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We filtered the 49 games similar to Bright Memory down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ashen, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bright Memory.

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The best games like Bright Memory on Nintendo Switch

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bright Memory. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1AshenClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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#2Bloodstained: Curse of the MoonClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

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#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

Released 4 years after Bright Memory.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157

Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Another Crab's Treasure

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

Released 4 years after Bright Memory.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and horror tension, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

Released 3 years after Bright Memory.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreMagic

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

It predates Bright Memory by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

Released 4 years after Bright Memory.

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Steam Epic PS

#12Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationMagic

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#13Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 3.0KIGDB88· 3OC81· 39

Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, racing gameplay and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and game mode.

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