Games Like Hylics 2

Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

Why similar: Surreal 47%, Psychedelic 29.3%, Stylized 7.1%, Platformer 5.2%, Retro 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same disjointed, surreal, and highly stylized visual language that makes the Hylics series feel like a fever dream.

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: Surreal 34.8%, Psychedelic 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, RPG 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to Hylics 2, sharing the same iconic claymation aesthetic and surreal, abstract world-building.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Great Soundtrack 30.1%, JRPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply surreal RPG that explores psychological themes through a bizarre, ever-shifting world and unique turn-based mechanics.

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: Surreal 27.6%, Psychedelic 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, RPG 11.3%, JRPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar commitment to abstract, low-poly, and surreal visuals that evoke a sense of alien wonder.

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: Psychedelic 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Surreal 25.3%, RPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, rhythm-based RPG that matches the high-energy, surreal intensity of Hylics 2's combat sequences.

“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

Why similar: Surreal 30.4%, RPG 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, JRPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic surreal RPG that uses a stark, minimalist art style to tell a haunting and cryptic story.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Surreal 73.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Adventure 6.3%, Psychological Horror 6%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game where the focus is entirely on navigating abstract, dream-like environments.

Knuckle Sandwich is a turn-based RPG by Andy Brophy. Get a job, beat up some monsters, and solve a mystery that's plaguing Bright City.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.8%, RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Stylized 9.8%, Retro 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, surreal RPG that blends bizarre humor with unconventional turn-based minigames.

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Why similar: Surreal 35.7%, RPG 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, surreal adventure that blends diverse gameplay styles with a deeply strange and philosophical narrative.

A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await those who 'log on'!

Why similar: Surreal 52.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Psychedelic 12%, Retro 7%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal exploration game that uses a vaporwave-inspired aesthetic to create a dream-like, satirical world.

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Surreal 53.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dream-like, shifting aesthetic that transitions between 2D and 3D, mirroring the surreal nature of Hylics.

Experience YIIK: A Postmodern RPG 1.5 (I.V) update with revamped battles and cutscenes. A child relinquishes her name for a birthday invite, hoping to find her brother. Alex's reality unravels, guided by a mysterious cat, witnessing a woman vanish, igniting an obsession that threatens his world.

Why similar: Surreal 28.4%, Psychedelic 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 13.3%, JRPG 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, postmodern take on the traditional turn-based RPG that embraces weirdness and unconventional storytelling.

A surreal post-life adventure

Why similar: Surreal 30%, Psychedelic 24.4%, RPG 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, introspective RPG that uses a unique visual style to explore themes of existence and memory.

A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.

Why similar: Psychedelic 32.4%, RPG 16.6%, Surreal 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental dungeon crawler that prioritizes psychedelic visuals and surreal, abstract progression.

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.9%, Surreal 31.1%, Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A non-verbal, surreal point-and-click adventure that relies on visual storytelling and atmosphere rather than text.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 37.7%, RPG 22.6%, JRPG 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal, and emotionally heavy RPG that subverts traditional tropes with its bizarre world and characters.

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: Psychedelic 55.4%, RPG 16.8%, JRPG 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the psychedelic, rhythm-heavy combat and surreal world-building established in its predecessor.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: Surreal 49.1%, Psychedelic 38.5%, Stylized 6%, Retro 3.3%, Psychological Horror 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A grotesque, psychedelic immersive sim that pushes the boundaries of visual and thematic surrealism in gaming.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.3%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, RPG 17.5%, JRPG 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror RPG that uses a surreal dream world to contrast with its grounded, emotional narrative.

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 40.9%, RPG 19.6%, Surreal 18.8%, JRPG 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-aware, quirky RPG that balances humor and surreal moments with a unique, evolving narrative.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.5%, Surreal 26.1%, RPG 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative, surreal adventure that breaks the fourth wall and focuses on a deeply atmospheric, dream-like journey.

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Turn-Based Combat 32%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, JRPG 9.7%, Psychological Horror 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, surreal RPG that leans into the grotesque and the uncanny to create a uniquely oppressive atmosphere.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Psychedelic 36.9%, Surreal 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that excels at representing surreal, psychological landscapes through imaginative level design.

Don't be a hero. Experience the love. Experience moon. moon is an anti-RPG steeped in story and character, mood and music.

Why similar: RPG 35.7%, JRPG 27.7%, Retro 13.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anti-RPG that focuses on surreal interactions and exploration rather than traditional combat.

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: Surreal 40.8%, Psychedelic 24%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Retro 6.6%, Adventure 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, nostalgic trip through a fictional 90s internet that captures a specific, uncanny aesthetic.

Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.

Why similar: Surreal 39.9%, Psychedelic 30.8%, Stylized 6.3%, Retro 5.2%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, surreal adventure that emphasizes exploration and a unique, alien visual identity.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 6.4%, Story Rich 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, surreal adventure that uses color and painting as a core mechanic to explore emotional depth.

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Psychedelic 50.4%, Surreal 38.1%, Retro 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, psychedelic FPS that captures the intense, sensory-overload aesthetic found in surrealist media.

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

Why similar: RPG 61.6%, Adventure 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Story Rich 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

This is a journey without return When you wake up... In the strange space, the bronze gate that eats people, the strange rules of the game, and the ever-changing nightmare world appear in front of you Everything starts from here

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, RPG 19.2%, Surreal 9.9%, JRPG 9.7%

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: Turn-Based Combat 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Party-Based RPG 16%, RPG 13.1%, JRPG 10.2%

An absurd comedy turn-based RPG about wizards in a blood world

Why similar: Surreal 35.1%, RPG 32.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21%, Adventure 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition is a retro-styled JRPG with polish and personality, that focuses less on references and more on telling a story...

Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, JRPG 12.3%

Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26%, RPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Party-Based RPG 10.9%, JRPG 8.2%

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 41.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Retro 8.6%, JRPG 8%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.9%, RPG 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 4.1%, Story Rich 2.7%

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: Party-Based RPG 30.3%, Turn-Based Combat 25.4%, RPG 15.4%, JRPG 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.

Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, JRPG 9.8%

Continue Joey and Xefros’s adventure through the dark and dangerous planet Alternia. Meet dozens of unique and memorable characters, some more helpful than others, as you navigate this volatile alien culture. Hurry up! There’s a train to catch.

Why similar: RPG 63.4%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 7.2%, Story Rich 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Surreal 53.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Retro 7.3%, Stylized 6.9%, Adventure 5.3%

Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.1%, RPG 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Adventure 6.4%

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: RPG 33%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, JRPG 16.9%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 56.6%, RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 3.7%

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 40.1%, RPG 27.5%, JRPG 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, RPG 15.8%, JRPG 15.5%, Retro 4.7%

NashBored is a surreal RPG in a dark and unique world.Nash just wont wake up. The dream goes deeper and deeper.What lies beyond the veil of your conscious thought? Who are you, really? Discover the truth of your dream reality.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.4%, RPG 40.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 5%

F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28%, RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, JRPG 16%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%

Meet colorful characters, discover mysterious secrets, and reassemble the fractured remains of an ethereal crystal as you explore a series of abstract worlds based on dreams, nightmares, and the places in between.

Why similar: Surreal 55.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Abstract 8.3%, Retro 7.7%, Stylized 7.4%

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: RPG 37.2%, Turn-Based Combat 32%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%, Indie 3.3%

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: Turn-Based Combat 33.9%, RPG 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Retro 7.3%, Adventure 6.3%

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

Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 29.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Retro 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

The weird and somewhat unsettling trip of a doomer

Why similar: Psychedelic 35.4%, RPG 29.1%, JRPG 21.9%, Retro 6.4%, Psychological Horror 3.3%

A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game!

Why similar: Surreal 44.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, RPG 18.9%, Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 5.6%

Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, RPG 18.6%, JRPG 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.1%, JRPG 28.5%, RPG 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Retro 3.5%

A turn-based RPG set in a fantastic society of plants and animals. Fight against monsters and visit exotic places that have their unique culture and history. Beware of what lurks in the darkness...

Why similar: Surreal 34.6%, RPG 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, JRPG 12.7%, Retro 7%

SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?

Why similar: Surreal 24.8%, Party-Based RPG 23%, Psychedelic 22.1%, RPG 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%

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: Surreal 60.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Adventure 5.7%

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: Party-Based RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, RPG 14.9%, JRPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles - they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.2%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, RPG 20.1%, Retro 7.8%, Stylized 5.8%