6 Games like RUBATO 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 49 games similar to RUBATO down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Forgotton Anne, Chasm and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RUBATO.

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

The best games like RUBATO on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RUBATO. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Forgotton AnneClosest overall match

iRank85

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and fantasy world

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Steam GOG PS

#2Chasm

iRank72

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54

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Steam GOG PS

#3Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DMagicCozy

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

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

✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Genre100Game mode100Combat63Visuals63

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Steam GOG Xbox

#4Dex

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DStealthNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

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

✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from RUBATO: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Combat47

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Steam GOG PS

#5South Park: The Fractured But Whole

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

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

✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat68

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Steam GOG PS

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