Games like River Raid on Switch
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to River Raid (1982) run on Switch. The cheapest is Sky Force Reloaded 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.
Steredenn Indie
€ 12,99An indie roguelike vertical-and-horizontal shooter with a heavy 8-bit arcade influence.
Steredenn is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Steredenn runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Sky Force Reloaded
€ 9,99A modern vertical scrolling shooter with rich upgrades and gorgeous 3D visuals.
Sky Force Reloaded is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Sky Force Reloaded runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
€ 29,99Classic vertical scrolling shooting with fuel-tight pacing and an arranged soundtrack.
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to River Raid are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 4 games like River Raid