Free retro and arcade games on Switch
Sometimes it feels good to go back to the basics by playing classic games or modern games with retro aesthetics. In some ways, they offer more challenges than current game mechanics do. Here are all of the free retro and arcade games on Switch.
Retrograde Arena *
Retrograde Arena allows you to see in-game physics in action! The goal is to get your battle drone to dominate the arena and figure out which weapons work with your play style to defeat opponents. You unlock new customizations for your drone as you go and build the ultimate bot.
Up to four players can play together on one Switch or you can go online where matches can host up to six players. Have fun duking it out in this old-school arcade art style game.
PAC-MAN 99 *
Avoid enemies and eat food as you play a number of PAC-MAN challenges on your Switch. If you have Nintendo Switch Online, you can also participate in PAC-MAN 99 battle royale. As many as 99 people jump into a battle royale match and must play until there is only one person left!
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium *
Capcom is back with another collection of classics with everything from classic arcade cabinet adventures to classic fighters. Everything has been touched up to make the experience more fun for modern gamers. Adjust your speed, save and load from any point, and even rewind to make gameplay more convenient. You can play on your own or with others depending on which games you're playing.
Cyber Protocol Prologue *
This 8-bit-style adventure uses classic design elements but is very clearly a modern game. Players get an awesome soundtrack with a cyberpunk feel to keep their heartbeat up as they go through intense moments. This is helpful since the game never ends, so you can play to your heart's content! Try to hack your way through opponents getting as many coins as possible and beating your previous scores. If you've played Cyber Protocol, you'll recognize Zone A.
Namco Museum (PAC-MAN VS. Free Multiplayer-only Ver.) *
This free version of the Namco Museum allows you to play Pac-Man VS. with any of your friends who own the full Namco Museum. Play as Pac-Man or a ghost in the classic multiplayer Pac-Man title. Just remember that it won't work unless you have someone to play with that has the full game on Switch.
