90
iRank85
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 46 games similar to Monster Hunter Stories down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Monster Hunter Rise, Final Fantasy XV and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Hunter Stories.
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Year 2024Dev Capcom
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Monster Hunter Stories is Monster Hunter Rise — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XV and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follow close behind.
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The best games like Monster Hunter Stories on Nintendo Switch
16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Hunter Stories. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
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 PvP competition
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting71Game mode68Progression61Visuals54
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 melee combat, while skipping PvP competition
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Tone77Game mode74Visuals52
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
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 PvP competition
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: visuals.
Genre100Tone100Setting84Game mode61Progression52Visuals40
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeAnimeThird Person
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 melee combat, while skipping fantasy world
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting78Game mode59Visuals54
76
iRank89
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
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 strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone and progression.
Genre100Setting100Game mode75Visuals54Progression43Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D
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 strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone.
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Progression61Game mode60Tone0
73
iRank84
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
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 setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: setting.
Same studio: Capcom.
Genre100Progression82Game mode54Tone54Visuals54Setting36
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyExplorationLootThird Person
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 multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Setting100Progression75Tone66Visuals52Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person3D
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 melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
Genre100Tone100Progression59Setting56Visuals54Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode and progression.
Genre100Tone100Setting56Visuals52Progression49Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
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 setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode and setting.
Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting39Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction 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, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Setting100Visuals52Game mode27
#15Sea of Stars
59
iRank89
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB89· 8OC89· 137
Year 2023Dev SabotageOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
✓ Shared with Monster Hunter Stories: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: visuals.
Tone100Genre75Game mode59Setting56Progression56Visuals0
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