Games Like CULY

Edmund is entrapped in a most terrible Web. He must punch and kick his way through all sorts of terrors in this turn-based RPG. An emotional and surreal roller-coaster. Edmund will do anything to see her again. One last time.

Why similar: Emotional 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, RPG 12.5%, Psychological 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%

本遊戲為回合制冒險ＲＰＧ遊戲。 你將扮演一位失去??的勇者，與夥伴一起踏上了一個不斷探索的成長的旅程。 旅程中的任何發現和戰鬥都會影響結局的發展，尋找、探索，那些埋藏起來的記憶碎片。

Why similar: Psychological 28.6%, RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 3.8%

[빈 칸]은 가정 밖 청소년의 현실을 담은 어드벤처 쯔꾸르 장르의 임팩트 게임입니다. 어느 날, 죽음을 맞이한 한 소녀의 잃어버린 기억 속에서 이야기는 시작됩니다. 그 속에서 우리가 마주하게 될 진실은 무엇일까요? 그 비어 있는 순간을, 우리는 함께 마주하려 합니다.

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, RPG 19.2%, Psychological 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 10.4%

An adventure RPG about life, death, rebirth, and robots, from the team that brought you vivid/stasis.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Emotional 22.3%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 8.7%

Voiceover is a single player game, inspired by Disco Elysium and classic JRPGs, where real world is shown through the prism of main character's mental disorders.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, Psychological 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Story Rich 11.8%, RPG 8%

A story-driven experience about a man who becomes a ghost after a deadly accident. Full of regrets, he will stay alongside his wife, who cannot see him, and protect her all her life from an unknown evil, sharing her best and worst moments. So close yet so far.

Why similar: Emotional 23%, Story Rich 14%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, RPG 9.1%

A short top-down narrative game about alcohol, denial, and the first honest moment of accountability.

Why similar: RPG 19.7%, Emotional 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Story Rich 9.7%

The Glass Sea is an story-focused top down RPG game also featuring traditional 2D platforming mechanics. It focuses on exploring memories and learning about your past. It's produced by talented artist Alan and "experienced" programmer Eve who you may know from her game Dhilly Game 6.

Why similar: Psychological 24%, Emotional 23.7%, Dark 12.6%, RPG 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Explore the dreary world of Little One, an atmospheric 2D RPG, as you meet the unusual inhabitants and fight off the monsters that lurk in its darkest corners.

Why similar: Psychological 14.5%, RPG 13.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

TRUSTFALL into the mysterious and quirky inner world of Cherry to 'battle' her inner parts. Master Emotional Alchemy in unique turn-based encounters: choose LOVE to integrate, FEAR to resist, or AWARENESS to transmute. Every choice will uncover a different path back home.

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Psychological 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 11.9%

Return with us, to the days of yesteryear. When 8 colors were enough, and the pixels were individually detectable to the human eye. This is LOWLANDER, a fantasy role-playing adventure from simpler times. This might be your father’s RPG!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.6%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

Dive into the unforgettable tale of two siblings on the run in this emotional RPG journey. With only their wits and a cursed power too dangerous to control, they must fight, explore and scavenge to survive in an unfamiliar world. Will their bond be strong enough to endure the road ahead?

Why similar: Emotional 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, RPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Play as five human heroes in this pacifist 2D RPG taking place in a world where some friendly (and not so friendly) angels conduct balance and harmony together... and where your only instruments for fighting are words and melodies.

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 11%

InterCorruption is an indie turn-based RPG where you must defend the main character against corrupted enemies in a decaying game that was abandoned back in the 90s.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.3%, RPG 22%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 7.6%

Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.

Why similar: Psychological 33.9%, RPG 16.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Emotional 10.2%, Dark 7.2%

Crystalone is a narrative based JRPG mixing turn-based and side-scrolling action both in combat and world exploration. Play as Kaz in his journey to uncover the secrets of his whereabouts and his destiny, joined and strengthened by the bonds of allies and friends met along the way.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.3%, RPG 19.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

A story-driven action game in which a hopeless high school girl confronts her life within her dreams as she turns 18, progressing through magnetic movement, exploration, dialogue, and combat.

Why similar: Psychological 20.9%, Emotional 18%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Dark 12.3%

A surreal action RPG where dreams fight back. Explore vivid realms, face your nightmares, and choose what to destroy — or forgive.

Why similar: Emotional 16.7%, Story Rich 15.8%, Psychological 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Adventure 8.5%

Faye Falling is a single-player, story-driven, turn-based RPG. You play as a recently deceased spirit trying to find their way in an afterlife seeped in turmoil. It is up to you to save your soul, and every soul, from the great darkness that threatens it.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Emotional 16.1%, Psychological 13.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, RPG 9.7%

Use the power of the elements and face your destiny. Elements Destiny is a 2D Fantasy RPG with pixelated retro visuals. An emotional journey with a deep story, challenging turn based combat and handcrafted artworks. And yes, the soundtrack is massive!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, RPG 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Story Rich 11.8%

In this (mostly) 2D psychological horror RPG-style game, wake up on a desolate power station in the midst of space. Explore a fully customisable facility, playing retro games to keep the place in-tact. Discover why the structure is in such a sorry state, all to… leave everything behind one day?

Why similar: RPG 21.6%, Emotional 17.1%, Story Rich 14.8%, Dark 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

In “Joe's Life,” you and your best friend Halliday honor his dead grandpa’s last wish by opening a record store.

Why similar: Emotional 34.5%, Story Rich 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, RPG 17.6%, Indie 4.4%

A Humanist retro-style RPG game about sincerity and empathy, featuring friendly robot dogs and evil smiley faces.

Why similar: Emotional 24.1%, RPG 21%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Retro 12.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Thistledown is a tragedy, dealing with themes of pain, loss, and hopelessness. It's a small story set in an expansive fantasy world.

Why similar: Emotional 26.5%, Psychological 19.7%, Story Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 9.5%

Face your fears in this chilling 2D survival horror action game about understanding and overcoming mental health struggles. Explore twisted nightmares, engage in challenging fast-paced combat and survive encounters with terrifying stalker enemies.

Why similar: Psychological 14.6%, Emotional 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Keep in Mind follows Jonas, a man haunted by alcoholism, depression, and grief. One night, he awakens to a shadowy mirror world where beasts lurk and stars don't shine. Lost and scared, Jonas must face the twisted beasts if he ever wishes to return home and learn the truth about his darkness.

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Emotional 18.9%, Dark 12.5%, Story Rich 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

2081. Earth, now known as Saghala, was destroyed by nuclear war and coronal mass ejections. Despite the devastation, humanity lingers on. Sixty years after the End, four factions vie for control of the Core, the last fusion reactor. Decide the fate of Saghala in a classic, top-down cRPG!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22%, Retro 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Dark 8.3%, Story Rich 8%

Doomsday is a JRPG styled psychological horror that takes place in the late 60s. The story follows the kidnapping of teen girl Cathy-Anne, and her friends determined to save her- all the while they uncover the mysterious animal-human hybrid doomsday cult they've stumbled across.

Why similar: Psychological 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, RPG 12.8%, Retro 11.5%, Story Rich 9.1%

This is a story about finding courage. You will play and control two elves exploring the inner world of a girl named Ming, who suffers from depression. As you collect items to find the courage, the story of Ming gradually unfolds...

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, Psychological 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Story Rich 13.4%, Exploration 5.6%

Astral Destiny is na Adventure/Action, Sci-fi, Fantasy RPG game created with the RPGMaker MZ. Unrevel the secrets of a strange object, like Psionics or Astral Projection or Invisibility and save the Earth from a powerfull enemy.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.1%, RPG 21.4%, Emotional 13.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Four years have passed since a perpetual winter shrouded this reimagined, mystical North Vietnam. As Rosie, experience a deeply personal journey of emotional escalation and high-stakes battles in this visceral blend of real-time action and turn-based strategy.

Why similar: Emotional 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%

SVETIK is a dark top-down RPG where your only source of light is a living being. Svetik remembers your words, changes over time, and may leave you in complete darkness. Can you restore the sun if the light itself stops trusting you?

Why similar: Psychological 19.7%, Emotional 16.5%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Psychological 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Dark 11.4%, Retro 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Broken Legends is an adventure RPG where you control a possessed 16-year-old. Whatever is possessing this boy is turning him into a villain! Will you stop this force or become it?

Why similar: Emotional 28.5%, Dark 14.6%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Gather the Pages, Mend the Book, and harvest the innocent to defy The Reaper. A retro stealth-adventure. Collect Keys to progress and avoid enemies while you explore the town and search for the missing pages that Fredley needs to fix his book and bring his friend back to life.

Why similar: Psychological 22%, Emotional 13.2%, Dark 12.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9%

Find love in this turn based role-playing game where balance is key. Wisely balance your flesh and mind to defeat the incarnations. Avoid your heart bursting. Meet new friends. You are now in the Mirabelle jam.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, Psychological 20.9%, RPG 18.4%, Emotional 10.8%, Story Rich 8.9%

CAT'S DREAM is a pixel-style puzzle game in which players take on the role of Cat Meow that turns into a human, on a fantasy one-day adventure. The reason for all this seems to have something to do with her owner Song...

Why similar: RPG 17.9%, Psychological 16.5%, Story Rich 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Emotional 13.6%

A surreal inde RPG about dissociation, recovery, and the friends (imaginary or not) who help us survive. Guide Juno through a new town, (re)build her connections, dig through the static and find out what it means to see the world in color again.

Why similar: RPG 18.2%, Emotional 13%, Psychological 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Adventure 9.7%

An intriguing tale of love, betrayal, and the ultimate sacrifice, combining point & click with classic adventure and RPG mechanics. Step into the world of Aura and unravel the truth about the past while completing quests, meeting new friends, and fighting to protect the ones you love!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Emotional 16.9%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Why similar: Psychological 21.7%, Emotional 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Dark 11.6%, Story Rich 11.2%

Intersectio is a turn-based tactics game about the fragile balance between body, mind, and soul. It tells the story of a person caught between two abysses — to survive, they must maintain equilibrium.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Dark 12.1%, Emotional 12.1%, Psychological 10.2%

Nightfall is a top down sci-fi game with turn based combat. After waking up on a strange world without any recollection of your past, you must explore, fight, and survive in order to rediscover your memories and find out why, and by whom they were taken away.

Why similar: RPG 28%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Retro 15.2%, 2D 8.2%

Roll the dice, will the outcome be a blessing or a punishment?

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 42.2%, Retro 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Adventure 13%, 2D 5.7%

A Mind Apart is a story-driven adventure RPG shaped by your choices. Embark on a journey to piece together the memories that reveal who you are and where you belong. Choose which paths to follow and which bonds to form, shaping her identity and fate.

Why similar: Emotional 20.4%, Psychological 20.3%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

The Legend Of The Crystals is a story-driven fantasy action RPG where you will embark on an epic journey to uncover the secrets of the ancient crystals that bring balance to the world.

Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Story Rich 15.9%, Retro 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Dive into a journey of grief and overcoming with Diana and her drone, in search of an ancient legend, passing through mountains, caves, mines, and a lot more in a great adventure filled with challenges.

Why similar: Emotional 24%, Psychological 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 6.5%

《红夏》是一款以剧情体验为主的视觉小说游戏。八月末的某天，二十多名师生被神秘地困在学校里，等待他们的将是一场自相残杀……

Why similar: Psychological 26.6%, Emotional 16.9%, RPG 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Story Rich 9.5%

Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, RPG 13.6%, Retro 11.1%, Story Rich 10.8%

Generations have passed since the infamous deeds of the mighty Lowlander. Now the realm needs another hero -- will you be the one? The evil enchantress, Yarak, means business. She ain't got time for you! Get that armor on - there's adventuring to be done!

Why similar: RPG 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Adventure 12%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%

Witness to Mass Incarceration is a narrative-driven interactive story based on my life in federal prison. It is a brutally honest portrayal of the lack of humanity, how our lives inside are at risk every day, and the place you are forced to go within yourself to survive.

Why similar: Emotional 27.5%, Psychological 18.6%, Story Rich 14.3%, Dark 11.5%, Adventure 10.4%

"Project MW" is a turn-based RPG game set in a pixelated fantasy world. With the protagonist's team and various other factions in the mix, countless humans flock to the magical mountain, vying for the power to conquer the world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.3%, RPG 23%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 7.9%

An ALL NEW RPG with skill based combat and enemies you can befriend!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, RPG 15.8%, Retro 15.5%, Emotional 8.3%

Embark on a journey of nothing and something in... SOULTHREAD!

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

A man dies and turn into a ghost. He wakes up from his tomb, but everything has changed. His home turned to ruins, and there are no humans left. Explore this new world, and gather other lost ghosts, to discover what happened, as an army of monsters threatens to destroy everything once and for all.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Dark 15.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 10.4%, Adventure 8.4%

Incredibly unique loot and puzzle filled action RPG where you affect the climate. Loot, survive, craft, breed wildlife, defeat bosses, and equip gear. Every enemy killed, tree planted, every seed sown and every quest will dynamically affect how the climate system evolves and number of diseases.

Why similar: Emotional 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Retro 15.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, RPG 9.8%

Life is useless and full of lies, betrayal and disappointment. I’ve been hurt for so long. It’s time to pull the knives out of my back and aim it to the enemies.

Why similar: Emotional 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Dark 11.7%, Retro 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

In this roguelite RPG, Nemesis climbs the Tower of Mercy and discovers its secrets. He can meet and team up with other characters, and learn their reasons for climbing the tower. However, he needs to be cautious as he continues, since an entity is taking his strength away.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, Emotional 18.2%, RPG 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%

The Fade is a psychological horror RPGMaker. In Willowbrook, a reopened moldavite mine revives a forgotten illness that erases people from existence. As sacred flowers bloom again, Winnie Axler, the “sacred child”, must uncover buried secrets and stop the Fade before the town vanishes forever.

Why similar: RPG 21.6%, Emotional 19.2%, Psychological 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Dark 12.7%

Solve the mystery of the Narrator! A new take on the classic RPG featuring choices, ability equipping and harnessing the weather.

Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Retro 13.8%, Indie 11.2%

A Story-Rich Turn-Based RPG. Follow Naysa-Dae, an Earth Vita, as she discovers what freedom truly is, fights to keep it, and liberates the nation of Opolo. Be the rift that the world of Atria will never forget.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.9%, Emotional 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, RPG 8.5%