- #1 Freedom Planet
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,869 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Platformer 42.6%, Female Protagonist 30.6%, Action 9.5%, Anime 8.3%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This high-speed platformer perfectly captures the energetic anime aesthetic and agile movement found in Blade Kitten.
- #2 Bladed fury
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,166 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.4%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action 15.8%, Anime 11.5%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers intense hack-and-slash action with a distinct artistic flair and a female protagonist at the helm.
- #3 The Vagrant
96% matchVery Positive90% of 8,587 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.2%, Anime 16%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking hack-and-slash game that focuses on fluid combat and a strong anime-inspired art direction.
- #4 Dust: An Elysian Tail
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Platformer 46%, Action 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Anime 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful hand-drawn anime art style paired with fluid, satisfying hack-and-slash combat.
- #5 Forward to the Sky
94% matchVery Positive82% of 2,221 reviews2015
Dev: Animu Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Reveal the story of the sky tower! Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.
Why similar: Anime 36.1%, Female Protagonist 32.6%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Cute 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that mirrors the lighthearted yet action-packed adventure style of the seed game.
- #6 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
94% matchVery Positive80% of 3,418 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.5%, Anime 29.4%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action 6.3%, Cute 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hack-and-slash experience that highlights the anime-style combat and female protagonist focus.
- #7 Rabi-Ribi
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Anime 26%, Platformer 23.4%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy metroidvania that leans heavily into the anime aesthetic and features a highly agile female lead.
- #8 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
92% matchVery Positive93% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
Why similar: Platformer 35.2%, Female Protagonist 32.5%, Anime 16%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a quintessential cute-but-capable female protagonist with excellent platforming and exploration mechanics.
- #9 Touhou Luna Nights
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Female Protagonist 29.3%, Anime 22.8%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced action and platforming with a vibrant anime style that feels very similar to the spirit of Blade Kitten.
- #10 Fairy Bloom Freesia
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,108 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Anime 44.9%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Action 11%, Platformer 8.8%, Hack and Slash 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced beat-em-up that captures the cute, anime-inspired combat style of the seed game.
- #11 Gato Roboto
89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,104 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Platformer 40.7%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, action-focused metroidvania that features a cute protagonist and excellent platforming challenges.
- #12 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
90% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Platformer 53.2%, Action 17.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 4.9%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that emphasizes deep combat mechanics and a distinct, stylized female protagonist.
- #13 Azure Striker Gunvolt
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,742 reviews2015
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
Why similar: Platformer 39.6%, Anime 34%, Action 20.4%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides high-octane action and platforming with a strong anime narrative and aesthetic.
- #14 Momodora III
88% matchVery Positive94% of 1,473 reviews2014
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: Platformer 32.8%, Female Protagonist 28.5%, Anime 21.2%, Action 10.1%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a refined 2D platforming experience with a dark, anime-influenced aesthetic and a female lead.
- #15 Iconoclasts
87% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.4%, Platformer 27.5%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action-platformer that features a strong female lead and polished, engaging gameplay mechanics.
- #16 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,759 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Anime 28.2%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Platformer 24.4%, Adventure 6%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that leans into the cute and colorful anime aesthetic while providing solid platforming action.
- #17 Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
85% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2015
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.6%, Platformer 33.3%, Action 14.3%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that features a charming female lead and high-energy action sequences.
- #18 Akane the Kunoichi
86% matchMixed49% of 759 reviews2014
Dev: Haruneko Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You are Akane, a Kunoichi ninja secretely loving her master Goro, a noble samurai. One day Goro is kidnapped by the evil Hiromi - you have to rescue him, but it won't be an easy task!
Why similar: Anime 33.2%, Platformer 29.2%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style platformer that features a female ninja protagonist and vibrant anime-inspired visuals.
- #19 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
82% matchVery Positive93% of 41,070 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.8%, Anime 21.6%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A premier metroidvania that features a classic anime aesthetic and deep, satisfying combat progression.
- #20 Alice Escaped!
83% matchVery Positive83% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: illuCalabPub: Sekai Project
Windows
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: Platformer 24.8%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Anime 18.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute metroidvania that blends platforming and action with a whimsical, anime-inspired art style.
- #21 METAGAL
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 151 reviews2016
Dev: RetroRevolution
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.9%, Platformer 28.8%, Action 15.8%, Anime 14.2%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that focuses on fast movement and combat with a female protagonist.
- #22 Umbraclaw
81% matchVery Positive89% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 48.1%, Action 25.4%, Adventure 20.5%, Fantasy 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and a unique, dark-cute aesthetic.
- #23 The Legend of Dark Witch
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Platformer 24.5%, Anime 18.6%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that focuses on boss-rush mechanics and a charming anime art style.
- #24 MOTORSLICE
75% matchVery Positive87% of 3,850 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Platformer 21.9%, Anime 20.9%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 6.4%
- #25 Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries
81% matchMixed59% of 1,545 reviews2015
Dev: GRINPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 36.6%, Platformer 33.7%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D action-platformer that features a female lead and a unique, stylized world.
- #26 Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon
80% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2015
Dev: desunoyaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It's a platformer about magic and whacking things! What does that mean? It means you go around whacking enemies with your staff to get their magic! But ultimately, all you need to do is make it to the goal!
Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Anime 22.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer that highlights cute character designs and challenging, exploration-based gameplay.
- #27 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
76% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Anime 19.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 10%
- #28 Shiro
77% matchVery Positive81% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister
Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Anime 18.8%, Action 14.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #29 Roah
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Grynsoft
Windows
A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Platformer 20%, Anime 18.1%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features a female lead and a focus on exploration and combat.
- #30 Blades of Time
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,664 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.4%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 9%, Fantasy 1.8%
- #31 Project Mercury
79% matchMixed58% of 590 reviews2017
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!
Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Female Protagonist 34.7%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that focuses on tight controls and a female protagonist.
- #32 Ariana and the Elder Codex
74% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Anime 22.4%, Action 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%
- #33 Miracle Fly
77% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2015
Dev: ElagoTech
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A unique action-puzzle platform game that will give you a whole new gaming experience.
Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Anime 25.4%, Action 12.8%, Indie 3.9%
- #34 Majogami
72% matchVery Positive92% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Majogami stars Shiroha, a young woman who has lost her memory, who travels alongside Shiori, her father who has been turned to paper. With her katana, "Kamikiri", in hand, she travels through a bizarre world and cuts through the horrors she finds there in this 2D character action platformer.
Why similar: Anime 26.3%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Action 17.8%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Adventure 12.2%
- #35 Cat Warrior
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Sadi & AyuPub: sadimakegames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!
Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Anime 17%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%
- #36 Rosenkreuzstilette
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 436 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Anime 26%, Action 9.3%, Indie 2.8%
- #37 ICEY
71% matchVery Positive90% of 27,625 reviews2016
Dev: FantaBlade NetworkPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.4%, Anime 22.4%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action 12.9%, Platformer 6.1%
- #38 SwooshCat
71% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PixelForestStudio
Windows
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Platformer 35.8%, Hack and Slash 31%, Adventure 15.9%, Action 10.1%, Cute 4.5%
- #39 Outrider Mako
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Asamado GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Anime 25.2%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Action 9.1%, Cute 4.2%
- #40 Dungeon Kitty
76% matchMostly Negative21% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: ZOV GAME STUDIO
Windows · Mac
This is a minimalist leisure adventure game. We use simple operations to let cute cat warriors avoid traps in underground cities to collect gold coins.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.7%, Platformer 27.2%, Anime 24.5%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 2.8%
- #41 Freedom Planet 2
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,697 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.3 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: Platformer 29.1%, Female Protagonist 27%, Anime 19.9%, Action 7%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #42 Copy Kitty
72% matchVery Positive97% of 419 reviews2018
Dev: Nuclear StrawberryPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Boki can copy the special abilities of any foe and then combine up to 3 of them into a unique super-weapon! Blast through hordes of evil robots in cyberspace, while training to become a superhero!
Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Action 22.2%, Indie 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #43 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: TERNOX
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Platformer 24%, Anime 22.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.5%
- #44 Kats Trigger
68% matchVery Positive92% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: GIX
Windows
"Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.
Why similar: Anime 23.5%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Platformer 21%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action 10.5%
- #45 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.4%, Platformer 23.1%, Anime 19.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 6.9%
- #46 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,423 reviews2016
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Platformer 25.7%, Anime 20.3%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5.9%
- #47 HunterX
70% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.3%, Platformer 24.1%, Action 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Adventure 8.4%
- #48 RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore
73% matchMixed56% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Pixellore IncPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful fantasy world where players hack-and-slash their way through an army of mechanical monsters using a huge variety of unique melee weapons and devastating magic attacks!
Why similar: Anime 33.6%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, Action 22.5%, Hack and Slash 16.7%
- #49 Kandria
69% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Shirakumo Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Platformer 22%, Anime 18.6%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #50 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
68% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.4%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Anime 19.6%, Action 9.3%, Cute 3.5%
- #51 ARMORED KITTEN
69% matchVery Positive81% of 571 reviews2017
Dev: Ducat
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Adventure 23.3%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Indie 12.3%, Singleplayer 8.8%
- #52 Bleed
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,907 reviews2013
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Female Protagonist 32.8%, Action 16.8%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #53 Witch & Bun Cats
66% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Night Owl Games
Windows
A light meat pigeon ARPG game that integrates backpack management. In the game, players will play the role of a little witch and help the cats take back the cans that were taken away by monsters. But as you explore deeper, you find that things are not as simple as they seem...
Why similar: Action 35.4%, Female Protagonist 30.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 6.8%
- #54 RKGK / Rakugaki
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 257 reviews2024
Dev: Wabisabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Turn heads. Drop jaws. Be bright. In this single-player 3D platformer, you’re the only one who can take down Mr. Buff and his lackies to restore color and life to the citizens of Cap City. Accompany Valah and the RKGK crew on their journey to take down the oppressive B Corp.
Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Anime 23.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.2%
- #55 Downpurr
67% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Robin FoxPub: Studio Nevermore
Windows · Linux
Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!
Why similar: Platformer 64.6%, Action 20.3%, Cute 8.2%, Fantasy 5.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #56 To Hell With It
67% matchVery Positive87% of 204 reviews2021
Dev: Wimpy Imp Games
Windows
Hack ‘n’ Slash your way up Hell's corporate ladder in this “down the rabbit hole” adventure to retrieve your stolen cat from the Underworld!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.2%, Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #57 Kitten Burst
64% matchVery Positive98% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: Jam2goPub: Lithodelphis
Windows
Kitten Burst is an Adventure/Racing Game about a Flying Cat set in the year 200X. Explore Sites on the Web, Race through Circuits, & Battle Bullet Hell Bosses to Save Cyberspace.
Why similar: Sci-fi 55.6%, Adventure 37.4%, Indie 6.9%