7 Games like Fallout 3 on Nintendo Switch that you should try

On paper it is what Fallout 3 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay.

It comes from the same genre as Fallout 3 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a space setting and co-op play.

Shelved next to Fallout 3 for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

On paper it is what Fallout 3 is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It is not Fallout 3's genre, but it is after the same feeling: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics. To that it adds skill tree progression and post-apocalyptic world. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings an isometric view.

Same family as Fallout 3: 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 setting and world: historical setting.

Its point of contact with Fallout 3 is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a space setting.