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We filtered the 40 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

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The best games like Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive EditionClosest overall match

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Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, melee combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: tone.

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#2Octopath TravelerClosest on combat

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122

Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, visual pixel and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: visuals and tone.

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#3Octopath Traveler II

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

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

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: visuals and tone.

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#4Final FantasyClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3

Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: visuals and tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112

Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

It predates Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Battle Chasers: Nightwar

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 87%· 7.3KIGDB78· 11OC80· 105

Year 2017Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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