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We filtered the 38 games similar to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles down to the 9 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Super Mario RPG and Fire Emblem: Three Houses top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

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Year 2025Dev Square Enix Creative Studio III

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario RPG and Fire Emblem: Three Houses follow close behind.

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The best games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on Nintendo Switch

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB93· 9OC89· 122
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual third person

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals71
Fire Emblem Engage
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB86· 5OC81· 135
Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual third person

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals71
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals43
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting76
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting45
Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyOpen WorldExploration
IGDB81· 11OC78· 137
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative
Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting50Visuals0

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