8 Games like Regions of Ruin: Runegate 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 47 games similar to Regions of Ruin: Runegate down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Chasm, Unavowed and The Banner Saga 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Regions of Ruin: Runegate.

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The best games like Regions of Ruin: Runegate on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Regions of Ruin: Runegate. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1ChasmClosest overall match

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SoloFantasyMeleeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Regions of Ruin: Runegate, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Regions of Ruin: Runegate.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyMagicNarrativeDark

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Regions of Ruin: Runegate, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyTacticalMagicRanged

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Regions of Ruin: Runegate: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Regions of Ruin: Runegate: setting.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyMeleeNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Regions of Ruin: Runegate, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Regions of Ruin: Runegate: setting.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Regions of Ruin: Runegate, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Regions of Ruin: Runegate: setting.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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SoloMeleeMagicCozyAnime

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

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

✓ If you enjoyed Regions of Ruin: Runegate, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Regions of Ruin: Runegate: setting.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7South Park: The Fractured But Whole

iRank84

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

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

✓ Shared with Regions of Ruin: Runegate: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Regions of Ruin: Runegate: setting.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Dex

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SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

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

✓ Shared with Regions of Ruin: Runegate: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Regions of Ruin: Runegate: setting.

It predates Regions of Ruin: Runegate by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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