Games like Robotron: 2084 on Switch
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Robotron: 2084 (1982) run on Switch. The cheapest is Crimsonland at € 13,79. 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.
Crimsonland Indie
€ 13,79Top-down arena survival with perks and absurd weapon drops, a direct descendant of Robotron.
Crimsonland runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Neon Chrome Indie
€ 14,79Twin-stick shooting through destructible procedural floors, all crowd control and constant movement.
Neon Chrome runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
€ 14,99A dazzling twin-stick shooter with neon visuals and escalating enemy swarms.
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved 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 Robotron: 2084 are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 4 games like Robotron: 2084