Games Like The Outbound Ghost

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: Party-Based RPG 34.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Crafting 11.3%, RPG 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for Paper Mario-style turn-based RPGs, featuring deep party-based combat and exploration that mirrors the mechanics of the seed game.

Lead a gang of kids to uncover spooky mysteries, battle creatures, and explore the supernatural side of your hometown in Echo Generation, a turn-based adventure set in the 90s.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Supernatural 15.7%, Mystery 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based adventure captures the same diorama-like 3D world and quirky, supernatural combat style found in The Outbound Ghost.

Get ready to go on a wacky and joyful turn-based RPG adventure! Play as Loaf, a freshly baked flour golem, and explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries with the help of a colorful cast of characters.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 45.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Cute 11.8%, Exploration 10.1%, RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a very similar 2.5D aesthetic and turn-based combat system that feels like a direct spiritual successor to the Paper Mario formula.

Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

Why similar: Wholesome 42.8% ★, Emotional 22.3%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Cute 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deeply emotional narrative focus on helping a supernatural entity navigate a difficult world, emphasizing character-driven storytelling.

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: Multiple Endings 19.2%, RPG 17.6%, Story Rich 14.8%, Cute 12.2%, Emotional 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This indie RPG focuses on the afterlife and features turn-based combat, perfectly matching the ghost-themed premise of the seed game.

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Wholesome 32.3% ★, Emotional 14%, Stylized 9.4%, Cute 8.4%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn exploration game that focuses on the experience of being a ghost and interacting with the afterlife.

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: Party-Based RPG 25.8%, Multiple Endings 21.3%, Story Rich 20.7%, RPG 12.8%, Stylized 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological RPG that uses turn-based combat to explore heavy emotional themes, much like the introspective nature of The Outbound Ghost.

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

Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Cute 19.1%, Adventure 17%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, spooky-themed RPG that uses turn-based combat and exploration to deliver a charming adventure experience.

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: RPG 20.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Cute 14.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, ghost-themed adventure that combines exploration with action-RPG elements in a colorful world.

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 24.4%, Story Rich 13%, Mystery 12.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich adventure focuses on choices and branching narratives, capturing the same cozy yet mysterious atmosphere.

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 36.1%, Turn-Based Combat 25%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 9.4%, Emotional 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality turn-based RPG that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat with a vibrant, nostalgic art style.

The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 39.3%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, RPG 11.1%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure RPG that features party-based mechanics and exploration in a singleplayer setting.

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Supernatural 25.9%, Emotional 21.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant narrative game that explores themes of life, death, and personal growth through a nostalgic lens.

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: RPG 49.6%, Story Rich 29.4%, Cute 13.1%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based RPG features grid-based combat and a magical, story-rich setting that emphasizes character relationships and exploration.

How to Say Goodbye is a beautiful narrative puzzle game inspired by picture books. Reorganize the environment and solve puzzles to help a group of ghosts on their quest to finally move on.

Why similar: Wholesome 25.3% ★, Supernatural 23.4%, Emotional 17.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused game that deals with the emotional process of letting go and moving on to the afterlife.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Emotional 19.5%, Supernatural 19.5%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy game that explores the relationship between the living and the spirit world through a supernatural lens.

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Emotional 18.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game centers on exploration and atmospheric storytelling, focusing on the connection between the living and the dead.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Story Rich 17.6%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 11%, Cute 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful, whimsical world with a turn-based combat system and a story-rich narrative that feels both magical and melancholic.

Your Personality plays the game! Help strange spirits solve their Unfinished Business... or leave them to Despair. In this highly-branching narrative adventure you'll only see about 1/3 of the full story in each playthrough, but the end is whenever you want it to be.

Why similar: Supernatural 14.2%, Emotional 14%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that emphasizes choices and replayability, focusing on a narrative-heavy experience similar to the seed game's structure.

Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.

Why similar: Wholesome 27.4% ★, Emotional 13.9%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Stylized 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric adventure that focuses on character interactions and exploration within a confined, meaningful setting.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, Choices Matter 14%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Mystery 11.8%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that incorporates supernatural elements and deep narrative choices, appealing to fans of the story-rich aspects of the seed game.

Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 16%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich RPG that deals with psychological themes and exploration, similar to the introspective nature of The Outbound Ghost.

Third Eye Open is a supernatural narrative adventure about a young girl coming of age. The game is set in a small Malaysian suburb which the player navigates to speak to friends, families, and ghosts. Various minigames immerse the player deeper into the protagonist's journey.

Why similar: Supernatural 27.8%, Emotional 14.3%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Stylized 10.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural adventure that uses a unique visual style to tell a story about spirits and the unseen world.

Help the cursed souls of Limbo escape their endless time loop in the afterlife. As Kulebra, a newly-deceased snake, witness their grief and guide them toward closure through point-and-click puzzles, light stealth, and empathy-driven boss encounters.

Why similar: Emotional 22.9%, Mystery 17.3%, Stylized 13.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on the afterlife and emotional storytelling, mirroring the core themes of the seed game.

Hey human, we've got problems! This town is crawling with troublesome spirits, and you're the only one who can see them. You'd better get that old bathhouse up and running, maybe that'll help them chill out!

Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Exploration 19.9%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 13%, Cute 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A life-sim RPG that focuses on managing spirits and exploring a supernatural world with a charming pixel-art aesthetic.

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: Turn-Based Combat 36.2%, Party-Based RPG 24.2%, Story Rich 15.2%, RPG 10%, Exploration 8%

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 34.5% ★, Choices Matter 13.3%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Cute 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, story-rich adventure about helping souls move on, focusing on emotional connection and exploration.

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

Why similar: Multiple Endings 27.4%, Choices Matter 26.9%, Story Rich 19.2%, RPG 14.5%, Cute 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-defining RPG that uses unique combat and deep character interactions to tell a story about mercy and the afterlife.

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

Why similar: Emotional 39.2%, Story Rich 38.5%, RPG 7.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, story-rich game that explores the memories and lives of characters, focusing on the theme of closure.

The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.

Why similar: Crafting 35.7%, Open World 23.4%, RPG 18.2%, Exploration 12.2%, Cute 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy life-sim that focuses on rebuilding a world and forming relationships, capturing the lighter side of the seed game's exploration.

Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.3%, RPG 15.8%, Cute 13.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Choices Matter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with a unique time-manipulation mechanic and a beautiful, story-driven world.

MAKE FRIENDS WITH GHOSTS

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.1%, Party-Based RPG 24.6%, RPG 14.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.

Why similar: Crafting 27.2%, Stylized 15.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, RPG 12.2%, Exploration 12.1%

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Supernatural 18.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Story Rich 10.4%

Play through loads of hand-crafted fast-paced microgames based on horror tropes, explore the world of the afterlife and help the skelebros live their death to the fullest.

Why similar: Mystery 21%, RPG 20.7%, Exploration 17.3%, Stylized 15.9%, Story Rich 12.8%

幽霊のために、何ができるの

Why similar: Cute 35.4%, Atmospheric 28.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Singleplayer 14.4%

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Why similar: Cute 28.4%, Story Rich 27.1%, Crafting 23.9%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

SPINDLE is an old-school action-adventure about death and the many ways we choose to deal with it. With your trusty Pig by your side, you form a most curious team, embarking on a quest to learn what it truly means to be Death.

Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Mystery 17.9%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Cute 12.8%

Talk to kooky guests, trade party items, and explore Death’s mansion as you throw him the spookiest birthday party EVER!

Why similar: Story Rich 22.5%, Emotional 20.6%, Exploration 19.1%, Cute 17.1%, RPG 11.1%

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

Why similar: Choices Matter 29.7%, Story Rich 20.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Cute 17.6%, Atmospheric 13%

Ghostlords is a strategic turn-based RPG that tells the story of a post-apocalyptic haunted Great Britain. Experience the new world, capture wild spirits, and put together a team of ghosts to help you battle the forces of evil.

Why similar: RPG 66.9%, Adventure 33.1%

You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.

Why similar: Emotional 23%, Open World 22%, Exploration 13.1%, Cute 12.6%, Story Rich 12.6%

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Emotional 16.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, RPG 9.6%

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: Action-Adventure 17.8%, Cute 17%, Story Rich 16.5%, RPG 16.3%, Exploration 16%

A surreal post-life adventure

Why similar: RPG 32%, Choices Matter 21.1%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 15%, Atmospheric 11%

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Supernatural 36.2%, Adventure 28.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Emotional 20.8%, Crafting 20.3%, Stylized 15.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.5%

Why Am I Dead At Sea is an adventure game where you solve the mystery of your own murder. As a ghost, you will have to possess people and use them to investigate your surroundings. But in this place no one is who they seem...and everyone has a secret.

Why similar: Mystery 31.2%, RPG 24%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 13%, Multiple Endings 12.9%

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: Party-Based RPG 35.7%, Crafting 12.8%, RPG 10.6%, Cute 9.3%, Story Rich 9.1%

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: Party-Based RPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Stylized 12.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 10.6%

Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!

Why similar: RPG 21.1%, Exploration 20.2%, Story Rich 18.4%, Cute 16.1%, Stylized 12.3%

You died in a mysterious seance and have become a Wraith, one of the restless undead. In this VR horror game, use your supernatural abilities to solve the mystery behind your death. But beware of the sinister Spectres lurking in the shadows...

Why similar: Adventure 49.2%, Exploration 38.8%, Singleplayer 12%

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Supernatural 40%, Mystery 21.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 8%

A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.

Why similar: Wholesome 57.7% ★, Cute 13%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 6.8%

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 17.9%, Exploration 17.6%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Story Rich 14.6%

Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.

Why similar: Wholesome 39.4% ★, Crafting 21.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, RPG 9.8%, Cute 9.4%

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: Party-Based RPG 40.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Emotional 15.7%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 10.4%

A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Why similar: Mystery 35.3%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Stylized 14.2%, Adventure 11.4%

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!

Why similar: Crafting 18.4%, Open World 18.2%, Stylized 12.6%, RPG 11.3%, Cute 11.1%

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Cute 27%, Action-Adventure 23.2%, RPG 19.4%, Exploration 18.7%, Adventure 11.7%