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Few titles capture what makes Undertale unique: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. After measuring 17 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 50 most faithful alternatives. Fear & Hunger, Off and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales top the ranking, with Fear & Hunger at number one (69/100).

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Year 2015Dev 8-4

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The closest game to Undertale is Fear & Hunger — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Off and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Undertale

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Undertale. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

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Fear & Hunger

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Fear & Hunger
Closest on genre
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasyIsometric2D
Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac

Shelved next to Undertale for good reason: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: survival mechanics and procedural generation.

Released 3 years after Undertale.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone68Visuals67
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Off

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Off
Closest overall match
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkHorrorFantasyIsometricPixel Art
Year 2008Dev Unproductive Fun TimeOn PC

Its point of contact with Undertale is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone.

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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Undertale, and so does deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a medieval setting.

Released 3 years after Undertale.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Setting51Visuals48
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Shin Megami Tensei IV

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Shin Megami Tensei IV
Closest on tone
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorFantasyPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo

Shelved next to Undertale for good reason: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and pixel art. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Tone87Setting48Visuals47
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Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

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Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometric2DExploration
Year 2013Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

The thread back to Undertale runs through deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and precision platforming.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals70Setting58
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Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

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Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDark2DExploration
Year 2005Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

On paper it is what Undertale is — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings exploration and discovery.

It predates Undertale by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals39Tone35
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometric2DExploration
Year 2009Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

What carries over from Undertale is deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting — its own ground is exploration and discovery.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals70Setting58
8

EarthBound

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EarthBound
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometric2D
Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc. · Nintendo

Same family as Undertale: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

It predates Undertale by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56Setting44Tone42
9

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

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Paper Mario: Sticker Star
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
Year 2012Dev Vanpool · Nintendo

Shelved next to Undertale for good reason: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

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10

Yes, Your Grace

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Yes, Your Grace
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeCozyFantasyPixel Art
Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as Undertale and shares deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and pixel art. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a medieval setting.

Released 5 years after Undertale.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals64Tone59Setting28
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Pokémon FireRed Version

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Pokémon FireRed Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometric2DMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

Same family as Undertale: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Undertale by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals70Game mode55Setting44
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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasy2DLoot
Year 2003Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as Undertale and shares deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: loot and gear systems.

It predates Undertale by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting58Visuals39Tone35
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Suikoden

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Suikoden
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
Year 1995Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Undertale: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

It predates Undertale by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting58Visuals0
14

Costume Quest

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Costume Quest
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCozyFantasyIsometricCasual
Year 2010Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Undertale is — deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Setting58Visuals47Tone27
15

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
Year 2021Dev ILCA · NintendoOn Switch

It comes from the same genre as Undertale and shares deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where they diverge is visuals and setting.

Released 6 years after Undertale.

Genre100Game mode100Setting58Visuals47

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