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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 38 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei V down to the 9 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Paper Mario: The Origami King, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Engage top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei V.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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Year 2021Dev Atlus

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Shin Megami Tensei V is Paper Mario: The Origami King — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Engage follow close behind.

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The best games like Shin Megami Tensei V on Nintendo Switch

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei V. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Paper Mario: The Origami King
Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonOpen World
IGDB81· 11OC78· 137
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting63Visuals62
Fire Emblem Engage
RPGCRPGTurn-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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting63Visuals62
#4Loop Hero
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeDark
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting68Visuals0
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeOpen World
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting65Visuals0
Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting63Visuals0
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeOpen 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, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting54Visuals0
Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting41Visuals0
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeHistorical
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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting36Visuals0

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