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5 Games like Battlefield 1 on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Battlefield 1 down to the 5 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Sniper Elite 4 and Strange Brigade top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Battlefield 1.

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action
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NarrativeDarkMultiplayerSolo
Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Battlefield 1 is Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite 4 and Strange Brigade follow close behind.

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The best games like Battlefield 1 on Nintendo Switch

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Battlefield 1. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Battlefield 1 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

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Sniper Elite 4

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Sniper Elite 4
Closest on setting
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Battlefield 1 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings co-op play.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat73
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Strange Brigade

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Strange Brigade
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Battlefield 1 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is horror setting and co-op play.

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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from Battlefield 1 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: adventure storytelling and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100World100Progression100Tone79Visuals79Game mode73
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Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

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Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft QuébecOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Battlefield 1: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and tone: stealth mechanics.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting79Game mode76Visuals61

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