10 Games like Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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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 38 games similar to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Fire Emblem: Three Houses top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

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The best games like Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht on Nintendo Switch

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, skill tree progression and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting37

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Steam GOG PS

#2Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting33

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#3Fire Emblem: Three HousesClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 17 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting36

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 21 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting36

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: visuals and setting.

Released 19 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone58Setting40Visuals37

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 21 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals71Setting36

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#7Paper Mario: The Origami King

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonOpen World

IGDB81· 11OC78· 137

Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 18 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting36

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: visuals and setting.

Released 21 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone47Setting30Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting26

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

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 adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals50Setting41

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