Games Like Burden of the Blue

A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!

Why similar: Nonlinear 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Nonlinear 23%, Top-Down 15.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Spend hours having fun exploring this maze that gets bigger and bigger. In Key, with each level won, the maze gets bigger and harder. Dodge spikes and traps, push blocks of ice, find the key and open the door before time runs out.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Top-Down 14.8%, 2D 6.4%

Adrenaline Dungeon is a top-down dungeon crawler game, play as an unknown man stuck in a time-looped dungeon. Uncover clues to discover a new order trying to rewrite history. Use different weapons and abilities to escape the dungeon and prevent history from being rewritten.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Top-Down 15.8%, 2D 6.9%, Action 6.4%

Play as an Armlys alien named Vagrient in this evolving sci-fi action/adventure game, featuring RPG elements. It's full of exploration, combat, character progression, puzzle solving and obstacle clearing!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Nonlinear 20.8%, Top-Down 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 10.4%

Explore the dungeon and defeat the Skeleton King!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Top-Down 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Action 9.4%

Ice Slider is a game by Shining Watermelon Studios where you play as a hiker named Rob who enters Icy Cave. A cave with a Gauntlet of Ice Puzzles, in which he has to complete to exit. Play as Rob as he goes through this gauntlet of puzzles. Each Level

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.6%, Exploration 17.9%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Top-Down 14.2%, 2D 6.7%

A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Nonlinear 25.1%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

A puzzle solving, dungeon crawling, action adventure, role playing game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Nonlinear 22.5%, Top-Down 13%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 8.9%

Master the elements of poison, fire, ice, and meteorite in Shadow of Aya, a top-down action-adventure ode to the 8-bit classics. But beware—as your powers grow, so do the forces against you. The journey downward is choked with shadow, and the creatures who lurk among them.

Why similar: Nonlinear 23%, Top-Down 15.7%, Exploration 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 6.7%

20 years after the defeat of the Shaper of Magic, Warlock, the island of Melas is in a time of peace. But when the dark cult known as the Wicken return to resurrect Warlock from his ashes, you must spring into action to stop them before the apocalypse is set into motion.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Exploration 13.2%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.

Why similar: Nonlinear 24.5%, Action-Adventure 17%, Exploration 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Ten Years of Rain is a fantasy adventure with a unique Central Asian inspired setting. Pick up your blade, call your hawk, and prepare to travel the cursed lands of the steppe. Battle the forces of the Great Khan, explore the secret places of the world, and discover the cause of the long rain...

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.4%, Top-Down 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 11.3%

YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Top-Down 13.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.7%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Top-Down 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Adventure 7.9%

A retro-style adventure game where you explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets to find Mya's missing cat.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Nonlinear 19.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Top-Down 13.2%, Exploration 12.6%

Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Nonlinear 21.8%, Top-Down 12%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 10.6%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve head-scratching puzzles, and fight dangerous enemies in this retro-inspired action adventure.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Top-Down 14.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Mr Figs is a challenging top-down action puzzler set in the ruins that created Mr Figs. Explore, collect, and bomb your way to your birthplace and bring it to ruin!

Why similar: Top-Down 34.6%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 8.3%

Discover hidden secrets. Delve into dungeons. Solve puzzles. Find ancient relics to vanquish bosses. Unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom of Aurule and its talkative denizens in this Zelda-like adventure.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Nonlinear 17.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Top-Down 10.2%

MIRADOR is a 2D action game. You arrive at a temple... Kill several monsters to grow, get skills, and go through it!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.4%, Exploration 18.2%, Top-Down 16%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Gregory and Victoria were on the verge of a breakthrough. Alas, their experiment has opened a series of portals and it's up to them to use their knowledge of chemistry to end the madness. Will they be able to overcome the hoards of monsters or find themselves the victims of an experiment gone awry?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.9%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Exploration 16.9%, Action 8%, 2D 7.8%

Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!

Why similar: Nonlinear 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Top-Down 15.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Top-down 2D adventure in retro style. Explore a dangerous world filled with both living and undead enemies. Solve puzzles and search tombs & dungeons, find secrets, weapons and upgrades.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action-Adventure 16%, Nonlinear 15%, Exploration 12.7%, Action 7.3%

In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%

Explore a new cryptic and dangerous world every month. Uncover secret paths, find useful equipment and let the rest of the community know about your findings.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Exploration 15.6%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Top-Down 6.9%

Play as a tiny matchstick character in this third-person solo adventure, and set out to find ancient mirrors hidden throughout the world—then repair them using gathered resources. Your fire is your key to progress, helping you overcome the environment and face your enemies.

Why similar: Nonlinear 31.7%, Exploration 28%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 10%

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Nonlinear 30%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Top-Down 14.5%, Exploration 12%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, Nonlinear 24.7%, Top-Down 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and battle the powerful Elemental Lords as you explore the wondrous world of Wyn.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Top-Down 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Exploration 11.5%

Zahalia is a top-down action-rpg with item collection and dungeon exploring. Take back the 7 Crystals from the traitor Zezor and stop General Skull Knight from invading Zahalia. Explore to find new items to allow you to have access to more of the map and gain new abilities.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.9%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Top-Down 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D 6.7%

A game about exploring the fascinating world full of hostile tremendous bosses. Gather loot, and level up your hero making your way throughout the ancient ruins!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.1%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Exploration 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 6.8%

A fantastical action-adventure game. Explore the forest, craft dozens of unique potions, and survive the dangers of the night!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.9%, Exploration 21%, Top-Down 19.4%, 2D 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Top-Down 16.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.

Why similar: Nonlinear 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Top-Down 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 10.9%

A daring wanderer wields his weapons in real-time battles through his quest into the unknown.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 8.4%

Step into the forest where your shovel is both your weapon and lifeline. Fight back against twisted forest creatures, claim their corrupted seeds, and bring them to your farm and grow your weapons. Restore the forest plant by plant, Will you break the curse, or will the forest claim you too?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.8%, Exploration 15.8%, Top-Down 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.3%, Action-Adventure 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 2D 8.8%, Action 5.7%

A action-adventure game with a top down perspective and a heavy emphasis on story. Become the legendary Knight of Hamarolf and take on a myriad of foes from the Golden Oath to save the world from evil's reign while engaging with memorable characters and a thrilling combat loop.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Top-Down 19.4%, Action-Adventure 17%, Exploration 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Can you solve the puzzle with the limited amount of moves? Explore the world map. Solve the levels with different gimmicks. Get stars by beating levels to explore more of the world map. Solve over 170 levels in this puzzle adventure game.

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.4%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Top-Down 14.8%, Exploration 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.

Why similar: Nonlinear 32.6%, Exploration 16.1%, Top-Down 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Inside The Crystal Mountain is a difficult action-adventure game with fast-paced combat and soulslike elements where you explore a mysterious world filled with ambiguous characters and challenging enemies.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Top-Down 14.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Top-Down 17.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

An adventure in werewolf hunting, for witches.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Top-Down 12.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Ancient Mind is a puzzle-action-adventure game about discovering the remains of an ancient civilization. Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and discover the truth about ancient mysteries.

Why similar: Nonlinear 32.6%, Top-Down 18%, Action-Adventure 16%, Exploration 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Step into the exhilarating world of *Rage*, where you smash everything in sight and gather heaps of gold coins and treasures. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or taking a break from intense gaming, Rage offers satisfying gameplay that lets you release pent-up energy in a fun-filled adventure!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.4%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Exploration 16.2%, Action 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Play as a cunning black cat in a red cape in this old-school action puzzler! Blast your way through grid-based levels, outsmart enemies, and use bombs to clear a path — but beware of spikes and traps.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Top-Down 11.6%

The Kingdoms of Ædloran is a 2D top-down pixel RPG. Explore a living open world, encounter strange and fantastic creatures, level up and learn new abilities, battle savage beasts and monstrous foes, delve deep into perilous dungeons, and claim legendary loot.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Top-Down 11.4%, Exploration 11.3%

A medieval fantasy hack and slash adventure where you are a combat wizard. Fast and frantic, fight hordes of enemies and defeat brutal bosses in any order to save the kingdom. Use deadly magic, powerful items and valuable loot to help turn the tide of battle.

Why similar: Nonlinear 30.5%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Top-Down 21.2%, 2D 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

A strange feeling draws you to an underground facility. In this atmospheric psychological horror game, you will explore a complex filled with paranormal anomalies. Uncover secrets, use strange artifacts to survive, and escape the entities that lurk in the shadows. Team up or die alone.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.8%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Exploration 17.2%, Action 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Use the moonlight spell to trade places with objects and escape from the mysterious nightmare in this short puzzle adventure!

Why similar: Exploration 19.3%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Top-Down 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Atmospheric 11.2%

The Orchard Estate is Haunted! Investigate a spooky cartoon mansion and its zany suspects, uncover the clues, and unmask the monsters prowling its halls in this action-adventure whodunnit! But beware, the mansion appears to shift each case, and seems to hold deeper mysteries…

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Nonlinear 22.1%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 11.1%

Help May to obtain the Eight Prized Flowers in this cozy pixelated top-down action adventure! Explore her island home, meet new people, avoid shadowy creatures, solve puzzles, and collect whatever useful objects you can find!

Why similar: Nonlinear 24.3%, Top-Down 20%, Action-Adventure 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Exploration 10.7%

Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.

Why similar: Nonlinear 27.4%, Top-Down 15.4%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

A short top-down narrative game about alcohol, denial, and the first honest moment of accountability.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.6%, Exploration 22.7%, Top-Down 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 9%

Collect keys to unlock the "Pharaohs Tomb" and fight his remains to pass the level! Dodge traps, scorpions and mummies in a procedurally generated maze!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Top-Down 19.2%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Top-Down 21.7%, Action-Adventure 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 8.1%

Play as an old man who wakes up in a mysterious castle full of magic and danger. Explore every corner of the castle and discover what is hidden between the walls of this misterious and ancient place while you keep fighting with monsters and improving your abilities.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.4%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Exploration 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 7.3%

Start on your fantasy adventure in this completely nonlinear souls-like! Place Life Stones in the world to create your own 'bonfires' as you cut through the challenging enemies and seek out the Divine Rings!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Nonlinear 24%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 11.3%, Top-Down 9.7%