- #1 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 930 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 51.9% ★, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Time Travel 9.7% ★, Action 9.5%, Action-Adventure 3.7%
- #2 Bladed fury
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,166 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, RPG 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action 16.7%, Indie 8%
- #3 Vision Soft Reset
96% matchVery Positive89% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
Windows
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 43.3% ★, Time Travel 15.4% ★, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Action 6.8%
- #4 Age of Barbarian Extended Cut
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 900 reviews2016
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Barbarian Ex is an action hack 'n 'slash game inspired to 80s, fantasy and sword-and-sorcery genre. Muscular barbarians, scantily clad girls, hordes of bloodthirsty monsters, a lot of gore, a pretty epic story and an addictive soundtrack! What's best in life?
Why similar: Nudity 21.6%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17%, RPG 16.3%, Action 12.8%
- #5 Blades of Time
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,664 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.4%, Female Protagonist 22%, Time Manipulation 19.3% ★, Action 14.9%, RPG 5.8%
- #6 Katana ZERO
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 35.5% ★, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Difficult 10.3%
- #7 Omensight: Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,515 reviews2018
Dev: Spearhead Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.
Why similar: RPG 22.3%, Action 17.6%, Time Travel 17.2% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Indie 8.8%
- #8 DragonLoop
92% matchVery Positive93% of 551 reviews2025
Dev: 沙因
Windows
Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.5% ★, Time Travel 12.9% ★, RPG 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #9 CrossCode
91% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Difficult 7.5%
- #10 ASTLIBRA Revision
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 30,544 reviews2022
Dev: KEIZOPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Time Travel 27.5% ★, Action 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #11 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, RPG 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Difficult 13%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #12 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
91% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Action 17%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Indie 12.1%
- #13 Timespinner
89% matchVery Positive86% of 3,123 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.4% ★, RPG 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Time Travel 9.6% ★, Action 6.6%
- #14 Touhou Luna Nights
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 35.7% ★, RPG 12.3%, Difficult 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #15 Eternal Strands
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Action 11.4%, Exploration 10.5%
- #16 Initial 2 : New Stage
88% matchMixed69% of 414 reviews2018
Dev: Restory Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
“Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. Hope you like it!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.3%, RPG 24.7%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action 17.4%, Indie 6.7%
- #17 Project Temporality
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2014
Dev: Defrost Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Experience the mind bending power of single player cooperation. Project Temporality is a third person action/puzzle game built around the concept of allowing the player to play with time. Thanks to our propriety engine Sparta 3D we make the fourth dimension as available as the other three.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 55% ★, Action 15.7%, Puzzle 15.3%, Indie 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #18 Time Rift
84% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2022
Dev: LightshardsPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
Time Rift is a fast-paced puzzle-shooter. You’re a hacker-turned-security tester, but your skills will only get you so far - to take down global megacorp VaultCo, you’ll have to manipulate the flow of time!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 55.6% ★, Puzzle 11.9%, Difficult 11%, Action 6.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #19 COGEN: Sword of Rewind / COGEN: 大鳥こはくと刻の剣
85% matchMixed67% of 116 reviews2022
Dev: Gemdrops, Inc.
Windows
Rewind, rethink, redo. COGEN is a brand-new kind of 2D action game where there's no time for death.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 55.8% ★, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.8%
- #20 Ingression
84% matchVery Positive84% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Espale StudiosPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Difficult 21.9%, Time Travel 21.7% ★, Action 15.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%
- #21 Frenzy Retribution
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,551 reviews2019
Dev: FrenzyZoneGameworkshopPub: 響雨互動娛樂
Windows
This hardcore hard style with high penalty and high reward requires players to deeply understand the complete motion system and various values, weapon activity, counterattack, enemy fury and execution, etc., with the uninterrupted fast-paced attack and defense of the enemy and the enemy, let the player experience Stimulating battle.
Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action 16.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Indie 7.7%
- #22 Evoland 2
82% matchVery Positive87% of 3,889 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.
Why similar: RPG 47%, Time Travel 12.7% ★, Action 12.6%, Indie 9.6%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #23 Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
81% matchVery Positive82% of 795 reviews2022
Dev: WindThunder StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, RPG 23.2%, Female Protagonist 20%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Action 7.2%
- #24 SONOKUNI
79% matchVery Positive98% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: DON YASA CREWPub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.5%, Action 19.8%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, 2D 4.5%
- #25 The Vagrant
81% matchVery Positive90% of 8,587 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, RPG 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action 12.9%, Side Scroller 7.4%
- #26 Obsurity
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.5%, Difficult 21.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.2%
- #27 HunterX
80% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, RPG 23.7%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action 15.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%
- #28 LIBLADE
79% matchVery Positive93% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: Eh
Windows
Slash, slash, slash. Sometimes you have to dance, sometimes you have to be precise. "LIBLADE" is a side-scrolling action game where you slash and slash by playing the stick. Use the twin-stick slash action to slash down everything and defeat the strongest enemies that stand in your way.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, RPG 20.1%, Difficult 18.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Action 8.1%
- #29 Aeterna Noctis
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,022 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Difficult 30.1%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Action 12.7%, Indie 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%
- #30 ICEY
77% matchVery Positive90% of 27,625 reviews2016
Dev: FantaBlade NetworkPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 18.4%, RPG 13.8%, Side Scroller 7.3%
- #31 Hades II
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,012 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.6 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, RPG 21.5%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action 15.4%, Difficult 7.2%
- #32 Blade&Sword
76% matchMixed67% of 742 reviews2022
Dev: Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co.,Ltd.Pub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
This game is an action role-playing game, in which players will be in the ancient time of more than 3000 years ago and use their swords to fight against the spirit of the Emperor Jo of Country Jo who is trying to annex the world.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Action 20.1%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, 2D 2.8%
- #33 X-Blades
78% matchMixed62% of 3,204 reviews2009
Dev: Gaijin EntertainmentPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Action 22.6%, RPG 18.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Nudity 8.6%
- #34 Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: Sand Door StudioPub: Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Windows
Your Kingdom’s fate relies on you… you… and you. Rewind time to create clones of your past-selves, and fight with an army of your own. Become legion and triumph over hordes of monsters to rescue Antala in this tactical action game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.1%, Action 25.3%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #35 XEL
77% matchMixed48% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 41.2% ★, RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Time Travel 11.2% ★, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #36 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
76% matchVery Positive80% of 1,026 reviews2018
Dev: tri-Ace
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8%
- #37 Mai: Child of Ages
71% matchVery Positive93% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 41.5% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Time Travel 13.4% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 9.5%
- #38 Vernal Edge
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.9%, Action 24.4%, Action-Adventure 24.4%, 2D 5%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #39 Ageless
75% matchMixed55% of 404 reviews2020
Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 38.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.5%, RPG 13.6%, Indie 8.5%, Action 7.5%
- #40 3000th Duel
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 626 reviews2019
Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.4%, RPG 15.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Action 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #41 Princess&Blade
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,417 reviews2025
Dev: XP Liu
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
A Clothing collection ARPG. Create set properties according to your clothing. Hundreds of clothes for the protagonist to enjoy, experience different battle strategies based on different outfits. Dress sexy or suit up like a heavily armoured angel of death.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, RPG 21.5%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Nudity 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #42 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
73% matchMixed64% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 39.2% ★, RPG 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Puzzle 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #43 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
70% matchMixed68% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: STORYBIRD StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Difficult 20.8%, Action 18.3%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 11.2%
- #44 Hack 'n' Slash
74% matchMixed52% of 925 reviews2014
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking -- reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play...by the rules!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.3%, Puzzle 21%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Indie 13.8%, Fantasy 1.9%
- #45 Action Taimanin
69% matchVery Positive83% of 19,288 reviews2020
Dev: LiLithPub: Infini-Brain inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Why similar: Nudity 42.7%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, RPG 10.4%, Action 7.4%
- #46 Shattered Realm Rebirth
67% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, RPG 28.3%, Action 23.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #47 Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory
72% matchMixed66% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: YummyYummyTummy
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fallen Legion is an intense action RPG where every battle is a heart-pounding fight and each gut-wrenching choice impacts the realm.
Why similar: RPG 26.8%, Action 22.5%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Indie 11.6%, Nudity 6.5%
- #48 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: TERNOX
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 45.8% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Difficult 9.7%, Action 9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #49 Iron Danger
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,007 reviews2020
Dev: Action Squad StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 43.7% ★, RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #50 Retrace the Light
67% matchVery Positive89% of 249 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 38% ★, Hack and Slash 19.5%, RPG 13.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #51 Trinity Fusion
68% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, RPG 19.5%, Action 14%, Indie 7.7%
- #52 Jaded
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,077 reviews2025
Dev: ShellSnore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced platformer where you can slash, dash, and control time. Slow down the frenzy of combat and find the right moment to strike! Then, aim the 360-degree dash and zoom away at lightning speed! Master your abilities to maneuver around obstacles and vaporize foes before they can touch you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.6%, Action 18.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 4.7%
- #53 Eternal Step
72% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Difficult 18.3%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 13%, Indie 12.8%
- #54 Stellar Blade™
63% matchVery Positive94% of 86,956 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, Female Protagonist 32.6%, Action 15.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Nudity 4.6%
- #55 Path of Redemption
70% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, RPG 20.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #56 Alabaster Dawn
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,710 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action 12.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #57 Super Drift Blade
65% matchVery Positive96% of 376 reviews2025
Dev: Liujiajun
Windows
Most of your actions have been taken away. In each time loop, slide the mouse to kill monsters, crack the puzzles locked by knowledge, and explore the hidden paths! Go deeper in a limited time and discover the truth of the world.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 66.9% ★, Puzzle 13%, Action 8.7%, Exploration 7.1%, 2D 2.6%
- #58 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
64% matchVery Positive94% of 35,192 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.7%, Action-Adventure 22.6%, Action 21.3%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 5%
- #59 She Will Punish Them
67% matchVery Positive86% of 18,159 reviews2020
Dev: L2 Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 43.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
Why similar: Nudity 30.7%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Difficult 8.6%, Action 7.8%
- #60 Yissa Deep Realms
69% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: PixelGreeds
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Difficult 24.1%, Action 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 10%