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2011 PCPlayStationXbox 12.99 € 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 255 reviews on Steam

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.

What defines The Baconing:

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

The closest matches for The Baconing are Echo Generation 2, Cosmic Star Heroine and Anachronox. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Baconing special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Cosmic Star Heroine

Turn-based combat

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Anachronox

Turn-based combat

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.

Megadimension Neptunia VII

Turn-based combat

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.

Chroma Squad

Turn-based combat

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SteamWorld Heist II

Turn-based combat

Turn-based tactical gunfights where you bounce shots off walls to hit enemies precisely. It adds sea exploration with real-time ship battles, a quirky robot crew and a charming comic-style look.

SteamWorld Heist

Turn-based combat

Side-view turn-based tactics where you aim shots by hand, bounce bullets off walls and use cover to board enemy spaceships with your robot crew. A charming steampunk space look, with hats as a trademark.

Doom & Destiny

Turn-based combat

A humorous retro-style JRPG parody in which four nerds are pulled into a fantasy world and mistaken for heroes. Turn-based battles, countless references and cameos drive a tongue-in-cheek journey.

Wander Stars

Turn-based combat

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.

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