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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Dragon Quest Builders, CrossCode and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is Dragon Quest Builders — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. CrossCode and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot follow close behind.

#1Dragon Quest Builders68 #2CrossCode75 #3Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot73 #4Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom72 #5Persona 5 Strikers71

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The best games like Gestalt: Steam & Cinder on Nintendo Switch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. 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.

#1Dragon Quest BuildersClosest on genre

68

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration

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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting81Game mode56Progression38Tone0

Steam PS Nintendo

#2CrossCodeClosest overall match

75

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimePixel Art2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Tone73Setting67

#3Dragon Ball Z: KakarotClosest on tone

73

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSci-FiExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Progression100Game mode54

#4Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

72

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration

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, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting82Tone68Progression66

#5Persona 5 Strikers

71

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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, deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Final Fantasy XV

70

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Setting86Game mode34

#7Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

67

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

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, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting74Combat51Visuals0

#8Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

66

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

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 combat tactical, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat55Setting44

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Monster Hunter Rise

64

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting80Progression48Game mode23

#10Trials of Mana

64

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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting77Visuals0

#11Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

63

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime

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, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting80Tone79Game mode36Visuals0

#12Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

62

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and setting.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode85Combat67Progression60Tone56Setting30

#13One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

59

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeOffline

Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34

Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and offline, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting64Game mode22Visuals0

#14Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

58

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationMagic

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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: combat and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting44Combat0

#15Dragon Quest Builders 2

57

Dragon Quest Builders 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration

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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Setting78Progression67Game mode33Tone0

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