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12 Games like Etherlords on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Etherlords down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Armello, For the King and Loop Hero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Etherlords.

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Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Etherlords is Armello — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. For the King and Loop Hero follow close behind.

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The best games like Etherlords on Nintendo Switch

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Etherlords. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Armello

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Armello
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Same family as Etherlords: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is PvP competition and 2D presentation.

Released 14 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode47Visuals43
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For the King

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For the King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Etherlords is — tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play and 2D presentation.

Released 17 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals69Game mode43
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Loop Hero

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Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside Etherlords, and so does tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: pixel art.

Released 20 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode54Visuals43
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Northgard

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Northgard
Closest on visuals
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The genre is the same as Etherlords’s, and with it tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings historical setting and co-op play.

Released 17 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting64Game mode56
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Wargroove

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Wargroove
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Etherlords and shares tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play and pixel art.

Released 18 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals45Game mode41
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Etherlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 17 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode55
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Super Mario RPG

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Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

If Etherlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Released 22 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode54
8

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

It meets Etherlords on tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode: this one brings adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Released 18 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals71Game mode54
9

Fire Emblem Engage

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Fire Emblem Engage
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

What carries over from Etherlords is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Released 22 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals71Game mode54
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Etherlords is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 17 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting77Game mode55
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The Banner Saga 3

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The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Etherlords, and so does tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: historical setting.

Released 17 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode55Setting46
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Paper Mario: The Origami King

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Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyOpen WorldExploration
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

Shelved next to Etherlords for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 19 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0

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