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We filtered the 46 games similar to Monster Hunter: World 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: World.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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HardcoreNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev Capcom

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Monster Hunter: World 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: World 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: World. 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.

#1Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, setting anime and online features, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone.

Released 3 years after Monster Hunter: World.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode77Visuals67
#2Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92World69Progression69
#3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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 cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting53Tone37
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode67Progression60Visuals58
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone75Combat69
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter: World.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Tone38Setting0
#7Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter: World.

Released 6 years after Monster Hunter: World.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression67Combat57
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: game mode and tone.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting47Progression46
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting anime and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals68Tone58Setting38Game mode25
#10CrossCode
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi
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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode25Setting0Visuals0
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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: combat tactical, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: game mode.

Released 4 years after Monster Hunter: World.

Genre100Visuals56Tone55Combat53Setting53Game mode25
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonAnime
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 setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: game mode.

Genre100Visuals100Setting70Game mode24
Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone and progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting66World62
Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
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 action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone.

Genre100Combat100Progression72Game mode66World66Setting55
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: combat and game mode.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100World59Progression58Tone51

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