The Best Side-scrolling Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 3

Update : G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra added at rank #4.
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Contra Anniversary Collection (2019)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

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  • classic
  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • shooter
  • run
  • cooperative
  • arcade
  • run-and-gun
  • action
  • platform
  • gun
  • old-school
  • retro
  • hardcore
  • boss-fight

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Pixel Game Maker Series CHAM THE CAT ADVENTURE (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

"Pixel Game Maker Series CHAM THE CAT ADVENTURE is a side-scrolling action game full of retro flavor.
The game is full of retro flavor, with a variety of tricks, including attack methods that change depending on the number of hearts (stamina).
The stages are not only side-scrolling action with various gimmicks, but also shooting aspects!

If you can collect all the keys hidden in each stage, you can challenge the hidden stages!
If you can collect all the keys hidden in each stage, you can challenge the hidden stage. Can you see the mysterious hidden boss?

The "Pixel Game Maker Series" is a series of games created using the action game creation software "Pixel Game Maker MV" that can be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch.

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  • side-scrolling
  • retro
  • boss
  • action
  • shooter

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2019)

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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

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  • side-scrolling
  • gothic
  • castlevania
  • inventive
  • platform
  • boss
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • horror
  • non-linear
  • arpg
  • action
  • demons
  • alternate
  • classic

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Ninja Epic Adventure (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Help your ninja buddie and his pals to go through 4 worlds and 36 levels in this side-scrolling arcade platformer game! Defeat monsters, collect coins and unlock weapons and new characters. Main Features: + 4 Worlds – 36 levels total, 4 Big Bosses fight at final level + Nice sound and graphics + Shop system, using free coins (gained through playing) to unlock new characters and collect items + Hit blocks to release random items + Special bullet range attack + addictive jump and run platform / obstacles runner + side-scroller gameplay with easy controls Enjoy!

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  • side-scrolling
  • ninja
  • runner
  • platform

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Bounce Mania (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Bounce Mania is an endless side-scrolling game where you bounce balls and other characters on platforms while collecting various power ups. This experimental journey into magnificents worlds will ask you focus and dexterity. Simple yet getting tougher and tougher, definetely addictive, this game will bring you hours of guaranteed fun. 20 different characters to collect and play with.

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  • experimental
  • side-scrolling
  • endless
  • platform

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Azure Striker Gunvolt: The Anime (2015)

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Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.


  • 2d
  • platform
  • side-scrolling
  • anime
  • hardcore-platform
  • action
  • man
  • scroller
  • manipulation
  • pixel
  • spin-off
  • boss
  • battle
  • flight

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