The Best Horizontal Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Arcade Archives: Zing Zing Zip added at rank #8.
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Andro Dunos 2 (2022)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch dreamcast Nintendo 3DS

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
  • boss
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • scrolling
  • sprite
  • old-school
  • side-scrolling
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • retro
  • classic
  • linear

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Cotton Fantasy (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows arcade Nintendo Switch

The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.

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  • shooter
  • horizontal
  • cute-em-up
  • boss
  • classic
  • scrolling
  • bullet-hell
  • cute
  • shoot-em-up
  • side-scrolling
  • colourful

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Horgihugh And Friends (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

HORGIHUGH is a horizontal side-scrolling shoot 'em up from Japanese developer PiXEL featuring vibrant retro graphics, intense boss battles, a unique power-up system, and an adorable roster of anthropomorphic characters.

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  • horizontal
  • boss
  • shoot-em-up
  • well-hidden
  • war
  • cute
  • old-school
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • side-scrolling
  • grand
  • aliens
  • fight
  • challenging
  • alternate

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Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!

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  • hand-drawn
  • book
  • beat-em-up
  • horizontal
  • 2d
  • scrolling
  • local
  • brawler
  • comic
  • cooperative
  • fight
  • adventure
  • multiplayer

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TENGAI (2020)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone turbografx-16/PC Windows engine Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!


  • horizontal
  • bullet-hell
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • shoot-em-up
  • scrolling
  • ninja
  • raiden
  • multi-phased
  • horizontal-scrolling
  • boss
  • action

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Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX (2021)

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Take part in the galaxy's most awesome adventure yet, with this brand new update to the arcade classic Dariusburst: Another Chronicle! CHAOS has devastated the universe as the biomechanical hordes take on humanity once again. Without the support of the human network, the Silver Hawks plunge into the depths of EVIL fitted with Burst technology and set out liberate Planet Darius! In this brand-new edition of Dariusburst, enjoy the enhanced visuals and authentic arcade action like never before! Conquer the evil Belsar forces in the complete EVENT Mode with all new scenarios exclusive to EX+! And for the first time, take flight in the Silver-Hawk Murakumo in all modes! Rush into Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+! Be on your guard!

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  • shooter
  • boss
  • arcade
  • horizontal
  • multi-screen
  • scrolling
  • aquatic
  • local-only
  • horizontally-scrolling
  • shoot-em-up
  • platform
  • classic
  • japanese
  • side-scrolling
  • controller-support

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Risk System (2019)

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Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

High speed kinetic action. Danger is the best offense!

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  • boss
  • shoot-em-up
  • anime
  • horizontal
  • bullet-hell
  • boss-fight
  • shooter
  • pixel
  • japanese-made
  • experimental
  • scrolling
  • vertical
  • challenging
  • classic
  • arcade

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Arcade Archives: Zing Zing Zip (2023)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

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  • horizontal
  • vertical
  • empire
  • arcade
  • classic
  • shooter

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Pixel Game Maker Series: VERZEUS (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

The 7th installment of the fictional "GAME BUDDY" portable game console series
Here comes the horizontal shooter!

Vulcan, laser, missile.
Power up your unique weapons and prepare for powerful enemies.

Orbs" accompanying your ship.
Each orb can be equipped with different power-up items.
Customize the most powerful equipment of your dreams!

Devise your own orb formation to conquer difficult stages.

The "Pixel Game Maker Series" is a series of games created using the action game creation software "Pixel Game Maker MV" that can be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch™.

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  • horizontal
  • classic
  • shooter
  • online
  • difficult

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Super Hydorah (2017)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 vita IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Force, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.


  • retro
  • shoot-em-up
  • old-school
  • horizontal
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • card-play
  • dexterity
  • classic
  • action
  • campaign
  • bullet-hell
  • meditative
  • 2d
  • controller-support

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