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We filtered the 40 games similar to [Redacted] down to the 9 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Borderlands and Bright Memory: Infinite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to [Redacted].

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The best games like [Redacted] on Nintendo Switch

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to [Redacted]. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Borderlands: The Pre-SequelClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeSci-FiLootExploration

Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53

Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping roguelike runs

Low-gravity movement and oxygen management change the shooting more than expected: fights become vertical and you commit to jumps rather than strafing. Shorter and lighter than the numbered entries. It reuses a lot of assets and enemy types, and the oxygen meter becomes a chore once the novelty of bouncing around the moon wears off.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: tone and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for [Redacted].

It predates [Redacted] by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeSci-FiLootExploration

Steam👍 90%· 32KIGDB80· 8

Year 2009Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

The original loot shooter: four classes, a procedural gun system, and enemies that soak damage until the numbers line up. Co-op is where it makes sense. It shows its age in structure — quests are almost entirely fetch-and-kill, the story is thin, and the last stretch leans hard on repeated arena fights before an underwhelming finish.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: tone and world.

It predates [Redacted] by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Bright Memory: InfiniteClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiDark

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Like [Redacted], it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, skill tree progression and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: progression and visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like [Redacted], it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings JRPG narrative and systems, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals and setting.

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Steam Xbox PS

#7Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic PS

#8ChasmClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for [Redacted].

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Steam GOG PS

#9Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB79· 9OC75· 45

Year 2016Dev Media.Vision · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals.

It predates [Redacted] by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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