The Best Rpg Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster added at rank #45.
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Persona 5 Royal (2022)

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

Persona 5 Royal is a JRPG that mixes turn-based combat with stealth and puzzles, creating an unbelievably cool and unique gaming experience. You play as a high schooler fighting supernatural forces while balancing everyday activities and relationships. The game features excellent visuals, an outstanding soundtrack, and a well-realized story that deals with some serious teenage issues. With refined mechanics and new additions, Persona 5 Royal is undoubtedly worth playing.

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What we like:
  • Well-realized story
  • Unique gameplay loop
  • Top-notch combat system
  • Outstanding soundtrack
  • Multiple meaningful additions
What could be improved:
  • Heavy on dialogue and story
  • Slow start
  • Can be overwhelming

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • fight
  • combat

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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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DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024)

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

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • remake
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • old-school
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • battle

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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (2025)

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83
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch 2 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.

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  • rpg
  • japanese
  • farming
  • fantasy
  • city-building
  • multiplayer
  • jrpg
  • online
  • life
  • dungeon
  • simulation
  • party

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Shin Megami Tensei V (2021)

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90
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android

In Shin Megami Tensei V, you are an unadventurous manikin that must traverse a post-apocalyptic Tokyo and battle demons in order to gain forbidden knowledge. You must use the turn-based battle system to your advantage as you fight enemies and solve puzzles in order to progress.

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What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Intricate ecosystem of moves
  • Reward-based structure
  • Great turn-based battle system
  • Three planes of movement
What could be improved:
  • Under-populated world design
  • Unforgiving difficulty
  • No narrative or implied subtlety

  • rpg
  • demons
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • boss
  • combat
  • dungeon-crawler
  • post-apocalyptic
  • skill

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Sea Of Stars (2023)

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86
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into Sea of Stars, a modernized RPG adventure with a nostalgic charm. Engage in turn-based combat, explore a seamless world, and join original characters on a captivating journey. Sync your actions with animations for maximum impact and enjoy activities like sailing, cooking, and playing tabletop games. With its beautiful pixel art and engaging story, Sea of Stars is a must-play for fans of the genre.

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What we like:
  • Excellent music and overall art
  • Engaging combat with unique mechanics
  • Simple yet impactful story
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Well-designed levels and puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Initial poor writing quality
  • Limited character movesets
  • Some issues with the lock system
  • Generic equipment and lack of buffs
  • Collectibles tied to true ending can be tedious

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • classic
  • pixel
  • combat
  • battle
  • retro

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Lunar Remastered Collection (2025)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the enchanting worlds of LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete! Tag along on Alex and Hiro's quests and challenge enemies like the Magic Emperor and God of Destruction to save the world from dire peril in two adventures set 1000 years apart from each other!


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • turn-based
  • combat
  • dungeon
  • inventory

8

Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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88
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.

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What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • online
  • fight
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • action
  • tower-defense
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • skill
  • jrpg
  • exploration

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Star Ocean The Second Story R (2023)

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87
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

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  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • remake
  • battle
  • sci-fi
  • dungeon
  • classic

10

Cat Quest III (2024)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Mac OS Android

In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...


  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dragon
  • open-world
  • combat
  • pirates
  • action
  • adventure
  • cute
  • battle
  • local
  • cooperative
  • isometric

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