Games Like Alice: Madness Returns

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Gothic 38.9% ★, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors Alice’s twisted storybook tone with a young heroine, gothic fantasy realms, and light action-platforming wrapped around a dark coming-of-age tale.

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: Psychological 24.3%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Horror 8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Alice, it follows a troubled female protagonist through a beautiful nightmare of combat-heavy action and psychological horror.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.2%, Psychological 22.3%, Surreal 13.2%, Platformer 10%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its mind-hopping 3D platforming and playful-but-disturbing psychological worlds make it one of the closest matches to Alice’s blend of platforming and mental unraveling.

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Noir 38.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Third Person 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal Victorian platformer echoes Alice’s shadowy dream logic, theatrical visual style, and focus on navigating a darker alternate reality.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more female-led third-person action in a hostile, gothic-feeling world, it matches Alice’s combat-forward side well.

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: 3D Platformer 22.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 11.6%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades horror for melancholy fantasy, but its female-led third-person combat and platforming in a spiritually haunted world feel very adjacent to Alice.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.3%, Third Person 19.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Alice’s female protagonist, acrobatic third-person action, and story-driven trek through a visually striking, psychologically charged world.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action game leans harder into combat than platforming, but its gothic mood and female-led monster-slaying make it a natural cousin.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish hack-and-slash combat, bleak fairy-tale mood, and surreal story about identity and suffering make it a strong fit for Alice fans.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.4%, Female Protagonist 29.7%, Action 8.1%, Third Person 8%, Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is much campier, but its female-led hack-and-slash gameplay and fantastical grotesque enemy design overlap strongly with Alice’s action core.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological 18.6%, Horror 16.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Surreal 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This one nails the psychological-horror-through-childhood-trauma angle, with reality shifts and grotesque fantasy imagery that Alice fans often love.

Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.6%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a dark-fantasy 3D platformer with combat and spooky whimsy that scratches a very similar gameplay-and-aesthetic itch.

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: Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Horror 18.7%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Third Person 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim fairy-tale presentation and constant tension between wonder and horror feel very much in Alice’s wheelhouse.

Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Third Person 18.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the horror angle, but its female-led third-person traversal, puzzle-platforming, and action-adventure structure overlap with Alice’s moment-to-moment play.

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Psychological 14.4%, Third Person 11.7%, Surreal 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original still delivers a very Alice-like mix of surreal platforming, troubled minds, and inventive levels built from psychological themes.

From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.

Why similar: Horror 35.5%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 14.4%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its warped vision of British society, unreliable reality, and madness-driven storytelling make it a strong thematic match for Alice’s London sections.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Gothic 29.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 29.2%, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its twisted take on a classic tale and gloomy Belle Époque atmosphere make it a compelling pick if you want a darker, more combat-heavy Victorian fantasy.

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: Horror 38.3%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same unsettling childlike nightmare energy, turning beautiful environments into hostile, symbolic horror spaces.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23%, Story Rich 19.4%, Third Person 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Horror 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more stealth-focused, it shares the female-led, story-rich journey through a dark and traumatic world that feels both grounded and nightmarish.

Are you afraid of the big bad Woolfe? Step into the boots of a vengeful Red Riding Hood in this twisted-fairytale platformer. Defeat deranged fairytale bosses with your trusty axe, explore a gorgeous fantasy universe and piece together the truth behind the mysterious passing of Red’s father.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, 3D Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 23.7%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This dark reinterpretation of a classic tale mixes female-led platforming and combat in a way that feels spiritually close to Alice.

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: Horror 21%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Psychological 15.9%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its dual-world structure and psychological-horror focus make it a good pick if Alice’s trauma-driven story and eerie parallel realities were your favorite parts.

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: Horror 33.1%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same kind of creepy, storybook horror and vulnerable journey through oversized nightmare environments.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Surreal 16.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Third Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Alice was the acrobatic movement, this eerie 3D platformer delivers similarly dreamy exploration with a darker edge.

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Surreal 13.7%, Supernatural 11.7%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into corrupted fairy-tale imagery and action-platforming, making it a solid lower-budget echo of Alice’s grim fantasy tone.

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: Supernatural 22.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Surreal 14.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Horror 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though modern rather than gothic, it offers a female lead, surreal spaces, and reality-bending combat in a way that echoes Alice’s psychological spectacle.

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: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Third Person 18.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Fantasy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its alternate-history gothic setting, female protagonist, and mechanically dense combat make it a good fit for players who liked Alice’s dark action side.

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: Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Surreal 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person dark fairy tale puts you in a stylized mythic wilderness full of morally murky storytelling and witchy atmosphere.

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Horror 38.4%, Female Protagonist 31.6%, Story Rich 14.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong thematic match for anyone who wants more female-led fairy-tale horror with a darker emotional undercurrent.

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: 3D Platformer 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Surreal 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Third Person 9.7%

DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Surreal 23.5%, Third Person 16.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is more puzzle-focused, but its dream-horror logic and oppressive surreal atmosphere line up nicely with Alice’s more nightmarish moments.

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, Psychological 20.1%, Horror 18.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Gothic 24% ★, Surreal 20.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Horror 17%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: It is far less action-oriented, but its symbolic psychological horror and dark fairy-tale focus on young women make it an excellent spiritual match.

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 Fantasy 15.3%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Horror 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Platformer 10.1%

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11%, Story Rich 9.4%

Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts".

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 54.9%, Story Rich 23%, Fantasy 11.1%, Adventure 7%, Singleplayer 4%

Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.

Why similar: Surreal 23%, Psychological 22.8%, Horror 12.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Prepare to journey down the rabbit hole and into a land beyond your wildest imaginings. In Alice in Wonderland, the world of the dazzling Tim Burton film bursts onto your screen, filled with all the whimsical, fantastical adventure of the movie and the classic book that inspired it.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.1%, Action 32.6%, Adventure 31.3%

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Psychological 28.1%, Horror 21.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Third Person 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. Amidst desolate ruins and deserted cities in a world filled with death, the young girl Alice hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You must guide her forward, solve the mysteries, and reach the top of the tower.

Why similar: Horror 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Psychological 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 12.3%

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, Platformer 21.7%, Fantasy 20.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Third Person 17.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Adventure 9.7%

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.9%, Gothic 26.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Fantasy 6.6%, Action 6.4%

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: Noir 27.2%, Psychological 14.6%, Horror 12.4%, Supernatural 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.

Why similar: Horror 53.2%, Third Person 16.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.5%, Horror 22.7%, Story Rich 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%

In this game, you play as Alice, an girl trapped in a twisted, ever-changing world. Survive a frozen orphanage filled with lurking horrors, eerie classical music, and unsolved mysteries. Scavenge, evade monsters, and uncover the truth. But can you face the brutal reality—or remain trapped forever?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Supernatural 23.3%, Horror 23.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Action 5.2%

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 7.3%

Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Third Person 18.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Escape from the Shadow Land!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Horror 16.5%, Adventure 15.7%, Fantasy 13.1%, Story Rich 10.8%

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15%, Horror 12.1%, Third Person 10.2%

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Platformer 69.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 8.9%, Fantasy 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind her disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Supernatural 20.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Horror 14.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%

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: Action-Adventure 22.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Psychological 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Story Rich 9.4%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Supernatural 25.9%, Action 15.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Psychological 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Horror 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Fantasy 24.8%, Third Person 18.1%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 9.1%

This is an escape adventure game. Within a building full of traps and mechanisms, your goal is to find the exit. Players will play as Alice, navigating through sealed rooms using click-based interactions to find items and solve the mechanisms to advance to the next stage.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.9%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Third Person 18.2%, Fantasy 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Third Person 17.4%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 11%

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 72.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%