# Games like Epic Battle Fantasy 3

> The closest matches to Epic Battle Fantasy 3: Epic Battle Fantasy 4, Epic Battle Fantasy 5, Cthulhu Saves the World, West of Loathing, and Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Epic Battle Fantasy 4](https://imho.run/games/265610/epic-battle-fantasy-4) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 1,850 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265610/)
2. [Epic Battle Fantasy 5](https://imho.run/games/432350/epic-battle-fantasy-5) — A frequent pick in Epic Battle Fantasy 3 players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,778 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/432350/)
3. [Cthulhu Saves the World](https://imho.run/games/107310/cthulhu-saves-the-world) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 2,120 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107310/)
4. [West of Loathing](https://imho.run/games/597220/west-of-loathing) — Also Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 8,549 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597220/)
5. [Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes](https://imho.run/games/46450/grotesque-tactics-evil-heroes) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 222 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/46450/)
6. [Disgaea PC](https://imho.run/games/405900/disgaea-pc) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 2,589 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/405900/)
7. [Breath of Death VII](https://imho.run/games/107300/breath-of-death-vii) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 946 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107300/)
8. [Heroines of Swords & Spells](https://imho.run/games/1212400/heroines-of-swords-spells) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 115 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1212400/)
9. [Fairy Fencer F](https://imho.run/games/347830/fairy-fencer-f) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 1,231 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347830/)
10. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
11. [The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled](https://imho.run/games/41900/the-bard-s-tale-arpg-remastered-and-resnarkled) — Also Parody, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 703 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/41900/)
12. [Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1](https://imho.run/games/282900/hyperdimension-neptunia-re-birth1) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 5,675 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282900/)
13. [Citizens of Earth](https://imho.run/games/258910/citizens-of-earth) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 162 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/258910/)
14. [Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy](https://imho.run/games/214830/half-minute-hero-super-mega-neo-climax-ultimate-boy) — Also Parody and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 663 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214830/)
15. [Pit People®](https://imho.run/games/291860/pit-people) — Also Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 4,532 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/291860/)
16. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
17. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
18. [200% Mixed Juice!](https://imho.run/games/335190/200-mixed-juice) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 208 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/335190/)
19. [Crystal Story II](https://imho.run/games/344860/crystal-story-ii) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 227 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/344860/)
20. [Doom & Destiny](https://imho.run/games/318130/doom-destiny) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 1,141 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/318130/)
21. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
22. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
23. [Fearless Fantasy](https://imho.run/games/282100/fearless-fantasy) — Also Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 69 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282100/)
24. [Evoland](https://imho.run/games/233470/evoland) — Also Parody and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 3. 2,867 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233470/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=521200&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=521200&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=521200&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=521200
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/521200
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Epic Battle Fantasy 3

Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a free-to-play indie turn-based JRPG released in 2016, playable on Steam Deck. Set in a whimsical fantasy world, the game presents challenging combat encounters across nine-tile grid maps, with manual enemy encounters giving players control over when to engage foes. A paper-doll equipment system ties gear directly to character visuals in both battles and cutscenes, while a monster encyclopedia tracks discovered creatures. Boss battles serve as gatekeepers for new areas, and an achievement system rewards thorough exploration of the game world. Players describe the experience as chill and lighthearted, with humor and pop culture references appearing throughout dialogue. The title holds a 97% positive rating from 1,577 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 521200
- **Developer:** Matt Roszak
- **Publisher:** Matt Roszak
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements
- **Released:** Sep 1, 2016
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/521200/epic-battle-fantasy-3)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=521200&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521200/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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