The Best Arcade Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Gradius Origins added at rank #5.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (2022)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is an action-packed adventure game from Dotemu, a company well-known for reviving classic titles with modern touches. Featuring gorgeous graphics, voice acting from the original cartoon actors, and a powerful soundtrack featuring Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah and Raekwon, this game is sure to bring back the joy of the original games while still feeling fresh. With side missions and hidden characters to discover, you'll be sure to keep coming back for more.

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What we like:
  • Gorgeous graphics and animation
  • Original voice cast
  • Variety of moves
  • Variety of power-ups
  • Deep cuts of characters from the original series
  • Powerful soundtrack by Wu-Tang Clan
What could be improved:
  • Can be difficult to master controls at times

  • arcade
  • ninja
  • cooperative
  • classic
  • brawler
  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • beat-em-up
  • retro
  • fight
  • online
  • pixel
  • combo
  • local
  • action

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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022)

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Immerse yourself in 50 years of gaming history with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration! Enjoy over 100 classic and new games, unlock hidden gems, and delve into fascinating interviews and archival material. Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or a history buff, this collection will keep you entertained and educated.

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What we like:
  • Rich collection of classic and new Atari games
  • Exciting hidden games to discover
  • Comprehensive history through interviews and archival materials
  • Good value for money
  • Appeals to both gamers and history enthusiasts
What could be improved:
  • Absence of Activision games and some licensed games
  • Limited subtitle availability for non-English speakers

  • arcade
  • classic
  • retro
  • historical
  • 1980s
  • interactive
  • software
  • voxel
  • compilation
  • vector
  • platform
  • shoot-em-up
  • education
  • pinball
  • pvp

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Andro Dunos 2 (2022)

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The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

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  • arcade
  • shooter
  • horizontal
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • boss
  • scrolling
  • side-scrolling
  • boss-fight
  • sprite
  • pixel
  • action
  • shmup
  • linear
  • old-school

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (2022)

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Dive into the nostalgia with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. Relive the classic TMNT games, journey through New York City, sewers, enemy bases, and even time itself. Enjoy the unique features like button mapping, cheat codes, and a wealth of bonus content. A must-play for TMNT fans and lovers of classic beat 'em-up games.


What we like:
  • Great value for the price
  • Access to Japanese regional versions
  • Easy activation of cheat codes
  • Nostalgic experience
  • Wealth of bonus content
What could be improved:
  • Limited online play
  • Button mapping limitations
  • Some bonus content is disappointing

  • arcade
  • retro
  • compilation
  • classic
  • fight
  • platform
  • side-scrolling
  • online
  • sprite
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • local
  • strategy
  • action

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Gradius Origins (2025)

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Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.


  • arcade
  • shooter
  • retro
  • 2d
  • compilation
  • scrolling
  • 1980s
  • must-have
  • boss
  • 1990s
  • museum
  • spin-offs
  • collection
  • vertical-scrolling

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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind (2024)

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In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers' long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.


  • arcade
  • beat-em-up
  • brawler
  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • retro
  • pixel
  • classic
  • fight
  • side-scrolling
  • hand-drawn
  • multiplayer
  • 1990s
  • local

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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (2024)

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The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.


  • fight
  • crossover
  • arcade
  • online
  • classic
  • compilation
  • beat-em-up
  • cooperative
  • retro
  • combo
  • superhero
  • comic
  • multiplayer
  • battle
  • 1990s

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Windjammers 2 (2022)

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Relive the classic arcade action with Windjammers 2! Dive into fast-paced, strategic gameplay with new mechanics and characters. Master the slapshot, dropshot, jump, and smash, and unleash your powerful EX move. With its vibrant hand-drawn animations and exhilarating tracks, Windjammers 2 promises a windjamming experience like no other.

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What we like:
  • Fun and challenging gameplay
  • Exciting new characters and mechanics
  • Vibrant hand-drawn animations
  • Excellent multiplayer options
  • Worth every penny
What could be improved:
  • Online servers often unpopulated
  • Limited game modes
  • Tutorial lacks depth

  • sport
  • arcade
  • competitive
  • classic
  • online
  • hockey
  • cult
  • hand-drawn
  • multiplayer
  • fight
  • arena
  • local
  • retro

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Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium (2022)

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Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!

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  • arcade
  • classic
  • fight
  • retro
  • vertical
  • shooter
  • online
  • compilation
  • scrolling
  • horizontal
  • 2d
  • platform
  • side-scrolling
  • local

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Breakout Beyond (2025)

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Breakout is back! In this neon-drenched take on the classic, you’ll need to literally break through each puzzle by clearing bricks to breach the final goal. Rack up a combo and create spectacular light shows alone or with a friend.


  • arcade
  • cooperative
  • minimalist
  • local
  • attack
  • score
  • stylized
  • retro
  • controller-support
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • classic
  • combo
  • old-school

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