The Best Rpg tactical turn-based Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 3

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Update : Metal Slug Tactics added at rank #20.
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Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j

Darkest Dungeon II is a dark and thrilling roguelite that will challenge your patience and determination. Assemble a party of heroes and embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from an eldritch force. The complex mechanics and challenging gameplay offer a rewarding experience with tons of replayability. With top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting, this game is not for the faint of heart, but an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging adventure.


What we like:
  • Offers tons of replayability
  • Complex mechanics offer a rewarding experience
  • Top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting
  • Rewards creativity
  • Challenging but satisfying combat system
What could be improved:
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Dark and gruesome tone
  • Relies heavily on luck
  • Carriage steers poorly
  • Not enough enemy variety

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • gothic
  • battle
  • boss
  • strategy
  • journey-ending
  • narration
  • tactical
  • skill
  • lovecraftian

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Massi (2022)

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Massi is a retro platformer game with souls like features. Fully made in hand-made pixel art, fun, fast paced. Fighting, exploration, tight controls, puzzle solving, difficult boss fights.


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • battle
  • combat
  • fight
  • fantasy
  • stealth
  • cover
  • rpg
  • squad
  • soundtrack
  • metroidvania
  • war
  • souls

23

Cross Tails (2023)

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

What will the tails witness after a crossing tale? A tactical RPG that portrays a fantasy story of a war between the canine and the feline tribes playable from both points of view.

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  • rpg
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • strategy
  • war-ravaged
  • jrpg
  • story
  • simulation

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Mercenaries Blaze: Dawn of the Twin Dragons (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.

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  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • battle
  • japanese
  • isometric
  • jrpg
  • narrative
  • movement

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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a spin-off title based on the 2019 edition of the series, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. It exchanges the turn-based strategy gameplay of most Fire Emblem titles for brutal real-time combat and allows players to take down legions of enemies while exploring the mysteries and intrigue between heated battles.

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What we like:
  • Down-time activities well balanced with complex battle mechanics
  • Helpful AI controlled teammates
  • Rich characterisation
  • Tactical depth
What could be improved:
  • System can be heavy at times
  • Tedious upgrading process for weapons & unlocking new weapons is expensive & requires tracking materials

  • battle
  • tactical
  • hack-and-slash
  • strategy
  • combat
  • alternate
  • war
  • fight
  • spin-off
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • action
  • turn-based
  • political
  • combo

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Black Legend (2021)

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

A dark, immersive Turn Based Strategy RPG. Master tactical combat and the art of 17th century alchemy to liberate a doomed city from a bloodthirsty cult inspired by the great alchemist Mephisto.

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  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • third-person
  • strategy
  • exploration
  • battle
  • historical
  • dark
  • 3d
  • mind-bendingly
  • horror-game
  • class
  • atmospheric
  • fight

27

Ikenfell (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

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  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • grid
  • battle
  • tactical
  • based-tactical
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • timing
  • japanese
  • combat
  • pixel
  • narrative
  • twist

28

Tenderfoot Tactics (2020)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux PC Windows

A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • nonlinear
  • party
  • class
  • character
  • nature
  • magic
  • open-world
  • customization
  • exploration
  • colourful
  • atmospheric

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Mario Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (2017)

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Nintendo Switch

This is the story of an unexpected encounter between Mario and the irreverent Rabbids. The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the Rabbids into the once-peaceful area, splintering this beloved land. To bring order back to the Kingdom, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi team up with Rabbids heroes in a journey through four different worlds.


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • cover
  • strategy
  • battle
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • puzzle
  • crossover
  • boss
  • squad
  • rpg
  • exploration
  • augmented
  • fight

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Othercide (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.

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  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • dark
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • boss-fight
  • rpg

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