the Nintendo Switch It was released in 2017 and since then, the console has built up an impressive library of games. Almost all video game genres are well represented on the system, but this is especially true of RPGs. With all the games out there, there’s never been a better time to find the best RPGs for Nintendo Switch.
From long-running franchises like Pokemon and Dragon Quest to original titles like Triangle Strategy, Nintendo’s hybrid console is home to a wealth of epic adventures that will scratch anyone’s role-playing itch. Here are our picks for the best RPGs on Nintendo Switch. And for more recommendations, be sure to check out The best multiplayer family Switch games and the Top 40 games on the system.
Don’t let the odd moniker fool you; Bravely Default II is, at its core, a traditional Final Fantasy adventure by another name. In the classic template, the game follows four ragtag warriors on their quest to restore balance to the elemental crystals that rule the world. Even many of the spells and items you acquire along the way are directly lifted from previous Final Fantasies fantasies. But Bravely Default brings its own unique ideas to the mix, too, like the namesake Brave and Default commands, which let characters skip turns to accumulate points that can then be spent to trigger multiple actions at once. It’s deep and inventive, and when combined with a flexible working system, it offers an almost astonishing amount of freedom in the manipulation of building a gig.
Nearly 30 years after its original release, Secret of Mana remains one of the most beloved RPGs ever made, and Switch owners can experience the classic game again – or for the first time – with the aptly named mana collection. The three-game Secret of Mana compilation packs alongside the previous Game Boy game (known as either Final Fantasy Adventure or Mystic Quest, depending on where you live) and its previously Japan-only sequel Trials of Mana, make for the perfect introduction to one of Square Enix’s most revered franchises.
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The game that made developer Elden Ring FromSoftware a household name, Dark Souls remains one of the studio’s crowning achievements – every bit as challenging and darkly enticing as it was when it launched in 2011. This remastered edition packs the original adventure alongside the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. While the Nintendo Switch version of this modern classic may lack the technical fidelity of other platforms, it makes up for with some system-exclusive features, namely Amiibo support and the ability to play anywhere.
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Dragon Quest, the archetypal Japanese RPG, continues to be one of gaming’s most beloved franchises, and its latest entry shows why. Featuring the series’ signature blend of traditional gameplay and honest storytelling, Dragon Quest XI follows the adventures of Luminary, a legendary hero destined to save the realm of Erdrea from encroaching dark forces. Old-fashioned as the conceit may seem, Dragon Quest XI’s story is charming and poignant, bolstered by a colorful cast of characters like the reckless thief Eric and the brilliant Silvando. This version of the game also gives you the option to play through the adventure in either 3D or 2D in a retro style, a feature originally exclusive to the non-homegrown 3DS version.
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The latest installment in Nintendo’s RPG series is also one of the best. Building on the tactical foundation of the franchise, Three Houses puts you in the role of a new professor at the Garreg Mach Monastery, where you must take one of the three titular student houses under your wing. You play the role of both military leader and teacher, nurturing the growth of your disciples both on and off the battlefield. It’s a game inspired by the classic Fire Emblem game, enhancing the connection you feel with each of your units. And with three disparate paths to choose from, each affecting the direction of the story, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a compelling reboot.
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Capcom has spent years sanding the edges of the popular but remarkably dense Monster Hunter series, and the latest installment, Monster Hunter Rise, is its most accessible entry yet. As in previous games, your task is to ally with other hunters and take down fearsome monsters, using the materials you collected from them to craft increasingly stronger weapons and armor. The gameplay loop is irresistibly compelling, and Rise highlights it with a host of improvements and new traversal features, like the Wirebug, a flexible bug that lets you slingshot yourself around the environment. Thanks to these mods, hunting monsters is more mobile and satisfying than ever, making Rise a great title for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Many modern Japanese RPGs have sought to recapture the essence of the golden age of the mid-1990s, but few have replicated the look and feel of that time period as effectively as Octopath Traveller. As its quirky title suggests, the game follows eight protagonists, each navigating individual stories and missions that eventually weave together into one interconnected mission. It’s a well-executed return to the SNES RPGs, with enough ideas to give the game its own identity. But its defining innovation is its groundbreaking “HD-2D” visual style, a beautifully modern spin on the 16-bit aesthetic that other RPGs, like the upcoming Dragon Quest 3 and Live a Live, would eventually pick up.
Although Paper Mario has long since abandoned its RPG roots, The Origami King is recapturing the magic of the first installments of the series. Told with franchise signature wit and sharp writing, The Origami King is a light-hearted role-playing adventure that runs the gamut from fun to heartbreaking. The story pardon is a unique slab-sliding battle system that effectively turns every enemy encounter into a rapid-fire mini-puzzle. Despite its unconventional approach to the genre, The Origami King is the best Paper Mario game since The Thousand-Year Door.
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After years of incremental improvements, Pokemon Legends: Arceus marks the most radical reinvention of the series to date. After more than two decades of conventions, Arceus drops players into a vast world where patience and quick reflexes are as vital to catching Pokemon as typing advantages. Each wild Pokémon can be seen roaming the field, and you have a range of options for how you go about catching them – whether that’s by distracting them with bait, hiding yourself in tall grass, or sending your monsters out to fight them. This freedom makes Arceus the most exciting Pokemon game of all time, and a must-have for all Switch owners eager to embark on a grand adventure.
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There are a lot of Pokemon games on the Switch, but Pokemon Sword and Shield is still the best option for those who are eager for the traditional Pokemon experience. Following the series’ tried-and-true formula, Sword and Shield casts you into the role of a budding Trainer on a quest to become a Pokémon Champion, traveling the world, raising a team of handpicked monsters, and challenging formidable Gym Leaders along the way. This gameplay loop remains as enticing as ever, and with a host of activities to do after you’ve conquered the main story (including two meaty DLC expansions), Pokemon Sword and Shield stands among the series’ best entries.
While Persona may now be the most well-known in Atlus’ RPG series, Shin Megami Tensei remains the studio’s flagship franchise, and the newest entry is one of the best. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland version of Tokyo, Shin Megami Tensei V casts you as a “Nahobino,” a supernatural being formed after a high school student’s avatar merges with a mysterious man known as Aogami. The ensuing adventure has you wandering the ruined wastes of Tokyo, using your new superpowers to recruit other demons and battle gods. Dark and tough, Shin Megami Tensei V is among the finest Switch exclusives.
An overlooked gem plucked from the Wii U’s library, Tokyo Mirage Sessions is an unabashedly colorful collaboration between Nintendo and RPG stalwart Atlus. Although billed as a mix between the Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem franchises, the game is closer to Persona, following a group of aspiring teen idols who must expel the mysterious forces that have invaded Tokyo. During battle, characters will transform and can summon legendary Fire Emblem heroes like Chrom and Tiki, using their powers to vanquish enemies in turn-based encounters. The battle system is deep and draws elements from both Fire Emblem and SMT, while the story is charming and told with anime earnest.
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While Octopath Traveler was an honest throwback to the old 16-bit Japanese RPGs, Triangle Strategy lovingly broadcasts one particular classic: Final Fantasy Tactics. In the vein of this beloved title, Triangle Strategy is a turn-based tactical RPG in which you command a small army of soldiers around a chessboard-like battlefield. The gameplay provides layers of depth as you consider positioning, initial alignment, and other variables when maneuvering your units, and is driven by a compelling choice-based story centered around political intrigue and the heavy consequences of your decisions. Despite the game’s slow opening, Triangle Strategy is a great RPG and one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2022.
Despite being originally released on the weak Wii, Xenoblade Chronicles remains one of the most ambitious and absorbing adventures Nintendo has ever produced. The story is compelling enough, full of twists and anime drama, and the MMO-like battle system provides plenty of strategic depth. But what really makes Xenoblade special is its mode. The entire adventure unfolds via the backs and limbs of two giant gods, and each place you visit is more fantastical and impressive than the last. It is epic in every sense of the word. The base game can take upwards of 100 hours to complete, and it’s culminated in an all-new epilogue story that sets the stage for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
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After a sci-fi-flavored Wii U Xenoblade Chronicles X install, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 takes the series back into more familiar territory, both visually and thematically. Like the first game, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a sprawling adventure set on (and within) continent-sized creatures known as the Titans. You’ll explore a series of stunning environments as you journey through this immensity, from fertile plains to dusty wastelands. Each location is expansive and beautifully realized, rivaling the best of the genre’s settings, while the revamped battle system offers a greater degree of strategic nuance than before. Although the story leans more heavily on anime tropes than its predecessors, the sense of scale and wonder that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 inspires is still unparalleled on Switch.
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