- #1 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
97% matchVery Positive87% of 2,837 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 45.1%, RPG 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 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.
- #2 Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 424 reviews2017
Dev: Behold StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 43.6%, RPG 41%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Indie 7.1%, 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.
- #3 Chroma Squad
95% matchVery Positive93% of 4,555 reviews2015
Dev: Behold Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 39.1%, RPG 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 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.
- #4 The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
94% matchVery Positive87% of 7,964 reviews2020
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 51.9%, RPG 30.1%, 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.
- #5 West of Loathing
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,170 reviews2017
Dev: Asymmetric
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.5%, RPG 30%, Comedy 12.8%, 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.
- #6 Soda Dungeon
92% matchVery Positive94% of 6,289 reviews2017
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 40.6%, RPG 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Fantasy 4.2%, Casual 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, addictive party-management RPG that features charming pixel art and simple, satisfying progression.
- #7 For The King
91% matchVery Positive88% of 43,368 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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%, RPG 28%, 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.
- #8 Pit People®
91% matchVery Positive93% of 8,130 reviews2018
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 51.5%, RPG 18.6%, Comedy 9.6%, 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.
- #9 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,293 reviews2014
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 45.9%, RPG 16.7%, Parody 9.3% ★, Comedy 6.5%, Funny 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished, humorous take on the JRPG genre with a focus on deep turn-based mechanics.
- #10 Chained Echoes
87% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 47.7%, RPG 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Indie 4%, 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.
- #11 Saturday Morning RPG
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 550 reviews2014
Dev: Mighty Rabbit StudiosPub: Critical Depth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.7%, RPG 34.4%, Parody 10.3% ★, Comedy 6%, 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.
- #12 Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 595 reviews2015
Dev: The BitfatherPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 40.5%, RPG 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 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.
- #13 Cthulhu Saves the World
88% matchVery Positive92% of 3,472 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 30.4%, RPG 27.1%, Comedy 18%, 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.
- #14 Costume Quest
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,069 reviews2011
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.7%, RPG 33.9%, 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.
- #15 Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,621 reviews2015
Dev: Gambrinous
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 57.6%, RPG 26.7%, Indie 4.7%, Comedy 3.1%, 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.
- #16 Evoland 2
85% matchVery Positive87% of 3,889 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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.
- #17 Hand of Fate
84% matchVery Positive89% of 10,646 reviews2015
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 6%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-experience that combines deck-building with a tabletop dungeon master who narrates your journey.
- #18 SuperQuest
81% matchVery Positive100% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: HyperShrimp
Windows
Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!
Why similar: Turn-Based 52%, RPG 18.8%, 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.
- #19 Renowned Explorers: International Society
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,888 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 60.9%, RPG 23.2%, 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.
- #20 Dungeons of Dredmor
82% matchVery Positive94% of 5,406 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 56.6%, 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.
- #21 Breath of Death VII
83% matchVery Positive84% of 1,454 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 25.3%, Parody 7.8% ★, Comedy 7.6%, 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.
- #22 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 14.7%, Retro 14.6%, 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.
- #23 Undertale
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 323,648 reviews2015
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Comedy 11.2%, Funny 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative masterpiece that subverts RPG expectations with unique combat and memorable, humorous characters.
- #24 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
81% matchVery Positive86% of 215 reviews2015
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 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.
- #25 Quest of Dungeons
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 52.1%, RPG 19%, 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.
- #26 Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest
79% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2016
Dev: Dragon's Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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%, Parody 19.5% ★, 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.
- #27 Shadowrun Returns
78% matchVery Positive88% of 13,607 reviews2013
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 57.7%, RPG 35.4%, Indie 2.8%, 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.
- #28 One Deck Dungeon
78% matchVery Positive81% of 868 reviews2018
Dev: Handelabra Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The hit roguelike adventure that captures all the fun of a dungeon crawl in a single deck of cards!
Why similar: RPG 58.3%, Fantasy 26.9%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 5.2%, 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.
- #29 Evoland Legendary Edition
77% matchVery Positive81% of 2,653 reviews2019
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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%
- #30 Desktop Dungeons
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,347 reviews2023
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 65.3%, RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 6.7%, Comedy 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #31 Evoland
77% matchVery Positive83% of 5,951 reviews2013
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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%
- #32 8-Bit Adventures 2
72% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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%, RPG 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Fantasy 7.8%, Retro 6.1%
- #33 OUTTA GAS
74% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Trevor KelloggPub: Good Steward Games
Windows
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 20.7%, Indie 8.7%, Comedy 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #34 Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition
76% matchMixed60% of 268 reviews2018
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join the retro RPG world of Paperos - become a Knight of Pen and Paper in the newly revamped "Free Edition"!
Why similar: RPG 73.3%, Indie 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #35 Knuckle Sandwich
71% matchVery Positive85% of 675 reviews2023
Dev: Andy BrophyPub: Dinko
Windows
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 44.7%, RPG 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Comedy 6.7%, Retro 6.3%
- #36 Willy-Nilly Knight
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 301 reviews2017
Dev: Double Dice Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 41.6%, Turn-Based 32.7%, Fantasy 8.2%, Indie 7.6%, Comedy 5.2%
- #37 Dark Quest 2
73% matchVery Positive84% of 659 reviews2018
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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%, RPG 28.6%, Indie 5.2%, Fantasy 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 1.4%
- #38 Epic Battle Fantasy 5
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,003 reviews2018
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 47.4%, RPG 15.7%, Parody 9.8% ★, Comedy 7.8%, Funny 6%
- #39 Knightin'+
72% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 20.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 15%, Fantasy 13.7%, Retro 12.4%, Indie 10.4%
- #40 Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
75% matchMixed62% of 468 reviews2010
Dev: Silent Dreams
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.9%, RPG 27.7%, Parody 14.3% ★, Indie 4.8%, Fantasy 4%
- #41 Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts
76% matchMixed53% of 262 reviews2011
Dev: Silent Dreams
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 35.3%, RPG 31.9%, Parody 9.9% ★, Fantasy 5.5%, Comedy 5.5%
- #42 Soda Dungeon 2
69% matchVery Positive94% of 5,616 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.5%, RPG 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Fantasy 7.1%, Comedy 6.8%
- #43 Artifact Adventure
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2015
Dev: bluffmanPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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%, Indie 9%, Retro 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #44 Eschalon: Book I
73% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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%, RPG 41.1%, Fantasy 6.7%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #45 EARTHLOCK
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 595 reviews2018
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 39.1%, Turn-Based 36%, Indie 6.9%, Fantasy 6.3%, Retro 4.4%
- #46 Doom & Destiny
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,415 reviews2015
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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%
- #47 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
63% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Crystal Spider Games
Windows
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 42.2%, Fantasy 18.7%, Retro 18.5%, Comedy 16.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #48 Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,482 reviews2012
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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%
- #49 Kor
67% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: Goadstool
Windows
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 42.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Fantasy 10.3%, Indie 9.6%, Funny 5.7%
- #50 Swag and Sorcery
70% matchMixed54% of 3,242 reviews2019
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Comedy 11.6%, Fantasy 9.8%, Retro 9.8%
- #51 10,000,000
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,361 reviews2013
Dev: EightyEightGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Indie 14.7%, Retro 9.4%, Casual 6.9%
- #52 Knights of the Chalice 2
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 147 reviews2022
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows · Mac
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%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Fantasy 19.2%, Indie 8.3%, 2D 4.5%
- #53 Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
68% matchVery Positive92% of 559 reviews2014
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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%
- #54 SteamWorld Heist
66% matchVery Positive94% of 6,167 reviews2016
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Why similar: Turn-Based 65.3%, RPG 22.2%, Indie 4.4%, Comedy 1.9%, Adventure 1.8%
- #55 QuestRun
70% matchMixed57% of 905 reviews2014
Dev: Cuve GamesPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging and fast-paced with a modern twist on old school RPG battle systems, QuestRun is unlike anything you have played before.
Why similar: RPG 63.6%, Turn-Based 27.6%, Indie 4.3%, Casual 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #56 Costume Quest 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,003 reviews2014
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Midnight City
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A sequel to the popular Halloween adventure from Double Fine Productions!
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Turn-Based 30.4%, Comedy 9.2%, Funny 5.4%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #57 MultiEnding Heroes
60% matchVery Positive100% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: NicoDiti
Windows
Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?
Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Fantasy 10.8%, Comedy 10.7%, Indie 7.6%