Games Like Anachronox

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: RPG 23%, Cyberpunk 16.5%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Turn-Based 13.1%, JRPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic turn-based RPGs that features a vibrant sci-fi setting and fast-paced, strategic combat.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.4%, Turn-Based 24.1%, RPG 21.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Story Rich 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the gritty cyberpunk atmosphere and tactical, turn-based combat that fans of Anachronox will appreciate.

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Comedy 32.2%, Funny 14.5%, Adventure 5.7%, Story Rich 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at blending absurd, laugh-out-loud humor with surprisingly deep turn-based RPG mechanics and exploration.

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Turn-Based 43.6%, RPG 33%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, reactive RPG experience with a dark sense of humor and challenging turn-based combat in a sci-fi setting.

The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core!

Why similar: Comedy 28.7%, RPG 26.6%, Turn-Based 19.4%, JRPG 11.6%, Funny 10%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same comedic DNA and turn-based combat style that makes Anachronox so memorable.

Beyond Galaxyland is a thrilling adventure-RPG combining cosmic exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and epic boss battle events across a vast solar system. Join Doug and his gun-toting guinea pig on an exhilarating quest to save Earth, itself.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 43.4%, RPG 22.6%, Sci-fi 20.7%, JRPG 5.1%, Story Rich 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi adventure features a charming, turn-based combat system and a quirky universe that feels like a spiritual successor to classic RPGs.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: RPG 68.4%, Story Rich 13.7%, Funny 11%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: While less combat-focused, its brilliant writing, dark humor, and deep world-building provide a similar narrative-first experience.

At the very heart of Septerra lies the Core, a huge Biocomputer. Seven continents at different elevations, each with its own unique people and culture, orbit around the Core.According to an ancient prophecy, Septerra's continents will one day converge and join in orbit together on one level - this is the Legacy of Marduk, the Creator's...

Why similar: RPG 66%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Classic 11.8% ★, Sci-fi 5.1%, JRPG 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based RPG with a unique sci-fi/fantasy world that mirrors the adventurous spirit of Anachronox.

Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.

Why similar: Classic 40.6% ★, RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Story Rich 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG is renowned for its dark humor, deep world-building, and significant player choice.

StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.

Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Cyberpunk 28.6%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that features tactical, turn-based combat and a distinct sci-fi aesthetic.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 70.4%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Adventure 4.2%, Story Rich 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-tier cyberpunk adventure game that prioritizes a compelling, mystery-filled narrative and world-building.

Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, RPG 37.1%, Turn-Based 9.5%, Story Rich 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric RPG that offers immense freedom and a unique setting that blends technology and magic.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 62.2%, Sci-fi 28.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Story Rich 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric cyberpunk point-and-click adventure with a gripping story that fans of sci-fi mysteries will love.

The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.1%, Classic 28.7% ★, RPG 15.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Story Rich 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for cyberpunk RPGs, offering unparalleled player choice and a deep, conspiracy-laden plot.

The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

Why similar: Classic 40% ★, RPG 24.2%, Turn-Based 17.1%, JRPG 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary turn-based RPG that features a time-traveling narrative and a cast of characters that fans of Anachronox will adore.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 48.6%, RPG 23%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Story Rich 4.6%, Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy cyberpunk experience that focuses on character relationships and survival in a complex, futuristic setting.

A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!

Why similar: RPG 54.3%, Sci-fi 38%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, tactical RPG that allows for extensive exploration and squad-based combat in a sprawling sci-fi galaxy.

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: RPG 46.3%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Turn-Based 15%, Comedy 13.8%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, choice-driven RPG that focuses on exploration and quirky character interactions in a sci-fi setting.

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Classic 32.4% ★, RPG 27.9%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly unique sandbox RPG that mixes strategy, exploration, and humor in a vast space-faring setting.

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: RPG 82.4%, JRPG 8%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Story Rich 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal art style and unconventional turn-based combat offer a unique, quirky experience for fans of experimental RPGs.

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 51.4%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Comedy 10.5%, Third Person 7.7%, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern cyberpunk adventure that combines puzzle-solving with a witty, narrative-driven plot.

3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.

Why similar: Sci-fi 43.2%, Comedy 20.6%, RPG 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Funny 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A space-faring adventure that blends exploration and action with a lighthearted, classic sci-fi tone.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 52%, Sci-fi 23.2%, RPG 16.3%, Story Rich 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive cyberpunk classic that excels at atmospheric storytelling and immersive RPG mechanics.

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.2%, RPG 31.4%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Third Person 7.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set on a harsh, futuristic Mars that emphasizes combat and faction-based storytelling.

Enter the virtual world of Under A Killing Moon, where it is December 2042, and you, as Tex Murphy, must stop the forces of evil before they destroy mankind and rob you of your next unemployment check. This thrilling and hilarious adventure is unlike anything you've seen before.

Why similar: Classic 31.4% ★, Cyberpunk 31.3%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Comedy 15.4%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that captures a noir-inspired cyberpunk feel with plenty of humor.

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: RPG 69.3%, Comedy 8.6%, Funny 7.8%, Adventure 5.8%, JRPG 5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-commentary on the evolution of RPGs that features humor and various gameplay styles reminiscent of classic titles.

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Classic 37.4% ★, Comedy 34.9%, Funny 9.8%, Third Person 8.2%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, its bizarre world, hilarious writing, and eccentric characters share the same creative spirit as Anachronox.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: RPG 34.8%, Comedy 28.3%, Funny 13.5%, JRPG 9.7%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, humorous, and deeply emotional RPG that features a unique turn-based combat system and a memorable, strange world.

Step into a hilarious, steampunk-tinged point n click space adventure! Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colorful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens).

Why similar: Sci-fi 40.4%, Comedy 38.9%, Funny 11.4%, Adventure 5.3%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous point-and-click adventure that features a colorful, sci-fi universe and witty dialogue.

You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.

Why similar: Classic 40.5% ★, RPG 29.3%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Cyberpunk 39.1%, Classic 32.3% ★, RPG 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Adventure 1.2%

OUTTA GAS is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring a turn-based SHOOTING GALLERY combat mechanic where blasting away body tiles damages monster health and decreases their combat stats. Explore four unique acts to find gas and get back on the road to the Party at the End of the World!

Why similar: RPG 61.7%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Comedy 9.3%, Funny 4%

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 57.9%, RPG 17.7%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Story Rich 3.6%, Third Person 1.6%

"I have many things to tell you and very little time… I come from a universe parallel to yours. My world is desperately in need of your help. Only YOU can save us."Responding to the desperate pleas of a mysterious character from another dimension, your soul must enter the dark and futuristic city of Omikron.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.3%, Classic 22% ★, RPG 20.3%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Third Person 1.9%

In the world of excessive biotechnologies, an epidemic is ravaging the human race, infecting people's neuronet implants and enslaving them to the mysterious Worm. Who are you: a fighter of the infection, or a hunter of new prey?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 47.5%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Comedy 10%, Third Person 9.4%, Funny 4.7%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Classic 33.5% ★, Third Person 8.1%, Comedy 6.8%, Adventure 3.7%

A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

Why similar: Classic 41.2% ★, RPG 34.9%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Sci-fi 4.1%, Adventure 1.6%

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: RPG 71.5%, Turn-Based 13.1%, JRPG 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Adventure 2.7%

CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.

Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Classic 24.6% ★, Sci-fi 16.5%, JRPG 12.5%, Story Rich 5.9%

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...

Why similar: RPG 56.1%, Comedy 28.9%, Funny 7.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.

Why similar: Classic 45.4% ★, RPG 41.6%, Story Rich 7.1%, Adventure 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 49.9%, RPG 19%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Classic 9.7% ★, Singleplayer 1.6%

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Third Person 19.8%, Funny 19.7%, Classic 18.1% ★, Comedy 17.6%, Adventure 9%

Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!

Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Comedy 17.5%, Turn-Based 17.1%, JRPG 16.6%, Funny 11.5%

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.

Why similar: Comedy 51%, Cyberpunk 28.4%, Funny 14.7%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!

Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Sci-fi 29.1%, Funny 18.3%, Story Rich 8.4%

Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery.

Why similar: Classic 45% ★, Adventure 22.4%, Funny 13.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Turn-based RPG about a group of players rolling dice in the year 1999! Create your own game master and RPG party, as they roleplay, explore distant planets in their imagination, fight weird aliens and save the galaxy in the era of dial-up internet and floppy disks! (Includes +1 Edition content)

Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Turn-Based 31.7%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: RPG 56.8%, Story Rich 17.3%, JRPG 15.1%, Singleplayer 5.7%, Adventure 5.1%

Is there any truth to those rumours of a mysterious affliction spreading all over -In Vitra- ? The four heroes of this role-playing game with a turn-based combat system embark on an epic quest for a cure – and chance upon a far bigger mystery.

Why similar: RPG 47.2%, Turn-Based 25.6%, JRPG 11.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Funny 5.5%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 58.4%, RPG 20.8%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Story Rich 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

In this surreal press turn-based JRPG, you will take on a variety of strange creatures based on printmaking materials. As the Monitor, you must gather strength and find your friends, Bad Girl, Miss Gun, and Mr. Woodcut. In this non-linear story, do your best to defeat the 4 bosses!

Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Funny 21.9%, JRPG 16.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Funny 50.8%, Story Rich 25.6%, Singleplayer 13.5%, Adventure 10.1%

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 48.8%, Classic 45.2% ★, Funny 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Story Rich 1.2%

Automaton Heart is an RPG with platforming elements where you visit obscure and interesting places while upgrading your organs and strategizing about which items to bring along.

Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Sci-fi 30.7%, Third Person 16.5%, Adventure 6.1%

Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Sci-fi 38.8%, JRPG 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

Why similar: Turn-Based 41.4%, RPG 30.9%, Sci-fi 13%, JRPG 8.8%, Story Rich 4.6%