10 Games like Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Loop Hero and Paper Mario: The Origami King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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The best games like Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon IIClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 19 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting67Visuals0

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SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 17 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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#3Paper Mario: The Origami KingClosest on visuals

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SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonOpen World

IGDB81· 11OC78· 137

Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: setting.

Released 16 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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#4Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: setting.

Released 15 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting46

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: setting.

Released 19 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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#6Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone52Setting47Visuals0

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Steam GOG PS

#7Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone53Setting41Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone59Setting30Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting52Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 19 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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