6 Games like Zeno Clash on Nintendo Switch that you should try

On paper it is what Zeno Clash is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a top-down view.

Shelved next to Zeno Clash for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and a cyberpunk setting.

On paper it is what Zeno Clash is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

Genre puts it alongside Zeno Clash, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: punishing difficulty and tactical combat.

Shelved next to Zeno Clash for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is punishing difficulty and co-op play.

Genre puts it alongside Zeno Clash, and so does fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.