Paper Mario
First up on our list is the popular classicPaper Mario.
Paper Mariois the follow-up to Super Mario RPG.
Many of the mechanics translated over to this title.
This includes the party-based system, time-based reactions, and quirky humor.
Even the hammer that Mario equips in Super Mario RPG is still a staple.
This new series also gives you more party members and badges to choose from.
This helps to diversify the battle system further.
This game builds on the mechanics of the first but refines the battle system by adding audience reactions.
Either way you go, these are both perfect substitutes forSuper Mario RPG.
Even the quirky comedy is still left intact.
This makesPaper Marioone of the 5 Best Games, LikeSuper Mario RPG.
Bug Fables
Bug Fablesis an indie game that set out to capture the spirit of Paper Mario.
The game features paper bugs, a large kingdom, and a turn-based battle system.
You should note that there are only three Party Members to choose from.
Therefore you wont be strategizing who to include on your team for boss battles.
You will venture from location to location, all of them based on a common backyard.
You will see everything from sandcastles to discarded soda cans being used by the Bug Kingdom.
The game also features plenty of puzzles and move upgrades to keep you entertained.
The colorful world also helps to catch the feel of earlier games and always feels inviting.
Final Fantasy
The olderFinal Fantasygames feature turned-based combat, and Square Enix helped makeSuper Mario RPG.
There are several spin-offs like this that have a more kid-friendly goofy atmosphere.
For players looking for a more mature title,Final Fantasyoffers a great choice.
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royalis another title we placed on here for teens and adults.
The game has a refreshingly sleek turn-based battle system with plenty of side content.
You will live your nights as Phantom Thieve, ridding the world of evil adults.
During the day, you play the part of a regular high school student.
it’s possible for you to go on dates, watch movies, and even work a part-time job.
There are even a few minigames like fishing for you to pour your extra time into.
The story is also an instant classic with plenty of dark twists and turns.
The characters themselves are fully fleshed out.
you might completely forget that you are dealing with a team of teenagers while playing.
In fact, you capture these enemies throughout the game and make them fight for Joker.
This gives you even more variety in your gameplay, and there are elemental-based weaknesses.
Pokemon
Pokemonis another obvious choice for this list for several reasons.
For starters, not only is it another turn-based Nintendo game, but it has a similar feel.
The game sends you out on an RPG adventure to collect and battle small creatures.
There is plenty of comedy, and the world is rich with unique designs.
Each game is rich with side quests, such as contests and lore.
There are also several Pokemon games already available on Switch.
This allows you to roleplay as one of the first Pokemon trainers in the world.
Regardless of the experience you choose,Pokemonis one of the best games likeSuper Mario RPG.
Judson Holley is a writer that began his career as a ghostwriter.
Returning to the mortal coil to work among the living.
With some of his favorite games being tactical FPS games such as Squad and the Arma series.
When not attending to his wife, Judson often tends to his cats.
He also has a knack for music mainly composing for and playing piano.
