The Best Japanese Games for Nintendo Switch

Update 21 May 2026: Savior added at rank #29.

Here are our 10 Best Japanese Games for Nintendo Switch, position 21 to 30:

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned...
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version
Fairy Tail 2
Isekai Rondo
Persona 5 Tactica
Monster Hunter Rise
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Savior
Rise of the Third Power

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned... (2025)

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"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

japanese
rpg
open-world
jrpg
crafting
exploration
battle
combat
long-running

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version (2022)

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KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.

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rpg
japanese
jrpg
battle
boss-fight
action
combat
fight
narrative
boss
compilation
card
combo
remake

Fairy Tail 2 (2024)

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The final battle of FAIRY TAIL is about to begin

japanese
rpg
jrpg
anime
turn-based
battle
grid
combat

Isekai Rondo (2023)

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Quest for a parallel universe after being reborn with the ultimate job!

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japanese
rpg
turn-based
battle
jrpg
dungeon
arena
adventure
anime
pixel
fantasy
retro
skill
old-school

Persona 5 Tactica (2023)

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Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

japanese
rpg
jrpg
dungeon
turn-based
fight
battle
combat

Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.

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What we like:

Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
Tons of weapon balancing and updates
New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once

What could be improved:

Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

rpg
battle
japanese
online
fight
combat
cooperative
crafting
action
tower-defense
skill
farming
multiplayer
jrpg
exploration

Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster (2022)

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The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

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rpg
japanese
pixel
dungeon
jrpg
auto-battle
classic
battle
class
empire
nostalgia
emotional
2d
remake
narrative

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg (2023)

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It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!

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japanese
rpg
remake
jrpg
turn-based
battle
crafting
time-management
combat
relaxing

Savior (2026)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Android

Savior, an action adventure RPG, has you travel across a vast, diverse world to put a stop to the Great Ending.

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rpg
japanese
horror
dungeon
psychological
pixel
jrpg
hack-and-slash
mystery
adventure
guild
2d
maker
modern
action

Rise of the Third Power (2022)

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Experience the fusion of East and West, old and new in Rise of the Third Power. Join a party of eight on a suicide mission to topple the Arkadyan emperor in a world of political intrigue. With a custom battle system, persistent equipment, and a captivating story, this RPG is meant to surpass the developer's previous work and leave you wanting more. Will you be able to prevent the reprise of the Great War?

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