- #1 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 901 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 52.1% ★, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Time Travel 9.7% ★, Action 9.5%, Action-Adventure 3.7%
- #2 Bladed fury
96% matchVery Positive87% of 3,162 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 27.9%, RPG 20%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action 16.6%, Indie 8.1%
- #3 Vision Soft Reset
96% matchVery Positive89% of 154 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 8.3%, Action 6.8%
- #4 Blades of Time
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,649 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 22.1%, Time Manipulation 19.3% ★, Action 14.8%, RPG 5.8%
- #5 Omensight: Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,510 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 17.5%, Time Travel 17.2% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Indie 9%
- #6 DragonLoop
93% matchVery Positive92% of 525 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%
- #7 Age of Barbarian Extended Cut
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 888 reviews2016
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.4 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 17.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, RPG 16.3%, Action 12.7%
- #8 Katana ZERO
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 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 35.7% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Difficult 10.2%
- #9 CrossCode
91% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 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 25.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Difficult 7.4%
- #10 Timespinner
91% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 40.2% ★, RPG 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Time Travel 9.6% ★, Action 6.6%
- #11 ASTLIBRA Revision
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 30,051 reviews2022
Dev: KEIZOPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 19.5 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 32.8%, Time Travel 27.5% ★, Action 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #12 Touhou Luna Nights
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 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 35.8% ★, RPG 12.4%, Difficult 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #13 Initial 2 : New Stage
89% matchMixed69% of 414 reviews2018
Dev: Restory Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 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 30.2%, RPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action 17.3%, Indie 6.8%
- #14 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
90% 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 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Indie 12.3%
- #15 Eternal Strands
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,568 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 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 31.2%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Action 11.3%, Exploration 10.5%
- #16 Project Temporality
87% 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 15.5%, Puzzle 15.2%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #17 Time Rift
85% 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 11.8%, Difficult 11%, Action 6.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #18 COGEN: Sword of Rewind / COGEN: 大鳥こはくと刻の剣
86% 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 55.9% ★, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.1%, Side Scroller 6.8%
- #19 Ingression
84% matchVery Positive85% of 100 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: Difficult 27.3%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Time Travel 22.5% ★, Action 16.3%, 2D 3.7%
- #20 Frenzy Retribution
84% 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 26.8%, Action 16.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Indie 7.8%
- #21 SONOKUNI
81% matchVery Positive98% of 115 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 19.7%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, 2D 4.5%
- #22 Evoland 2
83% matchVery Positive87% of 3,879 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.7 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 47.1%, Time Travel 12.7% ★, Action 12.5%, Indie 9.7%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #23 The Vagrant
82% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
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 24.8%, RPG 20%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 12.9%, Side Scroller 7.4%
- #24 RewindGirl
81% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: べすとまん
Windows
Run, jump, rewind, and avoid a time paradox? A time-traveling gal changes the past where she drank tapioca to prevent the extinction of humanity in this time-loop action puzzle game!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 53.2% ★, Time Travel 17.2% ★, Action 13.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Indie 5.5%
- #25 Obsurity
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.5%, Difficult 21.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #26 LIBLADE
80% 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%, Action 8%
- #27 HunterX
78% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 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 15.5%, Side Scroller 9.4%
- #28 Hades II
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,994 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.0 hrsMean: 41.6 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 31.3%, RPG 21.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action 15.4%, Difficult 7.3%
- #29 Princess&Blade
76% matchVery Positive82% of 1,400 reviews2025
Dev: XP Liu
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 25.7%, RPG 21.6%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Nudity 16.4%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #30 Aeterna Noctis
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 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 12.6%, Indie 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.8%
- #31 Ageless
79% matchMixed56% of 402 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 34.8% ★, Female Protagonist 16.7%, RPG 12.2%, Difficult 9.8%, Indie 7.8%
- #32 X-Blades
79% matchMixed62% of 3,203 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 22.5%, RPG 18.9%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Nudity 8.6%
- #33 Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 195 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%, Action 25.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Indie 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #34 Blade&Sword
77% matchMixed67% of 733 reviews2022
Dev: Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co.,Ltd.Pub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 46.5%, Action 20%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, 2D 2.9%
- #35 XEL
77% matchMixed47% of 289 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 11.1% ★, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #36 Mai: Child of Ages
73% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 41.6% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Time Travel 13.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Action 9.4%
- #37 Trinity Fusion
73% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 35.4%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, RPG 19.5%, Action 13.9%, Indie 7.8%
- #38 3000th Duel
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 623 reviews2019
Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%
- #39 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
74% matchMixed64% of 217 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 39.3% ★, RPG 15.8%, Action 15.1%, Puzzle 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #40 ICEY
71% matchVery Positive90% of 27,487 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 26.4%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 18.3%, RPG 13.9%, Side Scroller 7.2%
- #41 Hack 'n' Slash
75% matchMixed53% of 919 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 46.2%, Puzzle 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Indie 14%, Fantasy 1.9%
- #42 Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
71% matchVery Positive82% of 785 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 19.9%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Action 7.2%
- #43 Eternal Step
74% 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 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17%, Indie 13%, Action 12.9%
- #44 Iron Danger
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,000 reviews2020
Dev: Action Squad StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.3 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 12.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #45 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
70% matchMixed67% of 123 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 18.2%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 11.2%
- #46 Vernal Edge
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 38.8%, Action-Adventure 24.4%, Action 24.3%, 2D 5%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #47 Shattered Realm Rebirth
68% matchVery Positive95% of 81 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%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #48 Retrace the Light
67% matchVery Positive89% of 243 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 19.4%, RPG 13.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #49 Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory
72% matchMixed65% of 83 reviews2018
Dev: YummyYummyTummy
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 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 26.9%, Action 22.4%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Indie 11.8%, Nudity 6.5%
- #50 Jaded
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,056 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 43.5%, Action 18.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Indie 12.8%, 2D 4.8%
- #51 Yissa Deep Realms
71% matchVery Positive92% 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 15.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
- #52 Super Drift Blade
65% matchVery Positive97% of 353 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%
- #53 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
64% matchVery Positive94% of 34,781 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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 37.5%, Action-Adventure 22.5%, Action 21.1%, Indie 11%, 2D 5.2%
- #54 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,844 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Difficult 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 13.5%, Indie 7.9%
- #55 Time Lock VR 1
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 807 reviews2017
Dev: WR-VRGPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A VR puzzle game with sci-fi and escape room elements: control time, solve challenges, fight enemies, and explore worlds across different timelines.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 45.2% ★, Puzzle 15.8%, Time Travel 11.3% ★, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 9.8%
- #56 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,010 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 52.6%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #57 Darxanadon
68% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Action 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%
- #58 Hyper Light Drifter
67% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Difficult 19.2%, RPG 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Action 11.6%
- #59 Bright Memory: Infinite
65% matchVery Positive92% of 39,510 reviews2021
Dev: FYQD-Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.1%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action 25.5%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #60 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
69% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows
An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!
Why similar: RPG 24.4%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action 14.1%, Nudity 13.3%, Indie 9.2%