Games like Prince of Persia on Switch
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Prince of Persia (1989) run on Switch. The cheapest is The Messenger 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.
The Messenger Indie
€ 19,99A slick indie action-platformer with tight, acrobatic movement.
The Messenger is also an alternative to 4 other classics
The Messenger runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Blasphemous 2 Indie
€ 29,99A punishing, beautiful 2D action-platformer with the same emphasis on precise jumps and lethal spikes.
Blasphemous 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
€ 49,99A brilliant modern Metroidvania revival of the series.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
The Rogue Prince of Persia
€ 19,99A stylish 2D action roguelite spin on the franchise.
The Rogue Prince of Persia runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Prince of Persia are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Prince of Persia