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13 Games like Port Royale 3 on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Port Royale 3 down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Outer Wilds, Blue Prince and Telling Lies top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Port Royale 3.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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Year 2012Dev Kalypso Media

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Port Royale 3 is Outer Wilds — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Blue Prince and Telling Lies follow close behind.

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The best games like Port Royale 3 on Nintendo Switch

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Port Royale 3. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Outer Wilds

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Outer Wilds
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Port Royale 3 does: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a space setting.

Released 7 years after Port Royale 3.

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Blue Prince

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Blue Prince
Closest on progression
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationManagementNarrative
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

With Port Royale 3 it shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is world: procedural generation.

Released 13 years after Port Royale 3.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World38
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Telling Lies

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Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

The thread back to Port Royale 3 runs through exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on progression: this one brings adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 7 years after Port Royale 3.

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Abzu

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Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingNarrative
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Port Royale 3 for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 4 years after Port Royale 3.

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The First Tree

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The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeRelaxing
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

On paper it is what Port Royale 3 is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 5 years after Port Royale 3.

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The Exit 8

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The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

The genre is the same as Port Royale 3’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and world: this one brings linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.

Released 11 years after Port Royale 3.

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Road 96

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Road 96
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Port Royale 3: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is progression and world: procedural generation.

Released 9 years after Port Royale 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World48Progression46
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RiME

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Port Royale 3 does: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 5 years after Port Royale 3.

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9

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
Closest on setting
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationRanged
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Port Royale 3 does: open world exploration, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in combat and progression — its own ground is ranged combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression47Combat0
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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingNarrative
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Port Royale 3 and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 5 years after Port Royale 3.

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Port Royale 3 and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 8 years after Port Royale 3.

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12

Firewatch

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Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Port Royale 3, and so does exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 4 years after Port Royale 3.

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Pilgrims

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Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

The genre is the same as Port Royale 3’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a cartoon aesthetic.

Released 7 years after Port Royale 3.

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