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We filtered the 50 games similar to EarthBound down to the 42 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Mother 3, Shin Megami Tensei IV and Pokémon FireRed Version top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to EarthBound.

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to EarthBound is Mother 3 — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Shin Megami Tensei IV and Pokémon FireRed Version follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like EarthBound

42 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to EarthBound. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Mother 3
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiFirst PersonIsometric
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Like EarthBound, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Shin Megami Tensei IV
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiDark
IGDB86· 6
Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo

✓ Shared with EarthBound: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping visual first person

Pokémon FireRed Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed EarthBound, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon Black Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB88· 5
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like EarthBound, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon Black Version 2
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like EarthBound, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon White Version 2
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB80· 3
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ Like EarthBound, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon White Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like EarthBound, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon LeafGreen Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB70· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed EarthBound, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon Y
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ Like EarthBound, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB88· 3
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed EarthBound, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon X
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB87· 10
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ If you enjoyed EarthBound, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon Omega Ruby
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB81· 12
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ If you enjoyed EarthBound, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Endless Legend
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31
Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with EarthBound: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Honkai: Star Rail
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiMultiplayer
IGDB90· 1OC83· 27
Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with EarthBound: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting space, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping visual first person

Pokémon Diamond Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometric2D
IGDB83· 3
Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed EarthBound, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

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