Games Like Selling Sunlight

Atmospheric fantasy 2D-RPG. In a world where everything has a Plot, Fate, and a Name. Your role is to save Fate. To find that Name that was erased from reality.

Why similar: CRPG 26.5%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Choices Matter 7.9%

What will you sacrifice for the safety of your sister? An open-world, 2D RPG that encourages an open playstyle, and fitting into whatever role you can think of; evil sorcerer, brave barbarian, or a sly, lucky thief.

Why similar: CRPG 27.3%, Open World 14.8%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, RPG 10.1%

Immerse yourself in a 2D action RPG where you explore the metropolis of Dicefall and let the roll of the dice decide victory or defeat. Craft powerful dice, upgrade your abilities, make crucial decisions, and survive the city’s political power struggles to find your missing brother.

Why similar: CRPG 24.8%, Open World 17.3%, RPG 16.3%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%

On your 30th birthday—still single—your chronic diseases appear in beautiful form. Will you dare to fall in love with lovely afflictions that slowly consume you until your very last breath? An urban narrative adventure about living with—and loving—your pain.

Why similar: Open World 17%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, RPG 14.6%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%

Explore your new Vert-X 64 in this four-part horror puzzle adventure. Play games, connect to a local BBS, and solve your cutting-edge computer's technical problems with the help of strangers. And maybe help some folks along the way. Just don't get lost in this strange new world of technology.

Why similar: CRPG 21.4%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

One last job. One final gamble. The Free City is yours to explore, but how you pull off the ultimate heist is entirely up to you. Assemble your crew, earn their trust, and make tough choices that shape your fate. But remember - every decision has consequences.

Why similar: CRPG 33.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.4%, RPG 11.2%

Orkendale: The Scarred Land is an open-world role-playing game in which the fate of an entire continent is in your hands. Whether the orcs will be able to take over the continent or humanity will defeat them will depend only on your decisions...

Why similar: CRPG 21.4%, Open World 16.4%, Choices Matter 14.8%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 8.8%

"CRPG is in China." This is a representative work that uses RMMV to easily produce CRPG

Why similar: CRPG 33.7%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Open World 13.1%, RPG 10.7%, Lore-Rich 10.5%

BlackThorne Keep is a Story Rich Dark Fantasy Action RPG set in a grim medieval world with a twist: in this world, the medieval age reached the Americas. Come explore this new world in the guise of Athos BlackThorne, a man cursed by time itself.

Why similar: Open World 18.3%, Choices Matter 16%, CRPG 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, RPG 10.4%

A narrative sci-fi RPG where you can only interact with the seven thoughts currently on your mind. Research and repair a mysterious battleship. Manage your headspace and survive the quarreling voices living inside it or thrive in the madness.

Why similar: CRPG 24.6%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, RPG 18.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

Open-world illustrated text-based RPG. Inspired by classic role-playing video games and fantasy gamebooks, the secret of darkwoods is a free game, a non-linear standalone adventure with side quests in a vast world.

Why similar: CRPG 29.5%, RPG 19.8%, Open World 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Choices Matter 10%

Use your cards to roleplay in a harsh world where your home is slowly sinking into the sands. Enter the city of Sandara and build your deck, make allies, enhance your abilities, and manage your resources before the eclipse ends your life.

Why similar: CRPG 22.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Management 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%

Cozy open-world RPG set in an enchanted forest. Explore diverse magical regions, gather resources, and master spells. Free creatures, defeat foes, and restore magic in a captivating adventure.

Why similar: CRPG 37.3%, Open World 17.1%, RPG 10.6%, Relaxing 9.7%, Exploration 8.1%

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: CRPG 27%, Open World 17.6%, Choices Matter 16.1%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 7.4%

Monster Hero is an adventure RPG featuring companion gameplay, unorthodox puzzles, quirky boss fights, and a heartfelt story between humans and monsters.

Why similar: CRPG 22.9%, Open World 16.3%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, RPG 11.2%

Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.

Why similar: CRPG 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, RPG 12.8%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Surreal 7.5%

Become a medieval merchant and master the arts of bartering, haggling, and investing, Explore 20 markets, barter with 200 characters, and trade in over 1,800 items in a dynamic bartering and haggling system that will challenge and reward.

Why similar: CRPG 23.2%, Economy 18.6%, Management 11.9%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Lore-Rich 9.2%

Godforged: Origins of Ozgalor is a story-rich, single-player Action RPG set in the world of Nelethar. Experience tactical combat, class blending, and kingdom ruling in a world besieged by a god, where your actions and choices shape the future of Ozgalor.

Why similar: Choices Matter 16.7%, Open World 16.1%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 11.1%

Become the Overseer, unravel an apocalyptic conspiracy, and attempt to heal the wound at the heart of the world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.8%, Choices Matter 16%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Story Rich 11.9%, CRPG 9.6%

Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.7%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Open World 11.7%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

《请神》是一款中式民俗RPG。选择你的职业，自由分配技能，在多个独立模组中扮演不同身份的调查员。通过对话与检定直面中式恐怖和超自然恐怖。

Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Choices Matter 17.7%, CRPG 16.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Surreal 9.2%

How do you become a true magician? Find out in True Magician, an interactive text adventure with RPG elements. Travel through the kingdom with your teacher, learn the art of magic, fight enemies and make friends. And remember, the world is not what it seems!

Why similar: CRPG 33.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

A fantasy version of a turn-based combat game similar to the Age of Discovery. You play a bounty hunter and participate in the battles of various forces. During the adventure, you will meet other bounty hunters, and they will join your team or become your enemies. "Whoever is alive can see it!"

Why similar: CRPG 31.5%, Open World 20.6%, RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: CRPG 22.2%, Choices Matter 20.4%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 14.5%, Open World 7.9%

GameOver is a text based rpg focused mainly on m/m content with character driven plot. In it, you explore and run into inhabitants of the world. Some friendly, some foe. Inspired by other text based games and some videos.

Why similar: CRPG 29.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.8%

Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!

Why similar: Choices Matter 17%, Open World 16.5%, CRPG 14.7%, RPG 14.5%, Story Rich 13.8%

Discover the world of Ohnos, a place whose destiny is in your hands. In this game based on classic RPGs, think carefully about each decision, as they will shape the future of the world. After all, you are the chosen one!

Why similar: CRPG 28.5%, Choices Matter 26.7%, RPG 19.6%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Casual 7.7%

Kim is a boisterous urchin from 1880s Lahore, his wanderlust will take him all over India. Branching conversations, survival, stealth and combat let you play Kim's coming of age however you choose. The enormous open world of Kipling's India awaits you!

Why similar: CRPG 22%, Open World 15.6%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

She never wanted the spotlight. Now she’s trapped in a twisted children’s show — on a stage run by a mad director. You have 30 days to save her.

Why similar: CRPG 40.9%, Lore-Rich 13%, Exploration 10.1%, Choices Matter 10%, Surreal 9.7%

Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.

Why similar: CRPG 35.9%, RPG 24.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Atmospheric 4.4%

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: Open World 16.5%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, RPG 9.9%, Relaxing 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

A hand-crafted open-world Adventure RPG set in a sci-fi colony. Explore, take on quests, fight hostile creatures in real time, and shape a branching mystery through dialogue choices. The Maroon heroine signals the Frog People with a vital tongue gesture — bridging worlds on the edge of the unknown.

Why similar: Open World 28.5%, RPG 21.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Akashic is an AI-powered interactive storybook game that blends Roguelite elements with role-playing narrative. Every adventure is unique — driven by AI-generated dialogues and dynamic worldbuilding, where your choices, emotions, and conversations shape the unfolding story.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.9%, RPG 14.7%, Relaxing 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Fantasy 10.3%

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Open World 16.6%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Relaxing 9.1%

Your motel is busy for the first time in years. Antsy city-folk and dispossessed teens flood your rooms, and you can barely keep up. Now, after a week of all-nighters spent managing reservations, room service requests, and Yup! reviews, you begin to wonder… could you even fall asleep if you tried?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.7%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Management 9.9%

Glory Hunters is an all-new action-adventure RPG using retro handheld graphics with a unique and original twist: you progress through the game by obtaining achievements.

Why similar: CRPG 31.9%, Open World 18.4%, Choices Matter 17.8%, RPG 9.7%, Exploration 8.6%

Action‑RPG focused on exploration where you play as a sorcerer who must level up, equip yourself, learn new spells, and use them wisely to progress through a world filled with dangers, challenges, and adversity.

Why similar: CRPG 43.6%, RPG 16.1%, Open World 12.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 8.2%

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: CRPG 33.4%, RPG 20.2%, Choices Matter 19.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Fantasy 5%

Under the direction of Ted Peterson and Julian LeFay, lead developers of the team behind the original Elder Scrolls, Arena and Daggerfall, OnceLost Games is creating a new open-world fantasy RPG where choice and consequence are experienced on a scale never attempted before.

Why similar: Open World 26.1%, RPG 22.7%, Lore-Rich 12%, Fantasy 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Step into the boots of a guard in the dark megapolis of Haensburg. Master first-person combat and exploration in a striking 2D-in-3D stylized world. Caught between powerful factions, your decisions will shape the city's fate. Will you uphold the law or survive the shadows?

Why similar: CRPG 30.1%, RPG 20.5%, Open World 13.5%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Fantasy 9.3%

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: CRPG 30%, Open World 16.3%, Choices Matter 14.5%, RPG 13.6%, Exploration 9%

The Bureau of Fantastical & Arcane Affairs is a comedic first-person narrative adventure. As an inspector at the Bureau, the fate of this fable is in your hands. Do your job, fix the shambled story — or, don’t. When you're done, step into the hero’s boots and see what sort of tale your work wrought.

Why similar: Choices Matter 14.6%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Open World 13%, Story Rich 9.8%

Step into a gentle, hand-drawn world in Chromascape. As Luna the hedgehog, you hold the power to absorb and share colors in a land fading into gray. Use warm hues to light fires, cool tones to freeze paths, and restore vibrancy to this heartwarming 2D adventure.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 32.2%, Fantasy 13%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Relaxing 9.4%

Grimdelve is a role playing game where the last of humanity dwells underground. Guide two souls through a dying world and decide who they become. Sneak past strangers, try to understand them, or tear them apart. Become charming manipulators or complete disasters.

Why similar: CRPG 30.1%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Lore-Rich 12%, Story Rich 9.8%, RPG 9.8%

Create unique spells by combining magical runes to solve puzzles your way. Transform objects, manipulate time, and discover the mysteries of a world where everyone has vanished, leaving only 12 people behind. Every puzzle has multiple solutions - if you can imagine it, you can probably do it.

Why similar: Open World 18.6%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, RPG 9.3%, Fantasy 8.5%

Gates of Skeldal is a cult classic Czech dungeon crawler from 1998. On the mythical island of Rovenland, a party of adventurers sets out to stop five rogue mages from the tower of Skeldal. Enjoy turn-based combat, powerful magic, and tricky puzzles in this legendary RPG!

Why similar: CRPG 41.7%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, RPG 18.9%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Fantasy 6.2%

Shivering Hearts is a light-hearted role-playing game illustrated through detailed, hand-drawn watercolour paintings. Explore a world that reacts to your choices.

Why similar: CRPG 33.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Relaxing 8.4%

Story-driven open world RPG that throws you into a grand adventure in the world of WestFallen. Explore, quest, and fight your way through the world as you seek to avenge your family. Explore and experience the world of WestFallen as you follow the story or go your own way.

Why similar: CRPG 21.8%, Open World 20.5%, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 12.1%, Fantasy 8.9%

The Misfits is a Medieval Fantasy RPG, heavily influenced by narrative, with turn-based combat where the relationships between party members will affect their entire development. Guide The Misfits on their journey in search of purpose.

Why similar: CRPG 35.6%, RPG 22.1%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Fantasy 11.4%

Gazelle in a Winter Coat is a story-exploration game with narrative puzzles and deep characters. Play through memories of Rene's adventure to find his mysteriously-vanished Big Bro in a looming-but-whimsical, mundane-but-magical, pixel and ink world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 15%, Story Rich 13%, Surreal 12.8%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.1%

Starfinder: Afterlight is a party-based RPG that brings Paizo's beloved science-fantasy universe to life. Battle across the Pact Worlds, lead a legendary crew where your choices shape their destiny, and well, save the galaxy while you're at it!

Why similar: CRPG 44.1%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Choices Matter 8.7%

Embark on a magical adventure through a spiritual world.

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Lore-Rich 14%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Casual 9%

Hope flickers against impossible odds. In this narrative RPG, step into the shoes of a retired soldier, thrust into a desperate last stand to save Jeomdo Village. With supplies dwindling and time running out, your decisions will shape the fate of those who look to you for salvation.

Why similar: Choices Matter 20.9%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, RPG 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Story Rich 13.3%

Alkahest is an Action-Adventure RPG set in a murky medieval world. Where satisfying melee combat with highly interactive environments takes center stage. Explore realistic locations, learn alchemy and make a name for your family.

Why similar: Open World 23.9%, RPG 16.4%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Fantasy 11.3%, Story Rich 11.1%

Shame & choices = possible apocalypse. You need to figure out what’s causing the apocalypse to happen, so that you can prevent it. 2 playable characters with different relations to shame → 2 unique perspectives of the same story. Complicated families, branching choices and unforgiving consequences.

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.1%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Surreal 12.3%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%

A dark choice-driven RPG where moral decisions shape your path. Face a brutal island torn by plague, hunger, and a growing orc threat. Pick a faction, hone your skills, battle unique bosses, and fight for a future worth paying for.

Why similar: CRPG 39.6%, RPG 21.7%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Open World 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

In Witch Stories, the forest doth whisper thy name, and the witch’s gaze falleth heavy upon thee. The world shall not wait, though thou choosest to act or abide still. From sunrise to sunrise, face trials dark and truths most grievous.

Why similar: CRPG 31.9%, Lore-Rich 13%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Open World 11.5%, Surreal 10.2%

Two years following the Second Great War, the Osirian Empire wrestles with finding a new ruler. While each faction sees a different future for their people, decisions are made by strength, not through ideals, and only the dead have seen the end of war.

Why similar: CRPG 27.5%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Open World 16.6%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 11.1%

A story-driven open world, action-adventure RPG set on a mysterious island where the player takes on the role of Tim. Tim is living a normal life as a geeky, introverted boy. He is struggling with his identity and the loss of his best friends, and feels out of place.

Why similar: CRPG 32.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Open World 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Surreal 9.7%

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

Why similar: CRPG 24.2%, Choices Matter 20.2%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%