Pure Adrenaline! The Most Intense Modern Arcade Games on Switch

The Golden Age of Arcade is BACK—right in the palm of your hand!

Are you tired of massive open worlds that take 100 hours to complete? Sometimes you just want that pure, high-octane adrenaline hit that only an arcade game can provide. In this video, we’re breaking down the 21 Best Modern Arcade Games on the Nintendo Switch that you need to play in 2026.

From lightning-fast racers like Cruis’n Blast to brutal, pixel-perfect brawlers like Streets of Rage 4 and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, we’re covering every genre that’s keeping the arcade spirit alive. Whether you're a fan of classic "quarter-munchers" or looking for the next addictive roguelike like Enter the Gungeon, there is something on this list for everyone.

In this video, we cover: High-speed racers and high-score chasers.
Modern revivals of legendary franchises (Contra, Sonic, Pac-Man).
Hidden indie gems that feel like lost Neo-Geo classics.
The best couch co-op games for your next game night.

Which of these is your all-time favorite? Let me know in the comments below! 👇
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0:00 - Intro: The Modern Arcade Renaissance

0:24 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

1:24 - Marvel Cosmic Invasion

2:29 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

3:24 - Streets of Rage 4

4:27 - The Messenger

5:34 - Cruis’n Blast

6:45- Pac-Man 99

7:50- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

9:02- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2

10:05- Neon White

11:10- GUILTY GEAR STRIVE

12:17- Danmaku Unlimited 3

13:29- Razion EX

14:36- Monkey Barrels

15:39- Enter the Gungeon

16:50- Arcade Paradise

17:44- Fight’N Rage

18:48- Contra: Operation Galuga

19:51- Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro

20:59- Horizon Chase Turbo

22:06- UFO 50