The Best Platform Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 5

Update : Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound added at rank #9.
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Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Step into the shoes of Moonrider, a vengeful ninja warrior in the thrilling side-scrolling action game, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider. Battle through eight deadly stages, customize your fighting style, and immerse yourself in the captivating retro experience with an incredible soundtrack and stunning visuals.

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What we like:
  • Solid and responsive gameplay
  • Fun and challenging stages
  • Visually stunning with a retro feel
  • Great soundtrack
  • Customizable fighting style
What could be improved:
  • Slightly underwhelming for its price
  • Limited unlockable content
  • Occasionally fiddly controls
  • Some graphics can be unclear

  • platform
  • retro
  • ninja
  • boss
  • action
  • side-scrolling
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • classic
  • metroidvania
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss-fight

42

Teslagrad 2 (2023)

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77
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s

Dive into Teslagrad 2, a stunning steampunk-inspired puzzle-platform game! Harness electromagnetic powers to conquer untamed lands, battle Viking raiders, and face epic bosses. With enhanced visuals, vast world, and innovative puzzles, you'll be captivated by this immersive adventure. Unravel secrets and explore Lumina's dark past in beautifully hand-painted environments. No need to play the first part to enjoy the game!

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What we like:
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Exciting exploration
  • Smooth magnetism abilities
  • Stunning art and visual storytelling
  • Unique and refreshing metroidvania experience
What could be improved:
  • Short gameplay length relative to price
  • Repetitive and short boss fights

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • steampunk
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • 2d

43

Dungeon Munchies (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Dungeon Munchies is a unique 2D platformer that combines zombie cooking action with RPG elements. Explore a collapsed world filled with mutated potatoes, killer wasps, electric snails, and more. Collect ingredients from defeated enemies, cook new recipes, and unlock different buffs and weapons. The game offers a mix of gross-out humor and a compelling storyline.

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What we like:
  • Unique combination of cooking and platforming
  • Compelling storyline
  • Customization options for combat
  • Impressive art style and monster designs
  • Diverse soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Imprecise controls for ranged weapons, shields, and platform jumping

  • cooking
  • platform
  • bullet-hell
  • rpg
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • post-apocalyptic
  • anime
  • pixel
  • action
  • funny
  • 2d
  • food
  • action-adventure
  • zombies

44

Islets (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Journey with Iko, a young mouse warrior, as they explore the five floating islands of Islets and attempt to reconnect them with powerful magnets! Enjoy snappy movement and combat, cute character design, and competent map design.


What we like:
  • Fun combat and movement
  • Cute character design
  • Competent map design
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Bullet hell-style airship battles
What could be improved:
  • Random upgrade rewards can limit options

  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • cute
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • colourful
  • pirates
  • fight
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • combat
  • 2d
  • nature
  • adventure

45

Frogun (2022)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!


  • platform
  • 3d
  • retro
  • cute
  • cartoony

46

LOVE 3 (2021)

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97
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Linux PC Windows Nintendo Switch

LOVE 3 is a precision platformer where you control fiveEight, a lone survivor searching for others in a mechanical, apocalyptic world. Face challenging obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and try to find hope within the hopeless as you overcome each new danger.

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  • platform
  • precision
  • minimalist
  • scroller
  • 2d
  • retro
  • surreal
  • pixel
  • linear
  • choices

47

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Join Klonoa on a heroic quest in the KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series, a remastered collection of nostalgic Japanese-style games. Dive into a unique universe filled with original characters, challenging levels, and high-spirited soundtracks. Enjoy improved graphics, simplified gameplay, and adjustable difficulty settings. Dress up as the enemy character and embark on an unforgettable adventure!

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What we like:
  • Unique and immersive gameplay
  • High-quality remastered graphics
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Exciting levels with well-paced puzzles
  • Bonus content adding value to the game
What could be improved:
  • Games are relatively short

  • platform
  • remake
  • side-scrolling

48

A Hat in Time (2017)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!


  • platform
  • 3d

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Volgarr the Viking II (2024)

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PC Windows j Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.


  • platform
  • 1980s-arcade
  • mythology
  • 2d
  • fantasy
  • hack-and-slash
  • precision
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • souls
  • arcade
  • hand-drawn
  • action-adventure
  • zombies

50

Lunistice (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

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  • platform
  • 3d
  • short
  • linear
  • attack
  • score
  • precision
  • pixel
  • old-school
  • collectathon

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