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2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable94 % positive14.99 €

You play a quirky indie JRPG in the spirit of SNES-era classics, set in the dream of an eight-year-old boy. Mixing absurd comedy with an uneasy dreamscape, you battle an alien threat to save your family.

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

The closest matches for Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass are Omori, Popgoes Arcade and Cosmic Star Heroine. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Omori

91 %Match

2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable97 % positive16.79 €

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

A surreal RPG that contrasts bright dreamlike worlds and childhood friendship with psychological horror and heavy themes. Its emotional story and memorable soundtrack stand out, and turn-based battles use emotions as a core mechanic.

Popgoes Arcade

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fan-made official Five Nights at Freddy's spinoff: a colourful turn-based RPG with two campaigns that mixes party battles with a mysterious, mildly creepy story.

Cosmic Star Heroine

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.

Hylics

Lots of humour

A surreal, quirky turn-based RPG whose handmade clay-figure visuals and absurd humor create a unique, dreamlike world to wander through.

Death End Re;Quest

Sci-fi setting

A dark Compile Heart JRPG about rescuing a friend trapped in a VR MMORPG while investigating the mystery in the real world. Turn-based battles with glitch mechanics and disturbing story twists give it an unusual, unsettling mood.

Space Funeral

Lots of humour

A short, surreal RPG Maker art game following a boy named Philip, parodying horror and RPG conventions with a crude visual style, unsettling dialogue and plenty of blood.

Cthulhu Saves the World

Lots of humour

A humorous send-up of classic JRPGs where the ancient god Cthulhu must become a hero to regain his powers. Fast, accessible turn-based combat meets retro pixel visuals and plenty of self-aware jokes.

Final Fantasy VI

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, a tyrannical empire, and a dramatic world-shattering plot. The Pixel Remaster polishes the 2D visuals and music while keeping the proven turn-based combat.

Final Fantasy VI

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, an iconic villain and a dramatic story set in a world blending magic and steampunk technology. This PC version is the mobile port with upgraded 2D graphics.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic JRPG in which reporter Maya investigates a curse in the city of Sumaru that makes rumors come true. Its blend of urban mystery, demon negotiation and turn-based battles is dark, quirky and distinctive.

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