- #1 A Plague Tale: Innocence
97% matchVery Positive93% of 67,391 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Medieval 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Historical 10.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Dark 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor that establishes the core mechanics, emotional stakes, and the bond between the two protagonists.
- #2 The Last of Us™ Part I
96% matchVery Positive84% of 103,184 reviews2023
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.9%, Emotional 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 13.4%, Thriller 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same DNA of a desperate, cinematic survival journey focused on protecting a companion in a brutal, hostile world.
- #3 The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
95% matchVery Positive91% of 50,108 reviews2025
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 28.9 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.
Why similar: Emotional 16.4%, Third Person 14%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Realistic 12.3%, Dark 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the intense, character-focused survival gameplay and emotional storytelling found in the first game.
- #4 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
96% matchVery Positive90% of 75,796 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Dark 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Third Person 13.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Like Requiem, it offers a deeply atmospheric, cinematic experience with a strong focus on the protagonist's psychological state and personal journey.
- #5 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
94% matchVery Positive87% of 9,269 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Cinematic 24%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Dark 10.7%, Third Person 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It elevates the cinematic presentation and atmospheric tension of its predecessor, matching the visual fidelity and emotional weight of Requiem.
- #6 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
94% matchVery Positive84% of 8,714 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Cinematic 20.6%, Emotional 20%, Third Person 15.9%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a compelling narrative focused on a pair of protagonists dealing with supernatural threats and emotional loss.
- #7 Bramble: The Mountain King
93% matchVery Positive95% of 7,488 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Why similar: Cinematic 27.1%, Emotional 15.6%, Dark 11.9%, Third Person 10%, Atmospheric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar dark, atmospheric fairy-tale aesthetic while focusing on a vulnerable protagonist navigating a dangerous world.
- #8 God of War Ragnarök
91% matchVery Positive89% of 46,236 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 44.2 hrsMean: 51.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.7%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 12.9%, Emotional 12.8%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the epic, emotional journey with refined combat and a deep focus on character relationships and high-stakes stakes.
- #9 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
92% matchVery Positive85% of 85,933 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Third Person 18%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished blend of stealth, exploration, and cinematic set pieces that align well with the gameplay loop of Requiem.
- #10 God of War
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 179,060 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Third Person 20.8%, Emotional 15.8%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: The game excels at cinematic storytelling and features a central focus on the evolving, protective bond between a parent and child.
- #11 Tomb Raider Game of the Year
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 265,056 reviews2013
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, Third Person 16.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Cinematic 12%, Action 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a grounded, survival-focused origin story for its protagonist with cinematic action sequences similar to the Plague Tale series.
- #12 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
89% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 11.2%, Exploration 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines cinematic visuals with action-adventure gameplay and a touching story about guiding spirits to peace.
- #13 Resident Evil 4
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 250,763 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.7%, Dark 14.2%, Realistic 12.8%, Third Person 12.2%, Action 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This remake provides a masterclass in third-person survival action, emphasizing the protection of a companion throughout a harrowing journey.
- #14 Rise of the Tomb Raider™
89% matchVery Positive94% of 151,799 reviews2016
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.6%, Third Person 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This entry expands on the survival and exploration elements, maintaining the cinematic pacing and high-stakes adventure.
- #15 Syberia: The World Before
87% matchVery Positive90% of 4,909 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.7%, Historical 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 10.5%, Realistic 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a rich, atmospheric narrative experience that emphasizes exploration and emotional character development.
- #16 Little Nightmares II
86% matchVery Positive93% of 57,181 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Dark 30.1%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 15%, Action-Adventure 14%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, atmospheric world where two characters must rely on each other to survive against overwhelming odds.
- #17 The Medium
86% matchVery Positive89% of 9,958 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Dark 17.3%, Third Person 17.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric horror and psychological storytelling, utilizing a unique dual-reality mechanic to solve mysteries.
- #18 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
85% matchVery Positive88% of 127,745 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.5%, Third Person 17%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 11.3%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist navigating a beautiful yet dangerous world filled with mystery and high-stakes combat.
- #19 BLACKTAIL
84% matchVery Positive81% of 2,738 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Medieval 15.5%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends folklore-inspired mythology with archery-based combat and a narrative that explores the protagonist's moral choices.
- #20 Beyond: Two Souls
84% matchVery Positive88% of 40,195 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Why similar: Cinematic 31.1%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Emotional 15.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is a highly cinematic, story-driven game that explores the life of a protagonist with unique supernatural abilities.
- #21 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
83% matchVery Positive94% of 41,228 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Emotional 34.4%, Atmospheric 22%, Adventure 20.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a poignant exploration of the sibling bond, utilizing unique mechanics to tell a deeply emotional story.
- #22 Little Nightmares
82% matchVery Positive95% of 115,868 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Why similar: Dark 28.9%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Third Person 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building tension through atmosphere and environmental storytelling, much like the stealth segments in Requiem.
- #23 Detroit: Become Human
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 244,033 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Why similar: Cinematic 45.1%, Emotional 20%, Story Rich 10.1%, Third Person 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-heavy experience where player choices significantly impact the emotional outcome of the characters' stories.
- #24 Steelrising
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,868 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Alternate History 23.8%, Cinematic 17.5%, Third Person 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique atmospheric setting and third-person action that rewards careful movement and strategic combat.
- #25 GYLT
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.
Why similar: Emotional 17.8%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a young protagonist navigating a surreal, atmospheric world, emphasizing stealth and narrative discovery.
- #26 Heavy Rain
80% matchVery Positive86% of 28,418 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Why similar: Cinematic 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Emotional 14.9%, Thriller 8.7%, Mystery 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This cinematic thriller focuses heavily on the lengths a parent will go to save their child, mirroring the protective themes of Requiem.
- #27 Life is Strange: True Colors
79% matchVery Positive89% of 16,617 reviews2021
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.6%, Cinematic 18.1%, Emotional 18%, Third Person 12.7%, Mystery 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a deeply emotional, character-driven story where the protagonist's unique abilities influence their interactions and the narrative.
- #28 Amnesia: Rebirth
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,236 reviews2020
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.2%, Emotional 13.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Dark 11%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on a vulnerable protagonist in a terrifying environment, relying on stealth and environmental puzzles to survive.
- #29 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,595 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 17.2%, Realistic 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #30 Resident Evil Requiem
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 171,385 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 21.3 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.5%, Realistic 14%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Dark 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #31 1348 Ex Voto
78% matchMixed54% of 776 reviews2026
Dev: SedleoPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.
Why similar: Historical 19.4%, Medieval 18.7%, Third Person 15%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #32 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
77% matchVery Positive91% of 40,659 reviews2022
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.8%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #33 Somerville
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,848 reviews2022
Dev: Jumpship
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.6%, Emotional 20.1%, Dark 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a wordless, atmospheric journey that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a sense of loss and survival.
- #34 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
73% matchVery Positive94% of 182,673 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 55.4 hrsMean: 74.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Medieval 23.5%, Alternate History 17.4%, Historical 15%, Realistic 14.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #35 INDIKA
75% matchVery Positive90% of 8,070 reviews2024
Dev: Odd MeterPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Third Person 16.4%, Dark 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Exploration 9.3%
- #36 Martha Is Dead
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,780 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?
Why similar: Cinematic 24.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Dark 11.7%, Thriller 9.2%, Mystery 8.8%
- #37 After Us
75% matchVery Positive85% of 462 reviews2023
Dev: PiccoloPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Emotional 20.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 16.1%, Exploration 15.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #38 Sofie: The Echoes™
76% matchMostly Negative39% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Working Game Studio Ltd.
Windows
Sofie: The Echoes™ is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure where you guide Sofie, a determined mother, through combat, exploration, and puzzles in a dark world, unraveling secrets in a quest to save her family.
Why similar: Cinematic 21%, Emotional 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Realistic 9.9%, Thriller 9.2%
- #39 Assassin's Creed Mirage
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 11,570 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.
Why similar: Historical 27.2%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Third Person 14.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Cinematic 6.4%
- #40 Thymesia
74% matchVery Positive83% of 9,660 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Third Person 24.8%, Medieval 21.2%, Dark 20.6%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Action 8.6%
- #41 Atomic Heart
73% matchVery Positive81% of 48,140 reviews2023
Dev: MundfishPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Why similar: Alternate History 37.2%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8%
- #42 South of Midnight
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,497 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Third Person 15.9%, Dark 14.5%, Atmospheric 10%
- #43 Alone in the Dark
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,635 reviews2024
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.9%, Dark 13.4%, Realistic 12.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
- #44 A Juggler's Tale
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,189 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Cinematic 24.4%, Medieval 20.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Exploration 9.2%
- #45 Unholy
72% matchMixed64% of 229 reviews2023
Dev: Duality GamesPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.1%, Dark 18%, Realistic 16.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.2%
- #46 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
69% matchMixed68% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Aya Games
Windows
A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?
Why similar: Dark 20%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Third Person 17.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Atmospheric 12.3%
- #47 Forspoken
71% matchMixed63% of 8,453 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Exploration 17.5%, Cinematic 16.7%, Dark 9.2%, Action 7.6%
- #48 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,389 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Medieval 17.3%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Third Person 13.9%, Exploration 13%
- #49 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,363 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 13.2%, Story Rich 12.9%
- #50 Deliver Us Mars
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,935 reviews2023
Dev: KeokeN InteractivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.9%, Emotional 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Realistic 11.3%, Third Person 10.6%
- #51 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
66% matchVery Positive88% of 28,765 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.6 hrsMean: 60.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Third Person 16.8%, Exploration 14.9%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #52 Hell is Us
65% matchVery Positive86% of 5,738 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Third Person 21.4%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Dark 11.3%
- #53 Trek to Yomi
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,020 reviews2022
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.8%, Historical 18.6%, Third Person 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #54 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
68% matchVery Positive86% of 60,348 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Third Person 22.7%, Atmospheric 13%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 9.6%
- #55 Praey for the Gods
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,096 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.5%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Third Person 13.5%, Exploration 9.9%
- #56 Life is Strange: Reunion
64% matchVery Positive90% of 4,784 reviews2026
Dev: Deck Nine GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax. The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together… Before everything burns?
Why similar: Cinematic 26.7%, Emotional 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Third Person 11.6%, Adventure 7.7%
- #57 Heartworm
66% matchVery Positive86% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent AdinolfiPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.5%, Emotional 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Third Person 11.1%
- #58 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
66% matchVery Positive94% of 44,189 reviews2021
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.
Why similar: Cinematic 29.5%, Action-Adventure 21.7%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 8.6%, Action 8.5%
- #59 The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,527 reviews2019
Dev: Supermassive GamesPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.
Why similar: Cinematic 55.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Third Person 8.3%, Story Rich 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #60 Evil Awaits™
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Chai Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of Archdale Castle in this Indie Action Survival Horror when an explosion threatens to expose a family curse and a new epidemic
Why similar: Cinematic 27.1%, Realistic 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Dark 11.6%, Third Person 9.9%