Metaneurosis
Release date: Apr 15, 2025
Developers: Lazy Dev Studio
Publishers: Lazy Dev Studio
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

What defines one’s nature when the inner self is lost? Metaneurosis is a surreal, story-rich turn-based RPG blending tactical combat, dark humor, and emotional introspection. Navigate bizarre mindscapes shaped by fear, memory, and unresolved pain—where every absurd encounter hides something meaningful underneath. What does it cost to stay true to oneself? You play as someone stuck in life—mentally, emotionally, and maybe literally. Each world you enter is a manifestation of a deeper struggle, filled with talking skeletons, corporate nightmares, undead seagulls, and the occasional flying walrus. It’s ridiculous—until it isn’t. Key Features Turn-Based Tactical Combat Build a party of uniquely unstable characters. Plan your moves—or just throw a can and hope for the best. Surreal Worlds to Explore Travel through layered mental landscapes, each with its own twisted logic, inhabitants, and narrative weight. Dark Humor Meets Emotional Depth Laugh through the nonsense. Then brace yourself for when it stops being funny. Customize Your Team Build a party of oddballs with a mix of ridiculous and powerful abilities that suit your strategy—or your neuroses. Puzzles, Secrets, and Side Quests Discover hidden stories, strange mechanics, and meaningful side content across each world. Character Creation & Progression Personalize your look and unlock new outfits as you push deeper into yourself—or someone else. Optional Story Mode Skip combat entirely and experience the full narrative journey, surreal humor, and emotional depth at your own pace. Whether you’re battling spaghetti lawyers, seeking crablightenment, or confronting your own inner saboteur, Metaneurosis is a love letter to RPGs—and to the beautiful mess of being human. 


Notes: This game explores mature themes, including substance use, addiction, and the struggles of navigating a healthcare system that prioritizes profit over care. Players will face difficult choices, with potential consequences such as personal hardship and life deterioration. These elements are integral to the narrative, offering a thought-provoking exploration of adversity and human resilience.