9 Games like Prim on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Prim down to the 9 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. What Remains of Edith Finch, Florence and Blacksad: Under the Skin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Prim.

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The best games like Prim on Nintendo Switch

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1What Remains of Edith FinchClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorRanged

Steam👍 96%· 51KIGDB87· 21OC88· 121

Year 2017Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, ranged combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2FlorenceClosest on visuals

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozy2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 16KIGDB80· 1OC85· 16

Year 2018Dev Mountains · Annapurna InteractiveOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#3Blacksad: Under the SkinClosest on tone

iRank74

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

Steam👍 83%· 6.8KIGDB66· 4OC62· 43

Year 2019Dev Ys Interactive · MicroidsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals and setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 7.9KIGDB79· 8

Year 2021Dev Luis Antonio · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery, visual isometric and visual topdown, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Prim.

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#5Batman: The Enemy Within

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 10KIGDB76· 2

Year 2017Dev Telltale GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrative2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 4.2KIGDB83· 13OC83· 101

Year 2017Dev Terrible ToyboxOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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Steam GOG Epic

#7The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

iRank79

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 3.9KIGDB76· 3

Year 2012Dev Frogwares · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual first person and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals.

It predates Prim by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#8Life is Strange: True Colors

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyMelee

Steam👍 89%· 17KIGDB84· 11OC81· 167

Year 2021Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals and setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.2KIGDB52· 3OC65· 37

Year 2016Dev CtrlMovie · Wales InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Prim: visuals.

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

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Steam GOG Epic

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