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Games like EarthBound

1994PEGI 12

A quirky, heartfelt RPG in which a boy roams a warped version of America, battling hippies, possessed cars and finally an incomprehensible cosmic horror with surreal humor. Beneath its cheerful look lies a surprisingly melancholic and eerie tale about growing up.

Turn-based combat
Strong soundtrack
Emotional impact
Companions and relationships

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In short: Games like EarthBound

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes EarthBound special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Deltarune

93 %Match

2025USK 12PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified98 % positive23.99 €

Toby Fox's follow-up to Undertale mixes menu-based party battles with bullet-hell dodging, and enemies can be spared instead of fought. A charming, funny cast, a standout soundtrack and an unsettling meta-mystery sit beneath its colorful surface.

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Emotional impact

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Strong soundtrack

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A party of several characters

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