Games like Dragon's Lair on Switch
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Dragon's Lair (1983) run on Switch. The cheapest is Space Ace at € 9,99. One is 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.
Cuphead Indie
€ 19,99An indie run-and-gun with hand-drawn 1930s cartoon animation echoing Dragon's Lair's visual ambition.
Cuphead is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Cuphead runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Space Ace
€ 9,99Don Bluth's other laserdisc arcade game, same hand-drawn animation and split-second prompts.
Space Ace runs on PC, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. Not available on Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Dragon's Lair Trilogy
€ 19,99An official remastered collection of the three classic animated LaserDisc adventures.
Dragon's Lair Trilogy runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Dragon's Lair are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 4 games like Dragon's Lair