The Best Rpg tactical turn-based Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : Sunderfolk added at rank #20.
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Triangle Strategy (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Triangle Strategy is a tactical RPG that takes place in the middle of a trade war between three countries on the continent of Norzelia. Featuring strong tactics gameplay and striking retro visuals, players control a traveling band of troops led by the generically stoic Serenoa as they look to untangle the political conflict.

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What we like:
  • Tight tactics battles
  • Emphasis on careful troop placement
  • Special currency for special actions
  • Choice-driven story with tense decisions
What could be improved:
  • Long swaths of monotonous dialogue with minimal interactivity
  • Thin customization options
  • Hardly any side-content

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • battle
  • strategy
  • political
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • war
  • narrative
  • combat
  • grid
  • politics
  • jrpg

12

The Banner Saga (2014)

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Linux Playstation 4 Android Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • battle
  • combat
  • mythology
  • grid
  • narrative
  • fantasy

13

Monster Sanctuary (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Mac OS Linux

Monster Sanctuary is a retro-inspired RPG where you collect over 100 unique monsters to fight alongside you in strategic turn-based combat. The game offers a huge world to explore and highly customizable equipment for each monster. With free DLCs and alternate music tracks, there's always something new to experience. Jump in and start your journey as a Monster Keeper now!

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What we like:
  • Intricate teambuilding and turn-based gameplay
  • Huge map with many secret locations and over 100 monsters
  • No required grind, relies mostly on monster synergy and tactics
  • Highly customizable equipment and skill trees for each monster
  • Generous amount of content, including free DLCs and alternate music tracks
What could be improved:
  • Game may be too difficult for players expecting a Pokemon-like experience
  • Story and general progression may not do a great job of directing players towards building monster synergies
  • Sudden difficulty spike relative to the rest of the story may turn some players off
  • Plot is basic and nothing breathtaking

  • turn-based
  • metroidvania
  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • collector
  • creature
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • platform
  • fight
  • tactical
  • 2d

14

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie, an epic RPG journey that weaves together three captivating storylines. Engage in refined tactical combat, explore vast landscapes, and shape the destinies of unforgettable characters. With a masterfully executed story, a wide variety of playable characters, and an immersive world, this game is a rewarding culmination of the Trails series.

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What we like:
  • Epic storytelling with three interconnected storylines
  • Wide variety of playable characters
  • Refined tactical combat
  • Excellent world-building and character development
  • Engaging and varied gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Complex lore
  • Tedious character management and cluttered menus
  • Extensive grinding required

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • japanese
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • narrative
  • story
  • tactical
  • political
  • anime

15

La Pucelle: Ragnarok (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch ps2

Join Prier and Culotte as they fight off demons and zombies in La Pucelle: Ragnarok - a tactical RPG filled with isometric combat and new DLC characters like Laharl, Etna, Flonne, and Prinny. Use the power of the Goddess to close portals to the Dark World and convert monsters to your side, all while experiencing quality of life changes like skipping cutscenes and quick travel. With fast leveling and over 100 hours of gameplay, La Pucelle: Ragnarok is sure to satisfy your RPG cravings.


What we like:
  • Outstanding storytelling with a mix of humor and impactful emotional moments
  • Interesting and complex strategy gameplay that involves leveling up and weapon fusion
  • Re-action mechanic adds another dimension of tactics to the gameplay
  • Music ranges from okay to great, and at times downright nostalgic
  • Ability to carry over everything from new game plus to play the original story again
What could be improved:
  • Poorly informing the player about some of the game's mechanics
  • Limited number of save slots shown at a time in the save/load page
  • Multiple endings can be hard to achieve and require redoing a chapter
  • Training monsters is a grind and can be challenging to remember to use the limited commands
  • Equipment leveling is a grind, but not required to complete the game story

  • rpg
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • strategy
  • movement
  • multiple-endings
  • jrpg
  • grid
  • drama
  • funny

16

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (2023)

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PC Windows vita ps1 portable Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Playstation 3 ps2 Nintendo Switch ds Linux Mac OS

Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!

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  • rpg
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • demons

17

Metal Slug Tactics (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

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  • tactical
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • run-and-gun
  • turn-based
  • pixel
  • strategy
  • war
  • tanks
  • classic

18

SaGa Emerald Beyond (2024)

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Android j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5

FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • vampire
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • tactical
  • mech
  • anthology
  • combo
  • party

19

Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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

Darkest Dungeon II is a dark and thrilling roguelite that will challenge your patience and determination. Assemble a party of heroes and embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from an eldritch force. The complex mechanics and challenging gameplay offer a rewarding experience with tons of replayability. With top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting, this game is not for the faint of heart, but an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging adventure.


What we like:
  • Offers tons of replayability
  • Complex mechanics offer a rewarding experience
  • Top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting
  • Rewards creativity
  • Challenging but satisfying combat system
What could be improved:
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Dark and gruesome tone
  • Relies heavily on luck
  • Carriage steers poorly
  • Not enough enemy variety

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • gothic
  • battle
  • boss
  • strategy
  • journey-ending
  • narration
  • tactical
  • skill
  • lovecraftian

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Sunderfolk (2025)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 j Xbox Series X Android IOS iPhone

Sunderfolk is a shared turn-based tactical RPG adventure where your phone becomes the controller. Inspired by gathering around a table with friends, it is built with a couch co-op experience in mind. Up to four players adventure across the magical and dangerous Sunderlands.


  • cooperative
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • local
  • party
  • couch
  • class
  • strategy
  • campaign
  • combat
  • dragon
  • 4-player
  • team

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