The Best Rpg tactical Games for Nintendo Switch

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Update : Dark Deity 2 added at rank #3.
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Unicorn Overlord (2024)

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

Unicorn Overlord is mesmerizing blend of strategy and RPG magic by Vanillaware. Command Prince Alain in a high-stakes quest to reclaim his kingdom, mastering intricate battles and forging alliances. With a vast world teeming with secrets, strategic depth, and a cast that grows on you, every decision shapes your legacy. Are you ready to lead?

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What we like:
  • Deep strategic gameplay with real-time and pause mechanics
  • Extensive character customization enhances tactical depth
  • Engaging story with memorable side quests
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork and immersive soundtrack
  • Rich world-building through character interactions
What could be improved:
  • Generic main storyline
  • Managing large armies can become tedious

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • battle
  • real-time
  • japanese
  • combat
  • pause
  • narrative
  • empire
  • fight
  • fantasy

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Triangle Strategy (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Triangle Strategy is a tactical RPG that takes place in the middle of a trade war between three countries on the continent of Norzelia. Featuring strong tactics gameplay and striking retro visuals, players control a traveling band of troops led by the generically stoic Serenoa as they look to untangle the political conflict.

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What we like:
  • Tight tactics battles
  • Emphasis on careful troop placement
  • Special currency for special actions
  • Choice-driven story with tense decisions
What could be improved:
  • Long swaths of monotonous dialogue with minimal interactivity
  • Thin customization options
  • Hardly any side-content

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • battle
  • strategy
  • japanese
  • political
  • turn-based
  • war
  • narrative
  • politics
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • grid

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Dark Deity 2 (2025)

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j PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!

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  • rpg
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • war
  • customization
  • lore
  • fantasy
  • pixel
  • grid
  • anime

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Tactics Ogre: Reborn (2022)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a must-play for fans of strategy RPGs. This game features slow-paced gameplay that will make you think carefully about your moves. The story is full of political intrigue and compelling characters that are sure to keep you engaged from start to finish. With a permadeath system that makes each life matter, the stakes are high, and there's never a dull moment. This game may not be the easiest to get into, but once you do, you'll find yourself hooked.

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What we like:
  • Slow-paced gameplay
  • Compelling story
  • Permadeath system
  • Engaging characters
  • High stakes
What could be improved:
  • Not very accessible for beginners
  • Can be challenging
  • UI may be frustrating for some players
  • Difficulty increase unbalanced sometimes

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • remake
  • battle
  • strategy
  • card
  • turn-based
  • isometric
  • war
  • classic
  • political

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Fire Emblem Engage (2023)

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Nintendo Switch

Fire Emblem Engage is a tactical JRPG series that brings together classic elements of Fire Emblem and adds modern touches. You will take part in strategic battles, build relationships with your team, and find magical rings to defeat a dark dragon.

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What we like:
  • Challenging difficulty levels
  • Rewind feature to turn back turns
  • Variety of customisation options
  • Engaging storyline and characters
  • Beautiful level design
What could be improved:
  • Unpredictable luck system in some parts of the game
  • Limited activities outside of combat
  • Traditional narrative structure might not appeal to all players

  • tactical
  • battle
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • grid
  • combat
  • narrative
  • fight
  • japanese
  • anime
  • war
  • skill
  • remake

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Wartales (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X

In Wartales, you will lead a group of mercenaries through an open-world medieval landscape, filled with treasure and mysteries to uncover. Customize your team with specialized skills and equipment, as you traverse a vast terrain via horseback or on foot. With a turn-based combat system, anticipate encountering various enemies requiring strategic planning and coordination for success. Bond with your fellow comrades and celebrate an accomplished day of pillaging with a well-earned feast. In this harsh world, will you endure and prosper? Play Wartales and find out!


What we like:
  • Exciting turn-based combat
  • Extensive customization options
  • Immersive map interactions
  • Amusing lock picking and puzzle-solving
  • Enticing exploration opportunities
What could be improved:
  • Harsh early-game difficulty
  • Repetitive late-game combat
  • No horse-riding option for faster travel
  • Lack of hints for in-game quests
  • Troop deployment is somewhat illogical

  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • medieval
  • open-world
  • combat
  • low-fantasy
  • battle
  • strategy
  • fight
  • survival
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • skill

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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021)

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

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party-based cRPG developed by Owlcat Games. Take part in a century-long conflict between mortals, demons and other celestial parties and save the region of Mendev or even the entirety of Golarion. Unlock tremendous Mythic powers to set in motion a chain of events that has a chance to end this conflict once and for all.

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What we like:
  • Over 1000 spells
  • Feats and abilities to choose from
  • Flexible difficulty settings
  • Extensive character customization
  • Mounted combat
  • Streamlined Kingdom Management system
  • Turn-based tactical mode for armies
What could be improved:
  • Character creation can be overwhelming
  • Kingmaker's infamous insta-death events still exist
  • Tactical battles feel bare-bones compared to other systems

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • isometric
  • tactical
  • fantasy
  • classic
  • old-school
  • choices
  • party
  • class
  • romance
  • combat
  • real-time
  • dragon
  • battle

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Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (2023)

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PC Windows vita ps1 portable Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Playstation 3 ps2 Nintendo Switch ds Linux Mac OS

Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!

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  • rpg
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • demons

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is an innovative turn-based tactical RPG. You play as Mario and his Rabbid allies as they battle a space monster named Cursa and her Darkmess. The game captures the energy of the Rabbids, and provides supercharged weapons, flinging allies into the air, and Sparks to power up your team.

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What we like:
  • Innovative gameplay
  • Vibrant and lively atmosphere
  • Strategic maps without grids
  • Lots of fun characters with unique abilities
  • Smooth controls
What could be improved:
  • Not for those who don't like turn-based tactical RPGs
  • Some jokes may be too dumb for some players

  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • grid
  • strategy
  • cover
  • combat
  • crossover
  • puzzle
  • rpg
  • exploration
  • fight

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Android

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a captivating tactical RPG that balances battles and relationships, set in a Hogwarts-style school setting. The game offers an emotionally gripping experience with each character having its own backstory, relationships, and specialties. Players will enjoy visually satisfying battles with new enemy creatures like demonic beasts. The game also includes time-bending abilities and the gambit system, adding an extra layer of strategy to battles.

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What we like:
  • Engaging storytelling
  • Emotionally gripping experience
  • Visually satisfying battles with new enemy creatures
  • Time-bending abilities and gambit system add an extra layer of strategy to battles
  • Multiple systems work together to keep players invested in their squad and progress
What could be improved:
  • Grindy nature of side missions can affect the enjoyment of the game
  • Difficulty level is not challenging enough
  • Occasionally blurry textures and frame rate issues
  • Battles can become repetitive

  • battle
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • combat
  • grid
  • war
  • japanese
  • skill
  • narrative
  • fight
  • anime
  • remake

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