Games Like Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest

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 31%, Parody 19.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 11%, Fantasy 9.5%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the meta-humor of tabletop gaming within a retro pixel-art RPG 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 48.9%, Fantasy 15.6%, Indie 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Funny 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential parody RPG that features a humorous script and classic turn-based combat similar to the seed game.

Become a rogue in a fantasy action adventure game filled with absurd humor. Go on a quest to kill the dragon - and realize this is only the beginning. Learn spells from a wizard and brawling from an orc. Save the kingdom, destroy a ring, fight a monstrous beaver!

Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Funny 17%, Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct parody of fantasy tropes that focuses on questing and humor in an open-world setting.

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 33.6%, Retro 16.8%, Parody 13.7% ★, Indie 9.3%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic parody RPG that pokes fun at genre conventions while providing a solid retro-style gameplay experience.

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 25.7%, Parody 25.1% ★, Retro 14.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 6.6%

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

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

Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Funny 17.8%, Open World 15.6%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly funny, open-world RPG that uses a minimalist aesthetic to deliver a deep and hilarious adventure.

tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!

Why similar: Parody 33.3% ★, Retro 11%, Funny 10.3%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative adventure that parodies game development and RPG tropes with a heavy emphasis on player choice and humor.

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 26%, Parody 20.2% ★, Funny 17.6%, Retro 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, humorous, and retro-styled RPG that shares the same lighthearted approach to fantasy exploration.

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: Parody 31.6% ★, RPG 18.6%, Funny 17.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a vibrant, humorous tone with deep turn-based combat mechanics that feel like a love letter to classic RPGs.

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

Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 11.2%, Retro 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, humorous RPG that features a variety of quirky characters and challenging, quest-driven gameplay.

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 43.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Adventure 12%, Fantasy 8.5%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the meta-tabletop RPG theme with improved visuals and even more self-aware humor.

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Open World 21.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Fantasy 8.5%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more serious, it captures the classic open-world, retro-style RPG exploration that fans of the genre enjoy.

Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.

Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 15.8%, Funny 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that leans into its quirky, atmospheric, and humorous narrative style.

The Adventures of Tree takes you on an open-ended adventure to save your species from the evil invaders; Florps! Explore the vast open world to discover its many secrets while completing quests, enjoying quirky dialogue, and upgrading your abilities and gear along the way.

Why similar: RPG 38%, Open World 26.6%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world, pixel-art adventure that prioritizes exploration and a lighthearted, cute aesthetic.

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Funny 11.6%, Indie 9.9%, Choices Matter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, choose-your-own-adventure style RPG that focuses on exploration and witty dialogue.

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 27.7% ★, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Funny 9.1%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming dungeon crawler with pixel-art graphics that focuses on exploration and light puzzle-solving.

An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Open World 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern CRPG built to feel exactly like an 80s classic, perfect for those who love the retro feel of the seed game.

The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!

Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Open World 18.8%, Retro 15.3%, Adventure 9.8%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school, grid-based, first-person RPG that offers a deep, classic fantasy world to explore.

Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.

Why similar: Funny 37.3%, Fantasy 29.7%, 2D 14.5%, Magic 11.7%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that uses intentionally awkward controls and humor to create a unique fantasy experience.

Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.

Why similar: Parody 33.2% ★, RPG 11.7%, Funny 10.4%, Exploration 8.9%, Choices Matter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based, turn-based RPG that features a humorous, dialogue-heavy script and retro-inspired exploration.

Minimalistic Skyrim + West of Loathing + Supraland. An RPG-lite adventure with intentionally twisted traditional role-playing games aspects, where your choices do matter.

Why similar: Parody 24% ★, Open World 21.4%, RPG 16.5%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that focuses on exploration and player choices in a classic fantasy setting.

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 36.9%, Indie 13.9%, Retro 13.5%, Choices Matter 7%, Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action RPG that emphasizes open-ended exploration and player choice in a pixelated world.

An offbeat adventure game about traveling to the ends of the earth in search of the Best Boots. Solve puzzles, complete quests, collect items, and don weird hats as a hapless young boot enthusiast in a compact open world full of strange friends and foes. You can even jump.

Why similar: Open World 24.5%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Fantasy 11.1%, Funny 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused adventure game that emphasizes exploration and quirky interactions in a simple, charming world.

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: RPG 15.7%, Retro 12.6%, Funny 11.8%, Fantasy 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Experience an all-new old adventure! Fight your way through hordes of strange, silly, and scary monsters! Explore the caves, castles, and dungeons of an ancient evil! Meet warriors, princes, pirates, zombies, and crazy old woodsmen in a huge world of epic retro adventure!

Why similar: RPG 59.5%, Retro 40.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired RPG that pays homage to early console classics with a comedic twist.

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 36.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Retro 13.1%, Indie 12.4%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy, indie RPG that offers a vast world to explore with a focus on party management.

Explore new lands, slay monsters, gather loot and level up in this idle MMO simulation experience. Packed with unique and meaningful upgrades, moments of discovery, and gaming nostalgia, World of Talesworth is an homage to all our favorite RPGs.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Adventure 21%, Funny 12.9%, Fantasy 11.2%, 2D 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art simulation game that parodies the MMO genre with a humorous, singleplayer-focused approach.

3DRPG is a voxelized old-school RPG where you explore a Randomly Generated world filled with random dungeons, towns and people! Every character in the game is recruitable. Hunt for prey or go fishing for food. Search for treasure in dungeons and fight monsters on the way!

Why similar: Parody 31% ★, Open World 17.2%, RPG 16.8%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural, voxel-based RPG that offers a unique, retro-modern hybrid feel for fans of exploration.

An old-school 2D fantasy open world MMORPG featuring character progression, classes, monsters, quests, guilds, dungeons, epic loot, achievements, procedural world generation, player-versus-player combat, and much more.

Why similar: RPG 31%, Open World 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Fantasy 13.9%, 2D 11.3%

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 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Choices Matter 13%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 9.2%

Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.

Why similar: Open World 22%, RPG 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling RPG that focuses on exploration and mystery with a distinct pixel-art style.

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 27.8%, Retro 16.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Fantasy 12.7%, Open World 12.1%

Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.

Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 11.5%, Retro 11.4%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric, tactical RPG that provides a deep, story-rich experience for fans of classic party-based adventures.

An open world party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging mid-sized adventure in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games.

Why similar: Open World 26.8%, RPG 19%, Fantasy 14.4%, Exploration 13%, Adventure 11.9%

tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!

Why similar: Parody 32.8% ★, RPG 15.5%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Retro 10.1%, Adventure 8.4%

What happens to the inhabitants of a game world after you have finished it? In the story-driven, 40-hour role-playing game No one lives in heaven, you will encounter over 200 unique NPCs with over 300 quests that can be solved in various ways. Philosophical and crazy.

Why similar: RPG 32.6%, Adventure 17%, Indie 12.7%, Open World 9.1%, Funny 7%

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

Why similar: RPG 28.9%, Funny 19.6%, Adventure 15%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Open World 9.6%

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 24.5%, Parody 15.7% ★, Retro 13%, Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Play MiceGard, adventure game where viking mice fight for honor, fame and survival. Explore the world inspired by Norse mythology, meet with gods and warlocks and seize the glory of the fiercest mouse-warrior in this action-packed saga!

Why similar: Funny 46.1%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 6%

A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!

Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Open World 16.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Retro 14%, Indie 11.9%

Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.

Why similar: Open World 17.6%, RPG 16.2%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 11%

Prepare to embark on a journey like no other in Alluris. Play as a reluctant hero or villain to save the world… or just save a colony of bears from some lumberjacks. However you play, you’re sure to walk away with a few crazy stories about your adventure.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 10.2%

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 20.2%, Open World 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Adventure 9.2%, Funny 8.1%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Adventure 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Indie 13.6%, 2D 9%

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is a FREE dangerously goofy RPG with fast paced, unique combat and zany secrets and adventures. Your goal is to build your own rhapsody, the story of you - the player - an experience which cannot be replicated by others.

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Adventure 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Funny 12.2%

Laughs and legends await you! Join Yorda, the country bumpkin with hopes of heroism, on a light-hearted romp through the land! Fight demons, gain friends, and yuk it up in this parody of classic RPGs!

Why similar: RPG 48%, Adventure 27%, Funny 20.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%

2D MMORPG with PvP, guilds, bosses, sigils, and a vast world to explore!

Why similar: RPG 22.3%, Open World 15.9%, Exploration 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Fantasy 8.8%

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.

Why similar: Open World 28.4%, RPG 24%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Fantasy 15.5%, 2D 10.2%

Hire a band of almost-heroic goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, accomplish silly quests for the weird inhabitants of this fantastic world, and truly become a god - at least by goblin standards.

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Open World 22.8%, Funny 17.8%, Exploration 14.7%, Story Rich 11.7%

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 37.5%, Retro 17.1%, Indie 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Open World 7%

Fates of Ort is a retro fantasy RPG focused on strategic action, in a land where time is frozen when you stand still. Cast powerful spells - but beware, they will cost you your life.

Why similar: Open World 18.8%, RPG 16.3%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, Retro 8.7%

Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.

Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Open World 22.5%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 13.2%, 2D 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 32.4%, Parody 30.8% ★, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 8.3%, Funny 8.3%

Create a custom character, and be whoever you want to be! Enjoy traversing strange worlds, and mastering action command combat as you fight strange and odd and weird enemies and bosses! Remember, this is your adventure!

Why similar: RPG 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Adventure 15.4%, 2D 10.8%, Fantasy 8.5%

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

Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Funny 21.2%, Story Rich 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Adventure 12.3%

Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

Why similar: Open World 26.4%, RPG 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Fantasy 9.2%

Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.1%, RPG 20.2%, Funny 20.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 8.7%