6 Games like Outcore: Desktop Adventure on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Outcore: Desktop Adventure down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Forgotton Anne, Chasm and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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The best games like Outcore: Desktop Adventure on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Outcore: Desktop Adventure. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Forgotton AnneClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeNarrative2DCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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#2ChasmClosest on progression

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SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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#3Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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#5South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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