Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well’s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight.

"Tutankham" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1982.
Built 4,500 years ago, the grand pyramids have labyrinthine interiors that are said to conceal countless treasures.
Use your horizontal-firing lasers and powerful flash bombs to fight through the enemies and make your way into the depths of the pyramids!

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.

This is an action RPG released in Japan by Nihon Falcom in 1989. The subtitle 'WANDERERS FROM Ys' marks this installment as an ambitious project that incorporates new elements. The perspective has shifted from a 'half-top view' to a 'side view,' and the method of attack has changed from physical collisions to swinging a sword, allowing for a variety of actions.

Furthermore, magic serves merely as a complement to combat and the outcome of battles relies on the player's skill. Adol's growth can be seen as a testament to one's own improvement.

Of course, the concept of the Ys series as "RPGs enjoyable for everyone" remains intact. Alongside its engaging storyline, the game features beautiful background visuals with "multi-scrolling" and lively music, making it a finely crafted masterpiece down to the smallest details.

This game is a 2D action game about the adventures of Michael the bear.
Use jumping and other techniques to defeat enemies and reach the goal.

You can open new stages by using the coins you get in the stages.
By hitting the transformation blocks, you can transform into various animals and use their special abilities.
There are two stars hidden in every stage except the boss stage.
Use the various abilities to advance through the stages.
You can return to the title screen from the menu screen.

You can use the keyboard or PS4 or XBOX360 controller to control the game.
Saving is done automatically when the stage is cleared.
You can also save the game manually on the menu screen.
Japanese and English languages are supported, and can be switched on the title screen.
The game can be made full-screen by pressing the F1 key.

Characters from Onigiri High School are now available as cute puzzles! Supported by UUUM, the song in the opening movie is actually NMB48! Roll the rice balls, stack them high, make them big, and go through various gimmicks to avoid red spots (!?) Get the "Legendary Salmon"!

The aim is to loot valuable gold and priceless gems from an enigmatic Egyptian Pyramid, guarded by the infuriated Pharaoh. With over 70 intricate levels to navigate, you will face numerous challenges and unravel ancient secrets in your quest to reign supreme.

How to play
Guide your thief using simple touch-based controls. Tap and slide across your device screen to move around, avoid guards and traps, and find treasure. Progress through each level by successfully navigating the pyramid's labyrinthine corridors, stealing treasure and evading capture. The occasional puzzle deepens your engagement with this challenging escape game.

Tips and Tricks
Always keep a close eye on patrolling Pharaoh's Guard to evade capture. Remember: timing is key in bypassing traps. Use the game's puzzle elements to outsmart opponents and unlock new paths. Be patient, observe patterns, and plan your route carefully for a successful heist.

Nartide is a sweet girl who lived with her parents in a big house until, ignoring her mother's advice, she slept without a blanket's protection. That night, the cold wind of the night, called Cruviana, came in through the window and took little Nartide as her prisoner. Stuck in an eternal night, Nartide must find the light of her life and then search for a way home.

The Prisoner of the Night is a side-scrolling action platformer presented in nightmarish 2.5D style, where the lovely girl Nartide must survive terrible monsters and traps in the darkest, scariest night of her life. Prepare to guide little Nartide through 159 insane and terrifying stages, where every step could lead to a painful death!

Cosmic is an action-adventure game set in a multilayered universe where light and shadow dictate its metaphysical rules. As a naughty little creature, embark on an interdimensional journey across space and time to rescue your sole and best friend — your shadow.

The Sly Hacker invites you to a deadly tournament "All Noobs Must Die"!
Will you be able to protect the obsidian portal from zombies and survive at any cost?
If so, you will receive a reward for the challenge — the fulfillment of your wish!

Build traps, use secret levers, have fun and wield cold and firearms in the battle against the massive army of zombie monsters!
Strike the levers with your pickaxe to activate rare frost traps or a machine gun-wielding guard!
Mine resources with your pickaxe for crafting new weapons at the crafting table!
Level up and unlock new traps!
Construct your unique defense using traps, turrets, magic towers, and levers!


Originally released in 1992, Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The princess from another world brings another blast from the past!

After Sonya wins a big prize in the lottery, she and Arnold travel to a tropical southern island to enjoy some well-deserved holidays.

However, paradise soon turns into hell when a strange spaceship appears all of a sudden and starts attacking the city.

Unable to just sit around and do nothing while chaos unfolds, Arnold and Sonya transform into Shockman and head to battle this new mysterious enemy!

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure in "Pirates Golden Quest," a thrilling 2D platformer that puts you in the boots of a daring pirate on a mission to save the world from sinister foes!

Set sail across treacherous seas and explore vibrant, handcrafted levels filled with danger and excitement. As you navigate through each challenging environment, you'll encounter a variety of enemies standing in your way. From cunning pirates to fearsome sea monsters, every encounter will test your skills and courage.

But fear not, for you wield both sword and pistol in your quest for victory! Engage in fast-paced combat as you slash, shoot, and dodge your way through hordes of adversaries. With each defeated foe, you'll earn valuable loot and riches that can be used to enhance your abilities.

Manage your resources wisely, for every coin you collect brings you closer to victory. Spend your hard-earned plunder to bolster your health, upgrade your arsenal, and unlock powerful abilities that will aid you in your quest.

Whether you're battling through dense jungles, stormy seas, or ancient ruins, "Pirates Golden Quest" offers a thrilling adventure like no other. So hoist the Jolly Roger, sharpen your cutlass, and prepare to chart a course for fortune and glory!

Are you ready to become the ultimate pirate legend?

"RASTAN SAGA" is an action game released by TAITO in 1987.
Control the main character, Rastan the thief, and defeat the rampaging dragon in return for the kingdom of Ceim’s treasures!
Jump and slash with your sword to advance through the stages, taking advantage of weapons, armor, and items along the way.

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.

FoxyLand:

Help Foxy Fox on a dangerous journey to rescue his love, Jennie. Without your help, Foxy won’t be able to save her!

Embark on an adventure to rescue Jennie! Jump and dodge past challenging enemies and traps while collecting gems and cherries across 36 levels.

Dress up Foxy by purchasing additional accessories for him using the cherries you collect on your journey!

Features:
Collect crystals and cherries through 36 levels
Play special Halloween stages
Use the cherries you collect to purchase accessories for Foxy
Beautiful pixel art and chiptune music

Surmount is a free-flowing, physics-based platforming adventure where you’ll experience the joys of mountain climbing. Make your perilous ascent through the various handcrafted and procedurally generated challenges of Mount Om, all the while following a silly story with eccentric folks along the way.

Master your own unique style of climbing either alone or with a friend, upgrade and customize your climber to stand a better chance, and maybe just maybe, you'll be the first ever to reach the top!

Jetpack George! is a fun and addictive endless runner where George the cat must try to eat all the cans of tuna after a long nap, he's starving. Invade the tuna factory equipped with your jetpack, and avoid missles, guns, homing lasers and platforms as you try to get as far as you can. If you succeed, you can upgrade your character, unlock new abilities such as the magnet, shield and double tuna which will help you get a top score.

The Fall of Elena Temple is an old-school puzzle platformer in which you explore rooms, avoid perils and collect all coins to progress. The catch is you can undo your falls! So don't be afraid of heights, fall and collect the coins bellow, then undo back up to where you fell from, keeping the coins!

Test your forward thinking and logical skills. Plan your falls carefully, as your undos are limited. If you're not paying attention, you'll find yourself unable to restore back to the top, with coins still needing collecting!

Enjoy the retro aesthetics with monochrome pixel art, playing the game on the state of the art handheld GrimBoy (TM) (wink). Reminisce about the good times with lovely pixel art backgrounds to put you right back into your childhood bedroom, the backyard, the park, grandma's living and many more.

●Master your Assault Suit!
In the 2120s, humanity's primary spatial weapon is a humanoid weapon called the "Assault Suit".
These robots move at high speed, jump high, and shoot accurately thanks to the AIM system.
Enter your Assault Suit and win this war!

●Customize your robot to win every fight!
Choose the best model of Assault Suit, the best weapons, and the best components to make ameliorate your vision, become more powerful, and increase the amount of ammo you can carry.
Some components are not compatible with your machine. Additionally, should you fail a mission, you can restart it anytime.
It is up to you to build the best machine ever!

●The story unfolds mission after mission!
During a mission, the situation can change. Your comrade reacts to those changes.
If you struggle, your comrades struggle too. If you succeed in the mission quickly, they praise you. The tension of the scenario and the payoffs the main character will face depend on how you play the game.

●Win the battle with the new features
Use the "Rewind", "Quick Save&load" and "Tips" functions for smoother gameplay. You can also get power-ups

Embark on a feline-fueled journey in "Puss in Boots: Purrfect Adventures"! This thrilling 2D platformer game invites players into a whimsical world where our daring hero, Puss in Boots, sets out on a daring quest to save the day.

As Puss in Boots, players must traverse through enchanting landscapes, leaping across platforms and collecting coins to unlock a treasure trove of upgrades. Gather enough coins to customize your adventure with powerful bullets and fortify your health, arming yourself for the challenges ahead.

But beware! Along the way, formidable foes stand in your path, each more powerful than the last. Engage in thrilling battles against these nefarious adversaries, utilizing your cunning and agility to emerge victorious.

With each level presenting new obstacles and adversaries, "Puss in Boots: Purrfect Adventures" promises an exhilarating experience for players of all ages. Join Puss in Boots on this purrfectly thrilling escapade and become the hero the world needs!

Navigate tricky mazelike levels and help reunite a lost rodent with his family!

Take the role of a nimble rodent separated from his family and lost in a frightening forest filled with fearsome foes! Ratyrinth is a side-scrolling precision platformer with brainteasing level design and retro presentation. Run, jump, cling to walls, swim and climb through mazelike stages presented in minimalistic 2-tone style with fluid pixel art animation.

If you fail, don’t worry too much, as you’ll instantly respawn at the start and can retry as many times as it takes. Challenge increases with each level you clear, gradually introducing new mechanics and enemies as you progress.

Immerse yourself in the platform games of the 90s with "RISKY CHRONICLES and the Curse of Destiny"! Experience a captivating adventure that cleverly blends classic platform game elements with modern mechanics.

Embark on the role of Risky, a fearless explorer, as you are transported through mythical locations such as an ancient pyramid, a mysterious Aztec temple, a ruthless desert, an enchanting underwater world, a haunted house full of secrets, an ancient military factory with intriguing mechanisms, a prehistoric cave full of mysteries, and many other surprises!

With diverse gameplay featuring levels in 2D and sequences in 3D scaling, "RISKY CHRONICLES and the Curse of Destiny" offers unforgettable encounters with end-level bosses.

Let yourself be carried away by an enchanting soundtrack and stunning graphics. Get ready for a unique adventure, where the past meets the present in a whirlwind of mysteries, humor, and epic twists!

Follow the young goat Seve into his recurring dream, in which he meets his friend Alexis, who wants to help Seve break free from the dream. Corn Kids 64 is a 3d platformers that closely resembles the classics from the early 3d era. In a world full of secrets, Corn Kidz 64 lets you explore Seve's dynamic moveset and meet various fun and unique characters.
Evocative low poly graphics with various display options allow for an authentic 90s experience or a modern HD resolution.

Magical Girl Dash is a retro arcade where you control Sophie, a normal student, but secretly she is also a magical girl fighting against evil forces that threaten the world! Defeat alien cats swarming throughout the city in a runner style game. Sophie have 2 special moves, a long range magical attack and a powerful short distance klck. Watch out as some enemies may only be defeat if one of the two types of attack!

Keep the line moving! Chaotically assemble the most efficient conveyor belts to keep the goods flowing out of the factory! Use various tools and equipment to overcome the ever-increasing challenges and goods the factory throws at you. Best played in 2-player couch coop but also supports single-player.

Best Switch Platformer Games

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ANIMAL WELL

Arcade Archives Tutankham

EGGCONSOLE WANDERERS FROM Ys PC-8801mkIISR

Mysterious Adventure of Michael 2

ONIKO KORORIN GAME

King Of Pyramid Thieves

The prisoner of the Night

Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows

All Noobs must die - Craft, Survival, Mine

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The princess from another world

Pirates Golden Quest

Arcade Archives RASTAN SAGA

FoxyLand Collection

Surmount

Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure

Jetpack George!

The Fall of Elena Temple

Another Crab's Treasure

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute

Puss in Boots: Purrfect Adventures

Ratyrinth

RISKY CHRONICLES and the curse of destiny

Corn Kidz 64

Magical Girl Dash

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