5 Best Games Like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

What's more deadly than a salt with a weapon (pun intended)? Well, a vegetable with a passion for crime. Turnip Boy, the son of the former crime lord, made his debut in Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion in 2021. The greenhouse owner turned into a life of crime after discovering his roots (again, pun intended). 

Now he's back again, and this time to rob a bank in Turnip Boy Robs a Bank. The game is scheduled to drop on 18 Jan 2024 in what we presume will be sticking to tradition with its roguelike mechanics. So before you cop this game, how about visiting familiar territory to brace yourself for the upcoming offbeat, top-down action-adventure game? Here are the five best games, like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.

5. Hunt The Night

In a world where humans rule the day and vicious creatures rule the night, you need more than the Ghostbusters to save you. You need The Stalkers. Hunt the Night is an action RPG where you take the role of Vesper, one of the chaste members of ‘The Stalkers'. Your quest is to explore the horror-filled world of Medhram and rid it of its gruesome enemies. The game wears Bloodborne as its inspiration on its sleeve—a few minutes into the game, you are already pointing out familiar elements, especially the haunting atmosphere.

Despite the familiarity, the game has tried to establish itself as an independent IP. It certainly shines with its 16-bit style animation and enemies. The game uses modern lighting, which adds an impressive layer of detail to the animation and sprite art. 

Moreover, the most exciting thing about Hunt the Night lies in its gameplay. Engage in fast-paced combat as you tear through enemies. You can combine ranged and melee attacks for a satisfying takedown. Slash your foes with your sword and take cover as you employ ranged attacks. Plus, the bosses really put up a fight. Combining these two attack modes will certainly get you in the clear.

4. Bleak Sword DX

Although Bleak Sword DX has a soulslike vibe to it, it still has a striking similarity to Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, so stay with me. The 2D pixelated game is all about grimness and darkness but holds plenty of action. You must clear hordes of gruesome enemies across twelve intense and action-packed dioramas.

The game looks like something out of an 80s Game Boy device, but the characters are detailed enough for you to discern. Our tiny protagonist may not be proportionate to his enemies, but oh boy, does he pack a punch. After clearing your enemies on a level, you move on to the next, where you face another swarm. Each enemy has a unique attack form. If you fail to eliminate all enemies, you return to the previous level: a small price to pay for the plenty of action that awaits.

Moreover, the game's simple mechanics and combined roguelike action will undoubtedly get you hooked. I live for such simple games. It seems the less complex the graphics are, the more fun you are signing up for. The best part is Bleak Sword DX gets the combat exceptionally right. So, if you have an itch for up close and personal melee fights, this game hits the right spot.

3. Gun Devil

Games like Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros laid out the red carpet for platformer games. We now have an abundance of such titles with varied gameplay that pays homage to the classics. Gun Devil sits among these titles as an exciting 2D platformer where you must rescue your hell-wife from the captive hands of Satan's offspring. Yes, you read that right, ‘hell-wife. Satan's son, The Caramelized Dumbass, is attending the School of Magic and falls in love with his teacher. Little does he know that the teacher's husband is a badass devil. You play as Blast the Pimp Legion, blasting your way through the infernal world armed with a gun.

A devil with a gun? It might just be as absurd as a turnip with a weapon, but the bottom line is it's an action-filled game. Gun Devil features gore graphics amidst a pixelated backdrop. Speaking of absurdity, the game takes it a few notches high with dogs blowing white clouds from their bums, which you must stay clear of. How can you not relish such ridiculousness? It certainly beats a vicious vegetable.

2. Lakeview Cabin 2

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in one of the horror movies where you live in a cabin in the woods, and you are suddenly running away from a serial killer? Wonder no more. Lakeview Cabin 2 is here to give you that virtual experience, your very own Friday the 13th. The 2D game might have a horror element to it, but it's heavily layered with comedy, kind of what you get from watching Scary Movie, the parody. 

The game, a sequel to Lakeview Cabin Collection, takes you through four episodes, each with a different backstory. You play as one of the four survivors in each story, and you must find elements to help you survive in your environment. Thankfully, there are plenty of items to interact with which form part of the gameplay. You can play with cymbal monkeys, examine the toys, or simply take a shower. But don't be fooled by this simple and exciting environment. It's the same one that can get you killed.

1. Earthbound

Topping our list of games like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is Earthbound.

Earthbound is one of those games with a triumphant return story. Although it debuted in the US in 1995, its popularity rose after the release of Super Smash Bros, where its characters are listed as fighters. 

The game is buzzing with adventure. One of Earthbound's standout features is its contemporary setting, a departure from the typical fantasy or science fiction settings of many RPGs. The game follows a group of kids, including the protagonist Ness, as they embark on a journey to save the world from an otherworldly threat known as Giygas. The story is quirky, humorous, and often surreal. Besides this, you'll engage in battles against quirky enemies. The encounters are not random, and you can choose whether to fight or avoid them.

Earthbound is a game that transcends its era. Thankfully, you can relive this moment on the Nintendo Switch Online service as you wait for Turnip Boy Robs a Bank's debut.

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