The Best Rpg Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 5

Update : Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land added at rank #8.
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Drova - Forsaken Kin (2024)

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

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.


  • rpg
  • souls
  • dynamic
  • character
  • old-school
  • arpg
  • action
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • classic
  • choices
  • narration
  • fantasy
  • mythology
  • customization

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Meg's Monster (2023)

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

Meg's Monster is a retro-styled, story-driven JRPG developed by Odencat. The game focuses on the story of Meg, a small girl who wakes up in an underground cave and meets two monsters. With its brilliant story and twist on the JRPG genre, Meg's Monster is recommended for players looking for a different and heartfelt gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Excellent writing
  • Attractive pixel art graphics
  • Unique gameplay twist
  • Welcoming to players unfamiliar with the genre
  • Engaging story
What could be improved:
  • Some minor pacing issues with relationships

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • choices
  • narrative
  • funny
  • adventure
  • underground
  • fiction
  • pixel

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Siralim Ultimate (2021)

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early access Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Playstation 4

Siralim Ultimate is an RPG with over 1200 monsters to collect and customize to your liking. With randomly generated dungeons and post-story content, this game offers a never-ending adventure. The game's specializations and teambuilding options give an insane amount of choice to the player. If you're an RPG fan who loves discovering something new each time you play, Siralim Ultimate delivers.


What we like:
  • Endless teambuilding and tactic optimisation potential
  • Engaging and streamlined grind
  • Castle customization and skins/avatars/transmogs are well done
  • Turbo mode and the ability to program macros to deal with any situation automatically
What could be improved:
  • Can be too grindy to progress into the cooler parts of the game
  • Simplistic story
  • Sound is average

  • collector
  • creature
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • party
  • turn-based
  • collectathon
  • procedural
  • pixel
  • loot
  • character
  • retro
  • isometric
  • battle
  • dungeon

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel (2021)

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

Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.

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  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • strategy
  • war
  • tactical
  • drama
  • tanks

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak (2023)

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Playstation 4 j Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5

Dive into the newest chapter of the Trails series with Kuro no Kiseki and experience the adventure with enhanced combat, updated visuals, and high-speed game mode!

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  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • real-time
  • action
  • political

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 (2023)

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

The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • jrpg
  • tanks
  • war

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Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Embark on a heartwarming journey with Sophie the Alchemist in Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. Explore a world where you can fulfill your dreams while attempting to return a friend's soul to human form. The game features a beautifully designed anime-inspired world, a captivating story, and an engaging alchemy crafting system. Battle with six party members and utilize weather manipulation to open up new paths. Enjoy lovable characters, great music, and improvements over previous Atelier titles. With a variety of DLC content available, the adventure never ends.

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What we like:
  • Beautiful anime-inspired world
  • Captivating story with rich characterizations
  • Engaging alchemy crafting system
  • Excellent turn-based combat with weather manipulation gimmick
  • Lovable characters
What could be improved:
  • Panel Synthesis alchemy system returns mostly unchanged from previous game
  • Fully voiced in Japanese without an option for English
  • Gathering system can be tedious
  • Alchemy system requires a lot of understanding

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • grid
  • battle
  • combat
  • crafting

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster (2021)

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PC Windows j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Immerse yourself in the timeless adventure of FINAL FANTASY III. Experience the captivating story and charming retro graphics, now remastered with updated 2D pixel graphics and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Dive into a world of magic and darkness, where only the chosen adventurers can save the world. With improved gameplay and additional features, this remastered edition brings new life to a beloved classic. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey?

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What we like:
  • The redemption arc of Final Fantasy series
  • Robust job system with customization
  • Challenging battles and well-designed dungeons
  • Captivating narrative and character development
  • Remastered soundtrack and immersive sound design
  • Quality-of-life improvements
What could be improved:
  • Expensive pricing
  • Balancing issues with difficulty spikes
  • Tedium of grinding for different jobs
  • Lack of individuality among party members

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • pixel
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • nostalgia
  • class
  • 2d
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • party
  • boss
  • remaster

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero (2020)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

The Legend of Heroes: Trails From Zero is a classic Japanese JRPG that has been localized for the West. Players take control of a team of young police recruits in a major city as they strive to improve the reputation of their force by completing odd tasks for citizens. With impressive visuals and engaging characters, Trails From Zero will provide an enjoyable experience for both newcomers and veterans alike.


What we like:
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Dynamic shadows
  • Keyboard & mouse support on PC
What could be improved:
  • Boring side quests
  • PC offers higher frame rate but needs powerful hardware

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • detective
  • battle
  • turn-based

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Beyond Galaxyland (2024)

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

Take to the stars in the retro-futuristic adventure-RPG, Beyond Galaxyland! Spanning the very cosmos, join Doug and his plucky, gun-toting guinea pig, Boom Boom, on an exhilarating, planet-hopping journey to save Earth itself.


  • rpg
  • sci-fi
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • party
  • adventure-rpg
  • cyberpunk
  • 2.5d
  • adventure
  • combat
  • battle
  • hip-hop
  • retro
  • zoo

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