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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, Trials of Mana and CrossCode top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

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Year 2003Dev Nihon Falcom

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Trials of Mana and CrossCode follow close behind.

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The best games like Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim on Nintendo Switch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim. 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's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: setting.

Released 10 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Tone52Setting28
#2Trials of Mana
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Released 17 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100
#3CrossCode
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: setting.

Released 15 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Combat65Setting43
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131
Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 17 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat72Tone0
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyNarrative
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 15 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat63Tone0
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyTactical
Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Released 21 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Combat74Setting53Tone0
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyTactical
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone and setting.

Released 19 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Setting30Tone0
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166
Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 17 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Setting80Combat74Game mode54Tone0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111
Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone and game mode.

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

Genre100Setting100Combat70Game mode36Tone0
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone and game mode.

Released 18 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Setting100Combat74Game mode23Tone0
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeCo-op
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone and game mode.

Released 13 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Combat67Setting64Game mode34Tone0
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeOfflineMultiplayer
Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34
Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Released 12 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Setting91Combat70Game mode22Tone0
Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 13 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Setting100Combat71Game mode56Tone0
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicFantasyNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125
Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 14 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Combat59Setting53Tone0
Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone and game mode.

Released 15 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Setting100Combat70Game mode33Tone0

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