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We filtered the 43 games similar to Shelldiver down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Tales from the Borderlands, Florence and The Gardens Between top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shelldiver.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

The best games like Shelldiver on Nintendo Switch

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shelldiver. Each one has been evaluated across 2 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.

#1Tales from the BorderlandsClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 19KIGDB88· 11

Year 2014Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

It predates Shelldiver by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 93%· 16KIGDB80· 1OC85· 16

Year 2018Dev Mountains · Annapurna InteractiveOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

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#3The Gardens Between

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingLinearFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 2.7KIGDB81· 9OC79· 73

Year 2018Dev The Voxel AgentsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.1KIGDB80· 1OC70· 9

Year 2012Dev Daedalic Entertainment · Daedalic Studio WestOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

It predates Shelldiver by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 85%· 4.0KOC73· 20

Year 2016Dev Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are narrative adventures — sharing adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

It predates Shelldiver by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

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GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 3.9KIGDB76· 3

Year 2012Dev Frogwares · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual first person

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

It predates Shelldiver by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 7.9KIGDB79· 8

Year 2021Dev Luis Antonio · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.2KIGDB52· 3OC65· 37

Year 2016Dev CtrlMovie · Wales InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shelldiver.

It predates Shelldiver by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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