What games are most similar to The Backworld?

The most similar games to The Backworld include Cursed Order, The Backworld: Prologue, Alex's Sketchbook World, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is The Backworld?

The Backworld is a Adventure, Indie, RPG game with popular tags including Story Rich, Exploration, Horror, Surreal, JRPG.

Best story rich games like The Backworld?

If you're looking for more story rich games like The Backworld, try Cursed Order, The Backworld: Prologue, Alex's Sketchbook World. These share the Story Rich tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like The Backworld?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to The Backworld. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like The Backworld but more exploration?

To find games emphasizing exploration, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Exploration alongside Story Rich. You can also explore the exploration tag page directly.

Games Like The Backworld

Top Similar Games to The Backworld

Cursed Order (2024) — Shared: Story Rich, 2D, Pixel Graphics. Also features rpg and mystery. Tags: Story Rich, 2D, Pixel Graphics
The Backworld: Prologue0 — Shared: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics. Also features rpg and multiple endings. Tags: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics
Alex's Sketchbook World0 — Shared: Story Rich, Surreal, JRPG. Also features rpg and fantasy. Tags: Story Rich, Surreal, JRPG
My Big Sister (2018) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Horror, Story Rich. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Horror, Story Rich
Greatest Angels (2025) — Shared: Atmospheric, Horror, JRPG. Also features rpg and multiple endings. Tags: Atmospheric, Horror, JRPG
Cairn: Mathair's Curse (2025) — Shared: JRPG, Story Rich, Party-Based RPG. Also features turn-based and rpg. Tags: JRPG, Story Rich, Party-Based RPG
PILLORY0 — Shared: JRPG, 2D, Psychological Horror. Also features rpg and choices matter. Tags: JRPG, 2D, Psychological Horror
She Dreams Elsewhere0 — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, Party-Based RPG. Also features rpg and adventure. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, Party-Based RPG
Red Bow (2020) — Shared: Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D
Within Somnia [Act Ø]0 — Shared: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, JRPG. Also features indie and rpg. Tags: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, JRPG
Sanity Protocol0 — Shared: Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Exploration. Also features rpg and rpgmaker. Tags: Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Exploration
You Are NOT Bunnygirl (2025) — Shared: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, JRPG. Also features turn-based combat and rpg. Tags: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, JRPG
Nine Prophets: The Abyss (2026) — Shared: Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric. Also features rpg and dark fantasy. Tags: Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Project: Shiba0 — Shared: JRPG, Party-Based RPG, Exploration. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: JRPG, Party-Based RPG, Exploration
Tiranogg (2021) — Shared: Party-Based RPG, JRPG, 2D. Also features female protagonist and rpg. Tags: Party-Based RPG, JRPG, 2D
MOMOinc0 — Shared: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics. Also features rpg and rpgmaker. Tags: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics
Corpse Party (2021) (2021) — Shared: Horror, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics. Also features choices matter and multiple endings. Tags: Horror, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics
OMORI (2020) — Shared: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and great soundtrack. Tags: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics
Ajgal0 — Shared: Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Horror. Also features gore and violent. Tags: Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Horror
Faye Falling (2024) — Shared: Story Rich, JRPG, 2D. Also features rpg and turn-based combat. Tags: Story Rich, JRPG, 2D
The Flayed Man (2025) — Shared: Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Story Rich. Also features point & click and dark. Tags: Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Story Rich
Corpse Party: Book of Shadows (2018) — Shared: Horror, Pixel Graphics, Psychological Horror. Also features gore and violent. Tags: Horror, Pixel Graphics, Psychological Horror
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Vita: The Ember Oracle (2025) — Shared: JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Story Rich. Also features turn-based combat and stylized. Tags: JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Story Rich
The Hanged Man (2018) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Horror, Story Rich. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Horror, Story Rich
AUTO-CRISIS (2025) — Shared: Horror, Psychological Horror, Surreal. Also features dark and adventure. Tags: Horror, Psychological Horror, Surreal
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The Hungry Fly (2024) — Shared: Horror, Surreal, Psychological Horror. Also features adventure and first-person. Tags: Horror, Surreal, Psychological Horror
One Way Lane0 — Shared: JRPG, Exploration, Pixel Graphics. Also features rpg and anime. Tags: JRPG, Exploration, Pixel Graphics
Pry Into The Void0 — Shared: JRPG, Surreal, Horror. Also features creature collector and turn-based combat. Tags: JRPG, Surreal, Horror
Deep Room (2026) — Shared: Exploration, Psychological Horror, Surreal. Also features rpg and rpgmaker. Tags: Exploration, Psychological Horror, Surreal
The Sand Man (2018) — Shared: Horror, 2D, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and casual. Tags: Horror, 2D, Pixel Graphics
Anima Reprise (2023) — Shared: JRPG, Exploration, 2D. Also features rpg and top-down. Tags: JRPG, Exploration, 2D
Look Outside (2025) — Shared: Horror, Pixel Graphics, Atmospheric. Also features rpg and survival horror. Tags: Horror, Pixel Graphics, Atmospheric
Mythic Mire (2025) — Shared: Party-Based RPG, Surreal, Pixel Graphics. Also features turn-based combat and dark fantasy. Tags: Party-Based RPG, Surreal, Pixel Graphics
moonchrome. (2025) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, JRPG. Also features rpg and indie. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, JRPG
Horizon Odyssey (2020) — Shared: JRPG, Party-Based RPG, Story Rich. Also features rpg and turn-based strategy. Tags: JRPG, Party-Based RPG, Story Rich
House (2020) — Shared: Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D. Also features adventure and survival. Tags: Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D
Savior of the Abyss (2021) — Shared: Horror, Psychological Horror, JRPG. Also features adventure and female protagonist. Tags: Horror, Psychological Horror, JRPG
Dome RPG0 — Shared: Pixel Graphics, JRPG, Party-Based RPG. Also features rpg and adventure. Tags: Pixel Graphics, JRPG, Party-Based RPG
Even20: The Interference of Parallels (2025) — Shared: Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich. Also features rpg and adventure. Tags: Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich
LISA: The Painful (2014) — Shared: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics. Also features dark humor and rpg. Tags: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics
Inner Voices (2017) — Shared: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Horror. Also features lovecraftian and choices matter. Tags: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Horror
L.OD (2026) — Shared: Exploration, 2D, Pixel Graphics. Also features adventure and dark. Tags: Exploration, 2D, Pixel Graphics
Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy (2015) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, JRPG, Party-Based RPG. Also features turn-based combat and adventure. Tags: Pixel Graphics, JRPG, Party-Based RPG
The Boogie Man (2018) — Shared: Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D
Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist (2016) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, JRPG, Party-Based RPG. Also features turn-based combat and puzzle. Tags: Pixel Graphics, JRPG, Party-Based RPG
Unfriendly Friend0 — Shared: Psychological Horror, Horror, JRPG. Also features gore and violent. Tags: Psychological Horror, Horror, JRPG
Arelite Core (2017) — Shared: JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Party-Based RPG. Also features turn-based combat and rpg. Tags: JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Party-Based RPG
YAMIKKO TROUBLEMAKER (2025) — Shared: Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Horror. Also features dark and free to play. Tags: Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Horror
Ann (2021) — Shared: Horror, 2D, Pixel Graphics. Also features rpgmaker and free to play. Tags: Horror, 2D, Pixel Graphics
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Space Fox Kimi (2018) — Shared: Exploration, Party-Based RPG, JRPG. Also features sci-fi and space. Tags: Exploration, Party-Based RPG, JRPG
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In Full Bloom (2026) — Shared: Exploration, Surreal, Horror. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Exploration, Surreal, Horror
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Evil Nightmares (2022) — Shared: Horror, Psychological Horror, Exploration. Also features mystery and action. Tags: Horror, Psychological Horror, Exploration