Games like The Need for Speed on Switch
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to The Need for Speed (1994) run on Switch. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is art of rally at € 24,99. 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.
Asphalt Legends Unite
Free + in-app purchasesThe big free-to-play arcade racer with licensed supercars, and the best option on phones and tablets.
Asphalt Legends Unite runs on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. Not available on Linux, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
art of rally Indie
€ 24,99A stylish, minimalist indie rally racer with a stunning look.
art of rally is also an alternative to 2 other classics
art of rally runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
€ 29,99Cops versus racers on open roads, the purest expression of what the first Need for Speed was chasing.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered 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 The Need for Speed are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like The Need for Speed