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)

" SURPRISE ATTACK " is an action game released by KONAMI in 1990.
Recover the space station, shuttle, and moon base from the forces of " BLACK DAWN ", an international terrorist group that threatens the universe.
The stage is cleared when all the bombs in the stage are recovered and the final location is reached.
After defeating the stage's boss, there is a bonus quiz, and if you answer correctly, you will receive bonus points.

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.

Krimson is a challenging gritty rhythm platformer featuring heavy electronic metal music. You're an unknown spawn going through a hellish world as it moves rhythmically to the music. One wrong move means death but the checkpoints are often and death is very short.

Bzzt Bzzt! SECTOR failure!
Some robots were infected after a cyber attack on the lab's main system.
It's impossible to remove the virus,
We have to destroy these robots,
I know it's not nice to destroy your friends,
but.. but they're not ours anymore.

Complete 25 levels to complete the game,
These levels have bosses, enemies, and traps.
It's not as easy as it looks.
We NEED YOU! Bzzt Bzzt

Welcome to Stunt Paradise, the ultimate destination for extreme driving and heart-pumping stunts! Buckle up and prepare to experience the thrill of a lifetime as you take on the most epic challenges on four wheels. Push your driving skills to the limit as you perform insane stunts, including jumping off ramps, flipping through the air, and smashing through explosive obstacles!

Explore extreme tracks in various locations, from industrial cities and dusty deserts to beautiful tropical beaches. With many cool cars to choose from, each level offers a unique challenge that enhances your driving experience.

Hit the gas and start your adventure in the world of extreme driving and stunts!

Play as Master Maker, a young builder who possesses a special boomerang hammer capable of collecting items, destroying boxes and defeating enemies from a distance! In this 3D adventure inspired by classics of the ’90s, you can explore and build freely. Adventure mode features 50 colorful levels to inspire your constructions. Just move Master Maker from the starting point to the flag at the end of the stage by jumping across platforms, knocking out enemies and avoiding traps! Then Level Creator lets you build original stages however you like by adding blocks, coins, spikes, cannons, trees, decorations, ramps and much more!

Presented in high-definition 3D style, Master Maker 3D Ultimate is a low-poly action experience that’s fun for the whole family, and replay value is practically limitless since you can use your imagination to keep creating long after the main stages have been cleared. Plus, if you complete Adventure mode, you’ll unlock 350 new levels to enjoy at any time!

Collect as many jellos as possible to grow your jello!

Choose a mold and make your jello shape!

Dash and resize your jello as your power to the finish line!

Baron of Blood is a pixel art platformer game in which you play a guy who has to fight through exciting levels and defeat different monsters. Collect coins to buy powerful items from a merchant that will help you in your adventure. 
 
The game starts in a gloomy environment where you have to deal with different monsters and ghouls. Equipped with a simple axe you fight your way through different levels. 
 
Story: 
The game tells the story of a baron who was once powerful but was unjustly banished from the kingdom. He was betrayed by a dark magician who sought the great, magical ore Idirium. The baron possessed the largest Idirium deposits on his lands, but the baron is now banished and the ore for the dark magician is within reach. But the baron swore revenge and is now fighting his way back to clear his name and fight the dark magician.

Run and gun through 7 levels of alien-infested mayhem to save mankind from annihilation!

Shoot enemies with powerful weapons, defeat colossal bosses, and even race to beat your best time in this nostalgic platform shooter. As a human soldier stationed on a military fort in outer space, you must answer the distress signal emanating from a nearby planet.

It’s time to channel your inner heroic retro game commando and obliterate the alien horde!

Embark on an exhilarating adventure in Stickman Jailbreak 2024, a captivating 2D platformer where every step is a leap towards unlocking the unknown. Set in a whimsical world filled with mysteries and challenges, players are tasked with navigating through intricate levels to collect keys and unlock doors that lead to the next stage of their journey.

"MOUSER" is an action game released by UPL in 1983.
Take control of the tomcat Nyanta and rescue his lover Mariya from her mouse captors!
The tricky mice will come at you with all sorts of surprises.
Nyanta will need all your luck and help to make it back with his fiancée!

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.

Help Balloony get his treasure back from the evil Dr. Blimp! Whether alone or together with your friends, you'll have to face the dangers of many different worlds on Balloony's biggest platform adventure yet! Roll, jump and fly together, but be careful not to burst!

Hot-blooded action game where you steal, throw and evade flying discs to take down your opponents. Up to 4 players can join the fray in this local multiplayer sports brawler in a comic art-style. Leave your mark in the vaulted halls of Nice Disc!

Story mode:
Will you be the last one standing taking home the championship belt in the story mode? The story mode is available for up to 2 players, so top out your own skill or venture out with your friend in street and arena battles!

Battle mode:
Challenge your friends in the local multiplayer battle with up to 4 players and heated modes! Survive in the battle royal, engage in team battles, reach the goal to compete the highest speed in the Nice Disc Run, or aim for the best team score in the Nice Disc Striker!

Violet Wisteria sees the return of Japanese style 80s and 90s fantasy platformers as you take control of Wisteria Asagiri to save not only Earth but the Higher Realm and Under-Realms as well. Master the 3 color attack system to overcome a myriad of obstacles and enemies. Travel across multiple dimensions to thwart the wizard Maskandes' sinister plot. With presentation inspired by heroine platformers like Valis and Alisia Dragoon, and gameplay influenced by classics like Silhouette Mirage and Ikaruga, only the most determined will be able to see the heart wrenching finale.

Violet Wisteria's claim to fame is its tri-color attack gimmick, which can be likened to rock-scissors-paper but with colors instead of symbols. Wisteria can execute three different colored sword attacks, and enemies appear at random in palette swaps of the same three colors. Learning to use the correct color attack against the correct color enemy is key to progressing, and stage obstacles will also require using this attack system in a variety of ways. This isn't a game where you can just start mashing buttons and perform melee combos, it requires precision and quick judgements.

With 8 stages of carefully crafted platforming and intricate boss fights, Violet Wisteria will present just the right challenge for those looking for a fresh take on a tried and true genre. Immerse yourself in the 16 bit aesthetic and remember a time when video games were pure magic.

A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!

When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance!

Run, jump, and shoot your way through eight levels using a devastating arsenal - including the spread shot, laser, and homing missiles - now with stackable upgrades and awesome Overload abilities! The intense action is customizable with three difficulty settings plus a variety of additional challenge options. The true Contra legacy begins now!

Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
The city holds many legends about the origin of the Astral Lord, yet they all share a common detail: the Astral Lord answers sincere prayers and fulfills every desire.

Astro Duel 2 blurs the line between space shooter and platform fighter. Whether versus or co-op, prepare to fight in space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.

BATTLE THROUGH GRAVITY AND SPACE
Pilot an elite Nano Fighter that lets you smoothly transition between space flight and ground combat. Enter gravity zones to instantly absorb your ship and switch controls to platforming action.

Following the events of Valiant Hearts: The Great War, our story continues with new and familiar faces.

In Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, play as four characters through exploration, action, and puzzles.

With James, brother of the courageous Freddie, relive the story of the renowned Harlem Hellfighters. Follow George, a mysterious pilot helping the Allied forces thanks to his flying skills and smarts. Play as Ernst, a German diver sadly swept into the great conflict. Finally, join Anna once again as she struggles in her quest to save as many lives as she can.

Take the role of an agile little blonde hero as he leaps and dashes his way to glory in 10 Seconds to Win! This is a precision platformer where you only have 10 seconds to complete each single-screen challenge. Run, jump and air dash to avoid spikes, spinning saw blades and more as you try to reach a trophy cup on the far side of the stage.

Can you master all 100 levels with increasing difficulty in time?

In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie hero who is transformed by mysterious Orb energy into BERSERK BOY!

With high-speed action and the power to defeat evil, BERSERK BOY must face off against the diabolical Dr. Genos and his army of Dark Energy minions. Can he save the world before it's too late? It's time to GO BERSERK!

Diamond Hands: To The Moon is a simple to play, yet difficult to master jumping platform game where the ultimate goal is to get to the moon. You control your character by moving left, right and by jumping - and that's it. With practice, you'll be able to perfect your jump by controlling the jump's strength to land on any target platform. Apes that get to the moon will earn not only the title of diamond hands, but will also be showered in their heart's most luxurious desires!

Apes alone .. Weak!
Solo mode for those players seeking the most challenging adventure or versus on mode on split screen

Get ready to feel the pain!

Hellstuck: Rage With Your Friends is a punishing platforming game where you start in the deepest depths of Hell and must escape. But the way out is a long way up and the only thing in between you and escape is how much rage you can endure.

Can you beat your friends and make it out of Hell?

- Struggle upwards through each of the 9 Circles of Hell

- One missed jump can lead to a long fall back down

Everybody has hit someone with a bat or a ball at least once.

Experience the action-packed evolution of the world's greatest sport through multiple eras of history, from its humble prehistoric beginnings to taking its rightful place among the stars.

Cricket Through the Ages is the factual, physics-based chronicle of humanity's passion for the spirit of cricket. Whether solo or with an able partner, batter up for a cricket-based game that's anything but cricket.

Best Switch Platformer Games

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Crypt Stalker

Momo and the Mine

Arcade Archives SURPRISE ATTACK

Krimson

Sector 98

Stunt Paradise

Master Maker 3D Ultimate

Jello Run

Baron of Blood

Orion Haste

Stickman Jailbreak 2024

Arcade Archives MOUSER

Balloony

Nice Disc : The Last Hot Blood

Violet Wisteria

Contra: Operation Galuga

The Weird Dream

Astro Duel 2

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home

10 Seconds to Win!

Berserk Boy

Diamond Hands: To The Moon

Hellstuck: Rage With Your Friends

Focus Tower

Cricket Through the Ages

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