Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?

Take control of the young ninja Hiko and his shadow clones to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and save the village from the sinister monk Doku.

Do you have the discipline to conquer the Samurai Trial?

《SwooshCat》is a vibrant precision platform adventure game. Through jumping, dashing, slashing, downward strikes, rolling, and bouncing, help the little cat “Tangyuan” explore, fight, and make new friends in the cute pixel-art world!

The Confinement is a first-person precision platformer. Run, dodge and dash! You are trapped in Confinement, a simulation created by AmokAI. Use your sharp reflexes to overcome obstacles, escape and prove that you are the best at parkour through various levels!

Take control of a fearless cat on a vertical journey, always upward.

Hoodbound is a charming 2D platformer set in a whimsical yet mysterious fantasy world.
Step into the role of a small hooded adventurer and journey through forests, caves, snowy lands, and ancient dungeons filled with secrets, treasures, and playful dangers.

GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously.

Living Dead House delivers a pulse pounding, classic arcade experience. Battle through waves of the undead solo or team up with a friend. Use an arsenal of weapons and survival items to outlast the night. Will you escape alive and claim your top spot on the leaderboard?

Micro Mages Maker is a level editor of Micro Mages, a platform game developed for the 8-bit console. Create your own levels, share them with everyone! Contains new levels to play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously! Includes the original Micro Mages and Micro Mages Second Quest.

Motionrec is an action game that progresses through stages by recording and replaying the trajectory of your movements. Using MotionRec, you aim to clear stages quickly by recording and replaying your unique motions.

MotionRec is a gear that allows you to record, replay, and reverse-play your own movements. Customize it to your original specifications and strive for the fastest performance.

Vibrant platformer: conquer horror towers and save Sprunki from Black

Adventure again and again! Get stronger! The first step-up Bubble Bobble in the series! Go on an adventure through strange dungeons that change every time you step inside!

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

Explore a dream world as Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this colorful platforming metroidvania adventure.

Manairons is a 3D action platformer game inspired by the legends of little creatures living in the Pyrenees. Help Nai face off against the landowner who has taken control of a charming village using the power of the "canut," with magic, flute, and plenty of chaos.

In Mr. Sleepy Man, you play as a sleepy guy who's up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action!

Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

Embark on a mystical journey in Wolf Pack – Howling Spirits, where you play as a young wolf destined to awaken ancient guardians.

The Librarian Ariana’s mission is to repair the Seven Hero Codices, which have been altered. Due to the terrible damages, magic has vanished from the world.

By utilizing special Librarian magic that allows her to enter Codices, Ariana seeks to mend the books to bring back magic. Can Ariana safely repair each tome and unravel the mysteries hidden within the Library?

A collect-a-thon about a frog fixing the solar system after it explodes for some reason.

Best Switch Platformer Games

Ranked games, page 12 of 80

Before I Go

Empire Hike

Ninjora Echoes

Samurai Obby

SwooshCat

The Confinement

Cat-up!

Roll Mad

Hoodbound

Blockbound

Go! Go! Mister Chickums

Living Dead House

Micro Mages Maker

Motionrec

Sprunki Hell Towers

Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland

Manairons

Mr. Sleepy Man

Primal Planet

Wolf Pack: Howling Spirits

Ariana and the Elder Codex

Mistfall Ruins

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