Games like Knights of Pen and Paper 2

Turn-based pixel-art RPG where players control gamers playing a tabletop RPG. Core loop involves party creation, questing, and combat with a meta-narrative.

87% positive from 2,848 · 2015 · 9% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.32 (2020-01-30)

RPGTurn-BasedAdventureStrategyPixel GraphicsIndie

Six games like Knights of Pen and Paper 2

Star Renegades

83% positive from 3,041 reviews20204% finish itDeck Verified

This is a turn-based tactical roguelike with a reactive combat system where enemies evolve. Players fight through procedurally generated missions, with fallen heroes sending knowledge to future runs.

What players likedPlayers praise its tactical, low-RNG turn-based combat, wishing for more content despite long runs.

The catchRuns drag on for hours and losing sends you back to the start with little progress.

Both are tagged Turn-Based, Pixel Graphics and Strategy.

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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

84% positive from 1,318 reviews20164% finish itDeck Verified

A space strategy game with base building, crew management, and tactical combat. Explore, research, and fight to defend Earth from alien invasion.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging blend of FTL, XCOM, and classic JRPG combat with base management and 4X strategy.

The catchEvery battle plays out the same, with one attack rotation and no real tactics.

Both are tagged Pixel Graphics, Strategy and RPG.

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Wandering Sword

95% positive from 2,365 reviews20234% finish itDeck Playable

Wuxia RPG with tile-based combat and relationship building. Explore diverse regions and master martial arts in a pixel art 3D world.

What players likedPlayers praise this Wuxia RPG for its engaging story, player agency, and HD-2D art, comparing it to Octopath Traveler and Suikoden.

The catchUnmarked missable quests lock you out of companions and good endings without a guide.

Both are tagged Turn-Based, Pixel Graphics and Strategy.

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Dark Deity 2

90% positive from 1,644 reviews20251% finish itDeck Verified

This is a turn-based tactical RPG with deep character customization and branching classes. Players manage heroes and forge alliances to defend against an invading empire.

What players likedPlayers praise Dark Deity 2 as a good Fire Emblem-style tactics game with improved gameplay, voice acting, and character customization.

The catchThe story and dialogue are weak and generic, even when the tactical combat works.

Both are tagged Pixel Graphics, Strategy and RPG.

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Arco

96% positive from 1,635 reviews2024Deck Verified

This is a Mesoamerican fantasy RPG with a simultaneous turn-based combat system. Players explore a world, make narrative choices, and engage in bullet-hell combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Arco's unique tactical combat and engaging story, often comparing it to a "retro-Red Dead" or "Fantasy Wild West Mesoamerica."

The catchThe real-time guilt ghosts break the turn-based combat and force rushed decisions.

Both are tagged Pixel Graphics, Strategy and RPG.

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Curious Expedition

91% positive from 4,486 reviews201631% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike expedition simulation. Explore procedurally generated worlds, manage resources, and survive encounters for fame and treasure.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging loop of exploration and discovery, reminiscent of a choose-your-own-adventure with strategic depth.

The catchRuns end to random events you could not have planned for or seen coming.

Both are tagged Pixel Graphics, Strategy and RPG.

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More about Knights of Pen and Paper 2

What players liked

Players praise its engaging, silly story, diverse classes, and easter eggs, making it a blast for newcomers to party RPGs.

The catch

Levelling relies on grinding the same respawned enemies over and over between quests.

Reviews: 87% positive from 2,848
Released: 2015
Finish it: 9% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.32 (2020-01-30)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,848 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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