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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Adventure, Singleplayer, Action-Adventure.

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Side-scrolling, soul-shifting sandbox action adventure brought to life with a striking new 2D style! With only his soul remaining, Yushin must fight tooth and nail, possessing body after body on a quest to find his sister. With just seven days left until his soul departs, can he save her in time?

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 111 reviews
Released: 2024-09-12
Developer: IzanagiGames
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Swordplay 33.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 7.2%

  56. #56 Netherworld Covenant
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 727 reviews2025
    Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Action RPG 21%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Combat 12.3%, RPG 10.1%

  57. #57 Windmills
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Poor Locke
    Windows

    Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Action-Adventure 15%, Combat 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%

  58. #58 Bloodless
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2024
    Dev: Point N' SheepPub: Shoreline Games
    Windows

    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: Action-Adventure 23.5%, Combat 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Atmospheric 12.4%, 2D 8.8%

  59. #59 Awita: Journey of Hope
    66% matchMostly Positive73% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: ant_game_projects
    Windows · Linux

    Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 40%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, 2D 7.1%

  60. #60 3000th Duel
    69% matchMixed72% of 628 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: 2.5D 25.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Action 5.9%

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