ACTION, RRRRRROMANCE (pronounced like Provence) and MAD SCIENCE!
Discover the award winning, gaslamp fantasy world of “Girl Genius™”! Experience Agatha Heterodyne’s story, as she navigates the hostile hallways, catacombs and kitchens of her ancestral home, Castle Heterodyne.
As the Lost Heir to a mad family, she must return the ancient fortress to its former glory and ascend the throne as a "True Heterodyne". Only then can she stand up to the might of the Wulfenbach Empire and other power hungry usurpers. But first, she has to contend with a corrupted and insane AI controlling the castle, its spiky death traps, and bottomless doom-pits. Not to mention the painfully pink cherry on top, Zola Heterodyne. Another lost child? Or just another villain here to steal your thunder.

Time to find out.

Immerse yourself in an action-packed cyberpunk universe where the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance. The Morphs are preparing their final attack, determined to enslave every civilization in the Solar System — and it's your mission to fight back!

In 1992, Flashback revolutionized action gaming and gained legendary status, ranking among the 100 best video games in history.

Today, Paul Cuisset, the creator of the original game, invites you to play again as Conrad B. Hart, the young agent of the GBI (Galactic Bureau of Investigation).

In the 22nd century, the peace of the United Worlds extends throughout the Solar System — but this tranquility is threatened by the Morph invasion led by the fearsome General Lazarus.

In search of his lifelong friend, Ian, and with the help of his few allies — including A.I.S.H.A., his iconic AI-powered weapon — Conrad, once again, dives into a heart-pounding adventure full of twists, turns and revelations!

A gripping, fluid and intricate platform shooter, including exploration, puzzle solving and, of course, adventure!

A frantic twin-stick shooter roguelite where you must rage through different spaceships filled with enemies. Steal their weapons, destroy every room, and use all you can find to attack. Are you strong enough to fulfill your revenge?

Descend into a realm of nightmares and marvels in this captivating adventure game. Guide the adorable Little Fluffypuff through a labyrinthine world teeming with mystery and danger. Maneuver through treacherous mazes, unravel puzzles, and engage in battles against formidable creatures in your quest for freedom.

MAI, a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, has gone rogue and is turning the entire population into zombies. Only three heroes with special abilities and their faithful dog can stop it.

"7 Days Heroes" is a retro-styled 2D platformer in which you control up to 4 different characters, each with their unique abilities.
Collect weapons and items with every character and aim for the goal. Enjoy the adventure on 30 stages in all 7 areas!

The goal of the game is to blast the alien forces and get the highest score possible with your three lives.
The tougher the enemy is to destroy, the greater the chance they will drop a valuable power-up.
Collect them to help fight off the alien vermin and earn yourself the highest score.
The power-ups can be a one-shot event or a timed event.
There are FOUR different powerful items to collect, Triple Shot, Single Beam Shot, Shield and Slow Time
The alien Command Ship will randomly spawn from time to time and hover across the screen behind the alien invaders.
If you destroy the Command ship, you’ll be awarded a random point value between 100 and 500 points.
The difficulty ramps up quickly with the infestation’s relentless attack intensifying as time progresses.

HOUSE is a horror adventure game where you play as a young girl exploring a dangerous house that's doing everything it can to kill you and your family. Race against time to change fate...or fall into darkness yourself.

FEATURES
- Explore a house that changes and reacts to your actions in real-time
- Race against time to save your family and yourself
- Multiple endings to discover
- Befriend or behead your family
- Experiment with the different items to try and survive
- Challenging, non-linear gameplay
- Uncover the dark secrets of a twisted family

"VOLFIED" is a line-drawing action puzzle game released by TAITO in 1989.
Pilot the Monotros to drive out the aliens from your home world using the ship’s laser to take back the captured territory.
Retake 80% of a stage to win, but be careful the enemies do not come into contact with your ship or incomplete lines while your barrier is off.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Take on the role of a clumsy commando, sent to fight a zombie horde. Turn-based gameplay, unusual mechanics dependent on your own pace of play. Gameworld and events inspired by a myriad of cult action movie parodies. Die, but take many of those mumbling green dudes with you!

"Xak" released in 1989, gained attention as Micro Cabin's first action RPG.

Notably, the game features a "VR system" that enables three-dimensional and immersive visuals. This system allows characters and buildings to be portrayed naturally, bringing the game world to life.

With engaging battles against a diverse range of monsters, catchy background music, and impressive vertical-scrolling areas, the game is filled with exciting elements.

Its fast-paced gameplay and responsive controls contribute to the high praise received from many players.

The world of Xak, realistically depicted through its unique system, offers a dramatic and action-packed RPG experience.
This title is recommended for those who enjoy immersive and dynamic RPGs.

You find yourself in an abandoned house, captured by a ruthless maniac. You have to secretly explore the house, find hidden objects and use them to escape from the maniac.

You must be extremely careful and act silently so as not to attract the attention of a maniac. Footsteps, opening doors or even whispering can lead to the maniac discovering your location and catching you. Sneak like a shadow, collect various tools to open locked boxes and hiding places and find your way to the exit!

You have several attempts before the maniac finishes you off, so try not to catch his eye. Can you find the path to freedom without meeting a maniac?

Felix the Cat returns to his greatest adventure. The iconic cartoon Felix embarks on a heroic journey to rescue his girlfriend Kitty from the Professor. Players will battle various enemies utilizing cannon balls, flying discs, and other maneuvers to save the day.

Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.

Game features:
New sprite scaler shmup.
Exhilarating lock-on system.
Arcade mode and Caravan mode.
Supports online ranking.
Includes chiptune using FM sound.

Arcade mode
In arcade mode, you will clear 16 stages along the story.
The mission will be completed when you clear all the stages. There are 3 levels of difficulty.

Caravan mode
In caravan mode, compete for high scores on a dedicated stage for only 3 minutes.

All modes support local ranking and online ranking.

One Last Breath tells a story about despair but also about hope. Even if the post-apocalyptic world of this 2.5D adventure is withered, Gaia’s powers might be enough to restore life. That won’t be easy, though. Lots of fearsome mutants will hunt her mercilessly.

Born from mother nature’s very last breath, Gaia has the ability to control the environment. Create paths using trunks, summon vines to hang between gaps, and solve puzzles using your powers to save our planet.

Humanity doesn’t exist anymore. Decades of pollution and greed have driven it to absolute extinction. However, its echo still can be heard. Along her journey, Gaia will visit abandoned factories filled with hazardous, human-made obstacles. How are they still working?

Gaia’s adventure is all about balance. She will find both brutality and tenderness while trying to survive strange creatures and protect the defenceless ones. Only our world can be as ruthless as charming.

Play as the protagonist entering an inexplicable mansion in search of his lost love. As you venture deeper into the Mansion, more of its secrets will be unveiled to you.

Featureless, unnamed, and without memories of how you came here… but you remember why. She’s waiting for you somewhere in this Mansion and you cannot leave until you find her. Cut your way through various unique areas and meet new allies as you delve deeper into the mystery, face your inner demons, and annihilate them.

OVERPOWER THEM
With a massive variety of guns, over 100 abilities, and Focus to dodge bullets at your disposal, kick down doors and eviscerate the variety of enemies standing in between you and your mission.

Dive into our latest Dev Diary for Outward with Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, CEO at NineDots. Learn everything you need to know about the new Definitive Edition, which features both DLCs The Soroboreans and The Three Brothers as well as content and multiple quality of life updates and play balancing adjustments, all in a single ultimate experience. Outward: Definitive Edition will be the best way to experience Outward for newcomers or veterans alike.

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed pirate adventure starring the titular Pepper, a seafaring soul with a passion for prospecting, and Grinder, her super-powered drilling device.

Shipwrecked and robbed of her treasure, Pepper must spin up her trusty sidearm to reclaim what the mischievous Narlings stole. Armed with Grinder, Pepper burrows through terrain

Zombies have invaded Los Angeles. The once glitzy and lavish streets that were alive with movie stars and celebrities are now overrun with hordes of the undead. For some, this spells terror, fear, panic… infection... But, for others, it’s an opportunity to light up the silver screen, roll camera and call ACTION! Take on the role of a stuntman-turned-action-hero, arm up your arsenal, and make your way to fame through the once-glamorous city now infested with flesh munchers!

Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.

From South Park Digital Studios, the studio that brought you South Park: The Stick of Truth, South Park: The Fractured but Whole, and South Park: Phone Destroyer comes the next chapter in the journey of the New Kid.

Join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life - a snow day! A massive blizzard has thrown the town into chaos and, more importantly, canceled school.

Play with up to three friends, use matchmaking, or solo the game with ally bots and battle through the snow-piled town of South Park. Engage in frenetic, action-packed combat against warring factions in an all-new story where you make the rules. Equip unique weapons and deploy devastating, upgradable special abilities on a new adventure to save the world and enjoy a day without school.

Welcome to "Animal Buddies - Party Beasts"! Control adorable animals in thrilling adventures across diverse challenges and exciting gameplay features.

Features:
• Diverse Challenges: Explore unique locations, engage in survival battles, and participate in flag capturing missions.
• Objective-based Tasks: Deliver boxes, pull wagons filled with gold, and tackle new tasks in each level.
• Companion System: Collect magical cups to unlock new animal friends.
• Character Customization: Personalize animals with accessories and skins.
• Leaderboards and Challenges: Compete with friends and players worldwide.
• User-friendly Controls: Suitable for all ages and skill levels.
• Lively Soundtrack: Enjoy an engaging soundtrack throughout the game.

Join the party and let the adventures begin!

Defy gravity and warp to victory! Master your portal gun, strategically placing portals across diverse maps. Solve mind-bending puzzles, move cubes, disable lasers, and think your way through unique levels. No two are the same! Explore 4-5 hand-crafted maps, each with fresh challenges and themes. Unravel a mysterious story and become the ultimate portal master!

Crypt Stalker is full of those nail biting, heart pounding, stress inducing gaming moments when no one knew what an analogue stick was and you couldn't recover health by hiding behind a wall. (Instead it was done by eating chicken found in a brick wall!) If you wish to relive those golden moments in video gaming then this game might be for you. Time travel might not currently exist but this game will hopefully bring you back in time to where somehow birds do massive damage.

Your task is to fight through nine action packed stages, filled to the brim with demons that you'll need to slay with your trusty cyber whip, (or blast them with your side arm, your choice.) However it doesn't stop there, within these worlds there lies dangers that you'll need to navigate past, from raising hot magma to walls crushing down on you. And after you've managed to survive to the very end, defeat the evil demon overlord, you'll have to do it all again but in glorious monochromatic handheld mode. (This mode contains four all new levels to really test your skills)

Best Switch Action Games

Ranked games, page 58 of 80

Girl Genius: Adventures In Castle Heterodyne

Knowledge Keeper

Flashback 2

I See Red

Labyrinthia Nightmares: THE JOURNEY OF LITTLE FLUFFYPUFF

7 DAYS HEROES

Alien Invasion

House

Arcade Archives VOLFIED

Blind Shot

EGGCONSOLE Xak PC-8801mkIISR

Escape Fear: Hide And Seek Horror

Felix the Cat

Missile Dancer 2

Monster Panic

One Last Breath

OTXO

Outward: Definitive Edition

Pepper Grinder

Zombiewood: Survival Shooter

HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition

South Park: Snow Day!

Animal Buddies - Party Beasts

PORTAL SHOT GUN TELEPORT

Crypt Stalker

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