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7 Games like FEZ on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to FEZ down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Iconoclasts and SteamWorld Dig top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to FEZ.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to FEZ is Ori and the Blind Forest — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Iconoclasts and SteamWorld Dig follow close behind.

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The best games like FEZ on Nintendo Switch

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to FEZ. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: loot and gear systems, and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 3 years after FEZ.

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Iconoclasts

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Iconoclasts
Closest on progression
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and a sci-fi setting.

Released 6 years after FEZ.

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SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExploration2DMelee
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as FEZ: exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a sci-fi setting.

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The Fall

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The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as FEZ: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sci-fi setting.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: melee combat.

Released 13 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals60Tone47
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Axiom Verge

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Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone38Setting0
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: exploration and discovery, fantasy world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 5 years after FEZ.

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