Best Turn-based Switch Games to Try for Strategy Lovers [2021]

Nintendo Switch games continue to expand with varying genres that excite players from all walks of life. For solid gamers, role-playing games have a special place in their hearts especially those that are turn-based RPGs.

Strategy lovers will surely like the flow of the games under this category since it would require deep thinking before making a move to the opponent. Nothing makes a gamer more excited than tactical combat features in unique battlefields.

Best Strategy Turn-based RPGs on Nintendo Switch

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'Pokemon Sword and Shield'

For Pokemon fans, the real struggle when window shopping on the Eshop is choosing the next game to purchase. As for others, having game backlogs is good as long as you are enjoying playing them.

Over the fast years, the Pokemon franchise games led by Game Freak are what make up our childhood. The most "next-generation" looking installment of the popular anime series on Switch is the "Pokemon Sword and Shield" which borrows a new feature of dynamaxing and gigantamaxing of mons.

Released over two years ago, fans are still craving to play this 8th gen game. This turn-based Switch game boasts improved animation, updated move sets, and easier competitive battles with other players.

With the addition of 81 new Pokemon, the UK-themed region of Galar will help you engage in multiple co-op raid battles and other quests.

'Ruined King' A League of Legends Story'

If you have played "League of Legends" before, you could jump to Switch to test this turn-based RPG by Airship Syndicate. You will play as a champion who will explore the Shadow Isles for the first time. You will also travel to Bilgewater in search of enemies and meaningful in-game additions.

"Ruined King" features lore of champs in the LoL universe which would bring more features as you brave the World of Runeterra, according to 50 Games Like.

'Undertale'

Ditch the graphics and focus on the story, and there you go, you have one of the best turn-based RPGs of all time in your Switch console. "Undertale" narrates the story of a kid who suddenly plunged into the strange world of monsters. This very instance has separated him from the rest of his co-humans.

Your journey will revolve around slaying different monsters. You can play this with your friends as you lead your way to the pacifist route.

'Final Fantasy 8 Remastered'

FF fans could grab this game for a while and reminisce about Squall Leonhart's story on the Switch. Along with other mercenaries, you will be tasked to defeat Ultimecia who is spreading her evil plans on the whole vicinity.

The speed stat of the player dictates the number of turns that he/she will make, according to Game Rant. This is attributed to its Active Time Battle System.

'Fire Emblem: Three Houses'

Lastly, the list won't be complete without "Fire Emblem: Three Houses" which shares a somewhat similar concept with "Game of Thrones." This turn-based Switch game includes all you could think of such as romance, politics, strategy, and friendship.

This tactical game leans on cartoonish art style but still preserves the true element of a typical RPG.

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Writtten by Joseph Henry