The Best 8-bit Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Cattie added at rank #3.
Here are our 10 Best 8-bit Games for Nintendo Switch:
1

Astronite (2022)

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70
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

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  • 8-bit
  • platform
  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • music
  • precision
  • action-adventure
  • open-world
  • pixel
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • shooter

2

Tiny Thor (2023)

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77
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Unleash the bouncy power of Mjölnir in this retro platformer. Use the mighty hammer and many other power-ups to travel the realms of Asgard. But watch out! Some mythical creatures will do everything to stop Thor from growing up.

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  • platform
  • 8-bit
  • vikings
  • retro
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • cozy
  • precision
  • collectathon
  • music
  • 1990s
  • controller-support
  • boss-fight
  • arcade

3

Cattie (2023)

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

Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.


  • 8-bit
  • cats
  • platform
  • pixel
  • retro
  • music
  • precision
  • parkour
  • cute
  • mmo
  • linear
  • action-adventure
  • multiplayer
  • 2d

4

RINA: RhythmERROR (2023)

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90
Review score
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

The indie rhythm game RINA:RhythmERROR is now here, lighting up the retro electronic trend! Bring a unique BOSS Fight experience with the "ERROR Girls"!


  • music
  • 8-bit
  • cyberpunk
  • rhythm
  • quick-time-event
  • sci-fi

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