Nintendo Switch 2 mouse games: get an extra level of control in these titles
These Nintendo Switch 2 games support mouse mode
🙌 We’re rounding up all the games that work with the Switch 2's new mouse mode
🙌 They include Nintendo's own Drag x Drive, as well as big third-party games, including Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077, which have the mouse mode as an option
🐭 As it stands, there is only one game where the mouse mode is a requirement – Mouse Work
👏 Mouse mode has been one of the most exciting features of the console and has been praised by both fans and game devs alike
The Nintendo Switch 2's clever new mouse mode has received a lot of high praise from people, including excited games developers. But which Switch 2 games take advantage of the control scheme? We’ve rounded up all the Nintendo Switch 2 games with mouse mode support.
The headline title is Nintendo's own Drag x Drive, which uses both Joy-Con 2 optical sensors to recreate the experience of playing wheelchair basketball. There are also several Nintendo Switch 2 launch games that include the new feature in various guises.
Third-party games such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition let Switch 2 players enjoy a more PC-like experience, while some games have been created entirely around the new control option, like Mouse Work.
Nintendo Switch 2 games with mouse support
Here’s the full list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with mouse mode support. We’ll update this page with any new entries in the future.
🏝️ Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
🔫 Apex Legends
🧚 Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
🦾 Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
🌼 DELTARUNE
🐵 Donkey Kong Bananza (DK artist mode)
♿️ Drag x Drive
⛏️ Fortnite
🤖 Game Builder Garage
🏑 Handy Hockey
👽 High on Life Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
🪄 Hogwarts Legacy
👋 Human Fall Flat
😇 Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
🙂 KUUKIYOMI 4
🧩 Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
🎨 Mario Paint (SNES)
🥳 Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
👽 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
🐭 Mouse Work (Mouse mode required)
🙏 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
🇯🇵 Nobunaga’s Ambition (SNES)
♟️ Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
🤠 Red Dead Redemption
🤔 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
🐷 Stardew Valley
🪐 Super Mario Galaxy
🪐 Super Mario Galaxy 2
🍄 Super Mario Picross (SNES)
🤖 System Shock Remake
🐶 Tamagotchi Plaza: Switch 2 Edition
🏹 Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
🪣 Mario & Wario (SNES)
As well as its clever mouse mode, the Switch 2 also brings some other noteworthy boosts and upgrades, such as a larger and higher-res 7.9-inch Full HD screen, complete with support for up to 120fps in selected games. It’s also far more powerful, capable of a 4K output when docked, and faster load times thanks to microSD Express cards.
Does mouse mode work on your pants?
Yes! While the optimal way to play will obviously be on a hard surface like a desk with a mouse mat, the optical sensor does work on your pants. That’s a relief for those who enjoy gaming while slumped on the couch, or if you’re taking part in minigames and don’t want to keep getting up.
Why is mouse mode a big deal on Switch 2?
There’s a reason why people still use mice today. The device offers a level of accuracy and ease of use that’s unmatched for certain applications, and the same is true for specific genres of games. Real-time strategy games and first-person shooters still play best with a mouse, and it’s now an option for developers on Switch 2, should they wish to implement it. You could say Switch 2’s mouse mode is Nintendo’s secret weapon.
Up next: Nintendo Switch 2 120fps games: Enjoy silky-smooth frame rates in these titles
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Reece Bithrey is a journalist with bylines for Trusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar and more. He also has his own blog, UNTITLED, and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in International History and Politics in 2023.
Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.