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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 48 games similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Chasm, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Kirby Star Allies top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Musashi vs. Cthulhu.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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HardcoreSoloCo-op
Year 2024Dev Cyber Rhino Studios

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Musashi vs. Cthulhu is Chasm — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Kirby Star Allies follow close behind.

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The best games like Musashi vs. Cthulhu on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Musashi vs. Cthulhu. 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.

#1Chasm
Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DProcedural
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Musashi vs. Cthulhu.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode76Visuals54Setting0
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Game mode76Combat68Visuals63
#3Kirby Star Allies
Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fighting mechanics

Genre100Visuals100Game mode75
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeAnime2DNarrative
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Setting51Tone0
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DDark
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode76Tone0
SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76Combat73Setting0

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