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We filtered the 48 games similar to Fading Hearts down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, Persona 5 Strikers and Trials of Mana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fading Hearts.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Fading Hearts is Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom — scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. Persona 5 Strikers and Trials of Mana follow close behind.

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The best games like Fading Hearts on Nintendo Switch

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fading Hearts. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Ni no Kuni II: Revenant KingdomClosest overall match

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat.

Released 4 years after Fading Hearts.

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#2Persona 5 StrikersClosest on setting

60

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyMelee

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 6 years after Fading Hearts.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#3Trials of Mana

60

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Released 6 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Game mode100Setting73

#4Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111

Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and game mode.

Genre100Setting76Tone71Game mode36Combat0

#5Dragon Quest Builders

50

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCozyFantasyAnimeMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122

Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat.

Genre100Setting76Game mode56Tone56Combat0

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

50

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeTactical

Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190

Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and setting.

Released 10 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone35Setting32Combat0

Steam Epic Xbox

50

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 4 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Game mode100Setting38Tone29Combat0

#8Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

50

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMagicSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125

Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and setting.

Released 3 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone33Setting32Combat0

#9Octopath Traveler IIClosest on tone

49

Octopath Traveler II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualFantasyAnime

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Fading Hearts: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat.

Released 9 years after Fading Hearts.

Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting75Combat0

#10Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

49

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeTactical

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and setting.

Released 8 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone34Setting21Combat0

#11Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

48

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166

Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 6 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Setting66Game mode54Tone30Combat0

#12Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

47

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode85Tone24Setting22Combat0

#13Dragon Quest Builders 2

47

Dragon Quest Builders 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCozyFantasyAnimeMultiplayer

Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119

Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and game mode.

Released 4 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Setting74Tone48Game mode33Combat0

#14Final Fantasy XV

46

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeCo-op

Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149

Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and game mode.

Genre100Setting56Game mode34Tone34Combat0

#15Monster Hunter Rise

45

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and game mode.

Released 7 years after Fading Hearts.

Genre100Setting75Tone30Game mode23Combat0

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