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Games Like Battle Princess Madelyn

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Female Protagonist, Action, Indie.

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Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 156 reviews
Released: 2018-12-05
Developer: Causal Bit Games Inc.
Publisher: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 54 min
Mean playtime: 3.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 46%

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    81% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
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    Dev: rdein
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Metroidvania 22.4%, Platformer 18.7%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 9.5%

  52. #52 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,575 reviews2019
    Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 17.5%, Action 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Indie 8.2%

  53. #53 Vigil: The Longest Night
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Difficult 15.7%, Action 5.7%

  54. #54 Overbowed
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
    Windows

    Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 11.4%, Action 8.7%

  55. #55 Mages of Mystralia
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,481 reviews2017
    Dev: Borealys Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.7%, Action 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Indie 12.5%, Magic 12.4%

  56. #56 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Metroidvania 29.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

  57. #57 Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 236 reviews2020
    Dev: Dumativa
    Windows

    The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 11.4%

  58. #58 Freedom Planet 2
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.6%, Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Retro 11.6%, Difficult 10%

  59. #59 Cally's Trials
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 176 reviews2016
    Dev: VDO Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them. Cally must save her parents from the maniacal Herbert, who has laid waste to the Caves and built a massive new base.

    Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Action 20.4%, Indie 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%

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