Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.

PIKO PIKO 2 is a 2D metroidvania-inspired platformer following the adventures of Piko, a senior student at the Hammer Academy who joins a blacksmithing competition to prove that her plastic Piko toy hammer is the strongest of them all! Along with her best friend, a half-fox by the name of Nyan, Piko embarks on an adventure to defeat her classmates and claim the title of best blacksmith! But who knows what troubles await them...

PROJECT BURAMATO is a 3D Action Adventure platformer video game in high fantasy settings of traditional Bornean folktales.

Play as a lovelorn, brooding Drac who, after a century of moping around post-heartbreak, is thrown into a monster reality-dating show, hosted by the Grim Reaper! Explore Transylvania’s perilous countryside as you slay absurd baddies on your hunt for the most eligible monsters.

Will Drac find “Love at first Bite”, or will he discover “Love Sucks”?”

Discover the "human" inside each monster as you romance, befriend or eliminate a cast of 12 fully-voiced supernatural contestants! Taking your relationships to the next level progresses your own strength, abilities, and more.

It's not a reality show until there's some drama! Make-up or break-up - we don't judge! With a weaving story full of dialogue and narrative options, as well as the ability to choose your body type and voice, become the ultimate decision-maker in YOUR story.

From the voluptuous Smashmounds, to the back alleys of Booty Bay, and everything in between, discover an unpredictable, interconnected world filled with monsters to recruit, hidden date spots, and outlandish baddies and boss encounters.

As the former glorious Drac, stripped of their old powers, it’s up to you to become your best bloodthirsty self. Vanquish goons with iconic weapons, elementals, bats, and even Medusa’s "headouken!" on the road to your victorious rampage in this side-scrolling platformer.

Help Snake-Man save the Earth! ...And maybe even the whole galaxy in this unique platform adventure. Make new friends from all over the universe. Explore numerous environments to find hidden secrets, but watch out for enemies and obstacles - it's time to prove that a snake can be a hero too!

The year is 2042 and the state of the planet has been in decline: bankrupt governments and ruthless dictators are plentiful, while selfish corporations rule the world. Injustice against the powerless population is rampant. But there is hope. Armed gangs organized by a shadowy organization are intent on battling the oppressive evil.

Our story begins, down a drain we are flushed. Did we slip ? Did we fall? Or was it a push?'

From the original creators of Conker's Bad Fur Day, comes a delicately told tale of a dog which thinks it's a toy, or is it a toy that thinks it's a dog?
Lost and alone in a richly detailed 2D world, you must help lead our sad pooch back home again......Just in time for tea.

The Watchmaker is an action adventure set in a strange steampunk world of giant clock mechanisms, where time has gone mad. Join Alexander, a clock tower keeper, on his quest to restore time to its natural rhythm!

YOLKED: Follow the EGG-scruciating escape of an egg with arms!

WARRIOR BLADE is a beat ‘em up game released by TAITO in 1992.
Rastan the thief and his allies set out for Depon, at the ends of the earth, in search of the treasure said to hidden there.
This is the third game in the Rastan series, released in arcades as a two-screen cabinet, allowing for an enlarged play area and driving soundscapes to enhance this spectacular action adventure!

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.

Leif's Adventure is a captivating 2D action-adventure game centered on friendship and teamwork. A young boy, never meant to be a hero, discovers that brute strength isn't always the solution. Guide two distinct characters through the adventure of their lifetimes, leveraging their unique abilities to defeat the evil forces of the Netherworld.

Dive into a frosty world packed with snow-filled challenges and chilly adventures designed to bring warmth and excitement to your cold winter days. From snowball battles to icy races, there’s something for everyone to enjoy solo or with family and friends.

Take on the leaderboard to see who can claim the highest score by challenging your friends in the multiplayer mode — up to 8 players can join by simply passing around one controller. With a delightful mix of arcade-inspired games like Tetrice, Polar Cross, Frostbreaker, and Winter Match 3, this collection offers countless hours of fun.

WINTER WONDERLAND BY TRAIN – Hop on a magical train ride that takes you through snowy landscapes, stopping at every station for a new game.

WINTER-THEMED GAME MODES – From high-speed bobsled relays to precision snowball throws, each game captures the festive spirit of the winter season.

ADORABLE CHARACTERS – Choose from 8 unique, winter-loving characters to add personality to every game.

MULTIPLAYER FUN FOR ALL – Play alone or with up to 8 players by passing a single controller — challenge your friends and set the highest scores!

REKNUM Fantasy of Dreams is an action, exploration and 2D platformer videogame, it is the latest installment in the REKNUM saga in which Cheri awakens from a fantasy to start the real adventure! Explore the thematic levels, unlock new weapons and upgrade your skills, fight fearsome bosses inspired by classic gameplay, decipher the poetic words of the ancestors when you travel through the dreamworld and reach the real final outcome.

ANTONBLAST is an explosive, action-packed retro platformer featuring a destructive twist to classic gameplay and a lovingly hand-animated pixel aesthetic inspired by the Game Boy Advance, blown up and reimagined for the modern era!


Get ready to explore the Big Apple like never before in Monkey Kong in New York! Step into the shoes of Monkey Kong, a daring ape on a mission to conquer New York’s most iconic locations—from the peaceful greenery of Central Park to the historic streets of Harlem, the dizzying heights of Manhattan’s skyline, and even the bustling New York Harbor.

Collect golden bananas scattered throughout each area, gaining incredible powers that make you faster, stronger, and unstoppable. But stay alert—tricky obstacles and mischievous rival monkeys stand in your way! With every banana, Monkey Kong gains new abilities.

Can you help Monkey Kong become the king of the city’s urban jungle? Traverse each unique area, dodge barrels, avoid rival monkeys, and make your mark in Monkey Kong in New York!

Neon Beats is a 2D side view platformer game in which the player will evolve in different levels that are rhythmed by catchy musics.

Complete levels as quickly as possible!
Gather several hidden collectibles!
Brave different challenging obstacles!

In Neon Beats, you will find :
• 8 different levels with it's own music
• Rhythm based gameplay
• A character with smooth and responsive controls
• Simple and elegant neon ambiance
• Several challenging level elements
• Hidden collectibles adding instruments to the music
• A score system based on your time, collectibles and deaths

Ninja 1987 is an action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, paying homage to the great ninja games of the past.

Take a nostalgic dive into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures the vintage sound. Ninja 1987 features 7 levels filled with enemies and traps. Our hero can wield shurikens and unleash powerful ninjitsu attacks.

Encounter challenging end-level bosses and in-game screens that unfold the story while remaining true to the totally arcade gameplay of the 80s.

A cosmic horror comedy, free humanity from the cursed ancient cosmic brainwashing. Annihilate enemies with skills of dark humor surreally and become a guardian god of the world while traveling. An epic battle against UNCO, the global dominance organization, and the demon transcends dimensions!


A decade has passed since the events of Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure. After successfully unraveling the mystery behind NASA’s disappearing generation ships, heroic pilots Colin and Chris have entered quiet lives of retirement. But the copious data they brought back from their remarkable journey has been fully studied, and shadowy government figures are keen on exploiting new discoveries to achieve potentially sinister ends. Can a third hero -- the brave government liaison Dustin -- convince the boys to put a stop to the renewed madness? If Twin Breaker was a brick breaker about space, Tri Breaker is a brick breaker on steroids, and this go-around, it’s all about time. Explore 40 brand new stages spread across four periods of galactic history, and obliterate the brick-breaking formula with new action-oriented gameplay quirks and formulas that you’ve never seen before in the genre. With boss fights, tons of story and dialogue, a retro-fueled soundtrack, and much more, Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey is inspired by the one of the most popular video game podcasts on Earth, Sacred Symbols, is written by long-time gaming personality Colin Moriarty, and is the sixth title from Lillymo Games.

Rascal's Escape is a co-op adventure game to satisfy your wanderlust.Join the nimble Squirrel and the strong Bear on a wild journey. Jump, stomp, zoom through colorful cities following Rascal's clues. Travel Europe with your friends and experience nutastic moments.

In a space travel, a accident makes Billy D. and your friends fall in this obcure planet. The objectives are clear, find his friends, recover the items and to escape from scary beings that inhabit the darkest places.

You will be a fugitive, avoid direct contact with the monsters to succeed in each level.
Run, jump, have accurancy in your movements to collect items.

Trio Adventures are one of the most beautiful 2D platform games. All the characters are fun and each level has a unique look and are part of the story of the game.

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible brings the beloved book series to life! Dive into this action-packed, humor-filled adventure. The key to the city has fallen into the hands of a supa bad guy, unlocking all the prison doors and releasing many evildoers. Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet! Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each with their own special abilities and gadgets such as Rockets Boots, Retractable Claws and Dirt Proof Pants. Together you can overcome challenging obstacles and defeat powerful bosses.

LAPIN is a precision 2D platformer game about abandoned rabbits in the park. On their journey to find a new home, help ‘Liebe’ overcome the risks and dangers with most elaborate controls. Meet new friends, see past episodes, and discover what new future awaits for them at the end of the adventure.

Best Switch Platformer Games

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Onde

Piko Piko 2

Project Buramato

Romancelvania

Snake Man's Adventure

SquadBlast

The Unlikely Legend of Rusty Pup

The Watchmaker

YOLKED - The Egg Game

Jungle Adventure

Arcade Archives WARRIOR BLADE

Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero

Winter Games Collection

Reknum Fantasy of Dreams

ANTONBLAST

Monkey Kong in New-York

Neon Beats

Ninja 1987

Paw Paw Destiny

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey

Rascal's Escape

High Cars 2

Trio Adventures

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible

LAPIN

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