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More about this game →We filtered the 42 games similar to Shadows Over Loathing down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Paper Mario: The Origami King, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and Pathfinder: Kingmaker top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadows Over Loathing.
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Shadows Over Loathing is Paper Mario: The Origami King — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and Pathfinder: Kingmaker follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadows Over Loathing. 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.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.