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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 50 games similar to Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG
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Year 2015Dev AlphaDream

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is Pokémon Legends: Arceus — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales follow close behind.

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The best games like Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam on Nintendo Switch

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
RPGTactical RPG
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldFantasyExploration
IGDB85· 9
Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery

Released 7 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
RPGTactical RPG
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB79· 9OC75· 45
Year 2016Dev Media.Vision · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: visuals.

Released 3 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Citizen Sleeper
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 93%· 10.0KIGDB80· 1OC84· 47
Year 2022Dev Jump Over the Age · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping visual third person

Released 7 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Yes, Your Grace
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyMedieval
Steam👍 87%· 14KIGDB77· 5OC74· 22
Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: visuals.

Released 5 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB79· 4
Year 2021Dev ILCA · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: visuals.

Released 6 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Pokémon Violet
RPGTactical RPG
SoloThird PersonMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasy
IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

Released 7 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
Pokémon Scarlet
RPGTactical RPG
SoloThird PersonMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasy
IGDB74· 3
Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

Released 7 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
Pokémon Sword
RPGTactical RPG
SoloThird PersonMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasy
IGDB82· 11
Year 2019Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

Released 4 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Visuals62Game mode54
Pokémon Shield
RPGTactical RPG
SoloThird PersonMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasy
IGDB68· 2
Year 2019Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon CompanyOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

Released 4 years after Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Genre100Visuals62Game mode54
Pokémon FireRed Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: visuals.

It predates Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode54Visuals0
Pokémon LeafGreen Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB70· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam: visuals.

It predates Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode54Visuals0

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