The Best Dungeon-crawler Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 3

Update : Paper Animal Adventure added at rank #49.
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Astor: Blade Of The Monolith (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.


  • hack-and-slash
  • beat-em-up
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • metroidvania
  • action-adventure
  • third-person
  • combat
  • exploration
  • discovery
  • 3d
  • action
  • colourful
  • controller-support
  • fantasy

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Kowloon High-School Chronicle (2020)

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70
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Embark on an epic adventure as a treasure hunter investigating an underground tomb beneath your school in Kowloon High-School Chronicle. With dungeon crawling, puzzle-solving, and thrilling boss battles, this hybrid RPG, adventure, and first-person simulation game is sure to keep you entertained. Explore the mysteries of an ancient civilization and uncover a great treasure with your friends by your side.

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What we like:
  • Great cast of characters
  • Fun visual novel and dungeon crawler mechanics
  • Unique combination of genres
  • Top-notch dungeon crawling experience
  • Recommended for gamers looking to try something new and exciting
What could be improved:
  • Keyboard controls are not intuitive
  • Emotion wheel difficult to understand
  • Voice acting is hit or miss
  • Slow-paced sections can drag on

  • dungeon-crawler
  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • turn-based
  • puzzle
  • cult
  • mythology
  • western
  • first-person

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Dwerve (2022)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!


  • tower-defense
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • tactical
  • action-adventure
  • pixel
  • strategy
  • hack-and-slash
  • story

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Hammerwatch II (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows j Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.


  • cooperative
  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • campaign
  • dragon
  • rpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • character
  • medieval
  • fantasy
  • customization
  • pixel
  • action-adventure
  • action
  • dark

25

Moero Crystal H (2020)

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Nintendo Switch vita

Moero Crystal H is a dungeon crawler game that features over 80 monster girls to collect and undress strategically in mini-games. The game also offers turn-based battles with elemental affinities and equipment planning, providing a unique and entertaining gameplay experience. It's a lighthearted and perverted game that delivers on its promise of fanservice, making it great for fans of the genre.

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What we like:
  • Over 80 recruitable monster girls
  • Unique rubbing mechanic to recruit girls
  • Turn-based battles with strategic equipment planning and elemental affinities
  • Lighthearted and comical storyline with ample gameplay opportunities
  • Bright and colorful graphics with excellent character designs
What could be improved:
  • Heavy reliance on fanservice and gameplay not suitable for public play
  • Inconsistent HD rumble
  • Passive lead character

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • harem
  • rpg
  • battle

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Heroes of Loot 2 (2016)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Linux

Become a hero in Heroes of Loot 2! You'll control two unique characters, solving puzzles and battling evil in a castle full of danger. With fast-paced gameplay, charming graphics, and a multitude of cool items, you'll find secrets and gain power with every run. Are you ready to rescue the damsel and save the castle?

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What we like:
  • Fast-paced, action-packed gameplay
  • Bold, charming pixel art style
  • High replayability with lots of content
  • Great sound effects and music
  • Variety of cool items and loot
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can initially feel easy
  • Progression can become chaotic
  • Game mechanics lack clear explanation

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rogue-like
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • hack-and-slash
  • loot
  • pixel
  • top-down
  • adventure

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Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Escape the eerie and deadly crypt as Kharon, a being thought to be death itself, in this metroidvania dungeon crawler game full of puzzles and riddles. Possess the bodies of your enemies to use their unique properties - fly as a bat, open locks as a skeleton, and more. With over 11 challenging boss fights and collectable Necronomicon pages full of lore, Kharon's Crypt is sure to keep you hooked. Plus, its colorblind-friendly design ensures accessibility for all players.

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What we like:
  • Fun gameplay mechanics with controlling enemies
  • Good balance between simple gameplay and adding new abilities
  • Many creative puzzles with intuitive design
  • Charming look and animation
  • Good achievement support
What could be improved:
  • Excruciatingly janky combat
  • Some difficult-to-see visuals
  • Limited amount of saves
  • Needs a colorblind mode
  • Story only expands toward the game's end

  • protagonist
  • dungeon-crawler
  • metroidvania
  • souls
  • villain
  • logic
  • post-apocalyptic
  • dark
  • medieval
  • action-adventure
  • retro
  • anime
  • old-school
  • mystery
  • story

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remaster (2023)

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early access Nintendo Switch Xbox One j Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X PC Windows

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.


  • rpg
  • dark
  • dungeon-crawler
  • old-school
  • party
  • werewolves
  • character
  • fantasy
  • dragon
  • documentary
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • vampire
  • demons
  • customization

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Like No Other: The Legend Of The Twin Books (2022)

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70
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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X

Dan is a bumbling first-time adventurer who risks everything to solve the legend of the twin books by exploring the abandoned town of Red Pines.


  • cartoony
  • clicker
  • walking-simulator
  • point-and-click
  • 2.5d
  • fiction
  • dungeon-crawler
  • 1990s
  • interactive
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • hand-drawn
  • exploration
  • cyberpunk
  • comedy

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Saviors of Sapphire Wings Stranger of Sword City Revisited (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

In Saviors of Sapphire Wings, a fallen hero is reincarnated 100 years after being defeated by the Overlord of Darkness. Bond with allies, explore dungeons, and vanquish monsters in this RPG gem!

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  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • party

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