Games Like Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming

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

Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Fast-Paced 25.3%, JRPG 21.7%, Comedy 8.1%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game and offers the same frantic, time-limited JRPG parody experience.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Fast-Paced 14%, RPG 13.2%, Indie 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: The core gameplay loop revolves around a 60-second time limit, perfectly mirroring the urgency of the seed game.

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: RPG 41.1%, JRPG 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-commentary on the history of RPGs that uses humor and shifting gameplay styles to keep the experience fresh.

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 65.5%, RPG 19.8%, Retro 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Adventure 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A forced-scrolling roguelike that captures the constant pressure to move forward and save the world before time runs out.

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Why similar: JRPG 57.5%, RPG 16.9%, Comedy 16.2%, Retro 3.5%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical JRPG that pokes fun at genre tropes with a humorous, self-aware tone.

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 57.2%, RPG 22.6%, Comedy 8.1%, Retro 5.1%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and self-aware JRPG that strips away the bloat of the genre for a streamlined experience.

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: RPG 39.1%, JRPG 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Comedy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A clever RPG where you play as a minion, featuring unique rhythmic combat and a strong sense of humor.

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 50.1%, Retro 49.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game built entirely around time manipulation and frantic, short-burst levels.

SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.

Why similar: RPG 57.2%, Action RPG 23.2%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that directly draws inspiration from the short-session, fast-paced loop of the seed game.

Cladun X2 is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler with a retro RPG finish and a nearly infinite level of character customization. From stats to equipment to character classes to creating your own hero, Cladun X2 promises an addicting experience that gamers new and old will fully enjoy.

Why similar: RPG 39.5%, JRPG 29.2%, Action 8.3%, Retro 7.2%, Action RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixelated action-RPG that offers deep customization and retro-inspired dungeon crawling.

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 47.2%, JRPG 18.5%, Retro 11%, Indie 7.4%, Comedy 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the evolution of RPG mechanics through a meta-narrative lens, similar to the homage style of the seed game.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 21%, JRPG 17.9%, Action RPG 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG with a vibrant retro aesthetic and highly engaging, skill-based combat.

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 28.5%, RPG 21.3%, Action RPG 7.2%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the series' signature high-energy, fast-paced action-RPG gameplay and an incredible soundtrack.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.2%, Retro 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Action 8.2%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with a strong sense of humor and a meta-narrative that evolves as you play.

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 44.9%, RPG 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Comedy 11.5%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, turn-based JRPG that leans into over-the-top combat and vibrant, expressive visuals.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.8%, RPG 25.1%, Comedy 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Subverts traditional RPG tropes with humor, unique combat mechanics, and a deep, meta-narrative focus.

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 51.3%, RPG 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Comedy 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, fast-paced JRPG that streamlines traditional turn-based combat for a modern, snappy feel.

Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future.

Why similar: RPG 38.1%, JRPG 19.5%, Action 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled RPG that focuses on player choice and rapid, non-linear progression.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 46.4%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Indie 9.4%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An extremely fast-paced, retro-styled action game that rewards quick reflexes and constant forward momentum.

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!

Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, RPG 27%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action 7.9%, Retro 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, action-heavy RPG with a focus on exploration and lighthearted combat.

Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.1%, RPG 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Comedy 15.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, fast-paced survival game that uses retro pixel art to tell chaotic, randomized stories.

Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.9%, Retro 14.8%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bite-sized, retro-inspired dungeon crawler that focuses on fast action and puzzle-solving.

Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!

Why similar: JRPG 35%, RPG 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Action 8.6%, Action RPG 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features the series' signature fast-paced combat and an epic, anime-inspired adventure.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: JRPG 40.4%, RPG 26.9%, Comedy 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, humorous RPG that subverts expectations of the genre with its unique tone and difficult choices.

Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.

Why similar: JRPG 63.7%, RPG 21.7%, Indie 5.2%, Retro 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, classic-style JRPG that respects the genre's roots while keeping the pacing tight.

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

Why similar: RPG 46%, JRPG 20.2%, Comedy 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic, episodic RPG that captures the specific aesthetic and humor of 1980s cartoons.

Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!

Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, RPG 25%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Action 7.2%, Action RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Classic fast-paced action-RPG gameplay with a retro feel and a focus on boss-heavy encounters.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, JRPG 21%, Indie 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, meta-narrative JRPG with a unique visual style that constantly surprises the player.

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 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.3%, RPG 22.4%, JRPG 15%, Comedy 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Filterless fashionista Pipiro and poindextrous punster Pokkle are ordinary step-siblings facing an ordinary day in their ordinary little burg...until a grand theft macguffin occurs and they decide to become unlikely heroes for cash and glory (in that order). This goes about as well as you’d expect.

Why similar: RPG 39.8%, JRPG 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Action 10%, Action RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, fast-paced action-RPG with a lighthearted tone and a focus on exploration.

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

Why similar: JRPG 51.5%, RPG 15.4%, Comedy 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Retro 3.5%

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, RPG 33.4%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.1%, Action RPG 5.7%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Retro 11.7%, Action 11.4%

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.9%, Comedy 26.8%, Action 13.2%, Indie 9.9%, Adventure 4.3%

bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.

Why similar: RPG 57.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Action 11.4%, Indie 10.3%, Adventure 4%

McPixel is a save-the-day guy that you guide through 100 short challenges to prevent stuff from blowing up. You have only 20 seconds to save the day! Think quick!

Why similar: Comedy 43%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Indie 13.9%, Fast-Paced 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

Why similar: JRPG 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, RPG 21.9%, Action RPG 7.8%, Action 5.6%

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: RPG 59.6%, Comedy 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 8.1%, Retro 6.6%

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: RPG 63.4%, Action 12%, Indie 10.2%, Retro 5.9%, Adventure 4.9%

AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵

Why similar: JRPG 38.2%, RPG 24.9%, Comedy 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 6.1%

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 58.3%, Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Action 12.6%, Indie 3.3%

Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord!

Why similar: Action 29.3%, Indie 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Retro 14.5%, Adventure 10.4%

Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.

Why similar: JRPG 41.8%, Great Soundtrack 24%, RPG 19.1%, Action 5.6%, Action RPG 5.5%

A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

Why similar: Action 26.5%, Indie 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Comedy 15.1%, Adventure 10.4%

Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

Why similar: JRPG 38.7%, RPG 25.9%, Action RPG 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 8%

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.5%, RPG 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 5.3%, Indie 5.2%

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Action 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Indie 17.1%, Retro 7%

Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game, featuring fast-paced whack-a-rabbit gameplay, scintillating puzzles, super-sized boss fights, juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack, perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Action 16%, Indie 13.8%, Retro 13%

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: RPG 68.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Comedy 9.2%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 3.7%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Action 28.6%, Indie 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Retro 14%, Adventure 10.7%

Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!

Why similar: JRPG 38.3%, RPG 22.1%, Action RPG 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%

You Have 10 Seconds is a fast paced arcade style platformer game with over 40 levels.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 59.7%, Indie 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%

Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!

Why similar: JRPG 58.8%, RPG 24.9%, Comedy 11.8%, Action 3.3%, Adventure 1.2%

Heroes Must Die is an action-RPG with aesthetics inspired by the best roleplaying games of the 16 bit era, with the sophisticated story and design of modern epics. Follow a grand and fun story of trying to break the world and then save it. Combat is easy to learn and difficult to master. Best of all, it's free.

Why similar: RPG 52.6%, Comedy 24%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 41.2%, Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Comedy 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Indie 4.8%

Here’s a fast-paced dungeon destruction shooter you can clear in as little as 30 minutes! Break walls for shortcuts, detours, or direct paths. Double ammo, halve reload time, and power up to smash through even the toughest walls!

Why similar: JRPG 44.7%, RPG 29.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Fight against capitalism in this satirical adventure RPG! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!

Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, RPG 24.8%, Comedy 16.3%, Action RPG 10%, Retro 9.3%

Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.

Why similar: Retro 27.7%, Action 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Indie 18.8%, Adventure 7.8%