7 Games like Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch that you should try

Shelved next to Fallout 4 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and world: dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay.

On paper it is what Fallout 4 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is a space setting and co-op play.

The genre is the same as Fallout 4’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression.

If Fallout 4 worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a first-person view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings horror setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Held in common with Fallout 4: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus and crafting mechanics. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings fantasy world and an isometric view.

Where it meets Fallout 4 is tone and place, not genre: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: tactical combat and skill tree progression.

The genre is the same as Fallout 4’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is tactical combat and historical setting.