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

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Into the Breach, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and Pathfinder: Kingmaker top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona. 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.

#1Into the BreachClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

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 strong narrative focus

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

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationIsometric

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 fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Progression36

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Steam GOG PS

#3Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationIsometric

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 fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Progression29

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Steam PS

#4Darkest Dungeon IIClosest on progression

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationLoot

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

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

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone52Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy

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, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping setting scifi

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

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals67Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricDark

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 setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and progression.

Released 12 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone61Visuals35Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasy

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 fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals67Setting0

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Nintendo

#8Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasyThird Person

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, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 10 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals53Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasyThird Person

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, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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Nintendo

#10Paper Mario: The Origami King

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalExplorationOpen WorldFantasy

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 strong narrative focus

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

Released 11 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression56Setting0Visuals0

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Nintendo

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