"YOUKAI DOUCHUKI" is a side-scrolling action game released by NAMCO（Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1987. Players control "TAROSUKE", a mischievous, playful boy who always troubled his village with pranks. Eventually, the gods took "TAROSUKE" to the Entry to Hell as punishment, leaving him to experience the terrifying world there. 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.

Even the toughest challenge can be overcome by two players!
"Bomb Jack Twin" is an action game released by NMK(original work by Koei Tecmo Games) in 1993.
The popular "Bomb Jack" is back, cuter and tougher than ever! Two-player simultaneous play is also possible!
Dodge enemy attacks and collect all the bombs on the stage. Prioritize grabbing the lit bombs for a chance at a high score!

"Kangaroo" is an action game released by SUN ELECTRONICS CORP in 1982. A mama kangaroo must pummel her way through enemy monkeys to save her baby kangaroo. Jump and use ladders to make your way up. Punch enemy monkeys to defeat them, and avoid their attacks to reach the baby kangaroo waiting for you. 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.

Enter into the world of Arcadia, a 2.5D Anime-style Metroidvania. Play as the three unique characters with their unique abilities and world's interactions. Save your homeland from the troubles caused by the huge bird-like Puppets and reveal hidden truths in the underground!

Arcane Paws is a vibrant, fast-paced platform adventure where quick thinking and agility are your greatest tools. Jump into the role of a charming little hero and set off across lively worlds filled with bouncy creatures, hidden treasures, and playful challenges. Every level delivers short, satisfying bursts of action: leap over gaps, smash mystery blocks, dodge quirky enemies, and collect shiny coins as you push toward the finish. With its cartoon visuals, expressive animations, and upbeat atmosphere, Arcane Paws offers an experience that’s lighthearted yet full of energy. Smooth controls, responsive movement, and cleverly designed obstacles make each run engaging—perfect for short sessions or longer explorations alike.

A fast-paced 3D archery roguelike. Clear deadly rooms, stack wild powers, defeat bosses.

Argol - Kronoss' Castle is a platformer action game largely inspired by 90s hits. Between gothic universe and mythological legends, it is decorated as it deserves with a rich and epic soundtrack to make you live an adventure in the purest arcade style.

The Librarian Ariana’s mission is to repair the Seven Hero Codices, which have been altered. Due to the terrible damages, magic has vanished from the world.

By utilizing special Librarian magic that allows her to enter Codices, Ariana seeks to mend the books to bring back magic. Can Ariana safely repair each tome and unravel the mysteries hidden within the Library?

Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!

The Kingdom of Faramore is beautifully realized by Rob Dunlavey, the artist behind the world map paintings from the games that inspired Arzette. Plus! voiceover talent from the games that inspired Arzette return to lend their charm to this adventure, including Jeffrey Rath and Bonniejean Wilbur!

As I Began to Dream is an enchanting puzzle-platformer that merges a unique environment manipulation mechanic. Utilize this power to navigate dream worlds, solve puzzles, and aid Lily's escape from her dream realm.

Enter the enigmatic world of ASCENDANCE and experience an enchanting and peaceful journey to the sky and beyond.

Enter the enigmatic world of Ascendance and experience an enchanting and peaceful journey to the sky and beyond.

Ascendant is set in a magical dungeon where you must recapture the souls of escaped creatures. Take on the role of a fearsome mage collecting wand caps and amulets to unlock powerful abilities. Defeat legendary abominations to acquire ascendant caps and fight your way to freedom.

●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

Dive into an epic and brand-new adventure with Asterix & Obelix! Experience a story full of humour, epic battles and unforgettable encounters in a thrilling platform game!

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.

Two would-be astronauts and scrappers fumble their way through space, desperately searching for a way home, in this upcoming action roguelite game from Cosmocat and Studio VDS.

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.

Astronite is a metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Play as an interstellar astronaut who needs to be an expert jumper by jumping across the ground of several different planets in near-zero gravity.

Forcefully awaken from his eternal sleep, ancient pharaoh Antef fearsomely discovers the horror his kingdom has fallen into. His throne stolen, his cult tarnished, the corruption, started by Apis, will soon be engulfing the world. The time has come for you to bring back order and give your people the peace they much deserve.

Traditionnaly respectful of the Metroidvania genre, ATARAXIE is a 2D plateformer which takes place in a world with interconnected levels. From maze to tombs, from desert to fortress, this a vast and liveful univers you will have to discover. Confidence is key, though, if you wish to put an end to this conspiracy.

A unique journey lies ahead ! Through mastery and dexterity, ATARAXIE will face you with a plethora of fiend and foes, each of them disposing of unique powers and abilities. Explore the world, find its secrets and become stronger !

A thrilling adventure, worthy of hours of gameplay !
Luxurious and divers environnements, filled with puzzles !
Numerous Boss fights ! A tribute to its inspirations !
The possibility to choose your own path, making the gaming experience unique to each player !

Atomic Heist is a sci-fi roguelike twin-stick shooter. Control your combat ship and fight your way out of the overrun space station. The nuclear core you have to steal is leaking radiation, so you need to hurry and escape! Manage your ammo carefully and collect power-ups to enhance your ship. Discover the secrets of the space station and pull off the <strong>Atomic Heist</strong>.

Atomic Owl is a pixel art-based single-player, side-scrolling roguelite that combines fast-paced platforming with dynamic hack-and-slash combat and a variety of weapons, powerups, and a demonic blade. Journey through eight roguelite zones, save your friends, and take up arms against Omega Wing!

Take down the out-of-control mechs! Head for the enemy base while escaping from the satellite guns. Go Attacker-chan!

Best Switch Platformer Games

Arcade Archives YOUKAI DOUCHUKI

Arcade Archives: Bomb Jack Twin

Arcade Archives: Kangaroo

Arcadia: Colony

Arcane Paws

Archerio

Argol - Kronoss' Castle

Ariana and the Elder Codex

Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

As I Began to Dream

ASCENDANCE

Ascendance Unbound

Ascendant

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon

Astoria Legends: Red Moon

Astral Flux

Astro Duel 2

Astronite

Astrorun

Ataraxie

Atomic Heist

Atomic Owl

Attacker-chan!

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