Games Like Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core!

Why similar: Comedy 42.1%, RPG 36%, Funny 13.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This entry shifts to a classic 16-bit JRPG aesthetic while maintaining the series' signature humor and writing.

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

Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Comedy 34.5%, Funny 13.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, stick-figure RPG that shares the same sharp wit and accessible turn-based combat found in the Penny Arcade games.

Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” concludes the saga of Tycho Brahe, Scion of The Long Project, and his almost certainly human partner Jonathan Gabriel. The world has been destroyed, but existence extends beyond this mortal plane in the gruesome Underhell!

Why similar: RPG 68.4%, Comedy 20%, Funny 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: The final chapter in the series, offering more of the same quirky, turn-based combat and comedic storytelling.

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

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Comedy 30.4%, Adventure 17.4%, Funny 12.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A follow-up to West of Loathing that leans into Lovecraftian humor and deep, turn-based RPG exploration.

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 41.6%, Comedy 36.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Funny 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this is a turn-based RPG based on a popular comedy brand that perfectly captures the source material's 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 51.3%, Comedy 27.5%, Funny 17%, Adventure 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A parody JRPG that pokes fun at classic genre tropes with a lighthearted, comedic tone.

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

Why similar: RPG 47.4%, Comedy 29.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Funny 4.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, turn-based RPG that focuses on lighthearted adventure and a unique, stylized aesthetic.

Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: Comedy 45.5%, RPG 36%, Funny 8.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that blends Lovecraftian themes with self-aware humor and retro JRPG mechanics.

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 67.5%, Comedy 17.6%, Funny 6.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that simulates a tabletop gaming session with plenty of humor and turn-based strategy.

Join Sylvester "Sly" Boots and Stiletto Anyway as they trek across six bizarre planets investigating a galaxy-crushing mystery, searching for artefacts from an extinct alien race and unlocking the secrets of a powerful, advanced technology. It's your turn. PICK YOUR POISON.

Why similar: RPG 56.1%, Comedy 28.9%, Funny 7.8%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic comedy RPG that features a unique cast of characters and a satirical take on sci-fi tropes.

From the creators of Cyanide & Happiness and I-Mockery, comes the first game in an all new point-and-click adventure trilogy filled with dark humor, drama, and all the weirdness you've grown to love and/or dread over the years!

Why similar: Comedy 48.8%, Adventure 34%, Funny 14.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure based on the popular web-comic, featuring the same dark and absurd humor.

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Comedy 49.5%, Adventure 41.1%, Funny 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A series of short, funny adventure games based on the Strong Bad universe that mirror the episodic nature of the seed game.

Four nerds walk into a dungeon. It’s not a joke, it’s Doom & Destiny Advanced.

Why similar: RPG 39%, Comedy 36.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Funny 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic JRPG that parodies fantasy tropes while offering a surprisingly deep turn-based combat system.

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

Why similar: RPG 66.9%, Comedy 25.2%, Funny 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic RPG that leans heavily into 1980s nostalgia and cartoon-inspired aesthetics.

Embark on a quest of epic importance in Pesterquest, a grimsical episodic visual novel adventure set in the darkly funny Homestuck / Hiveswap universe, created by American author and artist Andrew Hussie.

Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Comedy 24.2%, Adventure 22.1%, Funny 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel adventure based on the Homestuck web-comic that shares a similar internet-culture-heavy comedic style.

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

Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Comedy 32.6%, Funny 20.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-humorous RPG that subverts traditional genre expectations through its writing and combat mechanics.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Comedy 32.3%, Funny 14.5%, Adventure 14%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal RPG that uses humor to mask a deeply emotional and challenging narrative.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Comedy 33.2%, Funny 19%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, turn-based RPG that features witty dialogue and a unique world populated by insects.

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: RPG 79.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, claymation-style RPG that prioritizes unique visual flair and experimental humor.

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: RPG 50%, Comedy 25.7%, Funny 12.4%, Adventure 10%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based JRPG that pays homage to 90s classics with a modern, streamlined approach.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPG 79.1%, Funny 10.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that uses meta-humor and surreal imagery to tell a compelling, character-driven story.

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.

Why similar: Comedy 64.5%, Funny 17.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal comedy game that focuses on exploration and absurd, non-sequitur humor.

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Comedy 59.3%, Adventure 21.5%, Funny 15.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic comedy-adventure platformer that features incredibly creative writing and a unique, stylized world.

Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains.

Why similar: Funny 54%, Adventure 38.4%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic action game that flips the script on traditional zombie tropes with a retro, satirical feel.

Experience YIIK: A Postmodern RPG 1.5 (I.V) update with revamped battles and cutscenes. A child relinquishes her name for a birthday invite, hoping to find her brother. Alex's reality unravels, guided by a mysterious cat, witnessing a woman vanish, igniting an obsession that threatens his world.

Why similar: RPG 71.2%, Funny 28.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal JRPG that leans into meta-commentary and a distinct, modern-day setting.

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Comedy 52.8%, Adventure 20.8%, Funny 13.2%, RPG 9.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles - they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!

Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Comedy 35.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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

Why similar: RPG 49.2%, Comedy 38.8%, Funny 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Adventure 1.7%

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is the second installment in the RPG-adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Whether you're a fan of the first installment or new to the series, you'll be able to pick up and play Episode Two as a standalone experience.

Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Comedy 24%, Adventure 21.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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: Comedy 53.9%, RPG 37.5%, Funny 5%, Adventure 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.

Why similar: Comedy 51.8%, Adventure 48.2%

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 65.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Comedy 13.1%, Funny 5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 1 is the start of the adventure. Play as Haru and his childhood friend Kuroko as they defy an evil empire in the underground 'Lower City'.

Why similar: RPG 66.4%, Adventure 28.5%, Singleplayer 5%

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

Why similar: Comedy 36.8%, RPG 32.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Funny 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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 77.3%, Comedy 12.6%, Funny 5.1%, Adventure 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 55.2%, Comedy 20.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Funny 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 63.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Comedy 8.5%, Funny 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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: RPG 42.1%, Comedy 36.9%, Funny 18%, Singleplayer 3%

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: RPG 64.5%, Adventure 19.9%, Funny 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: RPG 71.4%, Adventure 23.1%, Singleplayer 5.5%

The Comic GameBook in which you make choices and fight/spare your foes in turn-based challenges. Help Nate and his friends on their journey to revitalize the Planet!

Why similar: RPG 76.3%, Adventure 23.7%

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 59.3%, Comedy 19.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Funny 6.9%, Singleplayer 1%

A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Comedy 22.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Funny 9.2%

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: Comedy 39%, RPG 30.2%, Adventure 17%, Funny 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%

For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden.

Why similar: RPG 56.4%, Comedy 42.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

A dark comedy RPG set in streets and psyches.

Why similar: RPG 68.5%, Adventure 27.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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 50.7%, Comedy 26.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

VideoHole is an episodic first person adventure game set in an alien dimension. Meet new allies, find gadgets and uncover the mysteries of an ancient power far below your local video store.

Why similar: Comedy 50.3%, Funny 25.9%, Adventure 20.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

tiny & Tall: Gleipnir, Part One is a classic yet modern point'n'click adventure, inspired by LucasArt's legendary titles.

Why similar: Adventure 78%, Funny 22%

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

Why similar: RPG 66%, Comedy 17.2%, Funny 9%, Adventure 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 65.2%, Adventure 26.4%, Funny 8.5%

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 56.7%, Adventure 24%, Comedy 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Terrain of Magical Expertise is a game about a game! Take on the role of a White-Hat Hacker in this non-linear, story-driven, RPG adventure, featuring an original turn-based combat system, hundreds of unique enemies, and a full cast of voice actors. Do all it takes to win the Campaign of Champions!

Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Comedy 27.7%, Adventure 18%, Funny 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin.

Why similar: RPG 63.4%, Adventure 31.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%

500 Years is an old school episodic space opera with non-traditional combat controls. The game is an adventure where you explore different star systems and meet the inhabitants, some friendly, and some not so friendly.

Why similar: RPG 69.8%, Adventure 30.2%

A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.

Why similar: RPG 42.5%, Comedy 36.7%, Funny 18.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%