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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 45 games similar to Secrets of Grindea down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Monster Hunter Rise and Final Fantasy XV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Secrets of Grindea.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Secrets of Grindea is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Monster Hunter Rise and Final Fantasy XV follow close behind.

#1Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana93 #2Monster Hunter Rise92 #3Final Fantasy XV90 #4Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot78 #5One Piece: Pirate Warriors 378

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The best games like Secrets of Grindea on Nintendo Switch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Secrets of Grindea. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DanaClosest overall match

93

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111

Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals.

It predates Secrets of Grindea by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode88Setting83Visuals0

#2Monster Hunter RiseClosest on game mode

92

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill Tree

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting83Progression70Tone45

#3Final Fantasy XV

90

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149

Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

It predates Secrets of Grindea by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting61Tone51Progression0

#4Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

78

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166

Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Setting72Game mode62Tone45Visuals29

#5One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

78

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnime

Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34

Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, offline and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Secrets of Grindea.

It predates Secrets of Grindea by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode70Setting66Tone42Visuals0

#6Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

74

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting85Game mode28Progression0

#7Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

73

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and tone.

It predates Secrets of Grindea by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat68Progression59Setting58Game mode55Tone32

#8CrossCodeClosest on visuals

71

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimePixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

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

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals79Tone41Setting36Game mode28

#9Persona 5 StrikersClosest on setting

68

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting86Tone53Game mode28Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

#10Trials of Mana

62

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Setting81Game mode27Visuals0

#11Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

59

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyTactical

Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190

Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Secrets of Grindea.

Genre100Combat56Tone52Setting43Game mode28Progression0

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

59

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyTactical

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat51Tone51Setting31Game mode28Visuals0

#13Dragon Quest Builders 2

80

Dragon Quest Builders 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeCrafting

Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119

Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode88Setting82Tone70Progression44

#14Dragon Quest BuildersClosest on progression

75

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeSkill TreeCrafting

Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122

Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals.

It predates Secrets of Grindea by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting83Tone78Progression72Game mode61

Steam PS Nintendo

#15Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

45

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMagicSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125

Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: combat and progression.

Genre100Tone49Setting43Game mode28Combat0Progression0

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