of Nintendo Console. Here is every single one of them, and how to play them on your Switch.
Metroid Dread
Dread brings the classic side-scrolling of the original games to the modern age, as Samus investigates a mysterious transmission from the planet ZDR. With intense boss fights and incredible level design, Dread is one of the best Metroid games in years.
Metroid: Dread is available for purchase from the Nintendo eShop on your console, or you can pick up a physical copy at a variety of retailers.
Metroid Prime: Remastered
Remastered to run beautifully on the Switch, the original Metroid Prime lets you go into first-person with Samus and do battle with the Space Pirates on the planet Tallon IV. You’ll also be taking on their experimental creatures that have been made with the dangerous Phazon substance.
Just like Dread, you can get the remastered version of Metroid Prime in the Nintendo eShop or get a physical copy from stores.
Metroid (NES)
The original adventure that started it all. Play as Samus Aran and journey to the depths of the planet Zebes to stop the Space Pirates and Mother Brain from destroying the galaxy after they’ve gotten ahold of Metroids.
You can download the original Metroid straight to your console if you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership. You’ll get access to plenty of NES, Game Boy, and SNES classics, including this legendary title.
Super Metroid
One of the most well-regarded games in history, Super Metroid is not to be missed. An infant Metroid has been stolen by the Space Pirates and their leader Ridley, and it’s up to Samus to retrieve the baby Metroid and save the galaxy.
Since Super Metroid is an original SNES title, it’s included with a Nintendo Switch Online basic membership. You can download it straight from the Nintendo eShop.
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Set directly after the original game for NES, Metroid II follows the bounty hunter as she prevents the Space Pirates from obtaining the Metroids by eradicating the species on their home planet, SR388. Other teams sent by the Galactic Federation have failed, so it’s up to Samus to finish it.
Just like the others, Metroid II is available with the basic Nintendo Switch Online membership since the game was originally released on the Game Boy back in 1991.
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion lets you play as you guessed it, Samus Aran after she is infected with a dangerous shapeshifting X parasite. You’ll battle these parasites as they infest the BSL space station. This game takes place right before Dread, so it’s a great one to play if you’re interested in getting Dread, too.
You’ll need the next tier of Nintendo Switch Online membership to get this title, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. This nabs you tons of Game Boy Advance games, like Metroid Fusion, along with titles from the N64 and SEGA Genesis.
Are more Metroid games coming to Switch?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is on its way to join the roster of Metroid titles on the Switch. It’s scheduled to be released in 2025, though the exact date is still unknown.
As of right now, there is no news on whether more ports to the Switch will be available for the Metroid series, including Prime 2 or Prime 3 remasters. The Switch is nearing the end of its life cycle and a successor to the console will be announced soon, but we’re still keeping our hopes up for more ports.
