Both choices will simply delete the game software itself from your Switch to free up storage space. That being said, archiving makes it just a little bit easier to go back to a game you've removed should you decide to reinstall and play again.

What does archiving a game on Switch do?

What does archiving software do? Archiving will allow you to delete downloaded software in order to free up space while preserving the software icon on the HOME Menu. Learn more about how to redownload the software by selecting the icon.

Is archiving the same as deleting on Switch?

How to archive a game on your Nintendo Switch. The difference between deleting and archiving comes down to one thing: When you archive a game, its icon remains on your Home screen as a shortcut to re-downloading it.