Games Like Cthulhu Saves the World

Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Lovecraftian 30.4%, Comedy 12.4%, RPG 3.9%, Retro 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spin-off from the same developer that maintains the exact same humorous, fast-paced, and retro-inspired JRPG DNA.

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: JRPG 67.9%, Comedy 10.5%, RPG 7.7%, Turn-Based 4.1%, Retro 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game features the same satirical take on classic RPG tropes and retro pixel-art style.

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: JRPG 36.1%, Lovecraftian 35.3%, Comedy 13%, RPG 4.4%, Retro 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly matches the retro-JRPG aesthetic and irreverent, comedy-focused writing found in the seed game.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 58.4%, Comedy 23.9%, RPG 12%, Funny 3.7%, Adventure 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly funny, turn-based RPG that excels at subverting expectations and delivering clever, dry humor.

Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” concludes the saga of Tycho Brahe, Scion of The Long Project, and his almost certainly human partner Jonathan Gabriel. The world has been destroyed, but existence extends beyond this mortal plane in the gruesome Underhell!

Why similar: JRPG 50.1%, Lovecraftian 33.1%, RPG 6.3%, Comedy 4.6%, Turn-Based 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation that refines the turn-based combat and humor of its predecessor.

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: JRPG 69.3%, Comedy 9.6%, RPG 7.4%, Turn-Based 4.7%, Retro 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game offers a more polished, sci-fi take on the turn-based combat mechanics found in the seed game.

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: Comedy 47.3%, RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based 16%, Funny 6.7%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Shadows Over Loathing, offering a hilarious and unique stick-figure RPG experience that feels like a spiritual cousin to Cthulhu's humor.

Shakespeare and Magical Girls, what could be better? Save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: JRPG 44.7%, Lovecraftian 25.9%, Comedy 17%, RPG 7.1%, Retro 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from the same developer that combines magical girl tropes with turn-based combat and witty, self-aware dialogue.

Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!

Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Comedy 30.3%, RPG 24.2%, Indie 5%, Fantasy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential parody RPG that pokes fun at classic fantasy tropes with a lighthearted, turn-based combat system.

A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)

Why similar: JRPG 53.7%, Comedy 15%, Turn-Based 12.6%, RPG 7.1%, Funny 3%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, turn-based JRPG that leans heavily into comedy and over-the-top combat effects.

Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

Why similar: JRPG 55.8%, Comedy 19.1%, RPG 8.3%, Turn-Based 7.6%, Funny 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play entry in the series that captures the same chaotic, funny, and turn-based spirit as the seed game.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: JRPG 51.5%, Comedy 16.4%, Turn-Based 15.2%, RPG 8.9%, Funny 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, turn-based RPG that balances humor and heart with mechanics heavily inspired by the Paper Mario series.

Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.

Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, RPG 20.7%, Comedy 19.7%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Parody 4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic, turn-based RPG that leans into 1980s cartoon tropes with a fun, episodic structure.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Comedy 40.8%, RPG 21.6%, Funny 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Retro 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-defining subversive RPG that uses humor and unconventional combat mechanics to challenge traditional game design.

The world is at an end, and you have 30 seconds to save it!

Why similar: JRPG 47.4%, Comedy 19.3%, RPG 16.6%, Parody 5.5% ★, Retro 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced parody of RPG tropes that forces players to complete epic quests in thirty-second bursts.

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: JRPG 33.5%, Comedy 27.8%, RPG 14.4%, Funny 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free, episodic experience that continues the tradition of subverting RPG expectations with sharp writing and unique turn-based encounters.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: JRPG 52.6%, Comedy 22.5%, RPG 10%, Funny 3.7%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it shares the subversive, indie-RPG spirit and memorable, eccentric character writing.

The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!

Why similar: JRPG 57.9%, RPG 16.9%, Comedy 15.9%, Retro 3.4%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the original, offering more of the same frantic, humorous, and meta-commentary on classic RPGs.

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

Why similar: JRPG 54.5%, RPG 29.5%, Retro 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly unique, surreal turn-based RPG with a distinct visual style that matches the weirdness of a Lovecraftian parody.

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: JRPG 34.8%, RPG 25.6%, Retro 11.3%, Comedy 8.7%, Parody 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that evolves its graphics and mechanics as you play, serving as a love letter to the history of the genre.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: JRPG 51.3%, RPG 27.4%, Indie 6.9%, Retro 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and deeply creative RPG that uses a retro aesthetic to tell a bizarre, memorable, and often funny story.

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.7%, RPG 27.1%, Comedy 17.8%, Retro 5.6%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that simulates a tabletop gaming session, filled with humor and classic turn-based combat.

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: JRPG 73.8%, RPG 11.2%, Retro 4.6%, Funny 2.3%, Fantasy 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-production-value tribute to 16-bit JRPGs that captures the classic feel of the genre perfectly.

The hotheaded Laharl seeks to be the next big Overlord in the Netherworld...and will destroy anyone that gets in his way! With his devious vassal Etna and the angel trainee Flonne as his unlikely allies, he must battle his way to supremacy and retake the throne in this over-the-top RPG adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 55.7%, Comedy 16.6%, Turn-Based 15.4%, RPG 8.6%, Funny 2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based RPG known for its over-the-top humor, anime aesthetic, and deep, complex systems.

Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 78.7%, RPG 15.9%, Indie 3.3%, Great Soundtrack 0.9%, Adventure 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that takes the Lovecraftian theme seriously while maintaining the classic isometric perspective.

Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!

Why similar: JRPG 58%, RPG 20.5%, Comedy 10.1%, Funny 3.7%, Pixel Graphics 2%

Why You'll Like It: A clever platformer-RPG hybrid where you play as a minion who accidentally defeats the hero, featuring witty dialogue and turn-based combat.

Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

Why similar: JRPG 57.3%, Turn-Based 16.8%, RPG 16.5%, Retro 3.2%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic modern JRPG that respects the traditions of the genre while introducing clever, streamlined mechanics.

Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.

Why similar: JRPG 66.6%, Turn-Based 19%, RPG 5.8%, Retro 3.7%, Fantasy 1.8%

At long last, the works of H.P. Lovecraft meet the medium of RPG in a spectacle of light and sound befitting an old western. Only this is set in New England. Meet interesting people! See astounding wonders! Enslave humanity! Go on one date side quest in a game subtitled a dating simulator!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 60%, Comedy 25.1%, RPG 8%, Funny 3.6%, Fantasy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic visual novel that leans into the Lovecraftian theme with a silly, lighthearted approach.

A Lovecraftian Retro MetaRPG. Marty Stu got reincarnated as a prince in another world. But happily-ever-after comes with Daemon Sultan Azathoth, naturally, and a tough decision to make. When Marty finally realizes life is never that easy, he also learns something is unspeakably wrong...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.7%, JRPG 33.9%, RPG 6.2%, Retro 4.6%, Parody 3.8% ★

Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world.

Why similar: JRPG 51%, Comedy 22.1%, Turn-Based 12.3%, RPG 6.5%, Retro 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style retro JRPG that provides a straightforward, humorous adventure reminiscent of the early 2000s era.

Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.

Why similar: JRPG 41.5%, RPG 39.6%, Turn-Based 8.4%, Indie 4.2%, Adventure 2.1%

Make friends, free spirits and make sure that the world doesn’t end! Welcome to Kraken Academy, a technicolor fever dream that for legal reasons can only be described as "technically a school." Join forces with a magical kraken to save the world!

Why similar: Comedy 55.1%, RPG 16.8%, Funny 10.3%, Indie 5.6%, Dark Humor 5.1%

Metal as Phuk is a Mature, Turn-Based, Crude Comedy RPG that has one goal and one goal only: To Make You Laugh! Play as Chael, the last Paladin of the Metal Order, as he embarks on his journey to stop The Dark Bards before they can summon A'Marthius, a MONSTROUS Demon D-Bag!

Why similar: JRPG 52.9%, Comedy 30.6%, RPG 9.6%, Dark Humor 3.1%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.6%, JRPG 41.1%, RPG 3.9%, Adventure 0.7%, 2D 0.5%

SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.

Why similar: RPG 45.5%, Retro 24.7%, Indie 10.3%, Turn-Based 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia.

Why similar: JRPG 53.8%, RPG 31.5%, Indie 6.7%, Fantasy 2.5%, Adventure 2.1%

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: JRPG 70.4%, RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based 8.8%, Retro 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 1.8%

You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.

Why similar: RPG 64.3%, Indie 14.6%, Fantasy 7.6%, Adventure 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!

Why similar: Comedy 44.6%, Turn-Based 27.9%, RPG 15.6%, Funny 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 1.9%

Giant monster mayhem! The evil Dr. Cube has used a forbidden weapon to tear apart time and space. It's up to the Kaiju Big Battel Heroes to travel through time and set things right! A turn-based RPG from the makers of C. Kane.

Why similar: JRPG 52.9%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Comedy 11.6%, RPG 7.9%, Parody 4.1% ★

Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 54.8%, Comedy 19.2%, Turn-Based 12.6%, RPG 8%, Fantasy 2.7%

Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.

Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Lovecraftian 43.8%, RPG 5.8%, Indie 1.9%, Old School 1.2%

Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.9%, RPG 36.6%, Funny 6.3%, Fantasy 4.5%, Indie 4.2%

A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.

Why similar: Comedy 34%, RPG 30.3%, Retro 9%, Indie 8.5%, Funny 5.4%

A Role-Playing Game where you can play as Jesus Christ and the Apostles in turn-based battles

Why similar: JRPG 56.6%, Comedy 24.4%, RPG 10.2%, Funny 4%, Fantasy 3.4%

A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's light and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind.

Why similar: JRPG 82.5%, RPG 9.8%, Indie 3.6%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

Why similar: JRPG 48.5%, Lovecraftian 33.7%, RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 2.7%, Indie 2.6%

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, RPG 28.6%, Retro 11.7%, Indie 4.8%, Parody 3.9% ★

Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 55.6%, Comedy 17.8%, Turn-Based 11.6%, RPG 7.9%, Funny 2.8%

Kill cosmic gods and their fascist sycophants in a post-entropy future. Become Violence. Become Romantic.

Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, Comedy 33.9%, RPG 15.7%, Indie 4.2%, Funny 3.2%

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: Lovecraftian 40.6%, RPG 23.7%, Comedy 19.4%, Turn-Based 8.5%, Indie 3.6%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Indie 18%, Funny 14.5%, Fantasy 13.8%, Singleplayer 5.8%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Retro 21.9%, Fantasy 11.9%, Funny 11.9%, Indie 6.5%

In this mind-blowing insane-arcade RPG, Jennyfer takes down "The Organization" and summons The Legendary Devourer of Dead in order to wipe the planet.

Why similar: Comedy 48%, RPG 36.8%, Funny 6.8%, Adventure 3.2%, Pixel Graphics 3%

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Fantasy 18.8%, Indie 16%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps! Steev and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious ooze is corrupting their world, and this band of unlikely heroes needs to fight back to save their kingdom.

Why similar: Comedy 29.7%, Turn-Based 28.8%, RPG 21.2%, Indie 5.7%, Retro 5.7%

Long, long ago, there existed a kingdom shrouded in dense mist: the Lost Empire. This mist twisted humans into terrifying beasts, plunging the world into despair. War raged endlessly. Heroes rose, seeking fame and glory. It is in this place you awaken—a nameless undead.

Why similar: JRPG 41.1%, Lovecraftian 41%, Funny 7.5%, RPG 7.3%, Fantasy 2.1%