Get ready for platforming incarceration insanity in Prisonela DX. These levels may be short, but fun!

Use your special parkour abilities to overcome all the obstacles, and avoid all the traps. Don’t expect to atone for your mistakes in this prison madhouse though. Each time you die, you’ll be warped to a completely different level where you’ll have to adapt and survive.

Do you have what it takes to escape this platforming prison hell? Find out in Prisonela DX!

Welcome to the cozy world of Town Adventures! Immerse yourself in a calming and enchanting journey through a picturesque small towns nestled at the a forest or desert. In this delightful walking and exploration game, your objective is simple yet captivating: embark on a quest to find scattered objects both within the heart of the town and along the fringes. Relax, unwind, and lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings as you enjoy a leisurely stroll through a charming world.

The Dreamcutter, a mysterious scythe with an ulterior motive, promises alluring rewards and a chance at escape. But what strange dangers and exotic encounters will you find inside your own mind? Dreamcutter is an intense side-scrolling action platformer that blends visual novel CG scenes with macabre themes and sassy character dialogue. Along with your friend Lucia, you’ll take the role of Haley as the pair navigate the darkest parts of Haley’s subconscious.

Use the Dream Combo to rack up points, collect coins to buy upgrades, reach higher platforms by sticking your scythe in walls, swing, grind, float and more! Plenty of seductive moments await in this dreamscape, but will you survive to remember them?

Shoot the harpoon and pull the enemies! Pull them in close and defeat for a higher score. For beginners, collect sweets instead of beeing attacked. You can enjoy retro and kawaii pixelarts, and deep game mechanics.

A lone Hunter stands against the Demons who destroyed the world!
Story

The world was full of peace, right up until the very end...
Then the doors of hell swung open and chaos swallowed all living things, transforming them into Demons!
Become the Hunter and push back the forces of madness!

Gameplay

You'll need to collect hearts and unleash the power of subweapons
in order to clear all stages in this challenging action game!

Dig through a mysterious planet in a delicious arcade down-scroller roguelike that basically challenges you to dig deeper and deeper into a creepy hole with an oversized drill!

Go further to find mysterious technologies, improve your drill and suit, and make each run unique while being surrounded by creatures that definitely don’t want you in any of the 4 worlds in this weird planet you crashed into.

The only way is down
Master your oversized drill's mechanics to blast your way down into the creepy hole in a rare down-scroller game format. You'll be amazed at amazing how much different stuff you can do with it.

JUICY, JUICY, JUICY
Enjoy super tight and rewarding gameplay as you unlock perks and extra poweers for your character and drill.

Proven meets the new
UDO brings a familiar pixel art roguelike style with an unique easy to learn, hard to master gameplay mechanic.

Lotsa Stuff
Make each run unique by choosing between different suits and upgrades to shape your playstyle.

After nearly a decade; the legendary raid leader, General Panzer returns from his mysterious hiatus. Rejoined by his trusty lieutenant, Blarghe, the two of them set off on an incredible adventure to revisit their old raid team members.

The Adventures of Panzer 1:
Legendary retired raid leader Panzer and his trusty sidekick Blarghe attempt to reunite with their former comrades. Unfortunately, after 10 long years theold crew may not be happy to see them!Join Panzer and Blarghe for 5 unique levels of incredible platforming action! Journey through locations such as Mecha-Grokk's Bandit Cave, The Dinosaur Jungle and Pugna's Warlock Castle. Use both physical melee and magic projectile attacks to crush your enemies! Fight monsters and mini-bosses, avoid bats and spiders and dodge arrows and magic spells so you can rescue… or possibly just kidnap... Panzer's former raid members!

The Adventures of Panzer 2:
Set approximately 1 year after the events of The first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. A new Head Quarters has been built, The old team has been rounded up and are ready for action. A new evil has arrived and it will take the whole team working together to defeat it. So This time Panzer doesn't have to fight alone! He is joined by the Hunter Kankaro with his bow and arrow, the Ice Mage Ahzriaz with her ice magic and the Crazed Troll Vespeto with his explosives!

Do you like action platforming games? Do you like comedy-driven stories in your games? Do you like retro gaming? And most importantly, do you like classic retro gaming entertainment systems? Then The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection is for you!

The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection is a story-driven action platform game series full of unique levels and incredible platforming action. Select from multiple playable characters, choose your own non-linear game path, and guide Panzer and his team to Victory!

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-platformer featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!


RAINBOW ISLANDS is an action game released in 1987 by TAITO.
A sequel to BUBBLE BOBBLE in which Bubby and Bobby, having returned to their human form, travel the RAINBOW ISLANDS using their rainbow magic to rescue the villagers from the clutches of the Boss of Shadow.
Rainbows can be used in various ways, like attacking enemies or as platforms to jump on.
This game includes the updated RAINBOW ISLANDS EXTRA, featuring altered difficulty etc.

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.

Jett Rider, the most unlikely hero stars in the biggest 2D adventure of the year. Save the planet Gravos, free its people, face the toughest bosses... And don't forget to recycle!

A collision in the orbit of the planet Gravos is the starting point of an unforgettable adventure with tons of fun and love for the classics. Jett, the space sweeper, was only supposed to pick up the wreckage of the AC-137 cargo ship, but he soon discovered that something messy was brewing on the surface of Gravos.

2xxx A.D. The world was devastated by repeated wars.
The survivors lived huddled together in fortified facilities called jails.
However, is it a tactical weapon running amok, or is it God's judgment on foolish humanity?
Suddenly, the number of old men increases.
The old men attacked the jails, and in just one month, they captured about half of the jails in the world.
Just when the world was about to be filled with old men, a girl stood up.

Start swinging and throwing as you try smash your way through each stage

Build up your swing and release your partner at high speed.

Smash down walls, fences and glass panels while avoiding all obstacles in your way

Take a final super thow at the end of each stage to increase your score

The Jungle Book meets the armageddon. A story-rich, old-school tough platformer inspired by SEGA classics but built for today. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity as smooth apocalypse-wave tunes and stories reveal more.

"SUPER CONTRA" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1988.
The Contra soldiers Bill and Lance were successful in fighting off mysterious alien forces in the previous title, only for the alien forces to recover a year later, forcing our heroes back onto the battlefield.
Fight airborne and terrestrial enemies through side-scrolling stages, use free mobility in sprawling top-down stages, and fight your way to the aliens' headquarters!

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 game is a side-scrolling action game where you control Momotaro and fight against demons.

You can select a stage from the path in the base.
Try not to let your HP fall to zero while defeating enemies.
There is a limit to the number of times you can use it, but you can recover it with millet dumplings.
Momotaro will become more powerful when you open the treasure chest in the stage.
When you reach the Jizo in the stage, you can recover and warp back and forth to the starting point.
Defeating the boss will clear the stage, and you will be able to add new friends and learn new techniques.
You can call your friends by consuming a gauge.
You can check your moves and return to your base on the menu screen.

You can use the keyboard or PS4 or XBOX360 controller to control the game.
Saving is done automatically.
Japanese and English languages are supported, and can be switched on the title screen.
Press F1 to go full screen.

The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side scrolling puzzle platformer. You are The Pedestrian! Enter into a dynamic 3D world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles. You play by rearranging and reconnecting public signs in order to explore and advance through each engaging environment.

The legend of Valis reaches its pinnacle here!!
The third installment in the highly acclaimed 'Valis: The Fantasm Soldier' reissue series has arrived. This edition finally includes the popular titles 'Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (PC-88 version)' and 'VALIS: The Fantasm Soldier (Family Computer version),' which had particularly high demand for a reissue. Furthermore, the collection boasts a substantial volume with a total of five titles, adding 'Valis: The Fantasm Soldier II (MSX2),' 'VALIS III (MEGA DRIVE),' and 'SUPER VALIS IV.' This is the ultimate culmination of the Valis revival, a must-have for Valis and retro game fans.

Vigour is a Puzzle Platformer game. This cute bird must solve puzzles with different mechanics in the levels. 30 differently designed levels, will you be able to pass all the puzzles? Complete the levels by solving different puzzles in each season.

Kitten Hero is a fast-paced action platformer were you play as an extremely cute little cat trying to rescue his human friend who was abducted by evil artificial intelligence.

Help the kitten save his human and other kittens trapped inside a spaceship controlled by a powerful supercomputer. To get there, you’ll jump, climb and dash your way through 80 levels filled with deadly spikes, saws, missiles and more.

You’ll need to rely on your cat-like speed and reflexes to survive!

Each year on the eve of the Red Moon, the Astrals call forth their Envoys and summons to the world the Tower of God. The arrival of the Tower of God also heralds the oncoming Judgement and brings fear and death upon those caught within its domain. Follow the Envoy of Fire, Astor Roen, as he descends upon Marcalaan and sets the city in chaos... for as long as he keeps his pacts to the gods alive, his home will be safe.

Astoria Legends: Red Moon is a 2D Character action game set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2022.

Get ready for an adventure like no other as rookie magicians Bobby and Penny find themselves stuck between dimensions. As they journey through a variety of enchanting worlds, it’s up to you to help them fight their way back to their own dimension and reclaim the Magic Book.

With catchy music, charming old-timey art, and non-stop comedy, Enchanted Portals is a co-op 2D platformer that will keep you on your toes. Whether you’re playing solo or with a friend, the magic never stops and the action is always fast-paced and whimsical. Join Bobby and Penny on their quest and see where the adventure takes you!

* CO-OP and SOLO modes.
* A collection of challenging PLATFORM STAGES, set in a variety of worlds across dimensions.
* Thrilling BOSS BATTLES: each featuring a colorful unique setting and multiple different phases to go through.
* A powerful arsenal of SPELLS and MOVES: fire, ice and wind ready to use from the very beginning, a handy double-jump for extra air control, a magic bubble that blocks any attack, and the ability to fly with your broom and swim underwater.
* Players can be affected by a variety of STATUS EFFECTS: jump restriction, inability to attack… all of which will pose an extra challenge and spice up the gameplay.

Best Switch Platformer Games

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Prisonela DX

Town Adventures

Dreamcutter

Harpoon Shooter! Nozomi

Pixel Game Maker Series HUNTER OF DEVIL

Teppo and The Secret Ancient City

UDO

UDO: Unidentified Drilling Object

The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection

Anomaly Agent

Arcade Archives RAINBOW ISLANDS

Jett Rider - Reduce, reuse and BLAST IT OFF!

Noxia Somnia

Post-apocalyptic Old man

Rubber Hose Rampage

Swingers

The Cub

Arcade Archives SUPER CONTRA

Fairytale Theatre-Momotaro's Adventure-

The Pedestrian

VALIS: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III

Vigour

Kitten Hero

Astoria Legends: Red Moon

Enchanted Portals

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