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2001 PC 5.99 € 👍 75 % Mostly positive, 582 reviews on Steam

A comedic sci-fi RPG following washed-up private eye Sly Boots and his ragtag crew on a decaying alien world. It blends JRPG-style turn-based combat with quirky dialogue and a cinematic, story-driven adventure.

What defines Anachronox:

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Lots of humour
  • Sci-fi setting

The closest matches for Anachronox are Cosmic Star Heroine, Echo Generation 2 and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Anachronox special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Cosmic Star Heroine

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2017 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −76 % 14.99 € 3.59 € ends today 👍 89 % Very positive, 976 reviews on Steam

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting

A pixel-art sci-fi JRPG inspired by Chrono Trigger and Phantasy Star, following agent Alyssa as she uncovers a galactic conspiracy across several planets. Its snappy turn-based combat rewards smart use of special moves, wrapped in a witty, stylish story.

Echo Generation 2

A party of several characters

A sci-fi deckbuilding RPG where you gather a crew, build card decks and fight your way across the stars to get home. It likely carries over the charming, stylized look and tone of its predecessor.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory

A party of several characters

As a hacker and detective in a cyber Tokyo, you collect, evolve and digivolve hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles. The side story following Keisuke Amasawa offers a fresh angle on the Cyber Sleuth plot.

Wander Stars

A party of several characters

A turn-based space RPG with roguelite elements where you craft your own attacks by combining words. Its 90s-anime-style story sends you across the universe, turning rivals into friends.

Megadimension Neptunia VII

Lots of humour

A comedic JRPG packed with video game industry parodies, where you lead a party of console-goddess heroines across several dimensions, each with its own story. Turn-based combat with free movement and plenty of anime fan service make it most appealing to series fans.

The Baconing

Lots of humour

The Baconing is a goofy turn-based RPG from Hothead Games that parodies sci-fi and RPG tropes with a bacon-obsessed quest. Expect light, accessible party combat and plenty of jokes.

Honkai: Star Rail

A party of several characters

A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.

Final Fantasy VII

A party of several characters

A landmark JRPG in which Cloud and his allies take on the powerful Shinra corporation. The flexible Materia system, a dramatic epic and unforgettable music make it a classic.

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