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Games Like An Automaton's Journey

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Pixel Graphics, 2D.

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Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2026-06-03
Developer: Xyros Games
Publisher: holo Indie
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Exploration 5.7%

  55. #55 9 Years of Shadows
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,241 reviews2023
    Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

  56. #56 Alabaster Dawn
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 2,071 reviews2026
    Dev: Radical Fish Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Action RPG 28.2%, Action-Adventure 20.8%, Exploration 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Action 7.9%

  57. #57 Touhou Blooming Soul
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,069 reviews2026
    Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.

    Why similar: Action RPG 30.6%, Action-Adventure 24.7%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.4%, RPG 8.1%

  58. #58 Artis Impact
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 2,560 reviews2025
    Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.6%, Cute 21%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, RPG 14.1%, Retro 13.3%

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