Games like Excitebike on Switch
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Excitebike (1984) run on Switch. The cheapest is Lonely Mountains: Downhill at € 19,99. 2 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.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill Indie
€ 19,99A relaxing indie downhill biking game with skill-based riding.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Lonely Mountains: Downhill runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Trials Rising
€ 19,99A modern physics-based motocross game with track creation tools.
Trials Rising runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
Urban Trial Tricky Indie
€ 19,99Arcade side-on stunt riding, quick to pick up and built around one-more-go runs.
Urban Trial Tricky runs on PC, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Nintendo Switch Online
€ 19,99 + in-app purchasesThe NES original Excitebike is available via the subscription app.
Nintendo Switch Online is also an alternative to 7 other classics
Nintendo Switch Online runs on Switch. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Excitebike are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Excitebike