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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 Timespinner down to the 5 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Chasm and Trine Enchanted Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Timespinner.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeCo-opSolo
Year 2018Dev Lunar Ray Games

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Timespinner is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Chasm and Trine Enchanted Edition follow close behind.

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The best games like Timespinner on Nintendo Switch

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Timespinner. 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.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode83Progression69Combat66Visuals57Setting40
#2Chasm
Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Timespinner.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting64Game mode25
#3Trine Enchanted Edition
Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Game mode94Tone79Combat73Setting70Visuals57
Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Game mode83Visuals56
#5Forgotton Anne
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting74Tone62Visuals59Game mode25

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