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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Dragon Quest, Shadowrun Returns and Pillars of Eternity top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

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The best games like Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar on Nintendo Switch

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Dragon QuestClosest overall match

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst PersonIsometric

Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: setting.

Released 19 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World62Combat58

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyIsometricTactical

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: progression and setting.

Released 28 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals68Combat57Setting26Progression0

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Pillars of EternityClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

Released 30 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression72Visuals68

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Steam

#4Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: combat and visuals.

Released 37 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Bastion

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloRangedFantasyIsometricMelee

Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59

Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, ranged combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: progression and combat.

Released 26 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals68Setting65Combat47Progression0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloFantasyExplorationIsometricMelee

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: combat and visuals.

Released 36 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression55Visuals44Combat0

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Minit

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloFantasyIsometricMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: combat and visuals.

Released 33 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals42Combat0

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Steam GOG Epic

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