9 Narrative games like EarthBound that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to EarthBound down to the 9 that fit the “Narrative” category. Citizen Sleeper, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and The Legend of Dragoon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to EarthBound.

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The best narrative games like EarthBound

9 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.

#1Citizen Sleeper

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkSpace

Steam👍 93%· 10.0KIGDB80· 1OC84· 47

Year 2022Dev Jump Over the Age · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, setting cyberpunk and setting space, while skipping fantasy world

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#2Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometricDark

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80

Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

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#3The Legend of Dragoon

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedieval

Year 1999Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with EarthBound: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Fear & Hunger

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SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 22K

Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 323KRAWG👍 85%· 1.9KMC92IGDB96· 13OC93· 76

Year 2015Dev 8-4Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and visual novel storytelling, while skipping setting scifi

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#6Shin Megami Tensei IV

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SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiDark

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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

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyCasualCozy

Steam👍 87%· 14KIGDB77· 5OC74· 22

Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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

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#9The Scroll Of Taiwu

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrative2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 70%· 62KRAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2018Dev ConchShip GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, sandbox freedom and deep simulation, while skipping fantasy world

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