Platformer 2021 for Nintendo Switch — top best games in the Platformer genre / Page 2

Blizzard Arcade Collection - a game in the Platformer genre

Arcade, Platformer, Puzzle, Isometric, Side view, Fantasy / Medieval, Futurism (Future), Collection, Shooter

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 19 February 2021

Metacritic: 77/100

Blizzard Arcade Collection is a re-release of three classic games in one set from Blizzard, which includes the updated Lost Vikings, Blackthorne and Rock 'n Roll...

Smelter

Action, Platformer, Side view, Adventure, Role-playing game, Arcade, Fantasy / Medieval, Anime / Manga

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 April 2021

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Smelter is a side-scrolling action-platformer RPG in a fantasy setting. In the game you have to try on the role of Eve, who came to the earthly world from Eden and...

Inked: A Tale of Love

Arcade, Platformer, Isometric, Puzzle, Casual game, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 27 August 2021

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 68/100

Inked: A Tale of Love is a hand-drawn adventure puzzle platformer with an isometric camera view. You will take on the role of a nameless samurai who must go through...

Mail Mole

Arcade, Third-person view, Adventure, Platformer, Comedy

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 4 March 2021

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Mail Mole is an adventure arcade action platformer with a third-person view, in which you get into the role of a funny postman mole named Molty. The postal mole has...

Bladed Fury

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Slasher, Platformer, Anime / Manga, Indie, Side view

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 March 2021

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Bladed Fury is a fun action-platformer with RPG elements and a Japanese-style side view. The game takes place during the times of Ancient China and tells the story...

One Hand Clapping

Adventure, Platformer, Music game, Indie, Side view

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 14 December 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 84/100

One Hand Clapping is a side-scrolling indie musical platformer that challenges you to sing into your microphone to solve puzzles and unlock the power of your voice...

Aerial_Knight's Never Yield

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Indie, Runner, Music game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 19 May 2021

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 65/100

Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is an adventure arcade platformer in the world of the future with a side view and runner elements. You have to play on behalf of the...

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...

The Legend of Tianding

Side view, Action, Platformer, Slasher, Anime / Manga, Comics, Adventure, Role-playing game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 1 November 2021

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 81/100

The Legend of Tianding is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer in a comic book style. The game will tell the story of a young Taipei vigilante, Liao...

Demon Turf

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Exploration, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 4 November 2021

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 73/100

Demon Turf is a third-person platformer where the main character dreams of becoming a demon queen. The world of demons is inhabited by all kinds of monsters, most...

Super Magbot

Adventure, Action, Side view, Indie, Platformer, Puzzle, Futurism (Future)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 June 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 88/100

Super Magbot is a fast-paced side-scrolling action platformer set in a sci-fi setting. In the game you will try on the role of a robot explorer who will have to...

Out of Line

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Futurism (Future), Adventure, Puzzle, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 18 August 2021

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Out of Line is a side-scrolling adventure puzzle platformer set in a fantasy setting. An exciting journey awaits you, filled with mesmerizing puzzles and a vibrant...

Golf Club Wasteland

Adventure, Golf, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Post-apocalyptic, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 3 September 2021

Players: 9.9/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Golf Club Wasteland is an adventure platformer with futuristic puzzle elements. The rich fled to Mars, but ventured back to desolate Earth for a round of golf. Each...

Demon Skin

Slasher, Platformer, Indie, Fighting, Side view, Role-playing game, Fantasy / Medieval, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 30 September 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 67/100

Metacritic: 48/100

Demon Skin is an indie slasher game with platformer elements and a side view in a fantasy style. The game contains various types of undead, a race of underground...

Okinawa Rush

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Role-playing game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 October 2021

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Okinawa Rush is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer inspired by classic games from the 90s. Expect dynamic battles with ancient evil, unique character...

Minute of Islands

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Post-apocalyptic, Indie, Side view, Exploration

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 18 March 2021

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Minute of Islands is a side-scrolling adventure puzzle platformer set in a post-apocalyptic setting. In the game, you will take on the role of an experienced...

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

Platformer, Adventure, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 May 2021

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 67/100

This adventure game combines 2D gameplay with cel-shaded 3D graphics. Asha sets out to free four spirits held captive by evil forces, uncovering their origins along...

Steel Assault

Arcade, Platformer, Action, Side view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Post-apocalyptic

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 September 2021

Steam: 77/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Steel Assault is a fast-paced side-scrolling action platformer set in a sci-fi setting. The game takes place in the near future of post-apocalyptic America. You...

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 13 August 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 52/100

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls is a multi-player co-op action adventure. Big city — big adventures. When Ryder and the PAW Patrol learn that Mayor...

A Juggler's Tale

Adventure, Indie, Action, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 September 2021

Players: 9.9/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 69/100

A Juggler's Tale is an atmospheric side-scrolling action platformer in a fantasy setting. The main character is a puppet named Abby, who was captured in a circus...

Backworlds

Free game, Logic, Puzzle, Side view, Platformer, Indie

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 20 May 2021

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 97/100

Backworlds is a side-scrolling adventure puzzle platformer in which you can influence the game world using a special eraser. This is what the main game mechanics...

Golden Force

Action, Platformer, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 January 2021

Steam: 58/100

Metacritic: 65/100

The Demon King and his generals have occupied Muscle Island, once a peaceful and prosperous place, and are persecuting its inhabitants. The mercenaries of the...

Shantae

Action, Platformer, Metroidvania

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 April 2021

Metacritic: 74/100

This action-adventure platformer with metroidvania elements follows half-genie Shantae, the self-appointed guardian of the fishing village of Scuttle Town. When the...

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...

Flynn: Son of Crimson

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Side view, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 15 September 2021

Steam: 85/100

Flynn: Son of Crimson is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer set in a fantasy setting. In the game you will go to the fabulous and beautiful island of...

Glyph (2021)

Third-person view, Exploration, Platformer

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 1 February 2021

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Glyph is a 3D open-world platformer in which the player sets out to restore an ancient temple city by solving puzzles and defeating enemies. Its non-linear levels...

Kaze and the Wild Masks

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Old school, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 26 March 2021

Players: 9.7/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 79/100

Kaze and the Wild Masks is a side-scrolling arcade action platformer inspired by classic 16-bit games. The events of the game take place in the fairy-tale world of...

Effie

Arcade, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Third-person view, Action, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 April 2021

Steam: 80/100

Metacritic: 68/100

Effie is an arcade action platformer with a third-person view in a medieval setting. You are about to immerse yourself in the exciting adventure of Galand, a young...

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Action, Indie, Platformer, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval, Anime / Manga, Post-apocalyptic, Dungeons, Metroidvania

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 3 June 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 82/100

Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer in a fantasy setting. The game follows three heroic explorers who travel through a...

Game Builder Garage

Sandbox, Educational game (Education), Puzzle, Action, Platformer, Arcade, Side view, Third-person view

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 11 June 2021

Players: 5.7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Game Builder Garage is the ultimate editor for Nintendo Switch, which will allow you to create games of various genres: from platformers and racing to action and...

Fallen Knight

Arcade, Futurism (Future), Side view, Action, Platformer, Adventure, Slasher

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 20 July 2021

Steam: 56/100

Fallen Knight is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer set in a sci-fi setting. In the game you have to try on the role of a descendant of the legendary...

Blaster Master Zero 3

Action, Arcade, Indie, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Adventure, Metroidvania

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 July 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Blaster Master Zero 3 is a sequel to the classic side-scrolling action platformer set in a sci-fi setting. You have to help Jason again, and this time go to the...

Doomsday Vault

Casual game, Strategy, Platformer

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 August 2021

Steam: 68/100

Metacritic: 68/100

This adventure follows a lone mission to find plant seeds on Earth after a climate collapse. The protagonist explores desolate landscapes, flooded cities, and...

Where's Samantha?

Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Adventure, Side view

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 19 August 2021

Steam: 76/100

Were's samantha? - Platformer with elements of the puzzle and side view. George and Samantha are two charming pieces of fabric that are simply in love with each...

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...

DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Casual game, Exploration

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 1 June 2021

Steam: 82/100

An adventure game based on the story of Lucky, her mustang Spirit, and her best friends Abigail and Prudence. The events unfold in the open territory of Miradero...

Tetragon

Puzzle, Side view, Platformer, Arcade, Fantasy / Medieval, Casual game, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 12 August 2021

Steam: 64/100

Tetragon is a fun side-scrolling puzzle platformer in a fantasy setting. The game takes place in the world of Tetragon — a huge mysterious universe with...

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Adventure, Puzzle, Platformer, Fantasy, Indie

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 21 October 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 73/100

Young Emma and her teddy bear try to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane. The game takes place in five worlds, imbued with the...

Aspire: Ina's Tale

Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 17 December 2021

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 72/100

This mystical adventure about self-discovery unfolds amid the fantastical landscapes of the Tower. The player guides Ina on her path to freedom, meets the Tower’s...

In My Shadow

Puzzle, Platformer, Logic, Arcade, Side view, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 September 2021

Steam: 82/100

In My Shadow is an arcade puzzle game with platforming elements and a side view. The game tells the story of Bella, a young girl who had a falling out with her...

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Best Games in the Platformer genre of 2021 for Nintendo Switch (Game released)