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4 Games like DAVE THE DIVER on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to DAVE THE DIVER down to the 4 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Chasm, Forgotton Anne and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DAVE THE DIVER.

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CasualRelaxingSolo
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to DAVE THE DIVER is Chasm — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Forgotton Anne and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse follow close behind.

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The best games like DAVE THE DIVER on Nintendo Switch

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DAVE THE DIVER. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Chasm

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Chasm
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

If DAVE THE DIVER worked for you because of deep RPG systems, procedural generation and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in progression — its own ground is Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression42
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Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCasual2D
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as DAVE THE DIVER: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: precision platforming and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone60Visuals51
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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeCozyExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

The genre is the same as DAVE THE DIVER’s, and with it deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat. To that it adds pixel art and single-player focus. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings magic-based combat.

It predates DAVE THE DIVER by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SteamWorld Heist

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SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside DAVE THE DIVER, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings tactical combat.

It predates DAVE THE DIVER by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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