Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, Persona 5 Strikers and CrossCode top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Persona 5 Strikers and CrossCode follow close behind.

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The best games like Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town on Nintendo Switch

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Ni no Kuni II: Revenant KingdomClosest overall match

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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: cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression68Setting54Tone41

#2Persona 5 Strikers

77

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee

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 melee combat, setting anime and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Tone54Setting46

Steam PS Nintendo

68

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi

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 shooter, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Tone43Setting0Visuals0

#4Final Fantasy VII RebirthClosest on setting

74

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Tone53

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Trials of Mana

69

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonAnime

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 setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting76

#6Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

69

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee

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: melee combat, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Setting62Visuals62Tone52

#7Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

68

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

It predates Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode85Progression62Setting49Tone35

#8Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

65

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Progression100Visuals64Game mode54Tone47Setting46

#9Final Fantasy XV

63

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

It predates Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Tone52Setting44Game mode35

#10Monster Hunter Rise

61

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: game mode and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Visuals73Setting67Progression51Tone47Game mode23

#11Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

60

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMultiplayer

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 cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: game mode and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

It predates Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting60Tone43Game mode36

#12One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

53

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeThird PersonOfflineMultiplayer

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, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

It predates Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone44Game mode23Setting0

#13Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

66

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Tone50

#14Dragon Quest Builders

52

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer

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 deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

It predates Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting63Game mode57Visuals56Progression39Tone0

Steam PS Nintendo

#15Octopath Traveler IIClosest on tone

52

Octopath Traveler II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

Game mode100Progression100Tone81Genre75Setting68Visuals0

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