The Best Retro Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 4

Update : Phantom Fury added at rank #36.
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Okinawa Rush (2021)

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Nintendo Switch dreamcast Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Okinawa Rush is a martial arts platforming game with RPG elements, many items to collect and unique FengShui system.

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  • martial
  • platform
  • ninja
  • cooperative
  • retro
  • campaign
  • arts
  • fight
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • demons
  • fantasy
  • beat-em-up
  • arcade
  • action-adventure

32

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (2020)

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wii u vita Playstation 4 Playstation 3 Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Nintendo 3DS PC Windows amazon fire tv

Embark on an epic quest in this 8-bit retro-style game as the eponymous Shovel Knight. Defeat villainous knights and earn riches to upgrade your armor and weapons as you uncover all the game's secrets. Shovel Knight bridges the gap between yesterday and today with modern touches, including engaging RPG elements and fun and engaging storyline. With co-op and challenge modes, Shovel Knight is a warm welcome to newcomers and veterans alike.


What we like:
  • Great gameplay with retro-style graphics
  • Challenging levels provide a sense of accomplishment
  • Engaging storyline
  • Good value for the price
  • Enjoyable RPG elements
What could be improved:
  • Controllers take some time to get used to
  • Difficulty level can be frustrating at times
  • No Plague of Shadows bundled with the game

  • platform
  • retro
  • boss
  • boss-fight

33

Breakout: Recharged (2022)

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

The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.

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  • arcade
  • retro
  • cooperative
  • psychedelic
  • modern
  • 1980s
  • multi-ball
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • attack
  • score
  • linear
  • local
  • classic
  • 2d

34

Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Help Belle the acrobat and Chime the living bell recover her kidnapped boyfriend from her rival Bonnie, who has suddenly returned with strange new abilities and a crew of trouble making, graffiti loving skeletons! It’s up to Belle to take Bonnie's new crew head on and get her boyfriend back!

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  • cartoony
  • 2d
  • lore
  • platform
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • retro
  • magic
  • anime
  • gbc
  • designed
  • colourful
  • well-hidden
  • cute

35

Door Kickers: Action Squad (2018)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

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  • cooperative
  • tactical
  • moddable
  • editor
  • soundtrack
  • level
  • 2d
  • retro
  • real-time
  • pixel
  • replay-value
  • zombies
  • strategy
  • local
  • action

36

Phantom Fury (2024)

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Nintendo Switch) Xbox Series X/s (Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.


  • first-person
  • shooter
  • 1990s
  • 2.5d
  • fps
  • retro
  • old-school
  • futuristic
  • fast-paced
  • cyberpunk
  • action-adventure
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • arcade

37

Habroxia 2 (2021)

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Playstation 4 vita Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

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  • shooter
  • twin-stick
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • old-school
  • boss
  • horizontal
  • arcade
  • pixel
  • scrolling
  • non-linear
  • bullet-hell
  • chiptune
  • vertical
  • stage

38

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

39

Prison City (2023)

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

Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle techno-terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.


  • dystopian
  • retro
  • 1990s
  • crime-ridden
  • 1980s
  • platform
  • 2d
  • post-apocalyptic
  • scroller
  • capitalism
  • side-scrolling
  • cinematic
  • sci-fi
  • pixel
  • action

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RedRaptor (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

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  • vertical
  • retro
  • shoot-em-up
  • top-down
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • arcade
  • shoot
  • scrolling
  • 1990s
  • old-school
  • rhythm
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • action

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