- #1 Never Forgotten
97% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Cody Hodge
Windows
A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.8%, Emotional 16.4%, Cinematic 14.3%, Top-Down 12.8%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #2 Beholgar
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 384 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Action 10.1%, 2D 9.7%
- #3 Hauntii
95% matchVery Positive91% of 415 reviews2024
Dev: Moonloop GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Emotional 21.9%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #4 Spooky Ghosts Dot Com
96% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Zertuk
Windows · Linux
Ruby the ghost hunter has a tough gig this Halloween. Explore the haunted mansion, take down some ghosts, battle spooky bosses, and rescue the lost cats!
Why similar: Action 34.9%, Pixel Graphics 29.9%, 2D 19.1%, Indie 10.7%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #5 bit Dungeon II
94% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.4%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 14.6%, 2D 12.9%, Indie 6.4%
- #6 Land of Ghosts
93% matchVery Positive98% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: brutal_vap
Windows
A literary horror adventure made in RPG Maker MV, where you explore a land of endless rain and continue a lonely journey through fleeting encounters with ghosts. Rain-soaked landscapes and quiet conversations shape a desolate, melancholic road ahead.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Top-Down 21.3%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 15.4%, 2D 9.3%
- #7 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 265 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.3%, Retro 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Action 10.7%, 2D 10.6%
- #8 Arietta of Spirits
92% matchVery Positive85% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Emotional 20.7%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Supernatural 15%, Story Rich 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #9 GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 196 reviews2024
Dev: Daev TeamPub: Mothership Loudspeakerz
Windows
An unique blend of retro-fps, metroidvania and adventure. Escape the cyber afterlife you've been trapped into, hop between realities and shoot your way out with the help of your new allies. But are they really your friends? The Arena conspiracy goes deeper than you could possibly imagine...
Why similar: Action-Adventure 43.9%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Story Rich 16%, Retro 11%, Action 10%
- #10 After Death
91% matchVery Positive89% of 167 reviews2017
Dev: After Death Team
Windows
After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.
Why similar: Retro 18%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, 2D 14.4%, Adventure 14%
- #11 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
90% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
Windows
Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.5%, Medieval 18.1%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Retro 11.5%
- #12 SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor
89% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: WODAN, Inc.
Windows · Mac
A haunted house where ghosts and vengeful spirits lurk around every corner. Your courage and wit will be put to the test in order to survive. Use trails and sounds as clues to progress in this exciting new roguelike escape game.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Top-Down 19.6%, Medieval 18.1%, Supernatural 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #13 Ghost Song
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,450 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.2%, Atmospheric 19.9%, 2D 18.8%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 9.3%
- #14 Dreamed Away
87% matchVery Positive93% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: WAKE UP GAMESPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Top-Down 15.3%, Emotional 12.1%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #15 The Outbound Ghost
88% matchMixed69% of 282 reviews2022
Dev: Conradical Games
Windows
The Outbound Ghost is an adventure RPG about helping ghosts ascend to the afterlife. Battle the past using figments of your personality. Craft badges to earn abilities. Explore a town of troubled spooks and discover life can be tough, even when you're dead.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 20.3%, Supernatural 19.2%, Emotional 18.5%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #16 Afterdream
86% matchVery Positive93% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Jesse MakkonenPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.
Why similar: Emotional 26.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Atmospheric 14.9%, 2D 13.6%
- #17 SHINONOME ABYSS The Maiden Exorcist
86% matchVery Positive83% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: WODAN,Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Windows · Mac
Use your supply of items and traps to survive in a mansion haunted by yokai and vengeful spirits as shrine maiden Yono in this strategy roguelike horror action game!
Why similar: Top-Down 31.1%, Action-Adventure 20%, 2D 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 8.4%
- #18 TetherGeist
84% matchVery Positive98% of 340 reviews2026
Dev: O. and Co. Games
Windows · Mac
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Story Rich 14.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Retro 9.3%
- #19 INMOST
84% matchVery Positive91% of 7,352 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Layer GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Emotional 21.2%, Cinematic 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 11%
- #20 Darxanadon
85% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Medieval 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 10.9%
- #21 A Void Hope
83% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.
Why similar: Retro 31.4%, Atmospheric 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Adventure 13.3%, 2D 8.7%
- #22 Tearscape
81% matchVery Positive91% of 336 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Top-Down 25%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D 10.7%
- #23 Brume
82% matchVery Positive82% of 164 reviews2019
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.
Why similar: Medieval 50.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Atmospheric 20%, Indie 8.8%
- #24 Bittersweet Birthday
79% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: World Eater GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.
Why similar: Narrative 29.9% ★, Emotional 20.2%, Top-Down 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #25 Ghostory
82% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: RigidCore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Supernatural 22.4%, Retro 18.4%, 2D 17.4%, Adventure 10.2%
- #26 Demons of Asteborg
81% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Neofid Studios
Windows
Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !
Why similar: Medieval 26%, Action-Adventure 19%, Story Rich 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 11.6%
- #27 Beyond The Darkness
78% matchVery Positive87% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: My Little StudioPub: IndieGO Publishing
Windows
💀🧩🕹️ Beyond The Darkness is a horror adventure game with puzzles where you help little girl Milly battle nightmares in the darkness to find her missing family. You will find yourself in bizarre worlds of memories, distorted by fears, and your only weapon will be the light of a small lamp...
Why similar: Multiple Endings 32.3%, Story Rich 22.2%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 9.8%
- #28 Mina the Hollower
74% matchVery Positive88% of 8,294 reviews2026
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Why similar: Top-Down 24.3%, Action-Adventure 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 8.5%
- #29 Dungeon of Zolthan
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 534 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Indie 19.2%, Action 18.2%, Retro 17.2%, 2D 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%
- #30 Grey Area
78% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Electric Prune Juice
Windows
A tough platformer following a girl diving over the heads of terrifying creatures and bouncing off walls to traverse a mysterious, unsettling world that's so much bigger than her: the "world between all worlds"
Why similar: Top-Down 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Retro 11.9%, 2D 11.6%, Action 10.9%
- #31 Goetia
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 790 reviews2016
Dev: SusheePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.
Why similar: Supernatural 24.7%, Adventure 24%, Story Rich 14.4%, Atmospheric 14.1%, 2D 10.4%
- #32 Bleak Sword DX
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 695 reviews2023
Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Medieval 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 9%
- #33 Ghost Trap
77% matchVery Positive92% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: WilhelmGStudios
Windows
You've died and landed in purgatory, your options? Unending suffering or finding a way back to your world.
Why similar: Action 35.5%, Retro 27%, 2D 25.8%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #34 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
73% matchVery Positive84% of 9,114 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Emotional 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Cinematic 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14%, Supernatural 10.7%
- #35 Soul's Spectrum
75% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Thund GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
You wake up in a mysterious dungeon, full of dangerous traps and unlucky inhabitants. Brain cracking puzzles await you while a dark story will slowly unfold in this supernatural place!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.5%, Emotional 20.8%, Supernatural 15.9%, Story Rich 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #36 Mini Ghost
76% matchVery Positive95% of 421 reviews2017
Dev: @unepic_fran
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.
Why similar: Retro 26.3%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, 2D 14.4%, Adventure 14.1%
- #37 Monstro Maestro
73% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Game Academy
Windows
Play as a conductor trapped in a haunted and crazy mansion! As a concert begins, a jealous ghost appears and takes possession of your orchestra. To free them, you must explore every corner of the mansion, complete musical challenges, and rebuild your troupe.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.6%, Supernatural 20.7%, Action 18.3%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 10.9%
- #38 Shine Within
75% matchVery Positive89% of 147 reviews2021
Dev: Ayetoons
Windows
A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, 2D 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #39 Aestik
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
Windows
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.1%, Multiple Endings 23.2%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 8.6%
- #40 Elementallis
71% matchVery Positive91% of 286 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Top-Down 24.1%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Retro 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #41 Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open
72% matchVery Positive93% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Cellar Vault GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Third Eye Open is a supernatural narrative adventure about a young girl coming of age. The game is set in a small Malaysian suburb which the player navigates to speak to friends, families, and ghosts. Various minigames immerse the player deeper into the protagonist's journey.
Why similar: Supernatural 25.1%, Emotional 23.2%, Action-Adventure 21.1%, Story Rich 15.6%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #42 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
71% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Benji
Windows · Linux
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Top-Down 14.8%, Action 10.2%, Medieval 9.4%
- #43 ANIMAL WELL
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,447 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30%, Atmospheric 17.5%, 2D 16%, Retro 14.7%, Action 8.3%
- #44 Vigil: The Longest Night
71% matchVery Positive86% of 3,622 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 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: Dark Fantasy 25%, Action-Adventure 24.1%, Multiple Endings 22.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, 2D 9.7%
- #45 Gravethorn
69% matchVery Positive87% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: Volviir
Windows
Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.8%, Multiple Endings 21%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Story Rich 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #46 EMPTY SHELL
70% matchVery Positive88% of 844 reviews2023
Dev: CC ARTSPub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
EMPTY SHELL will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.
Why similar: Top-Down 28%, Action-Adventure 23.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Atmospheric 8%
- #47 Bat to Bed
69% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Brothers Make Games
Windows · Mac
A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Atmospheric 16.3%, 2D 14.1%, Action 14.1%
- #48 BELOW
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,367 reviews2018
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.
Why similar: Top-Down 35.7%, Action-Adventure 34%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #49 Ghost Stories
73% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: AK Studio
Windows
You find yourself in a deserted territory of a country house, and when you try to get out, understand that it's impossible. One on one with ghosts and your task is to survive and only then to figure out what happened here...
Why similar: Action 34.5%, Adventure 30.3%, Atmospheric 23.8%, Indie 11.5%
- #50 Fearmonium
70% matchVery Positive85% of 570 reviews2021
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.3%, Story Rich 17.9%, 2D 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Action 8.1%
- #51 Tormenture
67% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2024
Dev: Croxel StudiosPub: Billete Cohete
Windows
Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.
Why similar: Retro 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Story Rich 16%, 2D 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #52 The Siege and the Sandfox
68% matchMixed65% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: Cardboard SwordPub: PLAION
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, 2D 11.6%, Action 9.8%
- #53 Burnhouse Lane
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,149 reviews2022
Dev: Harvester Games
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Burnhouse Lane tells a story of Angie Weather, a one foot in the grave agency nurse attempting to complete five impossible tasks in order to win her life back. Solve puzzles, make friends and enemies, run, hide and fight in this dark adventure that'll take you on a trip to another world and back...
Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.9%, Multiple Endings 20.6%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, 2D 9%
- #54 Beyond the Long Night
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Noisy Head GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Explore a whimsical underground world whilst being chased by a mysterious corrupting force in this charming twin-stick action roguelike! Befriend loveable characters, fend off enemies with chaotic abilities, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean kingdom caught in a time loop.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 28.7%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, 2D 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #55 The Guise
70% matchMixed69% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Multiple Endings 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 10%
- #56 Dawn Bell
65% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: USAGI STORE
Windows
She wakes up in a mysterious castle. "Dawn Bell" is a side-scrolling 2D horror adventure where a girl with no memory explores the castle. Use items and clues to solve puzzles and uncover her lost past. Your choices shape the story's multiple endings. What truth awaits beyond the doors of memory?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.9%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Multiple Endings 17.4%, 2D 9.9%, Medieval 9.7%
- #57 Decollate Decoration
64% matchVery Positive93% of 439 reviews2026
Dev: KANEKODOPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, 2D 11.5%
- #58 GYLT
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,285 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.
Why similar: Emotional 21.9%, Supernatural 18.6%, Multiple Endings 17.2%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #59 The Rewinder 2
67% matchMixed64% of 429 reviews2025
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.
Why similar: Story Rich 23.8%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Adventure 15.2%, 2D 8.9%