Dozens of Switch games are up to 75% off during Nintendo's New Year Sale

Grab a variety of digital Nintendo Switch games at a great price during Nintendo's New Year Sale. Here are the best deals from the sale:

• OUR TOP PICK: Paper Mario: The Origami King is a colorful adventure that summons the best of the Paper Mario series — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• BEST ADVENTURE GAME: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is an eye-popping remake of the original Game Boy classic that feels like playing a storybook — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• BEST ROLE-PLAYING GAME: Persona 5 Royal brings one of the best RPGs from the celebrated Persona series to Switch as a portable gem — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

Gaming can be an expensive hobby — that's no secret. And Nintendo games can be particularly pricey, as many of the company's first-party titles don't often see deep discounts. But Nintendo Switch players can score some big savings on dozens of games during a start-of-the-year sale going on right now.

Run, don't walk, to check out Nintendo's New Year sale. From now through Jan. 15 you can save up to 75% off a selection of 49 (!) digital Nintendo Switch titles. Whether you want a lengthy RPG to take up your free time or you want to play Skyrim again (for the fifth time?), there's a little something here for every type of player.

Paralyzed by a plethora of gaming choices? Read on to shop our top picks before the New Year sale ends.

OUR TOP PICK

Why we love it

Paper Mario: The Origami King is a new-school Mario adventure that seeks to rekindle the fun of the Paper Mario classics many of us grew up playing. Players must defeat the evil King Olly, who's folded up the denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom into origami minions. It's up to Mario to set things right again in this colorful romp. Mashable's Kellen Beck said it's "as close as we've gotten to the beloved originals" in his review, so if you've been hankering for more Paper Mario, this is one Switch must-have that's well worth picking up.

BEST ADVENTURE GAME

Why we love it

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening may be one of the most creative remakes the Switch has seen. It's a massive visual update to the Game Boy original and a beloved gem from the Zelda series. It follows Link as he finds himself stranded on the strange Koholint Island, guarded by the whale-like Wind Fish. Players must fight enemies, solve puzzles, and search for the eight instruments that will allow Link to wake the Wind Fish and escape from the island. Mashable's Kellen Beck called it "charming" and loved its big improvements over the original in his review.

BEST ROLE-PLAYING GAME

Why we love it

Persona 5 Royal is an updated and upgraded edition of one of the best RPGs to come out of the genre in the past decade. The original came out in 2017, but this update makes the lengthy play portable and comes with all the window dressings of its OG brethren complete with new characters and activities, revamped battles, and more mechanics. Players take control of a high schooler with a bad reputation that follows them to their new school. Accused of a crime they didn't commit, it's a sprawling tale told with gusto and plenty of style.

More Nintendo Switch game deals:

• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Gold edition — $70.19 $89.99 (save $19.80)

• Just Dance 2023 Deluxe edition — $38.49 $69.99 (save $31.50)

• Fire Emblem Warriors — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• Sonic Frontiers — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• Doom Eternal — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45)

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

• Hollow Knight — $7.50 $15 (save $7.50)