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5 Games like Shadow Warrior on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 31 games similar to Shadow Warrior down to the 5 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Worms W.M.D, What Remains of Edith Finch and Rogue Legacy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Warrior.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure
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DarkHardcoreSolo
Year 1997Dev Devolver Digital

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Shadow Warrior is Worms W.M.D — scoring 36/100 on our similarity scale. What Remains of Edith Finch and Rogue Legacy follow close behind.

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The best games like Shadow Warrior on Nintendo Switch

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Warrior. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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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Worms W.M.D

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Worms W.M.D
Closest overall match
AdventureAction-Adventure
SoloMeleeMultiplayerOfflineCo-op
Year 2016Dev Team17On PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Shadow Warrior and shares melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a casual, approachable feel and tactical combat.

Released 19 years after Shadow Warrior.

Genre100Combat36Game mode26Tone0Visuals0
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What Remains of Edith Finch

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What Remains of Edith Finch
Closest on game mode
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloRangedDarkFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2017Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to Shadow Warrior runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is genre and tone: adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 20 years after Shadow Warrior.

Game mode100Visuals100Combat76Tone51Genre50
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Rogue Legacy

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Rogue Legacy
Closest on combat
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloRangedMeleeMagicProcedural
Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

The thread back to Shadow Warrior runs through ranged combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling and 2D presentation.

Released 16 years after Shadow Warrior.

Game mode100Combat83Genre50Visuals0
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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
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasy
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

Its point of contact with Shadow Warrior is ranged combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Released 20 years after Shadow Warrior.

Game mode100Combat76Genre50Visuals0
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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
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasy
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

What carries over from Shadow Warrior is ranged combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Released 26 years after Shadow Warrior.

Game mode100Combat76Genre50Visuals0

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