Games like Phantasy Star on Switch
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Phantasy Star (1987) run on Switch. The cheapest is Cosmic Star Heroine at € 14,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Switch is the most convenient way to play console classics, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online libraries covering NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Mega Drive and Game Boy Advance, plus a very healthy market for remasters and retro-styled indie games in the eShop.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Chained Echoes Indie
€ 24,99A retro-styled indie RPG with deep story and 16-bit visuals.
Chained Echoes is also an alternative to 5 other classics
Chained Echoes runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Cosmic Star Heroine Indie
€ 14,99A sci-fi indie RPG paying homage to the Phantasy Star series.
Cosmic Star Heroine is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Cosmic Star Heroine runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
SEGA Genesis Classics
€ 29,99The collection includes later Phantasy Star entries from the saga.
SEGA Genesis Classics is also an alternative to 9 other classics
SEGA Genesis Classics runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Dungeon Encounters
€ 29,99Square Enix stripped to pure grid mapping and turn-based combat, exactly the old dungeon loop.
Dungeon Encounters runs on PC, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Phantasy Star are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Phantasy Star