The Best Classic RPG Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

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Castlevania Advance Collection (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One

The Castlevania Advance Collection is a compilation of four classic retro games from the beloved Castlevania series. Developed by M2, the collection offers an art gallery, full soundtrack and plenty of quality of life features to make the games more accessible for modern audiences.

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What we like:
  • Rewind gameplay feature
  • High Quality Sound
  • Save/Load anytime
  • Adjustable screen size & wallpaper
  • Gadget Settings for rare items
What could be improved:
  • Harmony of Dissonance has awkward controls
  • Souls in Aria of Sorrow can be limiting
  • Dracula X is linear and unforgiving

  • vampire
  • boss
  • platform
  • classic
  • gothic
  • exploration
  • boss-fight
  • card
  • action
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • platform-adventure
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • 2d

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Broken Roads (2024)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One

Broken Roads is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in a decaying, post-apocalyptic version of the vast Australian Outback, featuring a genre-redefining morality system. Survive, form bonds, and make tough choices that will shape your dangerous yet mesmerizing 25+ hour journey across the wilds.


  • rpg
  • post-apocalyptic
  • turn-based
  • classic
  • old-school
  • isometric
  • combat
  • philosophical

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Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Step into the world of Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX, where you can raise, train, and compete with unique creatures. Generate rare monsters using a revamped system, and challenge other players globally. Experience nostalgia with improved graphics and controls. It's a charming, addictive and uniquely engaging journey into monster training!

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What we like:
  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Improved controls and graphics
  • Extensive monster generation system
  • Fun and addictive
  • Worldwide competition
What could be improved:
  • Clunky user interface

  • battle
  • simulation
  • rpg
  • fight
  • collector
  • creature
  • anime
  • cute
  • classic
  • japanese
  • farming
  • monster-raising

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Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

For the first time ever, Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered and Soul Nomad & the World Eaters are coming to Nintendo Switch™! With unique gameplay mechanics, memorable characters, and up-scaled artwork, this is a must-have for Strategy RPG fans and NIS fans alike!

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  • rpg
  • tactical
  • grid
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • classic
  • combat
  • isometric

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (2023)

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early access PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.


  • rpg
  • old-school
  • dungeon-crawler
  • dark
  • party
  • fantasy
  • turn-based
  • werewolves
  • classic
  • character
  • dragon
  • class
  • vampire
  • magic
  • customization

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The World Ends with You: Final Remix (2018)

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Nintendo Switch

Square Enix’s RPG classic brings the dark story to life on the Nintendo Switch system along with an extra chapter, exclusive two-player combat, and some killer, new remixed music. Take control of real-time, action-fueled RPG battles using touch controls or Joy-Con™ controllers.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • cult
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • classic
  • fight
  • tabletop
  • card
  • action-fueled

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Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown (2019)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

The game is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic and slightly humorous. One that does not take tons of hours to complete or require endless grind to progress.

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  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • movement
  • dungeon-crawler
  • party
  • grid
  • retro
  • old-school
  • first-person
  • dungeon
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • dragon
  • classic

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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.

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  • arcade
  • classic
  • retro
  • platform
  • side-scrolling
  • compilation
  • shooter
  • maze
  • action
  • coin-op
  • top-down
  • rpg
  • scrolling
  • tanks
  • historical

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Arcade Archives: Cadash (2023)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

"CADASH" is an action RPG game released by TAITO in 1989. The player chooses one of four heroes and sets out on a journey to rescue Princess Sarasa, who has been taken by the evil Barrog.

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  • arcade
  • classic
  • rpg
  • action

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Arcade Archives LEGEND OF MAKAI (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

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  • arcade
  • rpg
  • classic
  • online
  • adventure
  • action

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