- Story-driven indie RPGs at a glance
- Ten story-first indie games to try after Undertale, A to Z
- What makes a game feel like Undertale
- Which Undertale-style game suits which player
- Checks worth making before your next Undertale-style story
- Playing story-led indie games without spoilers
- A note for parents about Undertale-style games
- Where Undertale fans go wrong when choosing a follow-up
- Choosing your next story-driven indie game after Undertale
- Frequently asked questions
If you love Undertale, look for a story-led indie game with memorable characters, a strong soundtrack and choices that matter. This page lists ten options in no particular order, shows which is listed as free to download, and explains how to choose.
Undertale did something many people hadn't seen before. It let you talk your way out of a fight, it made you care about monsters you'd just met, and it told a story that stuck around long after the credits. If you've finished it and want that same feeling again, you're not alone.
Here are ten games like Undertale, listed in no particular order and sorted A to Z. Each one is a story-driven indie game from a small team or a single creator. I've pulled the details from each game's own Steam store page, and left out anything I couldn't confirm there. One of them is by the same creator but has its own separate store page, so it's a different game, not an add-on. If you'd like a wider pile of things to play on your computer, my guide to free puzzle games for PC is a handy side trip.
Story-driven indie RPGs at a glance
In the free to play column, Yes means the game's own store page lists it as free to download, and No means it isn't. Store pages change, so check the one in your own country before you decide, and don't rely on this table alone.
| Game | Platforms | Good for | Free to play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anodyne 2: Return to Dust | Windows, Mac, Linux (Steam) | A surreal story that mixes 3D worlds and 2D dungeons | No |
| Cave Story+ | Windows (Steam) | A classic-style action adventure with a tale to uncover | No |
| Deltarune | Windows, Mac (Steam) | A separate game with a parallel story and a fight-or-spare feel | No |
| Hylics 2 | Windows, Mac (Steam) | A surreal RPG with a one-of-a-kind hand-made look | No |
| LISA: The Painful | Windows, Mac, Linux (Steam) | A bleak, story-heavy journey for older players | No |
| Night in the Woods | Windows, Mac, Linux (Steam) | Exploring a small town and getting to know its people | No |
| OMORI | Windows, Mac (Steam) | A colourful RPG where your choices shape what happens | No |
| OneShot | Windows, Mac, Linux (Steam) | A puzzle adventure that seems to know you're playing | No |
| To the Moon | Windows, Mac, Linux (Steam) | A moving, story-first adventure told through memories | No |
| Yume Nikki | Windows (Steam) | A free, eerie dream world to wander through | Yes |
Ten story-first indie games to try after Undertale, A to Z
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Best for: Players who like odd, dreamlike adventures where you explore inside the minds of the characters you meet.
Cave Story+
Best for: People who enjoy old-school 8-bit and 16-bit style adventures with jumping, shooting and a world to explore.
Deltarune
Best for: Fans of the same creator's humour and music who want new characters and a story set alongside the one they know.
Hylics 2
Best for: Players who want a strange, droll role-playing world that looks like nothing else they've played.
LISA: The Painful
Best for: Adult players who want a dark, serious story-led RPG, rather than something cute and cosy.
Night in the Woods
Best for: Players who care more about characters, conversation and atmosphere than about fighting.
OMORI
Best for: Fans of story-led role-playing games who like a strange world, a bright art style and choices that matter.
OneShot
Best for: People who like clever puzzles and a game that plays with the idea of the player sitting at the computer.
To the Moon
Best for: Players who want a short, emotional story and don't mind playing with very little action.
Yume Nikki
Best for: Curious players who'd like to explore a quiet, strange and very dark dream world with no instructions.
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What makes a game feel like Undertale
When people say a game feels like Undertale, they usually mean a few separate things. It helps to work out which of these you're missing most, because few games offer all of them at once.
- A story that talks to you. Some games address the player directly, break the fourth wall or remember what you did earlier.
- Characters you grow fond of. The cast is small, odd and memorable, and the writing is warm or funny even when the subject is serious.
- Music that carries the mood. Many of these games lean on a distinctive soundtrack to do half the storytelling.
- Choices with weight. Your decisions change how people treat you, or how the ending plays out.
- An unusual way to play. Instead of the standard fight menu, there may be puzzles, conversation or a twist on the usual rules.
Which Undertale-style game suits which player
- Fans of the creator's humour may enjoy the separate game with the parallel story, since it shares the same sense of fun.
- Players who want puzzles will find the games that blend clever puzzles with a story more rewarding than pure role-playing.
- Readers at heart usually prefer the quiet, conversation-led games where you explore a town or a memory.
- Fans of the weird should look at the surreal titles, where the art and the logic are both deliberately odd.
- Anyone after a darker tone can try the more serious games, but should read the store page first, because some are written for adults.
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Checks worth making before your next Undertale-style story
- Is it a finished game, or does the store page say it's still in progress or released in chapters?
- Does my computer meet the system requirements listed on the store page?
- Is it a single-player story, and roughly how long do players say it takes?
- What age rating or content warning does the store page give it?
- Do I want a gentle story, or am I ready for something sad or unsettling?
Playing story-led indie games without spoilers
These games are at their best when you go in knowing very little. A few small habits protect the experience.
- Skip the long reviews and video walkthroughs until you've finished.
- Mute or avoid community threads while you're still playing.
- Take your time with the dialogue, because small lines often matter later.
- Save in more than one slot if the game allows it, so you can explore a different choice afterwards.
- Check the settings for text speed, volume and controls before you begin.
A note for parents about Undertale-style games
These games can look cute and still deal with heavy themes. Some of the titles above are clearly aimed at adults. Please check each game's age rating and content notes on its store page before a child plays, and talk to them about what they'll meet in the story.
Where Undertale fans go wrong when choosing a follow-up
- Expecting a copy, then feeling let down when a game has different rules.
- Picking a game because it looks cute without reading its content notes.
- Reading spoilers while searching for recommendations.
- Forgetting to check that the game runs on their computer.
- Starting five story games at once and finishing none of them.
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Choosing your next story-driven indie game after Undertale
Pick the one quality you'd miss most, whether that's the humour, the characters, the music or the surprise. Start with a single game that matches, give it a few evenings, and see how it feels. If you'd like to branch into something with more tactics next, free strategy games for PC is worth a look, and playing Game Pass titles without a connection covers another way to build up a library.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there another game exactly like Undertale?
No game is an exact copy. Many borrow one idea, such as a story that talks to the player, a quirky cast or fights you can avoid. Try two or three and see which idea you enjoy most.
Is the other game by the same creator part of Undertale?
No. The one on this list has its own Steam store page and a different story, and it's described there as a parallel story to the first game. It was made by the same creator.
Are story-driven indie games free to download?
Only one game on this page is listed with a Yes in the free to play column. Check each store page in your country for the current details.
Are these games suitable for children?
It varies a lot. Some are gentle and some are written for adults, so check the age rating and content notes on each store page and play it yourself first if you're unsure.
Will these games run on a phone?
The ten games on this page are listed on Steam for computers. If you want a phone game instead, check the App Store or Google Play for what's available on your device.
