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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Octopath Traveler II, Final Fantasy and Octopath Traveler top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Artdink

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is Octopath Traveler II — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy and Octopath Traveler follow close behind.

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The best games like Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. 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.

#1Octopath Traveler II
Octopath Traveler II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasyIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119
Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping skill tree progression

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone89Combat84Setting69
#2Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreePixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3
Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Genre100Game mode100Visuals82Combat69Setting68Progression66
#3Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122
Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting80Tone53
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat91Setting79Progression57Tone54
I Am Setsuna
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112
Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat78Setting66Tone53
#6Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB89· 8OC89· 137
Year 2023Dev SabotageOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, co op and offline, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: progression and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals83Tone58Game mode22
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 7.3KIGDB78· 11OC80· 105
Year 2017Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: progression and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone45Visuals44

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