6 Games like Arx Fatalis on Nintendo Switch that you should try

On paper it is what Arx Fatalis is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: tactical combat and historical setting.

It shares the essentials of what Arx Fatalis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and horror setting. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and base building.

What it holds in common with Arx Fatalis is shape: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds stealth mechanics and horror setting. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings skill tree progression and a third-person camera.

On paper it is what Arx Fatalis is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

On paper it is what Arx Fatalis is — open world exploration, magic-based combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is procedural generation and multiplayer gameplay.

The genre is the same as Arx Fatalis’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.