Games Like Knights of Pen and Paper 2

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: Turn-Based 45.1%, RPG 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Fantasy 4.1%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor that established the core meta-tabletop RPG mechanics found in the series.

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: RPG 45%, Turn-Based 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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

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 43.7%, RPG 30.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Fantasy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the humor and chaotic party dynamics of a tabletop RPG session within a tactical framework.

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 52.7%, Comedy 9.4%, Strategy 7.9%, Fantasy 7.2%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic comedy-focused RPG that offers a similar retro-inspired experience filled with pop-culture references.

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 30.6%, RPG 30.1%, Strategy 13%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a meta-narrative about producing a TV show, sharing the same self-aware humor and party management focus.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.9%, RPG 32.6%, Comedy 10.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features brilliant meta-humor and a unique stick-figure aesthetic that mirrors the comedic spirit of the seed game.

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 35.4%, RPG 32.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Strategy 4.1%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on party management and dungeon crawling with a similar pixel-art style and casual, addictive loop.

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

Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Turn-Based 26.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Comedy 7.4%, Funny 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, turn-based adventure that captures the whimsical and charming spirit of a tabletop quest.

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 32.3%, RPG 32%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Dwarves 9.1% ★, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a challenging, pixel-art dungeon-crawling experience with a heavy emphasis on retro RPG tropes.

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 48.3%, RPG 25.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Adventure 5.1%, Turn-Based Combat 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends board game mechanics with turn-based combat to create an authentic tabletop-inspired adventure experience.

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 47.3%, RPG 21.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, party-based adventure that emphasizes exploration and turn-based decision-making.

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 55.2%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Adventure 13%, Indie 5.5%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to RPG history that uses meta-humor and shifting gameplay styles to keep the experience fresh.

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 42.6%, RPG 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Strategy 6.3%, Party-Based RPG 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, retro-style RPG that focuses on character-driven storytelling and classic turn-based combat.

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 45.2%, RPG 19.8%, Comedy 6%, Adventure 5.8%, Strategy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers fast-paced, humorous turn-based combat with a vibrant, retro-inspired aesthetic.

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

Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Turn-Based 37.5%, Comedy 6.1%, Indie 5%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is heavily inspired by 1980s cartoons, offering a nostalgic and comedic turn-based RPG experience.

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 42.2%, RPG 18.4%, Strategy 12%, Comedy 7.3%, Funny 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that features a bizarre, hilarious world and deep party customization.

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: RPG 34.6%, Turn-Based 32.1%, Comedy 17.8%, Indie 4.3%, Fantasy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, retro-styled RPG that pokes fun at genre tropes while delivering solid turn-based combat.

Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!

Why similar: Turn-Based 42.9%, RPG 24.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Fantasy 5.5%, Turn-Based Combat 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines addictive progression mechanics with turn-based combat in a charming, stylized world.

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 63.1%, RPG 22.3%, Fantasy 4.9%, Dwarves 3.9% ★, Comedy 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, turn-based puzzle-RPG that distills the dungeon-crawling experience into bite-sized, challenging sessions.

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 39.9%, Turn-Based 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Comedy 7.7%, Funny 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and self-aware RPG that pays homage to the 8-bit and 16-bit era of gaming.

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 35.1%, RPG 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Comedy 5.2%, Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the party management and idle mechanics of the original with more content and improved visuals.

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 48.7%, RPG 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Fantasy 5.8%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, turn-based roguelike that focuses on simple, effective pixel-art dungeon exploration.

Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

Why similar: Turn-Based 59.3%, RPG 19%, Strategy 13.4%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a quirky, game-show-inspired aesthetic and unique dice-based turn-based combat.

Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.9%, RPG 20%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Strategy 9.1%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art party-based RPG that blends monster-collecting with deep strategic turn-based combat.

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

Why similar: RPG 41%, Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Comedy 11%, Funny 10.3%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: While unique in its combat, it shares a deep sense of meta-narrative and humor that resonates with fans of unconventional RPGs.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based 38.2%, RPG 36.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Comedy 8.3%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series provides a charming, turn-based adventure that is perfect for fans of lighthearted RPGs.

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 35%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Comedy 10.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the management and crafting aspects of an RPG, presented with a charming pixel-art style.

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 49.6%, RPG 36.7%, Strategy 5.7%, Adventure 2.5%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based RPG that offers a more serious, yet deeply immersive, party-based experience.

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 43.3%, RPG 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Indie 3.2%, Turn-Based Combat 2.6%

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

Why similar: RPG 64.1%, Simulation 15%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 9.9%

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 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

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 42.3%, Turn-Based 27.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 5.7%, Fantasy 5.2%

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 56.7%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Indie 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, Strategy 3.4%

Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!

Why similar: RPG 56.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Dwarves 12% ★, Indie 6.5%, Simulation 5%

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 48.1%, RPG 28.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Indie 3.9%, Adventure 3.6%

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: RPG 33.1%, Turn-Based 30.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Comedy 4.4%

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 39.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%, Indie 6.6%

Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.

Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Fantasy 12%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%

Build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps! Steev and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious ooze is corrupting their world, and this band of unlikely heroes needs to fight back to save their kingdom.

Why similar: Turn-Based 44.5%, RPG 25.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Strategy 6.1%, Comedy 5.1%

An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.8%, RPG 33.5%, Strategy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Indie 5.3%

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

Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Comedy 15.1%, Funny 9.6%, 2D 3.2%

Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Turn-Based 31.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Adventure 6.5%, Fantasy 5.3%

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 45.4%, RPG 38.5%, Fantasy 5.1%, Strategy 5.1%, Adventure 4.2%

You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.

Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Strategy 20.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.6%, Fantasy 8.4%

Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!

Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, RPG 15%, Fantasy 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Funny 9.2%

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 42.9%, RPG 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Comedy 6.1%, Funny 4.5%

Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!

Why similar: RPG 39.3%, Turn-Based 25.9%, Strategy 18.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Indie 5.9%

Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.

Why similar: RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based 22.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.5%

Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2

Why similar: Turn-Based 37.6%, RPG 21.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Simulation 6%

From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.

Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Turn-Based 34.3%, Comedy 12.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Funny 5.2%

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 49.1%, Turn-Based 29.9%, Indie 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Fantasy 3.3%

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 47.1%, Comedy 14.1%, Fantasy 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%

Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.

Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, Fantasy 22.9%, Funny 16.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.

Why similar: RPG 38.4%, Turn-Based 32.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Fantasy 6%, Indie 4.5%

At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.

Why similar: RPG 34%, Turn-Based 32.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 5.3%

Gladiator, you are now a knight! The greatest gladiator series in the world, Swords and Sandals, has just gone medieval! Swords and Sandals moves into the middle ages in this action packed, turn-based combat RPG.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Strategy 25.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, 2D 4.5%

Kofi Quest is a not-so-serious adventure that brings together mechanics from Action RPG and RTS games. You’ll control Kofi, a weak, lazy and unlucky videogame character that will be followed by a group of interesting (and pathetic) characters aiding him to live a great adventure.

Why similar: RPG 49.9%, Strategy 23.4%, Adventure 14%, Indie 6%, Comedy 5.7%

A game for players who adore humorous fantasy adventures. A sprawling turn-based JRPG offering 50 hours of meticulously crafted plot, engaging quests, and no unnecessary grind. Four gorgeous yet utterly misguided heroines set out on perilous yet wildly entertaining adventures.

Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Comedy 16%, Fantasy 12.1%, Adventure 11%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%