5 Games like Rivals of Aether on Nintendo Switch that you should try

On paper it is what Rivals of Aether is — competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

The thread back to Rivals of Aether runs through competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

It comes from the same genre as Rivals of Aether and shares competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It comes from the same genre as Rivals of Aether and shares melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Its point of contact with Rivals of Aether is melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.