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A list of Released arcade elements video games for Switch sorted by popularity among gamers.

Nintendo Switch is the successor of Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and is widely considered to be the first hybrid console on the market. It allows users to play games either at home on a big TV screen or while travelling. This is possible thanks to its revolutionary design, which combines features of both stationary and handheld consoles. It is composed of two main parts: the console unit, which is a 6.2" screen tablet based on Nvidia technology, and the docking station necessary to connect the console to a TV set. Nintendo Switch was released worldwide on March 3, 2017.

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Call of Cthulhu
Call of Cthulhu

Adventure 08 October 2019

Call of Cthulhu is a dark adventure game in a horror setting, based on the works of an American writer, H.P. Lovecraft. The game’s story is based on Lovecraft's fictional universe, first popularized by the, written in 1926 and published 2 years later, short story “Call of Cthulhu”.

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Adventure 03 February 2022

Another installment in the popular series of adventure games developed by Frogwares. A few years age the series became available for console players as well. Once again, the player takes on the role of the most famous detective of all times, Sherlock Holmes, and together they will solve various criminal riddles. The story takes place in the Victorian London well known from previous installments of the series.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Action 03 March 2017

Another installment in the popular action-adventure game series by Nintendo, and also the first game in the series for WiiU. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you play once again as the main character of the franchise, Link, who gets involved in yet another exciting and dangerous adventure as he tries to learn what led to the downfall of the land of Hyrule. The gameplay is a combination of several genres: adventure, action RPG, and even survival.

The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City

Adventure 23 September 2021

Forgotten City is a FPP adventure game developed for PCs. The action takes place in a lost Roman city, where one of the contemporary researchers committed a serious sin, for which supernatural powers punished the whole group with death. The player must go back in time and change the course of events to discover a sequence that will save all victims.

Night in the Woods
Night in the Woods

Adventure 01 February 2018

A combination of adventure and arcade games, created by an independent developer known as Infinite Ammo. The player assumes the role of Mae - a cat with paranormal abilities. The protagonist quits her studies and returns to her hometown - Possum Springs, in order to have some quality time with her old friends. The place has fallen into decline since the last mine in town was closed, because the inhabitants have been left without work.

Ultimate Custom Night
Ultimate Custom Night

Adventure 30 April 2021

A survival horror created by Scott Cawthon. The game is part of the very popular series Five Nights at Freddy’s. The players assume the role of a guard who uses cameras, automatic doors and various gadgets to survive in a building filled with evil animatronics. The game is exceptional because it combines the features of all the previous entries in the series. This means that, during the game, the players can face 50 iconic opponents.

My Memory of Us
My Memory of Us

Adventure 24 January 2019

A two-dimensional adventure game with platformer features from the independent Polish team at Juggler Games. It takes players to a fictional city ruled by the Evil King and his army of robots. Certain districts have been separated from others by a high wall, and this ghetto is used to contain the so called “worse part of society”. The players take control of two kids trying to survive in the cruel new reality.

Undertale
Undertale

RPG 18 September 2018

An old-school RPG from the independent developer Toby Fox, referencing the Earthbound series. Undertale's story takes place in a world that was witness to a lengthy, cruel war between humans and monsters after a long period of coexistence between both races. It ended with humans driving the monsters underground.

Horizon Chase 2
Horizon Chase 2

Racing 14 September 2023

Horizon Chase 2 is an arcade racing game, which includes many features typical of the genre, such as nitro and accelerating spots. The game was developed and published by Aquiris Game Studio.

Paper Mario: The Origami King
Paper Mario: The Origami King

RPG 17 July 2020

This is another part of the Paper Mario spin-off series, combining the features of RPG and platform games. In Paper Mario: The Origami King moustached plumber goes to the origami world and has to save the Princess Peach from King Olly's hands.

Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG

RPG 17 November 2023

The remake of an iconic game of the same name from 1996. Super Mario RPG features turn-based combat and exploration reminiscent of the mainline games. This time, Mario joins forces with Bowser to fight a greater evil.

Mario Strikers: Battle League
Mario Strikers: Battle League

Sports 10 June 2022

An arcade game in which we can test our skills in a crazy soccer variation. In Mario Strikers: Battle League all tricks are allowed (including fouls), and up to eight players (four in each team) fight on the field at the same time.

Portal: Companion Collection
Portal: Companion Collection

Puzzle 28 June 2022

A set of two installments of the cult puzzle game series Portal, developed by Valve. In Portal: Companion Collection we play as Chell, who explores the Aperture Science labs and solves puzzles under the watchful eye of an AI called GLaDOS.

Torn Away
Torn Away

Adventure 03 February 2024

An adventure arcade game with stealth elements. Torn Away is set during World War II and stars Asya - a little girl trying to survive as she travels east through Germany and Poland.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

Adventure 07 March 2024

An adventure game based on the works of Tove Jansson. In Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley we play as the Snufkin who must restore the old balance in the Moominvalley.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Adventure 08 November 2018

Valiant Hears: The Great War is an original action-adventure game that takes place during the World War I. It was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, creators of best-selling platform games Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends. The game's plot is based on authentic letters from the WW1 period and tells the story of five heroes who were were brought together by the war and... a good-willed dog that can influence the fate of people.

Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition
Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition

Adventure 19 July 2019

A remastered version of a classic adventure and arcade game from the early 90s, using full motion video technology. Players control the monitoring system in the apartment block, and in their opinion it is the activation of traps that fall into the storming building of the criminals.

Five Nights at Freddy's
Five Nights at Freddy's

Adventure 29 November 2019

An original horror game created by Scott Cawthon, an independent gamemaker. The player assumes the role of a watchman who takes up a seasonal job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. What is important about the restaurant, is that mechanical mascots are its main attraction. A seemingly easy job turns into a true nightmare during the very first night, when the protagonist discovers that the sympathetic animatronics come to life after dark and display a hostile attitude towards humans.

Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Adventure 29 November 2019

The fourth and final installment of the independent horror game series by Scott Cawthon. In Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, we have to face the murderous animatronic toys yet again. Compared to its predecessors, the title's gameplay formula has been changed. While plying, we do not assume the role of a security guard anymore, but a small child that has to survive the five eponymous nights in his own home which is overrun by bloodthirsty toys.

Disney Tsum Tsum Festival
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival

Party 08 November 2019

A party game in which players take control of the title mascots and fight for victory in various competitions. At Disney Tsum Tsum Festival you can play alone or in the company of up to three people (online or locally).

WWE 2K Battlegrounds
WWE 2K Battlegrounds

Sports 18 September 2020

Arcade spin-off of the WWE 2K series from Saber Interactive studio. In WWE 2K Battlegrounds we take part in wrestling duels in the ring, and during the fights we use not only typical attacks and grips but also spectacular special powers.

Monster Sanctuary
Monster Sanctuary

RPG 08 December 2020

Monster Sanctuary is about catching and training creatures, fighting and exploring the world. All this in pixel design from independent studio Mo Rai Games.

Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected

Puzzle 08 October 2021

Extended version of Tetris from Monstars, Resonair and Stage Games studios. Tetris Effect: Connected offers all the content of the original release and adds local and online multiplayer modes to it.

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition

Adventure 03 December 2021

A detective adventure game from the visual novel genre. It was developed by Japan studio Spike Chunsoft. The main protagonist of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Naegi Makoto, is a teenager who starts his education in an elite high school. In contrast to his colleagues, he has no remarkable achievements and he was accepted to the school by winning a lottery.