OOOOHHHH! We all know who lives in a pineapple under the sea, but you might be wondering which are the best Spongebob games to play. That's where we come in, because we've compiled a list to bring the spritely sponge to dry land and into your very hands. There are plenty of awesomely absorbent and porous games that are sure to get you in the salty swing of things down in Bikini Bottom, so enjoy our picks.
While we're talking about animated adventures, here are the best Cartoon Network games. Or, see our list of the best Nintendo Switch games of all time, plus the best mobile games to try something new.
Here are our picks for the best Spongebob games.
1. SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off
You can play this cooking game on mobile or Switch, but since its release, the title of the mobile versions have changed to Get Cooking and Cooking Fever. The Switch version does cost money, but still has everything in the game unlockable without microtransactions, unlike the mobile game which is free but has paid options in the menu.
This game is addictive, and you've gotta be super fast while flipping those patties as customer's orders pop up very quickly. You run stalls in Bikini Bottom's classic locations and serve patties, pancakes, and beverages to your hungry public by clicking the correct ingredients to match each order. The gameplay is simple but can get challenging when five fish want the same flavor of burger at once. Think Overcooked in the Spongebob extended universe.
Portable platforms: Nintend0 Switch, iOS, and Android
2. Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake
If you like references to previous Spongebob episodes and movies, you're gonna love the Cosmic Shake. It's a full-size game that follows Spongebob and Patrick as they create mischief with wish-granting Mermaid Tears.
Lead everyone's favorite sponge through multiple platformer levels and use classic items like a Krusty Krab pizza box to glide your way through hurdles in order to save the universe. We had the pleasure of doing a Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake review if you want a deeper look into the game.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
3. Nickelodeon Kart Racers - Switch
Hop into a patty wagon and take to the streets to race with your favorite Nickelodeon characters, including Spongebob and Patrick. Though it might not may be solely focused on the infamous yellow sponge, this is arguably one of the best Spongebob games out there, because it takes a well-honed game mode and puts our favorite Bikini Bottom residents in the driver's seat.
There are 24 tracks to zoom around as you pretend that Spongebob has already got his license… or not, because you don't need a license to drive a sandwich. So he's off the hook this time.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
4. Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated
Battle for Bikini Bottom originally released all the way back in 2003, and we'd still probably find a spot for it on this list. However, the Rehydrated edition came to Switch in 2020, and as usual, Plankton is on his usual mission to take over Mr. Krabs and Bikini Bottom, so Spongebob must save the day. It's a tale as old as time.
You can play as other characters, too, as you go through weird and wonderful levels fraught with robotic enemies, including a giant Squidward-shaped thing which, honestly, still gives us nightmares.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android
5. PowerWash Simulator
Last but certainly not least is PowerWash Simulator's Spongebob Squarepants DLC. The square little dude may not be in it himself, but you have the pleasure of cleaning up his house, the Krusty Krab, and the Mermalair after the Dirty Bubble went on a rampage around town. There's even the invisible boatmobile. Don't ask us how power washing works underwater, because we don't know either.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
And there you have it - all the best Spongebob games in existence. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? It's you, now!