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Best Games in the Platformer genre for Nintendo Switch

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Residual - a game in the Platformer genre
Residual
Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Survival, Exploration, Action
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 9 September 2021
Steam: 66/100
A lonely explorer makes an emergency landing on a strange planet that holds an ancient secret. The character explores a procedurally generated world, gathers food...
Planet of Lana - a game in the Platformer genre
Planet of Lana
Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Side view, Action
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 16 April 2024
Players: 8.6/10
Steam: 93/100
Metacritic: 80/100
The planet that was once a place of serene balance between man, nature and animals has now become something completely different. The disharmony that had been...
BLADECHIMERA - a game in the Platformer genre
BLADECHIMERA
Action, Platformer, Cyberpunk, Indie, Side view, Science fiction, Demons, Metroidvania, Exploration
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 16 January 2025
Steam: 88/100
Metacritic: 80/100
The game is about demon hunter Shin, who has lost his memory and made a pact with a demon that can turn into a sword. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic...
American Arcadia - a game in the Platformer genre
American Arcadia
Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Side view, Third-person view, Point & Click, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 15 May 2025
Players: 10/10
Steam: 93/100
Metacritic: 77/100
An unusual adventure puzzle game from the creators of Call of the Sea. In terms of plot, the game is similar to a darker version of the film "The Truman Show...
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC - a game in the Platformer genre
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
Arcade, Platformer, Third-person view, Action, Adventure
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 26 September 2025
Steam: 90/100
Metacritic: 74/100
Remaster Pac-Man World 2 from 2002. Players take on the role of Pac-Man, who embarks on a journey through Pac-Land to defeat the all-powerful Ghost King and...
Scarlet Deer Inn - a game in the Platformer genre
Scarlet Deer Inn
Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Medieval era, Exploration
Game in development: Nintendo Switch → 2026
Steam: 88/100
A colorful adventure inspired by Slavic folklore, medieval culture and the paintings of Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro). The...
ICEY - a game in the Platformer genre
ICEY
Arcade, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Action, Anime / Manga, Slasher
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 31 May 2018
Players: 10/10
Steam: 80/100
Metacritic: 79/100
ICEY is a side-scrolling sci-fi arcade action platformer. At first glance, this game is a regular platformer where you follow directions and go where you are told...
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf - a game in the Platformer genre
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf
Exploration, Cooperative (co-op), Platformer
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 16 November 2021
Steam: 82/100
Metacritic: 66/100
This Smurfs adventure follows a mission to save the forest from the toxic Evileaf. Created by the evil sorcerer Gargamel, the plant attracts and captures Smurfs...
Downwell - a game in the Platformer genre
Downwell
Arcade, Platformer, Roguelike, Action, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 31 January 2019
Players: 9/10
Steam: 96/100
Metacritic: 85/100
Downwell is an arcade platformer with procedurally generated locations. You have to play as a mysterious little man, descending lower and lower, destroying enemies...
Yoshi's Crafted World - a game in the Platformer genre
Yoshi's Crafted World
Arcade, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Mario Game
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 March 2019
Players: 10/10
Metacritic: 79/100
Yoshi's Crafted World is a fun arcade platformer about the adventures of a dinosaur in the cartoon world of the Mario universe. Explore a large-scale world realized...
Shadow Blade: Reload - a game in the Platformer genre
Shadow Blade: Reload
Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Action, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 30 March 2019
Steam: 86/100
Metacritic: 70/100
Shadow Blade: Reload is a side-scrolling action platformer about Kuro, a ninja tasked with restoring balance to a modern world where ancient clans are locked in a...
Endless Memories - a game in the Platformer genre
Endless Memories
Adventure, Action, Side view, Role-playing game, Platformer
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 7 October 2022
Players: 3/10
Endless Memories is an action-adventure game with role-playing elements and a side view that will take you to the amazing world of dreams. In each of them you will...
Worldless - a game in the Platformer genre
Worldless
Adventure, Platformer, Turn-based, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 21 November 2023
Steam: 94/100
Metacritic: 85/100
The player explores a formless world, battling enemies. Battles are turn-based, but you'll need to choose the right actions at the right moment. As you progress...
Bye Sweet Carole - a game in the Platformer genre
Bye Sweet Carole
Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Side view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Fantasy, Survival horror
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 9 October 2025
Players: 8.5/10
Steam: 72/100
Metacritic: 72/100
A dark and captivating fairy tale that pays stunning homage to 1930s animation. Set in early 20th-century England against the backdrop of the burgeoning women's...
Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists - a game in the Platformer genre
Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
Action, Platformer, Anime / Manga, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Exploration
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 27 October 2025
Players: 8.5/10
Steam: 79/100
The game is about an alchemist named Cassandria, who uses an iron whip and her knowledge to fight formidable demons. Various chemical elements can be used to...
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection - a game in the Platformer genre
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection
Platformer, Collection, Side view, Casual game, Action, Adventure
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 May 2026
Steam: 45/100
A collection of classic games based on the animated series "Rugrats," bringing back iconic adventures in a refreshed format. The collection features six projects...
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder - a game in the Platformer genre
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
Arcade, Action, Platformer, Steampunk, Side view, Metroidvania, Role-playing game
Game in development: Nintendo Switch → 2026
Steam: 79/100
Metacritic: 74/100
The game takes place in the steampunk city of Canaan, where the brave Aletheia is trying to defeat an army of clockwork golems and destroy the terrible plans of a...
Unruly Heroes - a game in the Platformer genre
Unruly Heroes
Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 23 January 2019
Players: 6.2/10
Steam: 73/100
Metacritic: 77/100
Unruly Heroes is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer in a fantasy setting, inspired by the famous Chinese fairy tale "Journey to the West." The game...
Morphite - a game in the Platformer genre
Morphite
Action, Platformer, First-person view, Roguelike, Adventure, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 2 November 2017
Players: 7.8/10
Steam: 72/100
Metacritic: 65/100
Morphite is a first-person action platformer with a procedurally generated world. You have to go on a journey to unknown planets. Their landscapes are generated...
Kirby Star Allies - a game in the Platformer genre
Kirby Star Allies
Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 16 March 2018
Players: 6.7/10
Metacritic: 73/100
Kirby Star Allies — A cooperative arcade action platformer with a side view, in which a cute pink round character named Kirby, armed with an impressive sword...
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty - a game in the Platformer genre
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Fantasy / Medieval, Remake
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 27 October 2020
Players: 7.3/10
Steam: 83/100
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a remake of the side-scrolling arcade adventure platformer Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. Expect dynamic lighting, beautiful animations and...
Chariot - a game in the Platformer genre
Chariot
Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 10 May 2018
Players: 9.3/10
Steam: 81/100
Metacritic: 75/100
Chariot is a side-scrolling adventure co-op puzzle platformer set in a fantasy setting. Together with a friend, you will have to try on the roles of a beautiful...
Mr. Run and Jump - a game in the Platformer genre
Mr. Run and Jump
Side view, Platformer, Action
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 July 2023
Steam: 95/100
Metacritic: 78/100
A 2D platformer about Mr. Run and Jump and his faithful companion, Leap the Dog, journeying through the dangerous Realms of Color. The duo must collect Power Gems...
Valfaris - a game in the Platformer genre
Valfaris
Action, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 10 October 2019
Players: 9.5/10
Steam: 86/100
Metacritic: 81/100
Valfaris is a hardcore side-scrolling action platformer set in a sci-fi setting from the creators of Slain: Back from Hell. Many years ago, the huge and powerful...
Neversong - a game in the Platformer genre
Neversong
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Side view, Casual game
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 16 July 2020
Players: 8.5/10
Steam: 85/100
Metacritic: 74/100
Neversong is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer. The game will tell the story of a little boy named Pete. Waking up from a coma, he discovers that his...
Watcher Chronicles - a game in the Platformer genre
Watcher Chronicles
Role-playing game, Action, Side view, Fantasy / Medieval, Cooperative (co-op), Platformer, Metroidvania
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 April 2022
Players: 8.5/10
Steam: 84/100
Watcher Chronicles is a hardcore side-scrolling action RPG platformer set in a dark fantasy setting. In the game you have to go to conquer purgatory, filled with...
Pompom the Great Space Rescue - a game in the Platformer genre
Pompom the Great Space Rescue
Indie, Side view, Platformer, Comedy, Space, Old school
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 October 2022
Players: 10/10
Steam: 86/100
A hamster named Pompom goes into space to save the boy Hoshi and stop the gang of space cat pirates Captain Murmyous. The main feature of the game is that you need...
Speedollama - a game in the Platformer genre
Speedollama
Shooter, Platformer, Arcade, Side view, Adventure, Comedy, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 21 October 2024
Steam: 95/100
A dynamic pixel game about a group of elite llama mercenaries who set out to destroy an army of alpacas. You can improve your skills and use different weapons. The...
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 - a game in the Platformer genre
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Mario Game
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 2 October 2025
Metacritic: 87/100
A vibrant adventure in the Mario universe, where classic platforming turns into a space journey. Together with Mario, you will explore dozens of planets and...
Marble It Up! - a game in the Platformer genre
Marble It Up!
Racing, Arcade, Platformer
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 September 2018
Steam: 93/100
Metacritic: 74/100
An arcade game about a rolling marble exploring a psychedelic world. Players work through mind-bending levels and use dynamic...
Ninja Shodown - a game in the Platformer genre
Ninja Shodown
Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 October 2017
Steam: 92/100
Metacritic: 61/100
Ninja Shodown is a side-scrolling arcade action platformer where you compete for the jade katana. Alone or together with friends, you will try on the role of guards...
Mega Man Legacy Collection - a game in the Platformer genre
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Arcade, Collection, Futurism (Future), Platformer, Action, Side view
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 May 2018
Steam: 87/100
Metacritic: 80/100
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a collection of legendary side-view arcade action platformers about Mega Man. The collection includes the first six 8-bit Mega Man...
Bug Butcher - a game in the Platformer genre
Bug Butcher
Arcade, Action, Shooter, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 8 November 2018
Steam: 72/100
Metacritic: 79/100
Bug Butcher is a futuristic side-scrolling arcade action platformer. Over the course of more than 50 levels, you will have to face countless hordes of aliens alone...
Trine 2: Complete Story - a game in the Platformer genre
Trine 2: Complete Story
Arcade, Action, Platformer, Logic, Cooperative (co-op), Puzzle
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 18 February 2019
Players: 7.7/10
Steam: 94/100
Metacritic: 84/100
Trine 2: Complete Story is a complete edition of the atmospheric action platformer with a side view in the fantasy setting of Trine 2, which contains all previously...
Helheim Hassle - a game in the Platformer genre
Helheim Hassle
Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Side view, Indie
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 18 August 2020
Players: 6.5/10
Steam: 91/100
Metacritic: 79/100
Helheim Hassle is an adventure game with puzzle elements. The player controls a pacifist Viking named Bjorn, who has a unique ability — he can detach and...
Greak: Memories of Azur - a game in the Platformer genre
Greak: Memories of Azur
Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Puzzle
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 17 August 2021
Players: 7.5/10
Steam: 80/100
Metacritic: 70/100
Greak: Memories of Azur is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer. You will take on the role of three siblings: Grek, Adara and Rydel, who will guide them...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania - a game in the Platformer genre
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Arcade, Third-person view, Platformer, Puzzle, Logic, Board / Group Game, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Online
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 October 2021
Steam: 82/100
Metacritic: 76/100
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a remaster of the exciting third-person arcade game in the Super Monkey Ball series. Expect 300 recreated labyrinth levels (from...
Islets - a game in the Platformer genre
Islets
Arcade, Side view, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Fantasy, Action, Open world
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 24 August 2022
Players: 9.5/10
Steam: 95/100
Metacritic: 80/100
Islets is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer with Metroidvania elements in a fantasy setting. Aiko is an aspiring warrior who explores the skies and earth...
Aeterna Lucis - a game in the Platformer genre
Aeterna Lucis
Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Anime / Manga, Side view, Exploration, Fantasy, Metroidvania
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 4 November 2022
Continuation of Aeterna Noctis, but with a new character. After the events of the first part, the Queen of Light must stop the destruction of the world by...
Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2 - a game in the Platformer genre
Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
Beat them all, Action, Side view, Comics, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Platformer, Arcade
Game released: Nintendo Switch → 13 November 2023
Steam: 79/100
The plot of the second part tells how Asterix and Obelix go to Lutetia in search of the stolen Golden Eagle, a precious symbol of the Roman legions, in order to...
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