Games Like Wooden Ocean

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: RPGMaker 28% ★, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Horror 9.4%, RPG 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, uncompromising dark-fantasy RPG that shares the punishing difficulty and grim, surreal horror elements of Wooden Ocean.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: RPGMaker 25.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 11%, Comedy 9.7%, JRPG 8.1%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of dark humor, post-apocalyptic misery, and unconventional RPG mechanics.

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

Why similar: Surreal 40.8%, RPG 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, JRPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal RPGMaker experience, matching the abstract, psychedelic art style and offbeat tone.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: Surreal 71.8%, Psychological Horror 28.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same anti-capitalist, visceral, and deeply surreal aesthetic in a first-person format.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.4%, Open World 31%, RPG 18.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world dark-fantasy RPG that mirrors the surreal, low-poly aesthetic and exploration-heavy gameplay.

A surreal post-life adventure

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.2% ★, Surreal 23.3%, RPG 13.9%, Psychological Horror 5.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, indie RPGMaker adventure that focuses on existential themes and dreamlike environments.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPGMaker 39% ★, RPG 17.6%, Horror 12.1%, JRPG 7.2%, Psychological Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark RPGMaker horror game that explores psychological themes through a unique, imaginative lens.

SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.

Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Story Rich 25.2%, Atmospheric 22.1%, Indie 9.2%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the dark, narrative-rich exploration of its predecessor with a more surreal, steampunk-inspired setting.

A thousand worlds surround our own, composed of bits and bytes. When they die, where do they go; what secrets do they hide? Stumble ye, wayfarer, through the wreckage of a dead MMO.

Why similar: Surreal 31.4%, RPG 29.2%, Horror 16.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, surreal indie RPG that leans heavily into abstract storytelling and unsettling imagery.

Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?

Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Horror 23.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Indie 9%, Party-Based RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, turn-based RPG that captures the cosmic horror and bleak atmosphere found in the seed game.

LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.

Why similar: Open World 19%, Story Rich 17.3%, RPG 16.2%, Horror 16.1%, Atmospheric 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply atmospheric, dark, and cosmic-horror-infused exploration experience.

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: RPGMaker 45.6% ★, RPG 25.8%, Indie 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, surreal RPGMaker adventure that focuses on character-driven storytelling and dark humor.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Surreal 23.1%, Open World 14.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An oppressive, atmospheric survival horror game that excels at creating a sense of dread and existential weight.

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: RPG 22.6%, Surreal 22.4%, Story Rich 17.6%, Open World 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply philosophical, surreal, and politically charged narrative experience that resonates with the seed game's tone.

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, JRPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that delivers a dark, emotional narrative within a compact, atmospheric world.

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: RPGMaker 29% ★, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Horror 8.7%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror RPG that masterfully blends surreal, dreamlike sequences with a dark, grounded narrative.

Death is a dream

Why similar: Surreal 55.4%, RPG 22.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, surreal, and indie-focused action-RPG that fits the seed game's aesthetic and thematic profile.

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.2%, Horror 33.2%, Surreal 8.9%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense, and deeply surreal psychological horror experience that mirrors the seed game's unsettling tone.

Orogenesis, an RPG with the twist of exploring a nightmarish and funky universe!

Why similar: RPG 63.7%, Indie 20.6%, Adventure 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, indie, RPGMaker dungeon-crawler that aligns with the seed game's darker, more abrasive sensibilities.

Placed in a world without change, you must create fate by watering an ancient plant. Determine a future and live with it.

Why similar: Surreal 29.8%, Open World 15.1%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A low-poly, atmospheric exploration game that feels like a fever dream and shares the seed game's surreal sensibilities.

Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.7% ★, JRPG 17.8%, Horror 15.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, RPG 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich, turn-based RPG that explores psychological horror themes through a unique visual style.

"Have we all been acting waywardly?" An Adventure RPG that deals with the life and death of wayward humans, striving to escape a syndicate that creates monsters.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.8%, RPGMaker 19% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy RPG with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere, player choice, and multiple endings.

Place your faith and embrace the Void.

Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, 2D 17%, Story Rich 15.6%, Indie 14%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply cryptic and surreal puzzle-adventure that rewards players for engaging with its strange, atmospheric world.

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Surreal 59.1%, Atmospheric 16.9%, 2D 9%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, top-down adventure game that captures the eerie, dreamlike atmosphere of indie RPGMaker classics.

An absurd comedy turn-based RPG about wizards in a blood world

Why similar: Surreal 25.7%, RPG 23.5%, Horror 14.9%, Comedy 11.5%, Funny 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, 2D, top-down adventure that shares the indie, RPG-centric DNA of the seed game.

Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival.

Why similar: Surreal 47%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, surreal, and atmospheric exploration game that shares the seed game's focus on odd characters and environments.

Turn-based RPG, inspired by classic titles from the golden age of handheld gaming. But make no mistake: This ain't no f@#%ing kid's game.

Why similar: Comedy 26.3%, Open World 22.5%, JRPG 20.8%, RPG 18.4%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-comedy RPG that features turn-based combat and a distinct, retro-inspired aesthetic.

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34%, Dark Fantasy 30.3%, RPG 10.6%, Horror 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

Why similar: Surreal 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Horror 12.3%, RPG 10.1%

M.E.A.T. is a pixel art RPG game in a horror sci-fi setting, with renowned fight, movement and character development systems. Unravel the mystery of a sinister substance and become the hero of a small Canadian city during the Gold Rush era.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Open World 20.9%, RPG 14.8%, Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler with a visceral, surreal aesthetic that matches the seed game's focus on dark, abstract imagery.

In this surreal press turn-based JRPG, you will take on a variety of strange creatures based on printmaking materials. As the Monitor, you must gather strength and find your friends, Bad Girl, Miss Gun, and Mr. Woodcut. In this non-linear story, do your best to defeat the 4 bosses!

Why similar: Surreal 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, JRPG 15.4%, RPG 12.4%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, surreal, and retro-inspired RPG that prioritizes mood and unconventional world-building.

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: Party-Based RPG 31.2%, Comedy 24.7%, RPG 19.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 5.1%

F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Horror 12.5%, JRPG 11.4%

KILL YOUR GOD. BECOME WORTHY. Horripilant is a chilling idle incremental dungeon crawl through the horrors of a forgotten underworld.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, RPG 11%

Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.

Why similar: Open World 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Difficult 19.4%, RPG 19.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38%, Dark Fantasy 34%, RPG 20.8%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.

Why similar: RPGMaker 65% ★, RPG 20.2%, JRPG 4.6%, Adventure 3.2%, Indie 2.9%

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: Surreal 36%, RPGMaker 35.6% ★, RPG 10.8%, JRPG 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Difficult 17.4%, Horror 12.9%, RPG 11.8%

Retro turn-based 2D pixelart RPG. Exploration, character choices, riddles and challenges. 80+ hours of gameplay.

Why similar: RPG 61.9%, Indie 22.5%, Adventure 15.5%

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 34.8%, Psychological Horror 24.2%, RPG 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, 2D 7.2%

Defeat your enemies , take their body parts to replace yours and become another strong boss yourself.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Surreal 18.5%, RPG 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Difficult 10%

Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.

Why similar: Comedy 30.9%, Open World 25.9%, RPG 15.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, 2D 5.7%

"Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.

Why similar: RPGMaker 38.2% ★, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 7.9%

In a world corrupted by Eldritch abominations, Enzo must climb out of the hellish depths of the universe. From the Black Sea to the Planes of Neethan, it is your job to make your pilgrimage back to the Worlds above. In the black hell of this world, only Moths and demons await you.

Why similar: RPGMaker 53.1% ★, RPG 23.7%, Surreal 15.3%, Indie 7.9%

MAKE FRIENDS WITH GHOSTS

Why similar: RPGMaker 52.6% ★, RPG 14.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, 2D 5.8%

A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.8%, Surreal 23.5%, RPG 23.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 6.2%

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: Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Story Rich 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, JRPG 18.2%, RPG 16.2%

Osteoblasts is a dungeon crawler skeletal RPG about skeletons, by skeletons and for skeletons. If you are not undead leave this page immediately else you'll face the law of Skulls and Bones.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Open World 13.2%, Horror 10.3%, JRPG 10%

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.8%, Open World 26.5%, RPG 22.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Cubicle Quest is a game about how life can suck. Dead end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers... Cubicle Quest takes all of those things and turns them into enemies you can fight in an old-school RPG.

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.2% ★, RPG 17.9%, Surreal 11%, Comedy 10%, JRPG 7.6%

Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.

Why similar: RPG 73.4%, Indie 26.6%

Hire a band of almost-heroic goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, accomplish silly quests for the weird inhabitants of this fantastic world, and truly become a god - at least by goblin standards.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33%, Open World 24.4%, RPG 16.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Funny 9.5%

Explore a fantasy ocean-punk world, braving the deep with steam-powered marvels. Discover mysterious underwater treasures, but scarcity and ecological crises test survival. Rise, build, confront foes in this pixel-art ocean survival journey!

Why similar: Open World 38.1%, Building 33.9%, 2D 9.5%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 6.2%

You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.

Why similar: Atmospheric 29.7%, Horror 23%, 2D 17.5%, Indie 14.4%, Adventure 11.7%

Rip out organs and equip them in your own body. Fight biopunk monsters and drugged-up space bandits. You are a Gajeshian Cultist: A near-mythological being built from the bodies of long-dead saints.

Why similar: Open World 34.5%, Horror 31.8%, RPG 30.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%

An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia.

Why similar: RPGMaker 64.8% ★, RPG 17.5%, JRPG 6.5%, Indie 4.9%, Adventure 3.5%

This is a journey without return When you wake up... In the strange space, the bronze gate that eats people, the strange rules of the game, and the ever-changing nightmare world appear in front of you Everything starts from here

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.3%, RPG 21.5%, JRPG 15.8%, Surreal 11.3%, Story Rich 8.6%

An open world, post-apocalyptic RPG shooter where you tap into the power of the spirit world to liberate the Hawaiian island of Oahu from the army that occupies it.

Why similar: Open World 33.3%, RPG 27.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Indie 10.6%