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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 46 games similar to Tales of Phantasia down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Kingdom Rush, EarthBound Beginnings and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tales of Phantasia.

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Year 1995Dev Wolf Team

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Tales of Phantasia is Kingdom Rush — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. EarthBound Beginnings and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! follow close behind.

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The best games like Tales of Phantasia on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales of Phantasia. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Kingdom Rush
Kingdom Rush
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric2DTactical
Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1
Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Phantasia: setting.

Released 16 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting45
EarthBound Beginnings
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Ape · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Phantasia: visuals.

Released 20 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals44
#3Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricCo-opOpen World
IGDB80· 2
Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and co op, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Phantasia: game mode.

Released 23 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Genre100Setting100Visuals54Game mode47
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricCo-opOpen World
IGDB77· 13
Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and co op, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Phantasia: game mode.

Released 23 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Genre100Setting100Visuals54Game mode47
They Are Billions
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricTacticalDarkHardcore
Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44
Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Phantasia: setting.

Released 24 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting0
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasy2DIsometricTactical
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Tales of Phantasia: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

Released 26 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals71
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Tales of Phantasia, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual 2d

Released 23 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals71
Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTactical
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Tales of Phantasia, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping visual 2d

Released 28 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals69
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalThird Person
IGDB93· 9OC89· 122
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Phantasia, expect deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping visual 2d

Released 24 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals54
Fire Emblem Engage
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalThird Person
IGDB86· 5OC81· 135
Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Tales of Phantasia, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping visual 2d

Released 28 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals54
Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyTacticalOpen WorldExploration
IGDB81· 11OC78· 137
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Tales of Phantasia: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Phantasia: visuals.

Released 25 years after Tales of Phantasia.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals0

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