8 Games like Arco on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Arco down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. South Park: The Fractured But Whole, The Banner Saga 2 and SteamWorld Heist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arco.

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The best games like Arco on Nintendo Switch

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arco. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1South Park: The Fractured But WholeClosest overall match

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MeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting cartoon, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

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#2The Banner Saga 2Closest on setting

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TacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalSolo

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

It predates Arco by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3SteamWorld HeistClosest on combat

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MeleeTacticalSoloSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

It predates Arco by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#4Dex

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MeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

It predates Arco by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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MeleeDarkFantasyExplorationSolo

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Trine Enchanted Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeFantasySoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and combat.

It predates Arco by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7UnavowedClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

NarrativeDarkFantasyPixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: combat and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeFantasySoloCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

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