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 26.7%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Lore-Rich 9.3%, Choices Matter 7.8%

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 27.5%, Open World 14.9%, Choices Matter 14%, RPG 10.1%, Lore-Rich 10%

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 24.9%, Open World 17.5%, RPG 16.4%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.5%

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 17.3%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, RPG 14.7%, Choices Matter 14%, 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 21.6%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.5%, 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 33.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Choices Matter 12.2%, RPG 11.2%

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

Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.6%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Open World 12%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

The Holy Sword has been drawn. Now gather the Knights of the Round Table to rebuild the kingdom. Explore and investigate war-torn Britain, and fight in tactical battles where stealing turns matters. In this Literary CRPG, every choice shapes your values, your allies, and the fate of Britain itself.

Why similar: CRPG 30.1%, RPG 13.4%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Lore-Rich 9.2%

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

Why similar: CRPG 33.9%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Open World 13.2%, RPG 10.7%, Lore-Rich 10.3%

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 18.5%, CRPG 16%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, RPG 10.4%

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 23.6%, Open World 15.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 8.3%

"Before the beginning, Time and Nothingness danced…" Become Nocta, the Embodiment of Time, and safeguard Creation from the abyssal hands of the Void in an original cosmic creation myth. Hand-drawn stained-glass art by 花凜さん (Karindrops). Wishlist now!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.5%, Story Rich 14.6%, Surreal 14.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Relaxing 6.4%

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 24.7%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, RPG 18.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%

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 29.6%, RPG 19.8%, Open World 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%

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 37.5%, Open World 17.2%, RPG 10.7%, Relaxing 9.6%, Exploration 8.1%

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 23.1%, Choices Matter 13%, Management 11%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%

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 27.2%, Open World 17.8%, Choices Matter 15.8%, 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 23%, Open World 16.5%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 11.2%

A combat-less narrative RPG. Explore an alien city inhabited by human-insect hybrids. Roll dice, join a revolution, become a mutant yourself. The choices are yours, but so are the consequences.

Why similar: CRPG 29.7%, Choices Matter 20%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%

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 32.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, RPG 12.9%, Choices Matter 7.6%, Surreal 7.5%

Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.

Why similar: CRPG 29%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Hand-drawn 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Story Rich 10.4%

Awoken is a story-rich fantasy RPG with real-time pausable combat. Push ever deeper into a dangerous Zone created by a magical disaster and investigate its links to a secretive order. Explore five regions, choose your friends, build relationships with them, and shape the world through your choices.

Why similar: CRPG 27.6%, RPG 18.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Open World 10.3%, Fantasy 10.1%

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 23.7%, Economy 18.2%, Management 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.2%, RPG 9.1%

The prophecy foretold your coming, Traveller, but are you here to save Anterra or yourself? Explore an expansive living world, with thriving towns, wild animals, and monster filled dungeons. Discover secrets, lore and mysteries, and uncover the truth about the Eye to become Anterra's Champion.

Why similar: CRPG 24.7%, Open World 16.4%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, RPG 9.9%

The Unleaving is a Chinese folk-horror Cthulhu RPG. As a member of a paranormal investigation group, venture into rural ghost stories and uncover the truth through dialogue, skill checks, and a little dice luck. Many stories, occupations, endings—some answers lie beyond knowing. They never left.

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, CRPG 17.5%, Choices Matter 17.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Surreal 9.2%

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

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.9%, Choices Matter 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Story Rich 12%, CRPG 9.7%

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 16.5%, Open World 16.4%, Lore-Rich 12%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%

Casinos, villains, deadly gambling and a lots of cheating. Mystical plot with bloody gambling. Take away as much money as you can and don't let yourself be cheated. Bet your heart on the game and searching for friends or... free appetizers?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.3%, CRPG 17.9%, RPG 15.9%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Story Rich 12.6%

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 33.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

A short narrative experience where you solve simple puzzles and explore a world where emotions become interaction. Build a kite, connect constellations, and face a storm born from your own anger.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Surreal 9.7%

"In a brutal, unforgiving RPG, descend into a shattered realm of massive seamless landscapes and shadowed city hubs. Forge a tormented hero through ruthless progression, engage in visceral tactical combat, and make harrowing choices that shape a grim, persistent multiplayer world."

Why similar: CRPG 44.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, RPG 13.2%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

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 20.8%, RPG 19.3%, 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 22.5%, Choices Matter 20%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 14.5%, Open World 7.9%

A 2D open world cyberpunk life sim, rise from the slums doing odd jobs, and become the faction leader in a towering dystopia. Hack accounts, own real estate from vending machines to nightclubs, fight enforcers, and keep upgrading your gear and operations. Or just serve bar drinks. Your choice.

Why similar: CRPG 30.8%, Open World 16.1%, Economy 15.3%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%

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 29.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%

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 28.8%, Choices Matter 26.3%, RPG 19.8%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, 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 22.2%, Open World 15.7%, Hand-drawn 13%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Story Rich 9.7%

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 41.3%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Surreal 9.7%

A hand-drawn RPG set in a little corner of Hell - a very monochrome place. Master the seven Sins, face off against a variety of demons (and other creatures) and find your way to freedom!

Why similar: CRPG 51.2%, RPG 17.8%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Exploration 10%, Stylized 5.4%

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: Open World 17%, Choices Matter 16.3%, CRPG 14.9%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 13.4%

Fae & Fauna is an open world pet collecting role-playing game. Collect magical creatures in undiscovered lands and fight with your companions against the dangers lurking in the wilds!

Why similar: Open World 14.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 10.2%

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 39.6%, Open World 15.6%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%

Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.

Why similar: CRPG 23.6%, Open World 15.1%, Choices Matter 13%, Lore-Rich 12%, RPG 9.3%

Fire keeper, guard the spark, reap the fire. Read books, seek stories and truths. Communicate with people, offer help and healing. Make choices, face the dying gasp or sin.

Why similar: CRPG 41.3%, RPG 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Exploration 10%, Casual 2.7%

《Finale of Aeons》 is a text-based narrative game that blends tabletop RPG and role-playing elements. In this fantasy world, you can take on the roles of five different protagonists, experience five completely distinct storylines, and make your own choices in the face of adversity and intrigue.

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Choices Matter 13%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Story Rich 8.6%

Pluralys is an RPG focused on exploration, comedy and intrigue. You play Elie, a young person living a peaceful life, until unexpected visitors arrive and change everything. What seems like a quiet, cozy story hides a deeper mystery and many other adventures to discover.

Why similar: CRPG 23.7%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Fantasy 7.8%

Brave the unknown in Stars Of Celestar, a 2D action-adventure RPG. Explore the legendary Tower, face formidable creatures, master unique abilities — even with your voice — and uncover the secrets of a world full of mysteries.

Why similar: CRPG 41.9%, Open World 14.7%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 10%, Story Rich 8.2%

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 28.8%, RPG 21.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

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 36%, RPG 25%, Story Rich 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Atmospheric 4.4%

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 14.8%, Relaxing 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Fantasy 10.3%

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 32%, Open World 18.6%, Choices Matter 17.5%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 8.6%

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 16.9%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Relaxing 9%

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 30.2%, Open World 16.5%, Choices Matter 14.2%, RPG 13.6%, Exploration 9%

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 16.8%, Lore-Rich 14%, RPG 9.9%, Relaxing 9.7%, Story Rich 9.5%

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 16.9%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Surreal 12.3%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 13.6%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Fantasy 9.3%

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

Why similar: CRPG 33.7%, RPG 20.2%, Choices Matter 18.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, Fantasy 5%

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 20.9%, Choices Matter 16.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Management 9.8%

"Swords & Hexes" is an action RPG adventure! Where a scruffy serf and his freaky dog try to resist the heroes journey in a hex-obsessed world, be it by their own might, or perchance magic.

Why similar: CRPG 32.8%, Open World 15.6%, Choices Matter 13.7%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Open World 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Surreal 9.7%