4 Games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on Nintendo Switch that you should try

The resemblance to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

It shares the essentials of what Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Shelved next to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: 2D presentation.

Its point of contact with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: action RPG combat.