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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 48 games similar to The Thaumaturge down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Battle Brothers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Thaumaturge.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2024Dev Fool's Theory

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to The Thaumaturge is Shadowrun Returns — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Battle Brothers follow close behind.

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The best games like The Thaumaturge on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Thaumaturge. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Shadowrun Returns
Shadowrun Returns
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression and setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone58Setting30
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression and setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat90Tone61Setting36
Battle Brothers
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB80· 4OC76· 23
Year 2017Dev Overhype Studios · Ukiyo PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat65Tone60Progression58
#4Dragon Quest
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Dragon Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: setting and combat.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals71Tone58Combat44
Transistor
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricMelee
Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90
Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: setting and progression.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals74Combat68Tone61Setting0
#6Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71
Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates The Thaumaturge by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100

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