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We filtered the 50 games similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Marvel Rivals, Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

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The best games like Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. 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.

#1Marvel RivalsClosest overall match

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MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-FiThird Person3D

Steam👍 77%· 388KIGDB79· 4OC78· 61

Year 2024Dev NetEase GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, PvP competition and free to play, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

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#2Wolfenstein: YoungbloodClosest on game mode

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 43%· 16KIGDB71· 12OC67· 159

Year 2019Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

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#3Lovers in a Dangerous SpacetimeClosest on tone

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Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeCozySci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB83· 14OC82· 50

Year 2015Dev Asteroid BaseOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 30%· 401KIGDB83· 3OC90· 138

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: PvP competition, visual first person and free to play, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 59%· 79KIGDB87· 4OC82· 140

Year 2025Dev Gearbox Software · 2KOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

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#6Journey to the Savage Planet

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 87%· 6.9KIGDB80· 11OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Typhoon Studios · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

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