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11 Games like Monster Train on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Monster Train down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. For the King, Loop Hero and Armello top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Train.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Good Shepherd Entertainment

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Monster Train is For the King — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Loop Hero and Armello follow close behind.

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The best games like Monster Train on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Train. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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For the King

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For the King
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares procedural generation, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play and an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100World76Combat74Visuals64Game mode35
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Loop Hero

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Loop Hero
Closest on world
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

Shelved next to Monster Train for good reason: strong narrative focus, procedural generation and tactical combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Genre100Setting100World100Combat76Visuals42Tone40
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Armello

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Armello
Closest on game mode
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

On paper it is what Monster Train is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

Genre100Setting100Game mode85Combat71Visuals44Tone38
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Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II
Closest on visuals
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasy2D
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Monster Train, and so does strong narrative focus, procedural generation and tactical combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 3 years after Monster Train.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat76Setting51Tone34
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Into the Breach

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Into the Breach
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric
Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Monster Train, and so does procedural generation, tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

Genre100World100Combat72Game mode31Setting0Visuals0
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Northgard

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

It comes from the same genre as Monster Train and shares punishing difficulty, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings historical setting and an isometric view.

Genre100Tone100Game mode81Combat69Setting64Visuals0
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Wargroove

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Wargroove
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalFantasy2D
Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Monster Train’s, and with it tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings co-op play and pixel art.

Genre100Setting100Combat75Game mode62Visuals40
8

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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

On paper it is what Monster Train is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100Combat73Game mode30Visuals0
9

Fire Emblem Engage

48
NGL83
Fire Emblem Engage
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

Same family as Monster Train: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 3 years after Monster Train.

Genre100Setting100Combat73Game mode30Visuals0
10

Super Mario RPG

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NGL85
Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

On paper it is what Monster Train is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 3 years after Monster Train.

Genre100Setting100Combat67Game mode30Visuals0
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

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NGL84
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyCo-opSkill Tree
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Switch

The genre is the same as Monster Train’s, and with it tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is co-op play and an isometric view.

Genre100Setting100Combat73Game mode22Visuals0

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