Games like Pong on Switch
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Pong (1972) run on Switch. The cheapest is Pong Quest at € 12,49.
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.
Windjammers 2
€ 19,99Two-player disc duelling with lobs, smashes and readable angles, the sharpest modern take on Pong's core duel.
Windjammers 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
€ 34,99A curated collection that includes the original Pong alongside dozens of Atari classics with historical context.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Pong Quest
€ 12,49Atari's own oddity: an RPG built around paddle duels, with power-up balls and dungeons.
Pong Quest 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 Pong are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 4 games like Pong