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1994

A quirky, heartfelt RPG in which a boy roams a warped version of America, battling hippies, possessed cars and finally an incomprehensible cosmic horror with surreal humor. Beneath its cheerful look lies a surprisingly melancholic and eerie tale about growing up.

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

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The closest matches for EarthBound are Deltarune, Super Lesbian Animal RPG and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes EarthBound special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Deltarune

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Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Lots of humour

Toby Fox's follow-up to Undertale mixes menu-based party battles with bullet-hell dodging, and enemies can be spared instead of fought. A charming, funny cast, a standout soundtrack and an unsettling meta-mystery sit beneath its colorful surface.

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Super Lesbian Animal RPG

Lots of humour

A charming indie turn-based RPG inspired by classics, where you play healer Melody and lead a party through dungeons. It blends humor with sincere themes of love and anxiety.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Strong, story-driven narrative

The direct sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey with an epic, emotional story and a large, lovable cast. The refined turn-based combat with orbment magic adds tactical depth, while the world and its characters take center stage.

Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

Lots of humour

A comedic turn-based indie RPG built around a deadly battle of the bands, where music is your weapon. It leans on heavy-metal parody, a strong soundtrack and party-based combat.

Lunar Remastered Collection

Strong, story-driven narrative

Two classic 90s JRPGs in remastered form: heartfelt hero's journeys with turn-based battles, anime cutscenes and plenty of charm.

Chained Echoes

Strong, story-driven narrative

An indie JRPG in 16-bit style with a clever turn-based battle system and a grown-up story.

Breath of Fire IV

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic PlayStation JRPG with a hand-drawn look, following Ryu and Princess Nina through an emotional tale of war and dragon powers. Turn-based combat with dragon transformations and a master-apprentice skill system give it its own character.

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 Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

Strong, story-driven narrative

A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat that serves as an epilogue to the Liberl saga, following Kevin and Ries on a hunt for an ancient artifact. It offers the largest playable cast in the series up to that point and rewards fans of the earlier games with many callbacks.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation

Lots of humour

A humorous JRPG packed with video game industry parodies, where you lead a group of goddesses through turn-based battles with free movement. The remake brings an improved battle system and plenty of customization options.