60
iRank80
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opCasual
Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB68· 7OC72· 29
Year 2016Dev WeirdBeardOn PS4 · Linux · PC
7 Games like Pac-Man 256 on Nintendo Switch that you should try
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We filtered the 47 games similar to Pac-Man 256 down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Tricky Towers, Katamari Damacy Reroll and Tetris Effect: Connected top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pac-Man 256.
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The best games like Pac-Man 256 on Nintendo Switch
7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pac-Man 256. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.
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iRank88
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloOfflineMultiplayerMeleeCasual
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB85· 7OC83· 65
Year 2018Dev MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed Pac-Man 256, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Pac-Man 256: visuals.
Released 3 years after Pac-Man 256.
Genre100Combat100Game mode80Tone58Visuals0
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasual
Steam👍 95%· 8.8KIGDB89· 10OC89· 67
Year 2020Dev Monstars · EnhanceOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ If you enjoyed Pac-Man 256, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Pac-Man 256: visuals and tone.
Released 5 years after Pac-Man 256.
Genre100Game mode68Tone38Visuals0
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeCasual
Steam👍 85%· 5.5KIGDB84· 13OC83· 82
Year 2014Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Shared with Pac-Man 256: puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Pac-Man 256: visuals and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode65Tone36Visuals0
53
iRank84
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCo-opProceduralIsometricFantasy
IGDB82· 7OC86· 61
Year 2019Dev Brace Yourself Games · NintendoOn Switch
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkNarrative
Steam👍 74%· 22KIGDB81· 3OC81· 143
Year 2026Dev Tarsier Studios · THQ NordicOn Xbox · Switch · PC
✓ Like Pac-Man 256, it's known for puzzle design, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Pac-Man 256: tone and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pac-Man 256.
Released 11 years after Pac-Man 256.
Genre100Game mode92Tone0Visuals0
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 8.8KIGDB81· 7OC84· 53
Year 2019Dev Simogo · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Switch · PC
✓ Like Pac-Man 256, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Pac-Man 256: visuals and game mode.
Released 4 years after Pac-Man 256.
Genre100Combat100Tone84Game mode29Visuals0