Games Like Akane the Kunoichi

Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Anime 17.8%, Action 13.6%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that shares the retro-inspired design and female-led narrative of the seed game.

A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.

Why similar: Anime 33.2%, Platformer 26%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar 2D platforming style with a cute anime aesthetic and a strong female protagonist.

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Anime 33.6%, Platformer 27.4%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Action 7.7%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer that perfectly matches the anime-inspired aesthetic and challenging gameplay of Akane.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Female Protagonist 25%, Anime 11.2%, Action 8.2%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-speed, momentum-based platforming with a vibrant anime art style and multiple female protagonists.

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: Anime 29.1%, Platformer 28.9%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action 6.4%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-platformer featuring a female lead with unique time-manipulation mechanics and beautiful pixel art.

In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

Why similar: Anime 33.3%, Platformer 29%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that leans heavily into the anime aesthetic and features a distinct female lead in an adventure setting.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Anime 29.9%, Platformer 27.5%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action 6.5%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid 2D action with a beautiful anime art style and a powerful female protagonist.

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Platformer 41.4%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Anime 16.1%, Action 5.6%, 2D 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential female-led platformer that balances exploration and action with a charming, colorful aesthetic.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Platformer 32%, Anime 28%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Action 8.1%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A refined 2D action-platformer that captures the dark, atmospheric, and agile combat feel of ninja-themed games.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Anime 34.9%, Platformer 24%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of bullet-hell and platforming that features an anime aesthetic and a focus on agile movement.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.6%, Platformer 30.9%, Action 11.5%, Indie 8.3%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead, intricate platforming, and a distinct visual style that emphasizes character-driven action.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, Action 8.7%, 2D 7.9%, Casual 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the 90s-era platforming feel with tight controls and a vibrant, cartoony presentation.

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: Platformer 40.3%, Female Protagonist 35.6%, Action 9.3%, 2D 6.1%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D platformer with a female protagonist that blends time-stopping mechanics with classic action gameplay.

Arcade platform game where every killed enemy can be picked up and thrown to kill more enemies!

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Anime 21.4%, Action 8%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly action platformer that shares the lighthearted tone and female-led gameplay of the seed.

Casual 2D platformer with a cute ninja girl theme.

Why similar: Ninja 38.3% ★, Platformer 18.8%, Female Protagonist 18%, Action 10.5%, Casual 10%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, colorful 2D platformer that shares the ninja theme and lighthearted tone of the seed game.

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Anime 32.6%, Platformer 25.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Action 8.5%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up in style and mechanics to the original, offering more of the same challenging anime-platforming.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Anime 34.8%, Female Protagonist 30.9%, Platformer 11%, Action 10.6%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy platformer with a striking anime art style and a focus on sword-based combat.

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Action 22.6%, Indie 13.6%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer that focuses on movement mechanics and a charming, colorful art style.

Himari was ambushed! Help her hold out as long as possible, attack enemies, use magic to slay them, maintain Himari’s health level, so she could fight on, and also do not miss!

Why similar: Anime 42%, Female Protagonist 28.8%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6.2%, Casual 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, anime-inspired platformer that mirrors the simple, fun gameplay loop of the seed game.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Platformer 53.7%, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Indie 7.6%, Anime 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep action-platforming mechanics with multiple female protagonists and a focus on fluid combat.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 51.7%, Action 13.9%, Anime 13.4%, Indie 7.3%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its beautiful hand-drawn art and fast-paced combat that feels rewarding for fans of anime-style action.

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Anime 24.2%, Action 7.3%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with a beautiful art style and a female protagonist navigating a lush, dangerous world.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Anime 30.5%, Platformer 20.6%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality action-platformer with a strong anime influence and a female protagonist at the center of the adventure.

A unique action-puzzle platform game that will give you a whole new gaming experience.

Why similar: Anime 32.2%, Platformer 30.2%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action 10.5%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action platformer that features an anime aesthetic and a female protagonist.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Ninja 40% ★, Platformer 23%, Anime 23%, Action 4.7%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic ninja platformer that emphasizes precise movement and challenging combat.

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: Platformer 42.3%, Ninja 32.3% ★, Action 13.2%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, high-octane ninja action game that emphasizes precision and fast-paced combat.

Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.

Why similar: Anime 43.4%, Platformer 27.1%, Female Protagonist 19%, Adventure 3.5%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that blends anime visuals with unique puzzle-platforming elements and a romantic narrative.

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Anime 27.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 6.2%

Jump into this attractive and mysterious world! Save your lovely sister and the mythical creatures that inhabit it, imprisoned in the fortified castle by an elderly wizard!

Why similar: Anime 46.4%, Platformer 38.7%, Action 8%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines platforming with anime aesthetics and a focus on a story-rich, adventurous journey.

Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Anime 26.6%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Female Protagonist 6.7%

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Platformer 24%, Anime 23.8%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action 13.5%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful action-platformer that focuses on boss battles and anime-inspired character designs.

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 35.7%, Female Protagonist 28.1%, Anime 16.4%, Action 8.3%, 2D 5.2%

Botan, an apprentice kunoichi, is summoned by the village chief. Her master had been captured. So she is tasked with the mission to rescue her. However, Botan still lacks experience. Will she really be able to save her master?

Why similar: Anime 53.1%, Female Protagonist 31.4%, Indie 15.4%

A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity.

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Anime 25.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Action 15.9%, Indie 9.8%

Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!

Why similar: Anime 52.2%, Female Protagonist 38.7%, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Anime 30.7%, Platformer 27.6%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 4.1%

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 49.3%, Action 21%, Indie 15.2%, Casual 7.8%, 2D 5.4%

Take on the role of Asumi, a new warrior for the people of Edo. As Asumi you must root out a rebel from within a prestigious samurai academy. Now the assassin must walk in the light for all to see.

Why similar: Anime 53.1%, Female Protagonist 33.9%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

A full-scale action game in which one Kunoichi fights against ninjas and necromancers during the Warring States period.

Why similar: Ninja 54% ★, Action 16.3%, Anime 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, 2D 4%

A Kunoichi (female ninja) themed RPG. In order to punish oppressive warlords, gather intel and investigate the town by day, under the guise of a maid. Then, use your ninja skills to sneak into their castle at night, and vanquish the enemy!

Why similar: Anime 83.4%, Indie 10.4%, 2D 6.1%

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!

Why similar: Anime 36.6%, Ninja 31.4% ★, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 2%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Platformer 32.1%, Anime 27.1%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Action 8.4%, Indie 5.4%

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Platformer 40.9%, Female Protagonist 32%, Action 8%, 2D 5.9%, Adventure 5.7%

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Ninja 36% ★, Platformer 34.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action 9.5%, Indie 4.3%

Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.

Why similar: Ninja 36.6% ★, Anime 27.7%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 3.8%

Zack Zero takes you on an action-packed platform adventure with incredible 3D graphics and the playability and entertainment of classic 2D games. Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene, kidnapped by the evil Zulrog in an effort to obtain the powerful substance that will allow him to travel back in time.

Why similar: Platformer 59.5%, Action 18.6%, Indie 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%

A classic visual novel about a demon-slaying ninja. Yukikaze is an up-and-coming young Taimanin with a suite of deadly lightning powers, but when she embarks on a mission to rescue her missing mother, she just might have bitten off more than she can chew...

Why similar: Ninja 44.5% ★, Anime 29.3%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Adventure 4.4%, 2D 2%

Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

Why similar: Anime 53%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Action 8.8%, 2D 5.5%, Casual 5.3%

Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation.

Why similar: Ninja 42% ★, Platformer 24.9%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.5%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.5%, Platformer 31.7%, Action 11.5%, Indie 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%

Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.

Why similar: Ninja 38.7% ★, Platformer 26.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 5.9%, Indie 4.2%

Save the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching.

Why similar: Ninja 48.6% ★, Platformer 16.3%, Action 14.8%, Indie 12.8%, Adventure 7.4%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: Ninja 42.7% ★, Platformer 36.5%, Action 7.6%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 3.7%

In order to retrieve the lost memories, Sekibanki has a big adventure in the world of dreams! Use your "head" to fight your way through a stage full of various mechanisms. It's a 2D visual action puzzle game with a new sensation!

Why similar: Anime 37.5%, Female Protagonist 29.7%, Action 23%, Indie 4.5%, 2D 3.4%

Play as Mei, a seasoned kunoichi determined to leave the shadows and her past behind, with one final mission standing between her and a lovey-dovey life with her fiancé. But fate rarely honors plans. Will she find peace… or something else entirely?

Why similar: Anime 52.5%, Female Protagonist 35.9%, Adventure 6.8%, 2D 4.8%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Anime 33.9%, Platformer 25.2%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 6.5%, 2D 4.3%

Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

Why similar: Anime 57.8%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action 9.1%, Platformer 8.7%, Indie 4.2%

Embark on a journey as the wandering swordsman Corinne in this hardcore 2D side-scrolling action game! Rescue the enslaved and and don't fall prey to the monsters desires...

Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Anime 25.7%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 7.9%