29 Narrative games like Crashlands 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Crashlands 2 down to the 29 that fit the “Narrative” category. Crypt Custodian, Tunic and Death's Door top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crashlands 2.

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The best narrative games like Crashlands 2

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crashlands 2. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Crypt CustodianClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27

Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: progression and visuals.

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#2Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCozyNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and progression.

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#4Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 85%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev XGen StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Get ready to enter the 2nd Dimension! Thrust into a bizarre and unfamiliar city and find your place among strange citizens. Work, Fight, Study, Eat, Drink, Gamble, Train, Sleep, Quest, Collect, Invest, Repeat.

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: progression.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Turnip Boy Commits Tax EvasionClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCozyNarrativeExplorationTop-Down2DIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32

Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and progression.

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#6Twinsen's Little Big Adventure ClassicClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 445

Year 1994Dev Adeline Software International · ActivisionOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and progression.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Minit

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeCozyIsometric2D

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeIsometric2DTop-Down

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Crashlands 2.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Final Fantasy IIIClosest on world

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SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric2D

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Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and tone.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Fallout franchise started in a very different way than we all know it by this day. As Bethesda started to develop Fallout franchise only from the third game, original Fallout was completely different.

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: tone and progression.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11DarkwoodClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldCraftingExplorationTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44

Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and tone.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Fallout 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, turn-based strategy and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: tone and progression.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Dragon Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and tone.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Transistor

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90

Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: progression and tone.

It predates Crashlands 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldCraftingIsometric2D

Steam👍 85%· 53KIGDB75· 1OC65· 40

Year 2018Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Crashlands 2: setting and tone.

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