Super-Cute Alien's Adventure is a classic 2-D platformer where you play as Oozi, an alien spaceship pilot who crash-landed on planet Earth, lost his space suit and needs to find his way home.

The variety of difficulty levels – from Kid to Hardcore – lets players of all ages enjoy the game regardless of skill level. With the easiest difficulty selected, it's impossible to fail in the game. Frustration is avoided, making it a great choice for the young player who has never held a controller.

Inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ short story of the same name, The Library of Babel welcomes you to a world 20,000 years after the extinction of humanity. The world is now run by advanced robots, who know very little about their mythical creators. All is well and orderly in a society run by robots, until the discovery of a library that contains everything that has, is, and will ever be written— the perfect harbinger of chaos.

You play as Ludovik, a Seeker, sent to investigate a murder case in Babylon. When a state of emergency is suddenly declared, Ludovik finds himself in increasingly dangerous territory as he follows the murderer’s trail and unravels the mystery behind the Library’s sudden lockdown.

Featuring a world full of vast jungles, abandoned temples, and plentiful cybernetic inhabitants to interact with, The Library of Babel promises both a thrilling adventure full of danger and intrigue, and a thoughtful, atmospheric tale of how we consider infinity.

Curse of the Sea Rats is a ‘ratoidvania’ platform adventure with lovingly crafted, hand-drawn animations. Embark on the epic journey of four prisoners of the British empire, transformed into rats by the notorious pirate witch, Flora Burn. To regain their human bodies, they will have to fight dangerous bosses, uncover the secrets of the vast Irish coast, and ultimately capture the witch who cursed them.

<strong>"An immersive experience set in a fantastic and mysterious universe."</strong><br><br>IIN is a puzzle-platformer game based on the whimsical forces of nature.

-Story
The Year 2X45
The Neo-Humanoids, built as a warrior force, have rebelled.
Humans now fight their creations, but all it took was the blink of an eye for humans to reach a point of crisis.

In their 11th hour, a small hope for humanity was born.
This was when Commander Layla's special operations team, the SSS, was formed.
The SSS specializes in infiltrating enemy strongholds and destroying them from the inside out.

However, the Neo-Humanoids responded by developing a new form of artificial soldiers, designed specifically to hunt humans.
Commander Layla, it's up to you stop the Neo-Humanoids and defend Earth!

-Features
Non-stop action in this trigger happy shooter!
Assorted difficulty adjustment settings
Almost (but not quite) 100 different weapons to acquire!

Egglien is a speedy action platformer with a nostalgic retro look taking you back to the past. Help Asteri shoot her way through 40 levels in 5 unique worlds to save earth from its terrible past...

Far into the future after technology has developed in unimaginable ways, the humans treated earth with violence and disrespect. They ruined what once was a beautiful place, the earth blew up into rocks and the only thing left was the core... after an alien named Asteri hears a voice she gains her new Egglien powers and is on a mission with her friend tagging along to restore the core to what once was a great planet.

Go and help save earth!

You play as a rainbow-wielding cat on a mission to spread brightly coloured joy by removing bumble bees, off-beat music, and other unpleasant things. Your rainbows protect you from the bad things that can kill you and also provide you with platforms to walk and jump on.

Cat on a rainbow
Chasing you is the misery ghost who lurks near you at the start of every level. Initially stunned for several seconds the misery ghost wants to keep everything dull, grey and joyless. Spend too long shooting rainbows and jumping on rainbows and the ghost hunts you with increasing ferocity.

Mysterache is your magical feline friend
At the top of every level the Persian cat Mysterache is there to greet you. In his palace he offers you a random choice of three powerful permanent rewards to aid you on your rainbow mission. Touching his face removes all remaining enemies in play with his magic words and vanquishes the misery ghost.

Gems and goodies
To help you there are items to collect that appear when an enemy dies. Collect 7 gems of each rainbow colour and Mysterache automatically grants you another run at a level if you die - very handy since you only start with one life! Collect a powerup and enjoy a temporary freeze of time or witness the power of giant rainbows!


Meet Billy, a robot who is tired of his work on the production lines, who then decided to blow up everything and everyone in order to make his own choices.

Shoot robots, solve puzzles with your mechanical arm, blow things up and try not to get blown up before confronting your boss!

Billy 101 is a puzzle platformer featuring 30 handcrafted levels, and plenty of enemies to destroy.


FEATURES
* Robot-themed puzzle action platformer
* 30 levels
* Upgrade your robot

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Journey through ancient Japan as the Shukuchi Ninja, exiled from his former clan for wanting a more honorable way of life. Travel through vast areas defeating the Shukuchi Ninja’s newfound foe to bring peace and prosperity in a time of turmoil.

A full, action-packed adventure awaits with over 70 levels, 7 troublesome bosses, an inspiring storyline, and unique controls - there's no other game like it!

Shukuchi literally translated means shrink earth method, to travel at great speed, an ability that our hero has perfected over years of training. Take control of the Shukuchi Ninja and fly through the air at astonishing speed, attack enemies with your ninjatō, throw shuriken (ninja stars) at hard to reach enemies, and instantly teleport to quickly counter enemy attacks. With the power of healing, you must also aid the Shukuchi Ninja to ensure he doesn’t die!

Poppe is a brave hunter with a heart of gold, and a height of an ant. Experience a familiar world from the most peculiar point of view. Even the smallest of creatures can pose a mortal danger... if you are not Poppe of course. Journey through a variety of challenging levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and traps.

FAMILIAR GAMEPLAY

Use your platforming skills and quick reflexes to avoid danger. Run, jump, crawl, and climb until you're certain that nothing lurks in the corner.

DOZENS OF UPGRADES

Collect game-changing power-ups and upgrades along the way, giving you new abilities and enhancing your existing ones. Try to find them all before progressing through the levels. An epic adventure awaits you!

Xiaomei and the Flame Dragon's Fist is a 16-bit kung fu action game that pays homage to retro kung fu games from the 80s and 90s. You play as kung fu heroine Xiaomei, who embarks on a journey to save her elder sister, Xiaoyin, from the evil influence of the Dark Dragon. Punch, kick, and unleash the Flame Dragon's Fist at enemies stopping you from saving your sister.

The game has been enhanced with new features and upgrades on Nintendo Switch™. Experience a new story from Xiaoyin's perspective in Xiaoyin Mode, meet new characters, and unlock special content such as wallpapers and character illustrations. Enjoy new music from legendary former Namco composer Norio Nakagata (Zombie Nation, Genpei Tōma Den), sound effects by Hirofumi Murasaki (Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Clockwork Knight), and character voices by Suika.

Explore the depths of Anyaroth
The Queen’s control covers planet Anyaroth in its entirety. From the forests and historical cities of its surface, stepping down to the core at the centre of the planet, the Queen has spun a complex web of barracks, factories and mines. The Queen’s Regime is aiming to exploit all of the planet’s resources, even the its population!

Fight for the Rebellion!
In Anyaroth: The Queen’s Tyranny, you will be provided with a full range of weapons, objects and abilities that will let you explore all possibilities within the game’s fighting system. Have fun combining your weapons and abilities to end with your enemies in stylish ways!

Unveil the secrets of this world
During your adventures, you will get to meet all kind of fellow rebels. Talk with them if you want to know more about the world of Anyaroth, its history or the Rebellion’s cause.In the time between fights, pay attention to the surroundings, as you may find artifacts containing key information or materials for crafting a secret weapon. Will you unveil all that this weird planet hides?

Dashing Orange is a fast-paced 2D platformer with a focus on precision and fluidity,
where you´re in control of a cute little Orange in a journey in this abstract world.

Along the way, you’ll master jump, wall-jumping, wall-sliding, dashing and more than 25 new mechanics and traps as you leap from level to level, moving along, up and down the screen to put in your best possible performance in 75 challenging stages.

Welcome to Doodle World!
The award winning NES homebrew, now available for the PC. No emulator required! Play as Doodle and travel across the world to defeat King Eraser and his minions. This Deluxe edition includes the never before released, Doodle World Redrawn! Two games in one amazing package!

The evil King Eraser and his office supply minions had stolen the magical crayon used to create Doodle's amazing world! Play as Doodle and travel across the world to defeat King Eraser and his minions.

Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a run and gun shooter with an authentic 8-bit aesthetic that takes place on the alien world of Orebody. As an orphaned battle bot, players fight their way to the Floating City of Galvanstad to confront their makers and avenge the death of their mentor.

Explore dozens of different specially designed levels and pick up cheeses hidden around the rooms, leaving no item to collect in the level!
Easy and comfortable controls allow you to lift your character onto objects bigger than you, grab onto small ledges and walk on them to find ways to reach your goal!
With a timer that runs while you play, you can try again and again and compete with yourself to finish in less time!
Enjoy the changing environment and atmosphere with the appropriate items for each room and try to finish all the levels with the best score, as each one will feel different!

Saga of Sins is an unholy action-adventure featuring a mystical storyline and rewarding arcade gameplay! Immerse into a world of stained glass inspired by the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516) that is stained by sin.

Play as the righteous cleric Cecil - who can enter people’s minds by transforming into four unique demonic creatures such as a howling werewolf or a fierce gargoyle - to fight the seven deadly sins and free the plague infested village of Sinwell. Every creature has individual skills that can be upgraded for gold dropped by enemies. Once unlocked you can switch between the creatures on the fly, each featuring a devastating Power Dash!

Travel back in time, with this game that will remind you how important it is to have courage to face the adversities that come your way.
Throughout action-color scenarios, meet Pichi , a blue penguin who thanks to his small size and incredible swimming ability has been sent on an adventure to return home.
With lovely and original pixel art mixed with music comes directly from the portable device, explore impossible worlds for a penguin, from a hot desert to a coral reef, fight enemies, solve puzzles and take on Nanuk, the pirate polar bear that attacked your ship.
Pocket Penguin DX on Nintendo Switch™ have extra features:
- New Mini Games
- New color palettes (up to 19)
- 3 Modes of difficulty.
- Costumes
- Play in portable mode to experience the real deal.

Pocket Penguin DX, without a doubt, a platformer adventure that will remind you of the portable device era.

Step into the shoes of RunBean, an astronaut who landed on a hazardous planet that tries its best to kill the intruder! Try to delay your inevitable fate by running around the diminutive 2D globe, jumping over spikes, sliding under killer platforms, collecting bonuses and quickly reacting to sudden direction changes! The longer you stay alive, the higher your score will climb and the more envious the next poor space travelers visiting this planet will be.

Features:

• Run left or right while circling the planet’s surface in hand-drawn 2D style!
• Jump over spikes and other hazards while touching gold markers for bonuses.
• Survive as long as possible to raise your score!
• Enjoy quick runs with unlimited replay value.
• Challenge online leaderboards!
• Stay on your toes as randomized challenges are never the same twice!

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Embark on an incredible journey through a world filled with adventure and challenges as a cute bouncing ball in "Bounce Journey". This charming platformer game set in a cartoonish universe will have you jumping, rolling, and fighting your way through levels to rescue your friends and defeat your enemies.

As you progress through the game, you'll face increasingly difficult obstacles and enemies that will test your skills and reflexes.

With its colorful graphics, catchy soundtrack, and addictive gameplay, "Bounce Journey" is a delightful adventure that is sure to provide hours of fun for players of all ages.

In this classical-inspired 2D game, players will cross challenging sceneries with magical themes, join forces with forest animals and defeat enemies that are ruining the forest. Main characters Lila and Flee are also quite the duo!

Discover the secrets of the Hidden Forest of Solaria, its woods, desert and frozen mountains. Venture together with Lila and friends!

A puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian world where the invention of a cloning device has messed things up, big time. Armed with a clone gun and a mighty fine mustache, the chore of saving THE WHOLE OF CIVILIZATION rests on your shoulders. Don’t blow it.

Step into an ethically compromised future where cloning technology has wreaked havoc on humanity – and it’s sort of all YOUR fault! As an employee of nefarious megacorp, Infinity Inc., and the inventor of its Quantic Matter Replication Device (aka the QMRD, aka the cause of the world going to hell in a handbasket), it’s up to you to sort out the mess you helped create.

Grab your cloning gun and hot-foot it through a world descending into clone-induced chaos. Create clones of yourself and use them to solve puzzles and save humanity. Get to it genius!

Bonze Adventure is an action game released by TAITO in 1988. Enma, king of the underworld, once kept order in his domain. However, one day, he suddenly lost his mind and plunged the underworld into chaos. This prompts Buddha to ask high priest Kackremboh from the mortal world to exorcise the evil from Enma. Buddha also granted Kackremboh prayer beads as a weapon for his mission, sending him off to battle the demons, ghosts, and even Lord Enma.

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.

Best Switch Platformer Games

Ranked games, page 54 of 80

Super Cute Alien's Adventure

The Library of Babel

Curse of the Sea Rats

IIN

Pixel Game Maker Series Tentacled Terrors Tyrannize Terra!

Egglien

Kitty Rainbow

Billy 101

Blade Assault

Shukuchi Ninja

The Adventures of Poppe

Xiaomei and the Flame Dragon's Fist

Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny

Dashing Orange

Doodle World Deluxe

Orebody: Binder's Tale

Ratyboy Adventures

Saga of Sins

Pocket Penguin DX: A Retro Style Adventure

RunBean Galactic

Kraino Origins

Bounce Journey

Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest

Overloop

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