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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 39 games similar to The Bard's Tale Trilogy down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Paper Mario: The Origami King and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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The best games like The Bard's Tale Trilogy on Nintendo Switch

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Bard's Tale Trilogy. 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon IIClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

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 combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

Released 5 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Paper Mario: The Origami KingClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationOpen 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 loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

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#3Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationNarrative

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 combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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#4Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationNarrative

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 combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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#5Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird 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, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

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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 exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

Released 5 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird 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, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

Released 5 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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 combat tactical

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

Released 3 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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 exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting46Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

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 fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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Steam GOG Epic

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