Games like Battletoads on Switch
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Battletoads (1991) run on Switch. The cheapest is Castle Crashers at € 11,99. 3 are made by independent developers.
Switch is the most convenient way to play console classics, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online libraries covering NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Mega Drive and Game Boy Advance, plus a very healthy market for remasters and retro-styled indie games in the eShop.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Fight'N Rage Indie
€ 19,99A challenging retro indie brawler with varied enemies and combos.
Fight'N Rage is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Fight'N Rage runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
River City Girls Indie
€ 29,99A modern indie beat 'em up with tough combat and humor.
River City Girls is also an alternative to 3 other classics
River City Girls runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Castle Crashers Indie
€ 11,99The four-player co-op brawler everyone actually finished, cartoonish and endlessly replayable.
Castle Crashers runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition
€ 14,99A pixel-art co-op beat 'em up with RPG progression, in the classic arcade lineage.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Battletoads are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Battletoads