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We filtered the 47 games similar to NanoApostle down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ape Out, Furi and Sifu top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NanoApostle.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best games like NanoApostle on Nintendo Switch

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

#1Ape OutClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreTop-DownIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping setting anime

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing shooter, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3SifuClosest on tone

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone92Visuals65Game mode26Setting0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7River City GirlsClosest on setting

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59

Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloFantasy2DMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53

Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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