Games like Epic Battle Fantasy 4
If Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Epic Battle Fantasy 5, Epic Battle Fantasy 3 and Cthulhu Saves the World — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its absurd humor, intricate combat systems and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a solo-only turn-based RPG developed and published by Matt Roszak, released in 2014 at a price of 14.99 USD. The game centers on elemental affinities and status-effects-management, with players experimenting through skill combinations in intricate combat systems. Set in a diverse fantasy world, players battle waves of enemies, develop their characters, and solve puzzles across a medium-length adventure. Reviewers highlight the freedom-and-complexity-in-gameplay and absurd-humor as key appeals, while players describe it as challenging, nostalgic, and retro. The game is marked as playable on Steam Deck and holds a review score of 98% positive from 1850 Steam reviews.
About Epic Battle Fantasy 4: A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)
Players who liked Epic Battle Fantasy 4 also play
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Epic Battle Fantasy 5
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Top pick for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
Cthulhu Saves the World
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Third-strongest match for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Ranked #6 for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Ranked #8 for Epic Battle Fantasy 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 4
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Persona 5 Royal
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Resonance
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.
FTL: Faster Than Light
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play.
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Breath of Fire IV
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a retro mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle as you go head to head with unique enemies using powerful "Dragon Transformations" and combo actions! Follow the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu to their thrilling conclusion in this classic RPG adventure.
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
Valkyria Chronicles™
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Epic Battle Fantasy 4 at current Steam store prices.
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
PEAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
Inscryption
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Noita
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~93% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
OneShot
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Human Fall Flat
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
Brotato
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Epic Battle Fantasy 4 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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More from Matt Roszak
Other recommendable Steam games by Matt Roszak, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Another title from Matt Roszak, the studio behind Epic Battle Fantasy 4. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Find Matt's Cats
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Another title from Matt Roszak, the studio behind Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Go on a scavenger-hunt adventure that spans 84 hand-crafted levels, while getting to know the four friends who struggle to keep their video game studio together.
Bullet Heaven 2
WHY THIS
Another title from Matt Roszak, the studio behind Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Epic Battle Fantasy Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Another title from Matt Roszak, the studio behind Epic Battle Fantasy 4. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect, and a free soundtrack DLC!
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Another title from Matt Roszak, the studio behind Epic Battle Fantasy 4. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Cthulhu Saves the World
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a nostalgic mood with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Epic Battle Fantasy 4.
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Frequently asked about Epic Battle Fantasy 4
- Does Epic Battle Fantasy 4 run on Steam Deck?
- Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Epic Battle Fantasy 4 cost?
- Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 4?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Epic Battle Fantasy 4 are Epic Battle Fantasy 5, Epic Battle Fantasy 3, Cthulhu Saves the World.
- Who developed Epic Battle Fantasy 4?
- Epic Battle Fantasy 4 was developed by Matt Roszak.
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