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We filtered the 49 games similar to Proteus down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The First Tree, Abzu and AER: Memories of Old top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Proteus.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2013Dev Curve Digital

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Proteus is The First Tree — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Abzu and AER: Memories of Old follow close behind.

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The best games like Proteus on Nintendo Switch

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Proteus. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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The First Tree

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The First Tree
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

If Proteus worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100World57
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Abzu

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

What brings it close to Proteus is a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100World49
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AER: Memories of Old

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

It shares the essentials of what Proteus does: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting63World61
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Pilgrims

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Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Proteus, and so does a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a cartoon aesthetic and 2D presentation.

Released 6 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone89World61Setting38
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RiME

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

It shares the essentials of what Proteus does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone77World60
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Road 96

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Road 96
Closest on world
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Proteus does: strong narrative focus, procedural generation and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings puzzle design and melee combat.

Released 8 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals75Tone38
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Blue Prince

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Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

It comes from the same genre as Proteus and shares strong narrative focus, procedural generation and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Released 12 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression75Visuals55Tone38
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Firewatch

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Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Proteus is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and world: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 3 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73Tone62World60
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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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

Same family as Proteus: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 7 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals74World62Tone59
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Telling Lies

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Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Proteus, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and world: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 6 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals72World62Tone31
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

Same family as Proteus: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 10 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression70Setting64World43Visuals0
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Outer Wilds

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Outer Wilds
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Proteus’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a space setting and 3D presentation.

Released 6 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64World60Tone37
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Proteus, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: historical setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World60Visuals55Tone39
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

It comes from the same genre as Proteus and shares open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting47Progression46World43Visuals0

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