EarthBound

Unlike typical fantasy RPGs, EarthBound brings the adventure to a satirical version of 1990s America. Players follow Ness and his friends as they battle quirky enemies like “New Age Retro Hippies” and “Annoying Old Party Men” using baseball bats, yo-yos, and psychic powers. Its colorful graphics, unique humor, deep emotional undertones, and jazz-inspired soundtrack made it a commercial underdog initially — but today it stands as a cherished cult favorite that inspired future games like Undertale.