Nintendo Switch is the birthplace of some of the best RPGs in the industry. In the catalog of the hybrid, which has not stopped growing since its launch more than five years ago, they have landed some of the most important titles of the genre. For this reason, we have compiled a list made up of the best exponents of one of the most popular aspects of the sector.
Before getting into the matter, it’s time to make a warning: you will not find japanese titles in this list. Due to its category, its variety and the number of proposals that the Asian country contributes to the genre, we have decided to offer a list made up of RPG occidentales. If you want us to do the same with the JRPGs, you can leave your wishes reflected in the comment box – and we, delighted, will respond to them.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the top 5 non-Japanese RPGs currently available on Nintendo Switch.
The best RPGs released on Nintendo Switch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (2019)
The announcement of the arrival of the third installment of the witcher on Nintendo Switch was historic: thanks to the hybrid, we could take our game to any corner of the world. In addition, system players had the opportunity to discover one of the most relevant games of the last year. Something that, more than 250 awards through, is more than proven.
CD Projekt RED’s title puts you in the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a mercenary monster hunter who will have to survive in a universe full of dangers thanks to his intelligence, cunning, combat skills and magic. From swords to crossbows, through spells and enchantments, everything within our reach will help us defend ourselves against the hordes of monsters that threaten the peace of this world.
As in all RPG, the development and evolution of the character is very important. Thus, the conversations with other characters, our decisions and the missions that we decide -or not- to complete will mark our path as a hero or threat. Furthermore, when it comes to the Complete Editionthe title arrives at the system with all the added content and its two celebrated expansions (Hearts of Stone y Blood and Wine).
If you are interested The Witcher 3: Wild Huntyou can get it both physically and digitally.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2017)
Another of the best RPGs of recent years that, luckily for Nintendo Switch users, also available in the system catalog. And, as with The Witcher 3the biggest attraction of it, apart from discovering its wonderful world and exploring all its nooks and crannies, is once again the possibility of taking your fantasy to any corner of the world.
Con Skyrimthe fifth installment in the celebrated series The Elder Scrolls, Bethesda rebuilt the foundations of the Western RPG. In this adventure, although it sounds exaggerated, the limit is where you want to put it. Through a character completely created by you, you will have the opportunity to modify the environment around you based on your decisions and actions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to fight against one of the favorite enemies of any player: the Dragons.
To commemorate its arrival on Nintendo Switch, Bethesda implemented amiibo compatibility The Legend of Zelda. Thanks to these, players can get outfits and accessories exclusive to the franchise. In addition, it also uses the console’s motion control to, for example, pick locks or fight.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimjust like the previous example, can be purchased in physical or digital format.
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UNDERTALE (2018)
In a list with the best Nintendo Switch RPGs, it cannot be missing UNDERTALE. Toby Fox’s independent adventure, with which the North American developer earned recognition in the video game industry, is one of the indie titles most linked to the Nintendo system. In fact, its importance is such that, since its launch, its creator has collaborated closely with the Big N on various projects.
Due to its similarity to EarthBound, from which many of its mechanics drink, the Nintendo public did not take long to connect with this proposal. In it we are put in the shoes of a human who, because of a bad excursion, ends up imprisoned in a land full of monsters. However, there we will discover that, depending on the path we choose, we can become the monster that these beings fear
In UNDERTALE decision making is very important. Unlike previous examples, Toby Fox’s adventure barely exceeds 5 hours in length. However, it has up to 3 perspectives that, depending on what we do during the game, will determine the end of it: the peaceful, the neutral and the genocidal.
If you want to discover what each of these offers, you can purchase UNDERTALE in digital format —or, if you are willing to go through the box, through some limited physical edition that came to light over the years—. Also, if you fall in love with this proposal, you can try the first two chapters of DELTARUNEthe new Toby Fox, free of charge.
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Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (2021)
If we talk about western RPGs that have transcended in recent years, Disco Elysium It is a mandatory stop along the way. The ZA/UM title, available in the hybrid since the end of last year, is one of the most important proposals in the genre in recent years. And, to verify it, it is only necessary immerse yourself in its funereal and depressing premise.
In this title we put ourselves in the shoes of a detective who, while investigating a strange murder, will have to discover himself. For this reason, aspects such as the real name of the character or his past are some of the most interesting premises of the work. In addition, he will not be alone in this mission since he will be accompanied by Kim Kitsuragi, an assistant capable of following him to the end of the world.
Disco Elysium almost instantly became a classic of the genre. Its gameplay, which rejects combat and bets on logic and conversation, is one of the most attractive of Western RPGs. In addition, the wide range of possibilities allows us to become an exemplary hero or a waste that nobody wants to be around.
This game is available both physically and digitally. If you want to know a little more about him, you can take a look at the special that we prepared at the beginning of the year.
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Eastward (2021)
This is a bit of a cheat! Because despite not being Western, it’s not Japanese either… How does your body feel if we’re talking about an RPG capable of bringing together the best of The Legend of Zelda y EarthBound? If you have overcome the initial impact, you can have it clear: we are not exaggerating at all. And, as we think, so do the specialized press and the gamers who, at the end of 2021, were amazed by this Chinese RPG (although it is not Western, it is still not a JRPG).
In Eastward we will discover a society forced to live underground. In the shoes of John and Sam, the main duo, we will have to live the experience of returning to the outside world and, at the same time, we will face all the dangers that this awaits us. There, we will find other peculiar characters and numerous monsters and enemies that will put us in more than one jam.
The developers of the title never hid their fascination with Nintendo. Therefore, they created an epic with many touches of The Legend of Zelda y EarthBoundsomething that you can check if you go into the adventure.
At the beginning of the year, as happened with Disco Elysiumwe dedicate a special text to Eastward in which we talk about the benefits of its physical edition. In addition, you can also get it digitally.
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Bonus: Diablo III (2018) y Divinity: Original Sin 2 (2019)
So far the 5 best RPGs -not developed in Japan- available on Nintendo Switch. As you may have seen, we have made a varied selection for all tastes. Unfortunately, not all the examples that we would like to show are included, but we cannot leave aside titles such as Diablo III o Divinity: Original Sin 2two of the best exponents of the genre that are also part of the hybrid catalogue.
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And you, what do you think are the best RPGs available on the Nintendo system? Do you agree with our selection? We read you in the comments.
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