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We filtered the 36 games similar to Peaks of Yore down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Inmost, The End Is Nigh and Mega Man 11 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Peaks of Yore.

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The best games like Peaks of Yore on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Peaks of Yore. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1InmostClosest on combat

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SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExploration

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#2The End Is NighClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29

Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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SoloHardcoreCasual2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25

Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationCo-op

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreCo-opMultiplayer

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#10Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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SoloMeleeHardcoreHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#11Stick it to the Man!

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Peaks of Yore: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13ClustertruckClosest on visuals

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SoloMeleeHardcoreFirst PersonCasual

Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45

Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#14Mega Man 9Closest on tone

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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