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We filtered the 43 games similar to Paper Mario: The Origami King down to the 31 that fit the “Adventure” category. Shadows Over Loathing, Tactical Breach Wizards and Shadowhand: RPG Card Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Paper Mario: The Origami King.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Paper Mario: The Origami King is Shadows Over Loathing — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Tactical Breach Wizards and Shadowhand: RPG Card Game follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Paper Mario: The Origami King

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Paper Mario: The Origami King. 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.

#1Shadows Over Loathing

99

Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

#2Tactical Breach Wizards

96

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

#3Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

95

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

94

Gorky 17

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalThird PersonDarkHorror

Steam👍 81%· 2.2KRAWG👍 61%· 188IGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev Hyperion Entertainment · Topware Interactive ACEPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

#5Persona 3 Portable

90

Persona 3 Portable

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalThird PersonRangedDark

IGDB88· 8OC81· 63

Year 2009Dev Atlus · Ghostlight Ltd.

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

#6West of Loathing

90

West of Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldExplorationRanged

Steam👍 98%· 10KRAWG👍 89%· 120MC88IGDB82· 4OC85· 36

Year 2017Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping fantasy world

Steam GOG Nintendo

#7Fire Emblem: Three Houses

100

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

#8Fire Emblem Engage

100

Fire Emblem Engage

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

#9Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

100

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

#10Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

99

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

#11Super Mario RPG

99

Super Mario RPG

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

#12Willy-Nilly Knight

99

Willy-Nilly Knight

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, visual isometric and early access, while skipping puzzle design

#13Fate/Grand Order

99

Fate/Grand Order

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasy2D

Year 2015Dev Lasengle · Aniplex of AmericaOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping puzzle design

#14Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

99

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

#15Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

99

Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 77%· 285RAWG👍 35%· 22

Year 1990Dev Sir-Tech · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

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