It can be said Undertale is one of the most important indie RPGs ever made. With its quirky characters, unique blend of turn-based combat and bullet hell action, and stunning morality system, Toby Fox's masterpiece has been influencing gamers since 2015. It's only natural that those who have played it many times since its release might want to play something similar.
Most of the video games that inspired Undertale (or inspired by it) are in 2D, which leaves the catalog of 3D alternatives pretty bare. That said, there are still some solid options. The following games are ideal for players who want to experience something similar undertale, but in full 3D because they all share one or two of its most significant aspects.
The Kingdom Hearts series
Cartoon adventures about a boy who defeats the darkness
It may seem like an odd comparison to some, but Undertale it actually has a lot in common The heart of the kingdomthe classic crossover series of Square Enix and Disney. The series features colorful adventures about a young child named Sora who ventures into other worlds and must save their inhabitants from darkness, not to mention that there are constant conversations about light, hearts, and friendship.
Undertale has a more modern internet-influenced sense of humor Kingdom Hearts feels more like a Disney movie in tone and atmosphere. However, there are still plenty of narrative elements that fans of Toby Fox's game will enjoy. game room, The heart of the kingdom is an action RPG with real-time combat. It gets so chaotic and fast-paced at times that it's perfect for players who enjoy challenging bullet-hell battles. Undertale.
Costume design
A crazy RPG with a Halloween theme
Undertale fans will enjoy any Double Fine Productions game as Tim Schafer's absurd yet morbid writing style is reminiscent of Toby Fox's sense of humor. Both Psychonauts and Psychonauts 2 they are an excellent choice, but it has the most to do with the studio game Undertale is Costume designbecause it's also a turn-based RPG with a lively cartoon art style.
IN Costume designplayers take control of a group of kids who must explore their neighborhood on Halloween and collect different costumes that have different effects on the battle. It's a silly, lighthearted and fun game (albeit very short). Its 2014 sequel, Costume design 2is even bigger and better.
A wolf among us
Cinematic decision-making at its absolute best
One of the many things that turned around Undertale to a massive cultural icon is its stunning decision-making gameplay. Almost everything the player does affects the outcome of the story and its ending, which raises a lot of questions about morality and gameplay control. Players looking for similar mechanics should look no further than Telltale Games' extensive catalog.
This studio has made some high-quality point-and-click adventure games, but A wolf among us is without a doubt the best. Inspired by the comic of the same name, players take control of Bigby Wolf, the werewolf sheriff of a town full of classic fantasy creatures who must investigate a series of mysterious murders. Not only is it set in a fantastical environment filled with eccentric monsters, but its gameplay revolves around conversations with other characters that can have different outcomes depending on the player's choices.
Yume Nikki: The Dream Diary
A 3D reboot of one of the most important indie RPGs ever made
If there is one indie RPG that can be considered even more important and influential than Undertaleit is Yume Nikki. Created with RPG Maker, this surreal dream-based adventure wowed gamers when it was released in 2004. Toby Fox himself cited it as one of his main sources of inspiration. original Yume Nikki is a free 2D game, so anyone interested in it should try it as soon as possible.
However, those who would prefer the 3D version should check out its 2018 reboot instead: Yume Nikki: The Dream Diary. This is a complete reworking of the classic narrative RPG, but with 3D environments and puzzles. It also has several new elements, characters and locations that were not in the original. While most fans seem to prefer the original game, Yume Nikki: The Dream Diary is still an unforgettable, bizarre and emotional adventure. It's a very solid alternative considering there aren't many 3D indie RPGs on the market.
Small town hero
A turn-based RPG with an excellent soundtrack by Toby Fox himself
A huge success Undertale Toby Fox's career grew very quickly and took him to many interesting places. In 2019, he began working with Game Freak and used his incredible musical talent to compose several songs for Pokemon games like Sword and shield and Scarlet and Violet. He was also hired as the main songwriter by one of the non-studio members.Pokemon games: Small town hero.
This colorful and adorable fantasy RPG has some interesting ideas in its combat system, but its greatest asset (and the main reason it's still remembered today) is its excellent soundtrack. Toby Fox has created a collection of beautiful and energetic songs that remind Undertale's music, but still have their own identity. After all, Small town hero is a distinctive turn-based RPG with memorable music, which means that any fan of Toby Fox's works will appreciate it.
The most chaotic 3D fan game in this Bullet Hell series
- Issued by: April 30, 2020
- Genre: Action, shoot them
- System: PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- Developer: Mikosan Manners
Toby Fox confirmed that Project Touhou franchise directly inspired the chaotic ball game Undertaleso it's another good place for fans interested in experiencing something similar to check out. However, he quickly discovers that all of them are official Desire games are 2D shooters and only a few fan favorites are in full 3D.
Touhou Mechanical Scrollers is one of the best Desire fan games. It takes the classic bullet hell gameplay and implements it into a 3D environment, complete with free-flowing flight controls, frantic bullet patterns, and melee combat. It will definitely scratch an itch that no other game will scratch. Players should be warned that its framerate suffers from occasional hiccups, but that's understandable given that this is a fan-made game.
Mario and Luigi: Brotherhood
The only 3D entry in this beloved RPG series
Toby Fox also confirmed that Mario and Luigi series also served as inspiration Undertalewhich makes a lot of sense, as this turn-based RPG featuring Nintendo's iconic plumbing duo shares many elements with its debut game. For a long time, all entries in this series were strictly 2D (though they had an admittedly impressive hand-drawn style). That finally changed in 2024 with the release Mario and Luigi: Brotherhood.
This is the first and only record in Mario and Luigi series that is fully 3D. It carries over all the elements that made the series so successful and popular, such as its interactive and accessible turn-based combat, dynamic team attacks between the two titular brothers, crazy characters and a goofy sense of humor. It also enabled the transition to 3D graphics Brotherhood's developers to create deeper exploration mechanics and build a more beautiful, colorful and expansive world.
FREERIDE: Personality Test
A great personality test hidden behind a narrative RPG
- Issued by: January 31, 2023
- Genre: RPG, adventure
- System: Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS
- Developer: Flightyfelon Games Inc.
Success Undertale it directly inspired a number of other indie RPGs, most of which were made with a similar 2D art style. However, the game known as FREERIDE: Personality Test stands out in the indie scene for being the closest thing to a 3D version Undertale currently on the market.
FREERIDE is a narrative RPG, meaning it focuses more on story than combat. The player character travels to a vibrant world full of strange but lovable characters and must use their telekinesis to help them in various scenarios. This game loop is fun and unique, but as the name suggests, FREERIDE constantly testing the player's personality behind their back based on their decisions. This in turn affects the outcome of the story and encourages multiplayer.
Undertale
- Released
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September 15, 2015
- ESRB
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E10+ for everyone 10+: Fantasy violence, mild gore, mild expressions, simulated gambling, tobacco use
- Developers
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Toby Fox
- Publishers
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Toby Fox, 8-4
