Summary
Dungeons of Hinterbergmanages to balance acosy-feelingsocial simulator with fantastic dungeons and interesting combat to make a unique game that doesn’t feel like anything else. However, once you’ve finished your time in Hinterberg, you might be craving something similar.
Luckily, there are plenty of games that share similar aspects with Dungeons of Hinterberg, whether that’s aesthetic, gameplay, structure, or even just vibes. So, what are the best games to move onto after you’ve ended your dungeon-crawling in Hinterberg?
If you’re looking for a short but charming palette cleanser, then playing A Short Hike is a great way to spend an hour or two. The small island is filled to the brim with sweet characters and opportunities for exploration, making it one of the strongest quick games available.
Why You Should Play A Short Hike
If you loved the atmosphere and exploration in Dungeons Of Hinterberg, then moving onto A Short Hike is a great way to recapture that feeling. There aren’t dungeons or combat, but the activities in A Short Hike are a great substitute.
Eternights has drawn manycomparisons to Persona, and so has Dungeons of Hinterberg. That’s because all three share the use of social stats to measure how well you’re building your character. Also, Eternights shares the action gameplay of Dungeons Of Hinterberg, but adds a more involved story, concentrating on fewer characters, but going more in-depth with each.
Why You Should Play Eternights
While the neon anime art style of Eternights is a far cry from Dungeons Of Hinterberg, the gameplay is remarkably similar, and both titles take a similaramount of time to finish. If you were wishing you could get more romantic in Dungeons Of Hinterberg, then Eternights might be just what you’re after.
Both Sable and Dungeons Of Hinterberg share a striking colorful art style, but that’s not where the similarities end. Sable is an open-world exploration game that doesn’t feature combat, instead focusing on building relationships and learning about occupations and culture around its large, vibrant world.
Why You Should Play Sable
If you loved the look, and the exploration segments in Dungeons Of Hinterberg, then Sable is the perfect way to expand on this. Getting to look around the hub areas in Dungeons Of Hinterberg was just as fun as the dungeons, so if you want more of that, Sable is a great choice.
One of the best aspects of playing Dungeons Of Hinterberg was the feeling of getting away from it all on a holiday, and that feeling is perfectly matched by Toem. In it, you’ll be exploring detailed areas and taking photos to fulfill certain mission requirements, all while befriending various characters.
Why You Should Play Toem
The sense of building relationships, and exploring detailed environments is shared between Dungeons Of Hinterberg and Toem. If you want something with a different gameplay style and aesthetic, but a very similar friendly atmosphere, then Toem is a perfect change of pace.
If you loved the character building and light RPG mechanics of Dungeons Of Hinterberg, and want something a little more in-depth, then starting theAtelier Ryzatrilogy is perfect for something more detailed. This RPG has a strong focus on alchemy, as well as the relationships between the core cast of characters.
Why You Should Play Atelier Ryza
Just one Atelier Ryza game is a lot longer than Dungeons Of Hinterberg, and there is a whole trilogy, so if you want something to really dive into then this is the game series to go for. The gameplay is a bit deeper, but the exploration, dungeons, character relationships, and overall friendly atmosphere are very similar.
One game series that was most commonly compared to Dungeons Of Hinterberg isPersona, thanks to the use of social stats, and there is no better game to get into the Persona series thanPersona 5 Royal.
Why You Should Play Persona 5 Royal
If you loved getting to know the various characters in Hinterberg and using these relationships to power up your character, then Persona is an even deeper version of this. Plus, if you felt you wanted more time with each character and wanted to explore even more detailed dungeons, Persona 5 Royal is the perfect fit.
The charming and relaxed dungeon crawling of Dungeons Of Hinterberg is perfectly matched by Tunic. The game lets you freely explore a mysterious island, with engaging action gameplay paired with detailed exploration.
Why You Should Play Tunic
If you enjoyed the dungeons and atmosphere of Dungeons Of Hinterberg, and want something a little more fluid, then Tunic is a great next step. It’s a little less structured, but exploration is always rewarded.
Aside from Persona, Dungeons Of Hinterberg has most often been compared to theZeldaseries, with the detailed dungeons and action combat taking clear inspiration from the classic Nintendo series. While any modern entry would be an easy next game after Dungeons Of Hinterberg, Skyward Sword matches the atmosphere perfectly.
Why You Should Play Skyward Sword
The soft watercolour aesthetic of Skyward Sword ensures this classic looks perfect on both the original Wii version and the HD Switch port, but whichever you choose, the relaxed atmosphere paired with an engaging story is perfect for playing after Dungeons Of Hinterberg.
