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We filtered the 50 games similar to Epistory: Typing Chronicles down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Tunic, Anodyne and Crypt Custodian top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Epistory: Typing Chronicles is Tunic — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Anodyne and Crypt Custodian follow close behind.

#1Tunic85 #2Anodyne81 #3Crypt Custodian79 #4Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion79 #5Minit76

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The best games like Epistory: Typing Chronicles on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Epistory: Typing Chronicles. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1TunicClosest overall match

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Tunic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

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

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: tone.

Released 6 years after Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals81Progression77

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Anodyne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: tone and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals64Combat52Progression47

#3Crypt Custodian

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Crypt Custodian

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen 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, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 8 years after Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals75Progression56Tone55

#4Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32

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

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: tone.

Released 5 years after Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

Genre100Game mode100Progression77Visuals69Setting52Combat51

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Minit

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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 puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: combat and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone84Visuals45Combat35

#6Dragon QuestClosest on combat

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Dragon Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

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

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: setting.

It predates Epistory: Typing Chronicles by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression72Visuals56

#7Pillars of EternityClosest on progression

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Pillars of Eternity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone87

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Chrono Cross

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Epistory: Typing Chronicles by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100World100Combat78

#9Dragon Age II

75

Dragon Age II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone80

#10Dragon Age: Origins

74

Dragon Age: Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone80

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Magicka 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: co op, multiplayer gameplay and online features, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100World100Visuals75

#12Shadowrun Returns

68

Shadowrun Returns

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals76Combat68Progression57

66

Titan Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

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

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals62Combat53Tone39

#14Death's Door

65

Death's Door

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

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

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: tone and visuals.

Released 5 years after Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat53Progression49Visuals48

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Bastion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59

Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Epistory: Typing Chronicles: progression and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals76Setting65Combat40

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