Games Like Meg's Monster

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: Pixel Graphics 28.4%, Story Rich 20.7%, Cute 12.7%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a meta-narrative and a strong emotional connection between the player and a vulnerable protagonist.

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Emotional 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Meg's Monster, this game focuses on a deeply emotional narrative and a unique bond between characters in a whimsical, pixelated world.

The award-winning indie adventure game finally arrives on Steam—now with more content than ever before! A story of love, loss, and fine dining that’s sure to warm even the most jaded of hearts.

Why similar: Soundtrack 22.7% ★, JRPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Emotional 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the emotional weight and 'creepy-cute' aesthetic of helping others in a supernatural setting.

A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, RPG 10.1%, Emotional 9.6%, JRPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same blend of spooky atmosphere and heartfelt character interactions found in Meg's Monster.

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

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Story Rich 17%, Funny 15.7%, RPG 13.6%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It defines the genre of emotional, turn-based indie RPGs with a focus on character relationships and moral choices.

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: Turn-Based 24%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, JRPG 16%, Story Rich 13.6%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological and emotional RPG that uses turn-based combat to explore heavy themes.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Soundtrack 26.2% ★, JRPG 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a protective dynamic between two main characters set in a beautifully detailed, post-apocalyptic pixel world.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 27.4%, Story Rich 18%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven masterpiece that shares the same focus on emotional storytelling and pixel-art charm.

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: Soundtrack 20.1% ★, Emotional 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, JRPG 11.7%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a quirky, turn-based adventure with a strong emphasis on character dynamics and hidden emotional layers.

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: Emotional 23.8%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 13.1%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome and emotional adventure that focuses on personal growth and helping others in a vibrant world.

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Emotional 18%, JRPG 15.8%, Linear 11%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a poignant, story-rich experience with the same visual style and emotional depth.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Cute 12.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the 'creepy-cute' aesthetic perfectly while delivering a narrative that is both dark and touching.

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Funny 8.3%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a wholesome, adventure-focused experience with a charming art style and a focus on community.

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

Why similar: JRPG 17.3%, Emotional 17%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Linear 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to To the Moon that continues the tradition of high-impact emotional storytelling.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.7%, Story Rich 18.9%, RPG 16.3%, Cute 12.7%, 2D 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror-adventure that balances creepy exploration with a touching story about friendship.

Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!

Why similar: Wholesome 48% ★, Cute 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Funny 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful and wholesome exploration game that emphasizes discovery and gentle storytelling.

A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, Emotional 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 7.2%, Funny 7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional journey that focuses on the impact of small interactions in a surreal, pixelated world.

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Funny 28.6%, Family Friendly 23.8%, Cute 20.5%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-heavy adventure that rewards curiosity and exploration in a cute, monster-filled world.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Cute 16.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Funny 13.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Uses innovative puzzle mechanics to tell a heartwarming story about exploration and connection.

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.3%, RPG 15.9%, 2D 14.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a tense, story-driven experience that excels at blending horror elements with a compelling mystery.

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 40.4%, Story Rich 18.4%, 2D 16%, Adventure 12%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, unsettling atmosphere with a narrative-heavy approach to puzzle-solving and exploration.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Story Rich 42.2%, Adventure 21.2%, Indie 17.1%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and emotional point-and-click adventure that explores dark themes through a child's perspective.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, RPG 10.2%, Funny 10%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it shares the turn-based RPG structure and a heavy focus on the burden of protecting others.

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Soundtrack 16.6% ★, Adventure 13.9%, Funny 13.6%, 2D 13.2%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique grid-based movement system that makes exploration feel like a constant, rewarding puzzle.

The Outbound Ghost is an adventure RPG about helping ghosts ascend to the afterlife. Battle the past using figments of your personality. Craft badges to earn abilities. Explore a town of troubled spooks and discover life can be tough, even when you're dead.

Why similar: Wholesome 43% ★, Emotional 22.1%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Cute 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural RPG that uses turn-based combat to explore themes of loss and closure.

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Emotional 50.5%, Cute 11.3%, Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on the protective bond between a parent and their young, mirroring the core emotional hook of Meg's Monster.

Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

Why similar: Emotional 26.9%, Linear 12.6%, Funny 11.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Family Friendly 8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle game that uses creative mechanics to explore emotional and funny scenarios.

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, JRPG 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based JRPG that features a strong, distinct personality and a focus on narrative-driven combat.

A tribute to a friend who has passed — and to the adventures we still need to live. A story-driven adventure about a young polyglot traversing mystical islands and using the power of words to confront his own fate and save a world tamed by darkness.

Why similar: Soundtrack 25.3% ★, Emotional 16%, Linear 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Emotional 45.1%, Adventure 20.8%, Story Rich 19.4%, Indie 9.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful narrative experience that uses unique mechanics to emphasize the bond between two characters.

Bundle up and get cozy with this warm winter tale about one snowman's journey to the North Pole. Can he make it there before spring arrives?

Why similar: Wholesome 26.6% ★, JRPG 22.1%, Emotional 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, RPG 6%

Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.

Why similar: RPG 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Indie 18.3%, Story Rich 18%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional weight of choices and the complexities of human relationships in a pixelated setting.

HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.

Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Adventure 25.5%, Indie 21.6%, Cute 11.5%

Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??

Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Turn-Based 27.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, RPG 7.3%, Funny 7.1%

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: JRPG 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 15%, RPG 8.5%, 2D 6.9%, Adventure 5.5%

Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.

Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, RPG 7.5%

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

Why similar: Wholesome 34.1% ★, Soundtrack 28.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Cute 6.5%, RPG 6.4%

Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!

Why similar: RPG 19.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Indie 11.6%, Funny 9.1%

Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.9%, RPG 13.2%, Funny 11.5%, Adventure 11.4%, 2D 9.6%

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

Why similar: Wholesome 38.2% ★, Funny 12.3%, RPG 10.9%, 2D 8%, Colorful 7.1%

A story-driven adventure game about a haunted bed & breakfast. A dead & breakfast!

Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Indie 22.1%, Story Rich 17.4%, Funny 13.8%, Cute 13.2%

A bitter RPG where every enemy has their own unique minigame, and where there are two sides to every soul: Main and Invert!

Why similar: Soundtrack 46.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 14%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 9.9%, Indie 5.2%

Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.

Why similar: Wholesome 63.6% ★, Cute 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Indie 5.8%

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!

Why similar: JRPG 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 18%, RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Cute 8.6%

A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, RPG 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Indie 7.1%, Cute 6.6%

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: JRPG 54%, Turn-Based 12.5%, RPG 9.4%, Funny 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Fight against capitalism in this satirical adventure RPG! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!

Why similar: Soundtrack 26.6% ★, JRPG 21.5%, Emotional 17.1%, Funny 7.1%, Story Rich 6.5%

Help reunite your missing friends and save your family from wild animals, mutants, inanimate objects, aliens and the undead!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.4%, JRPG 19.9%, RPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.7%

The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior.

Why similar: JRPG 28%, Turn-Based 27.5%, RPG 11%, Adventure 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Cute 18.1%, Story Rich 16.8%, Funny 16.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 11.3%

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Wholesome 44.3% ★, Emotional 25.5%, Family Friendly 6.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Cute 5.3%

Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.

Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, JRPG 20%, Indie 11.8%, Cute 10%

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 34.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Story Rich 8.8%, Funny 8.6%, RPG 8.1%

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Wholesome 38.5% ★, Emotional 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Adventure 7.8%, Funny 7.1%

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!

Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Indie 14.5%, Cute 13.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 10.7%

Softie is a short creepy (but cute!) point-and-click adventure game. Take on the role of a cuddly teddy bear trying to find their lost owner in a peculiar house.

Why similar: Emotional 28.3%, Linear 17.3%, Cute 16.1%, Adventure 13.8%, 2D 11%

You're a 6 years old witch and today, you're home alone: turn the house upside-down, play games with your sister, race to other dimensions and bewitch your frog plushie in this charming short narrative RPG!

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Funny 13.5%, JRPG 13.1%, Family Friendly 8.8%

“The Olders, they come to eat the Children…” All of the adults have become monsters, the rumors say. Nowhere is safe outside these walls. Welcome to Stray Children — a bittersweet, fairy tale RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, RPG 12.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 7%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Emotional 32.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, RPG 7.7%, Colorful 7%

Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!

Why similar: JRPG 22.8%, Linear 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 10%