25 BEST Nintendo Switch Turn-based RPGS !

Here are the best 25 turn-based rpgs on the Nintendo Switch.
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Bravely Default II Square Enix
1:19 Digimon Survive Bandai Namco
2:14 Indivisible 505 Games
4:08 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Capcom
5:19 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III & The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Falcom
6:27 Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Nintendo
7:37 Pokemon Legends Arceus Nintendo
11:26 Disgaea 5 Complete NIS
13:45 Triangle Strategy Square Enix
14:53 Shin Megami Tensei V ATLUS
16:41 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Falcom
17:45 Valkyria Chronicles & VC 4 SEGA
19:21 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle & Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Ubisoft
21:29 Fire Emblem Three Houses Nintendo
22:44 Persona 5 Royal ATLUS
23:50 Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo

[@gundambassexe31]

Good morning Nintendo switch fam

[@goe74life49]

A good morning to you ☺️ Happy Gaming Fam 💯👾

[@227someguy]

Appropriate, considering how early it is.

[@Dev_Cuddi]

Good morning 🌞

[@tracydodd5553]

Sup gangsta

[@Cursed166]

3:00am as I'm reading this, so technically not wrong 😂

[@bishopchalik8561]

Great work on the video. Was looking for a list like this! Thank you for putting the selectable chapters as well.

[@ophidianmind333]

There are some great games on this list and some more turn-based RPGs I would add are SMT III: Nocturne HD Remaster, Sega Genesis Classics (which includes Phantasy Star II, III, & IV, as well as Shining Force I & II), the Sega Ages version of Phantasy Star (which includes an automapping feature), Grandia HD Collection, Darkest Dungeon, Cosmic Star Heroine, Langrisser I & II, Vambrace: Cold Soul, Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi, Planescape: Torment, Romancing SaGa II & III, Dragon Quest I, II, & III, and Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, & X.

[@RhythmGrizz]

After playing modern megaten, I could NOT go back to nocturne. sorry :/

[@FelixS.]

Grandia as well as FFVII, VIII, IX are not turn based. But I see where you are coming from due to them being based on menu selected battle mechanics ;) Just wanted to point out there is a difference between turn based and ATB based systems.

[@cactusman07pim]

​@@RhythmGrizz Nocturne is basically just a dungeon crawler, it had a 3th person camera but still. When did Atlus Change that? With SMTV, that still has dungeon crawl sections. Even Persona 5 is a dungeon crawler, again a fancy one with 3th person camera. Avoid Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi, Kowloon HighSchool Chronicle and The lost Child if dungeon crawlers ain´t your cup of tea.

[@azhurefiasco9314]

Solid list we got here. I'm a huge turn-based game fan, i got almost half of these games and is compelled to get the rest.

[@bigben587]

Love your videos, dude. Great list!

[@mew9428]

I wish SquareEnix would remaster Xenogears, Valkyrie Profile, and Parasite Eve 😭

[@Aries73]

Triangle Strategy is definitely the closest game to Shining Force III that I have seen. I’d highly recommend picking it up on whichever platform.

[@Bmartin_001]

Appreciate the video bro.. Top Quality 👌

[@lauromoreira6745]

Loved this dynamic and informative vídeo !

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth is also a good monster collecting RPG.

[@dillonm2526]

I'm honestly surprised Divinity Original Sin 2 didn't make the list. Still 1 of my favorite games on switch

[@VicodinElmo]

Stunningly good

[@trevormcguire92]

Thanks for introducing me to Undermauts Labyrinth of Yomi in a recent video. I picked it up physical and am loving it.

[@CarlosSanchez-qu7cn]

Can you show more battles and gameplay in your clips, I wanna see what I’m going to be playing

[@NecroBanana]

Hey OJ, how about a video on lesser RPGs like those Kemco ones? Some of them suck but there's a few cool ones worth checking out. I buy em cause they're cheap lol.

[@stephenscott9200]

Agreed - a hidden gems turn based one would be great - wargroove, wolfstride, battlechasers, langrisser are all cool options

[@cactusman07pim]

That´s a interesting subject. Shadows of Adam, Boot Hill Heroes. Love those, there are definitely good ones.

[@johncleamteodoro9707]

Thank you for always putting up the best effort of uploading the best video here on KZbin, Sir OJ!!

[@KeonVioletWilkins]

For Trails just a quick note: Trails from Zero that just came out takes place before Cold Steel 3/4 and will heavily feature characters and events that impact that game. Plus the sequel to From Zero is coming early next year so you could start with From Zero and by the time you get done Azure will be out soon which is the sequel to From Zero which will really build up events you only hear about in Cold Steel 1+2 Also Cold Steel 1&2 comes soon. Then Trails from Reverie comes which will continue the story that involves the stories of both series with a simultaneous narrative is next year as well.

[@arikari3672]

Can you start with this game as your first Legends?

[@KeonVioletWilkins]

@@arikari3672 on the Switch yes I would recommend starting with From Zero. The first Trilogy of the series isn't on switch *yet* so those events that happened will be mentioned often and the protagonists of those three will also show up in the rest of the franchise but From Zero is the second "generation" and in timeline is the earliest

[@TheFifthWill]

Cold Steel 1&2 are coming soon? Based on what? Pretty sure that's not ever happening because XSEED owns the rights to the English versions. Otherwise they would have done it years ago.

[@KeonVioletWilkins]

@@TheFifthWill I thought I heard they were in Japan and assumed they would port it though is there a complication with localization? I know different companies would perhaps pose a problem but with such a push recently to give the series western release I had thought that was the plan lol

[@ifrit1937]

@@TheFifthWill Ya...haven't heard anything about Xseed localizing it (I know Japan has it on Switch though) or coming to a deal allowing NISA/someone else to take their translations and apply it under their name for Sky 1-3 and CS 1 and 2. Just about the only way it could at this point is if NISA was to do their own translation I guess if Xseed doesn't have rights to the games on Switch as well for localization (as in bought the rights to localize on any platform for a few decades I guess which would be the only way they'd be able to prevent NISA or another company from doing their own translations). Would love to see Sky 1 thru 3 and CS1 and 2 on Switch in the west too but I don't see it happening until at least Kuro 2 releases at best...at which point we'd probably be on Switch 2.0/whatever the next Nintendo console will be (probably another handheld/home hybrid giving the Switch's success but just much stronger than the Switch so games like Tales of Arise, FFXVI, etc could be played on it).

[@massiecure8422]

thanks!! I'm a beginner at switch and this list is a solid reference

[@YourLocalLaure]

Yes. Triangle Octopath Sparks of hope Dragon quest Monster hunter stories Pokémon arceus Pokémon violet My favorite

[@losttechwetlights7493]

Great vid

[@imackamoo2]

I always wanted to check out the trails series, but my backlog's too huge right now

[@Tekhelet75]

VC 4 is good! You’re the only reviewer who has mentioned VC at all so far.

[@davidbonhote2660]

PlayerEssence, I believe you just made it more decisively easier for the last 4 games I'll be adding to my Switch. I was going to go with SMT V, but having seen your review on it, Persona 4 Golden is going to my choice instead. Besides I'm currently working through Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition which is a pretty stressful game as it's also one helluva mega-marathon grind! Am also going to be adding Bravely Default II & Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE Encore as some point also. Do you know by any chance if there will be a definite release date set in 2023 for Genshin Impact being available on the Nintendo Switch? That's the one game I'm HIGHLY anxiously awaiting for as I was for Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga😁😁😁😁😁!

[@chasesimmons1271]

I just couldn’t get into P5 😢 I tried it but it’s too much of a chore to play. I really wanted to love it since it is publicly held in high regard.

[@lukedelameter7961]

Surprised Tactics Ogre didn’t make this list.

[@obba40]

You can start with Trails from Zero but i would not recommend it if you want the optimal trails experience. All games tie together going back and forth is kinda weird

[@Cee_Nelly]

Bravely Default 2 was a very fun game. It's my first game in this series, although I did play Octopath traveler. Thanks for hyping this up like you have been.

[@JMrealgamer]

This is really good! Trails from Zero, and Ryza 2 I want to try. For some reason I didn’t like Ryza 1 but that was probably because I didn’t play it enough. DQXI S is so good!! Great list OJ!

[@Sssisej]

I love this collection of great rpgs. I absolutely love Octopath traveler Monster hunter stories 2 Triangle strategy So this will be great list to consider. But I really advise anyone reading this. As you missed a great opportunity to put an amazing title on ........ And that is FINAL FANTASY 12 specifically to the switch. FF12 IS ABSOLUTEY INCREDIBLE ALSO really shocked that you didn't include xenoblade chronicles 3. But really great list I'm definitely going to check out these other titles

[@YourLocalLaure]

Xenoblade is not turn based rpg

[@undercomposition]

Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi is a pretty good game if you're into a first-person dungeon crawler.

[@johnymcmuffins7898]

Persona 5 is great story wise and the maps. Visuals music all 11/10 but the combat is 4/10 not because its boring or bad its really good. Its just ridiculously easy even on the hardest difficulties. I like when they are hard like shin megami games. Any random battle can just nuke you and you always have to strategize the smallest things. Dragon quest is always a good game. The classics gameplays are always fun. But the classic story of a hero fighting the demon king gets kinda old. Love that half way point tho.

[@labeilleautiste6318]

Thanks for this vidéo buddy i just had a Switch After keep staying) on retro game (PS2/gamecube max) exception like elder Scroll games and the witcher games and some not Turned base Actually playing Astria Ascending, very good game but i was like "ok wich jrpg will I play After ? There no much Turned based game anymore hu?" But apparently there are plenty Turned based game and Many others good non turned based rpg/jrpg its cool

[@LTSpenny]

What are the two characters on the thumbnail?

[@gimphandjeff]

Turn based for life!

[@TessofOlympus]

What characters are in the thumbnail image???

[@scottpiwinski7610]

If they were to rerelease Bravely Default on the switch I might get the second one for the switch who knows if that will happen

[@krhshurdler10]

While it's not exclusive to the Nintendo switch, I really enjoy star renegades and it's timeline mechanic. Would recommend for anyone cuz I've spent way more time on that than almost any other turn-based RPG. plus the rogue-lite elements are fun

[@anab0lic]

man i really couldn't make sense of that combat system, I understood the general gist of it, but some elements just were not explained that well in the tutorials...

[@krhshurdler10]

@@anab0lic I agree that they could have explained it a little better like when you "break" an enemy, you push them to the front of the next timeline unless they had more points to break. Then you could extend it. Some of this had to be something you just understood as you played more, but they should have explained that from the start

[@lynnmoore3840]

Can you do a favorite RPG's for 2022 video

[@supasayajinbone]

South park games are also good

[@JH-vb1wo]

Nintendo learned their lesson from wii u and let just about anybody release a game which has been a blessing to us rpg lovers. There are tons of rpgs people don't know about because I bet half of them only got a limited release on Amazon or limitedrungames etc

[@gavin5001]

Tokyo Mirage Sessions is amazing

[@Eluminasis]

No Final Fantasy mentions? FFX is turn based and widely considered one of the best in the series (minus the laughing scene)

[@Ms.Divine]

I'd like these games more if they weren't all anime, just don't like the art style at all. I was looking for something similar to circus electrique

[@marcanthony8873]

What are the games the thumbnail is from?

[@labeilleautiste6318]

Good question

[@novusexe6008]

thankyou

[@elie394]

Noooo OJ put a spoiler in the thumbnail 😭😭😭

[@NuiYabuko]

The SMTV one? Wouldn't be the first time. He put a potentially massive XC3 spoiler into a thumbnail just recently.

[@francisedwards8786]

Indivisible was such a disappointment and it's a shame you didn't mention Rise of the Third Power.

[@KatanaRikku]

Spoiler Tao in the thumbnail

[@averagejoe5145]

Too bad "Indivisible" will never reach its full potential. We can all thank Mike Zaimont for THAT!

[@davealaya]

Bruvs Octo is the best game on the system

[@aviatinggamer9051]

Kind of sad you have scarlet and violet on the list and snubbed Dragon Quest 11 DE.

[@dariusnoelwilliams4084]

I buy all recommended games from most channels I don't have time to play any of them tbh but got them just incase ahaha

[@crunchyblend8809]

Persona 5 royal best turn base rpg of all time

[@cristobalc5425]

Finally some Final Fantasy respect? Haha. Jk OJ.

[@joshifan29]

The story

[@billycrstal1]

Great 👍 video

[@yarbles66]

No Xcom? Are you kidding?

[@yellowkidmusic]

Bravely is a great game, but the voice acting is a bit too much for me..

[@RhythmGrizz]

The best turn-based jrpg on Switch is Persona 5 Royal. The end. Period.

[@GlacWolf]

While this is a good list, these are not all turn-based rpgs

[@burner9147]

Lol I find it funny that I am looking for turn based jrpg and all KZbin ever wanted to show me is freaking strategy games .....NO NOT STRATEGY GAMES I WANT JRPGS

[@uchenna8885]

note: most of the games here are massive grind feast so be prepared

[@greyraingames]

Are there no turn based RPGs anymore where you play as adults? Like I’m a 40 year old man I don’t want to play children and teenagers.

[@RhythmGrizz]

Pretty big spoiler thumbnail

[@battlesofparadise]

I'm surprised you didn't mention Trials of Mana

[@mychannel11231]

It's not turn-based

[@wolf4640]

The lack of English Dub keeps me away from Tokyo Mirage =///

[@Oppositesleeper]

Don't ask people to like and subscribe at the start of the video, they don't know if they actually like it or not

[@labeilleautiste6318]

Peoples have free will even if yeah i admit its kinda stoopide in the begining lol

[@nr2676]

Nah SMT IV and especially SMT Strange Journey are way better than SMT V. And thumb up for Valkyria Chronicles, such a underrated (or rather underadvertised) series

[@labeilleautiste6318]

Many Say SMT games are the best turned based games, is that true?

[@nr2676]

From gameplay perspective yes, games after Nocturne have Press Turn battle system, which is considered one of best turn based battle systems in jrpgs. If you search also great story then Strange Journey, and Digital Devil Saga are best amoung them. SMT IV and Devil Survivor 1 have also good story, and gameplay,.@@labeilleautiste6318

[@Jon_Cummins]

Gusts other rpg series, blue reflection, is even better than atelier and didn't even make the list 🤔.

[@cbgg1585]

Persona 5 Royal is the ultimate package. Super jealous of those experiencing it for the first time and from scratch. You know a game is extremely good when the devs didn’t half @ss the ‘bad ending’. Gee, the myriad of emotions that even the bad ending evokes exemplifies why Persona 5 is such a beloved game of all JRPGS.

[@mdaniswarasutarman8136]

Why Not xenoblade ?

[@astralisoffthechain8588]

🥇

[@LimitedEye]

Pokémon S&V are a joke

[@laetittiapannellsgamingfav5334]

😢🧑🏽‍🦳🎮☕️ hello 👋🏼 good morning, love 💕 the video, but don’t like fighting games I love 💕 the farming & crafting games with out the fighting, I have enough of it in Stardew valley & pioneers of olive town & in the news on my tv? When I pick up my switch’s n my Nintendo 3DSXL I just want to expand my farm sell my item’s I make go fishing 🎣 explore the town & it’s mines for resources n not wake up back in my little house with half my stuff missing n half my coins 🪙 gone! Would love 💕 to see more farming games similar to light of hope friends of mineral town Hokko Life & one world o o yea Doraemon there’s another oops animal crossing welcome amiibo n animal crossing new horizon , can’t remember the ones but my there are on my Nintendo 3DSXL console, but if you could please some game’s similar to the one’s I mentioned above 👆 there, it would be really nice! ❤🧑🏽‍🦳🎮☕️ Stay safe stay healthy stay happy & stay bless Laetittia 🧑🏽‍🦳🎮☕️

[@realgamer3948]

You forgot botw 😏

[@tylermatthews5440]

He specified it was turn based games only.

[@labeilleautiste6318]

You stoopide ?

[@crunchyblend8809]

Pokemon worse turn base rpg of all time

[@labeilleautiste6318]

Its really for children i dont understand why so much adults keep playing this, Digimon ok but pokémon 💀 more precisely, liking it okay but the Legendary state of this médiocre franchise OOF

[@fabioardigo831]

👎👎👎