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14 Games like Ghostrunner on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Ghostrunner down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Nine Sols, Another Crab's Treasure and Remnant: From the Ashes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostrunner.

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HardcoreDarkSolo
Year 2020Dev 3D Realms

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Ghostrunner is Nine Sols — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Another Crab's Treasure and Remnant: From the Ashes follow close behind.

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The best games like Ghostrunner on Nintendo Switch

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostrunner. 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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Nine Sols

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Nine Sols
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Ghostrunner’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and 2D presentation.

Released 4 years after Ghostrunner.

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Another Crab's Treasure

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Another Crab's Treasure
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative
Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It comes from the same genre as Ghostrunner and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Ghostrunner.

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Remnant: From the Ashes

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Remnant: From the Ashes
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Ghostrunner: punishing difficulty, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Ghostrunner: punishing difficulty, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and 2D presentation.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Ghostrunner and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and pixel art.

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Blasphemous

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Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Shelved next to Ghostrunner for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and pixel art.

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMagic
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The genre is the same as Ghostrunner’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and magic-based combat.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Ghostrunner and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and 2D presentation.

Released 4 years after Ghostrunner.

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Blasphemous II

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Blasphemous II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Ghostrunner’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

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10

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcore
Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Ghostrunner on dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

It predates Ghostrunner by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Darksiders III

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Darksiders III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Ghostrunner, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and a third-person camera.

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreMagicNarrative
Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

On paper it is what Ghostrunner is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

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Ashen

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Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Ghostrunner for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

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Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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Lonely Mountains: Downhill
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcorePvPCompetitive
Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Ghostrunner, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: competitive edge and PvP competition.

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