Games Like Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

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: Turn-Based 45.6%, RPG 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Fantasy 4.1%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the original formula with improved graphics and deeper character customization options.

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: Turn-Based 43.8%, RPG 40.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title applies the meta-tabletop RPG concept to a sci-fi setting.

Tactical RPG about 5 stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, upgrade your studio, craft Mechas of cardboard and duct tape. Once the cameras are rolling, control your cast of 5 colored-jumpsuit-clad warriors in turn-based battles.

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.3%, RPG 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Indie 5.5%, Comedy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a meta-narrative about producing a Power Rangers-style show, complete with party management and turn-based combat.

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 52.1%, RPG 30%, Fantasy 5.1%, Funny 3.9%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, tactical RPG that perfectly captures the chaotic and comedic energy of a tabletop gaming group.

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

Why similar: Turn-Based 64.2%, RPG 27.8%, Fantasy 3.9%, Adventure 2.1%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends board game mechanics with turn-based combat and party management in a challenging fantasy world.

Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.8%, RPG 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Fantasy 4.3%, Casual 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, addictive party-management RPG that features charming pixel art and simple, satisfying progression.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.7%, RPG 29.9%, Comedy 12.7%, Funny 7.4%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, stick-figure RPG that focuses on witty writing and classic turn-based exploration.

In this fast-paced, turn-based, co-op adventure you'll quest and explore, find awesome loot, customize your fighters, and recruit strange species! Come master your destiny in this strategic game of positioning.

Why similar: Turn-Based 51.8%, RPG 18.6%, Comedy 9.5%, Funny 7.9%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based strategy game features absurd humor and a unique art style that resonates with fans of unconventional RPGs.

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: Turn-Based 46%, RPG 16.7%, Parody 9.3% ★, Comedy 6.4%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished, humorous take on the JRPG genre with a focus on deep turn-based mechanics.

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: Turn-Based 47.9%, RPG 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 3.9%, Retro 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, modern turn-based RPG that pays homage to 16-bit classics with deep strategic combat.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 34.8%, RPG 34.3%, Parody 10.3% ★, Comedy 5.9%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic, episodic RPG that uses 1980s cartoon aesthetics and turn-based combat to tell its story.

Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.7%, RPG 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Indie 6%, Retro 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, humorous roguelite RPG that emphasizes party management and classic turn-based combat.

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: Turn-Based 30.6%, RPG 27.1%, Comedy 17.9%, Retro 5.6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A parody RPG that mocks classic tropes while delivering a solid, retro-style turn-based experience.

A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.

Why similar: Turn-Based 42.9%, RPG 33.8%, Comedy 9.9%, Adventure 3%, Casual 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and funny RPG that captures the imagination of childhood adventures with turn-based combat.

Now fully rebuilt and remastered, Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition is a turn-based dungeon crawler with a twist: instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them.

Why similar: Turn-Based 57.8%, RPG 26.6%, Indie 4.7%, Comedy 3%, Fantasy 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: You build the dungeon around your hero in this card-based game that feels like a physical tabletop adventure.

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 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 9.8%, Parody 9.4% ★, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative adventure that evolves through different gaming eras, perfect for players who enjoy retro-gaming humor.

Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.

Why similar: RPG 61.3%, Fantasy 20.4%, Indie 8.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-experience that combines deck-building with a tabletop dungeon master who narrates your journey.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 52.2%, RPG 18.7%, Comedy 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Funny 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused RPGMaker game that leans into the meta-humor of playing a tabletop quest.

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Why similar: Turn-Based 61.1%, RPG 23.1%, Indie 4.8%, Adventure 3.1%, Comedy 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused adventure game with a quirky tone and turn-based mechanics centered on exploration.

Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

Why similar: Turn-Based 56.8%, RPG 21.4%, Comedy 7.8%, Fantasy 4.8%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, traditional roguelike that features deep customization and a lighthearted take on dungeon crawling.

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 30.5%, Turn-Based 25.5%, Parody 7.7% ★, Comedy 7.5%, Retro 7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and retro-inspired RPG that pokes fun at genre conventions while providing solid turn-based gameplay.

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 50.3%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Retro 14.5%, Indie 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro, ASCII-style RPG that offers deep character building and turn-based combat for fans of classic mechanics.

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

Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Comedy 11.1%, Funny 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative masterpiece that subverts RPG expectations with unique combat and memorable, humorous characters.

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 36.3%, Turn-Based 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Indie 7.5%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 8-bit RPGs that focuses on character-driven storytelling and turn-based combat.

Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.

Why similar: Turn-Based 52.3%, RPG 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Fantasy 8.1%, Funny 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, retro-styled dungeon crawler that focuses on simple, effective mechanics and exploration.

The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based 57.9%, RPG 35.2%, Indie 2.7%, Fantasy 2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG based on a classic tabletop system, offering deep world-building and turn-based strategy.

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is an old-school parody role-playing game. Explore a vast fantasy world, complete dozens of weird quests, fight dangerous foes and loot every chest that you'll stumble upon. Maybe you'll even get the opportunity to save the world. Who knows?

Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Parody 19.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Fantasy 9.5%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired RPG that provides a classic adventure experience with a humorous tone.

The hit roguelike adventure that captures all the fun of a dungeon crawl in a single deck of cards!

Why similar: RPG 58.4%, Fantasy 26.9%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful digital adaptation of a tabletop card game that captures the essence of a dungeon crawl in a compact format.

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 64.2%, Indie 10.4%, Retro 6%, Adventure 5.5%, Casual 5.3%

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 44.1%, Parody 14.1% ★, Retro 10.4%, Indie 6.9%, Fantasy 6.2%

Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

Why similar: Turn-Based 65.5%, RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 6.7%, Comedy 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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: Turn-Based 51.2%, RPG 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Fantasy 7.7%, Retro 6%

Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.

Why similar: Turn-Based 52%, RPG 36.3%, Fantasy 7.7%, Adventure 1.5%, Indie 1.5%

Join three hungry Kobolds (and several Trenchcoats) in a hand-drawn, classical dungeon-crawling adventure to be Great Heroes - but mostly to find Shiny Things and Eat Good Food!

Why similar: RPG 41%, Fantasy 18.2%, Retro 17.9%, Comedy 15.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%

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 54.4%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Indie 8.7%, Comedy 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

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: Turn-Based 44.9%, RPG 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Comedy 6.7%, Retro 6.3%

Join the retro RPG world of Paperos - become a Knight of Pen and Paper in the newly revamped "Free Edition"!

Why similar: RPG 73.4%, Indie 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%

Willy-Nilly Knight is the great story, based on the legend of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG with real-time gameplay and turn-based combat, set in the colorful fantasy universe. Will you find the power to save the world in the war of gods? Find your answer.

Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Turn-Based 32.9%, Fantasy 8.2%, Indie 7.6%, Comedy 5.2%

Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

Why similar: Turn-Based 58.1%, RPG 28.4%, Indie 5.2%, Fantasy 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 1.5%

In this successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics, you will experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.5%, RPG 31.8%, Parody 9.9% ★, Fantasy 5.5%, Comedy 5.5%

A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!

Why similar: Turn-Based 47.5%, RPG 15.7%, Parody 9.8% ★, Comedy 7.7%, Funny 6%

Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.

Why similar: Turn-Based 41.1%, RPG 27.7%, Parody 14.2% ★, Indie 4.8%, Fantasy 4%

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: Parody 20.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Fantasy 13.7%, Retro 12.4%, Indie 10.4%

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Why similar: Turn-Based 44.2%, RPG 41%, Fantasy 6.7%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny?

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Turn-Based 30.2%, Indie 9%, Retro 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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 39%, Turn-Based 36.1%, Indie 6.9%, Fantasy 6.2%, Retro 4.3%

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: RPG 55.3%, Comedy 12.7%, Fantasy 12%, Indie 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

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

Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Parody 21.3% ★, Comedy 8.8%, Retro 6.5%, Fantasy 6%

10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game

Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Indie 14.6%, Retro 9.4%, Casual 6.9%

Kor is a retro RPG with a variety of eccentric characters, goofy dialog, and turn-based combat where - in addition to strategizing - players must skillfully execute button combos in order to make attacks!

Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Fantasy 10.3%, Indie 9.6%, Funny 5.7%

Knights of the Chalice 2 is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create six Adventurers and set forth on an epic adventure against Evil. Overcome the odds with superior tactics. Enjoy a whole new dimension of complexity and variety based on the 3.5 ruleset! Includes a Module Editor.

Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Fantasy 19.2%, Indie 8.3%, 2D 4.5%

Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.

Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Comedy 11.6%, Fantasy 9.8%, Retro 9.8%

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

Why similar: RPG 55.7%, Comedy 20.2%, Funny 12.8%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 3.8%

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: RPG 59.7%, Comedy 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 8%, Retro 6.6%

Paddle your balls! The hypergalaxy's premiere video table tennis role playing experience. Explore the hypergalaxies in the year 3000 or so to become the ultimate paddle champion. Learn new skills, cast devastating spells and put someone's underwear on your head whist riding a swamp beast!

Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Indie 10.7%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Funny 6.4%

A sequel to the popular Halloween adventure from Double Fine Productions!

Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Turn-Based 30.6%, Comedy 9.2%, Funny 5.4%, Fantasy 4.1%

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: Turn-Based 28.5%, RPG 22.6%, Comedy 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Retro 10.4%