Games Like Burden of the Blue

A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!

Why similar: Nonlinear 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Nonlinear 22.9%, Top-Down 15%, Exploration 13.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Spend hours having fun exploring this maze that gets bigger and bigger. In Key, with each level won, the maze gets bigger and harder. Dodge spikes and traps, push blocks of ice, find the key and open the door before time runs out.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Top-Down 14.7%, 2D 6.4%

Adrenaline Dungeon is a top-down dungeon crawler game, play as an unknown man stuck in a time-looped dungeon. Uncover clues to discover a new order trying to rewrite history. Use different weapons and abilities to escape the dungeon and prevent history from being rewritten.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.4%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Top-Down 15.7%, 2D 6.8%, Action 6.5%

Navigate twisting mazes by torchlight in this atmospheric 2D puzzle game. Find your way through 10 handcrafted themes, avoid lurking creatures, and race the clock in Timed Mode. How far can you go before you're still lost?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.7%, Exploration 17.6%, Top-Down 16.1%, Action-Adventure 16%, 2D 5%

Explore the dungeon and defeat the Skeleton King!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.8%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Top-Down 11%, Exploration 10.5%, Action 9.4%

Play as an Armlys alien named Vagrient in this evolving sci-fi action/adventure game, featuring RPG elements. It's full of exploration, combat, character progression, puzzle solving and obstacle clearing!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Nonlinear 20.7%, Top-Down 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 10.4%

A puzzle solving, dungeon crawling, action adventure, role playing game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Nonlinear 22.5%, Top-Down 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 8.9%

A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Nonlinear 25%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Master the elements of poison, fire, ice, and meteorite in Shadow of Aya, a top-down action-adventure ode to the 8-bit classics. But beware—as your powers grow, so do the forces against you. The journey downward is choked with shadow, and the creatures who lurk among them.

Why similar: Nonlinear 22.9%, Top-Down 15.6%, Exploration 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 6.6%

Ice Slider is a game by Shining Watermelon Studios where you play as a hiker named Rob who enters Icy Cave. A cave with a Gauntlet of Ice Puzzles, in which he has to complete to exit. Play as Rob as he goes through this gauntlet of puzzles. Each Level

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.6%, Exploration 17.9%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Top-Down 14.1%, 2D 6.7%

Ten Years of Rain is a fantasy adventure with a unique Central Asian inspired setting. Pick up your blade, call your hawk, and prepare to travel the cursed lands of the steppe. Battle the forces of the Great Khan, explore the secret places of the world, and discover the cause of the long rain...

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.4%, Top-Down 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 11.3%

Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.

Why similar: Nonlinear 24.5%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Exploration 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.7%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Top-Down 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 8%

Gregory and Victoria were on the verge of a breakthrough. Alas, their experiment has opened a series of portals and it's up to them to use their knowledge of chemistry to end the madness. Will they be able to overcome the hoards of monsters or find themselves the victims of an experiment gone awry?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.8%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Exploration 16.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D 7.7%

YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Top-Down 13.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

A retro-style adventure game where you explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets to find Mya's missing cat.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Nonlinear 19.5%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Top-Down 13.1%, Exploration 12.6%

MIRADOR is a 2D action game. You arrive at a temple... Kill several monsters to grow, get skills, and go through it!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.6%, Exploration 18.2%, Top-Down 15.9%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Top-Down 14.4%, Exploration 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Mr Figs is a challenging top-down action puzzler set in the ruins that created Mr Figs. Explore, collect, and bomb your way to your birthplace and bring it to ruin!

Why similar: Top-Down 34.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Discover hidden secrets. Delve into dungeons. Solve puzzles. Find ancient relics to vanquish bosses. Unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom of Aurule and its talkative denizens in this Zelda-like adventure.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Nonlinear 17.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Top-Down 10.1%

Slash, shoot and craft your way through vicious monsters and perilous dungeons in this post apocalyptic quest to save the world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.6%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Exploration 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 6.8%

Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!

Why similar: Nonlinear 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Top-Down 15.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Nonlinear 30%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Top-Down 14.5%, Exploration 12%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Top-down 2D adventure in retro style. Explore a dangerous world filled with both living and undead enemies. Solve puzzles and search tombs & dungeons, find secrets, weapons and upgrades.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Nonlinear 15%, Exploration 12.7%, Action 7.4%

In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%

Explore a new cryptic and dangerous world every month. Uncover secret paths, find useful equipment and let the rest of the community know about your findings.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Top-Down 6.9%

Zahalia is a top-down action-rpg with item collection and dungeon exploring. Take back the 7 Crystals from the traitor Zezor and stop General Skull Knight from invading Zahalia. Explore to find new items to allow you to have access to more of the map and gain new abilities.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.9%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Top-Down 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D 6.7%

A daring wanderer wields his weapons in real-time battles through his quest into the unknown.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 8.8%, Top-Down 8.3%

Play as a tiny matchstick character in this third-person solo adventure, and set out to find ancient mirrors hidden throughout the world—then repair them using gathered resources. Your fire is your key to progress, helping you overcome the environment and face your enemies.

Why similar: Nonlinear 31.7%, Exploration 28%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 10.1%

Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, Nonlinear 24.7%, Top-Down 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and battle the powerful Elemental Lords as you explore the wondrous world of Wyn.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Top-Down 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Exploration 11.5%

Ziii is a retro fantasy action-adventure game. Sail between countless islands, exploring their various elemental lands in top-down and sidescroll styles. Plunder their dungeons for powerful items and precious relics. Ziii is a treasure-hunter, looking to gain a treasure vault value of 100,000.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Top-Down 18.3%, Exploration 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Discover the slime wilds! Play as a slime adventurer exploring vast wild environments full of danger, dungeons and most importantly loot!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, Nonlinear 24.4%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Can you solve the puzzle with the limited amount of moves? Explore the world map. Solve the levels with different gimmicks. Get stars by beating levels to explore more of the world map. Solve over 170 levels in this puzzle adventure game.

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.3%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Top-Down 14.7%, Exploration 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

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: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Top-Down 17.9%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

A fantastical action-adventure game. Explore the forest, craft dozens of unique potions, and survive the dangers of the night!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.1%, Exploration 20.9%, Top-Down 19.3%, 2D 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

A old-school top-down dungeon crawler where you explore and fight through the gardens of an old, abandoned castle. The game starts off simple, with new mechanics and more complicated room layouts being added as you go.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.2%, Nonlinear 24.5%, Top-Down 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D 7.9%

Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.

Why similar: Nonlinear 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Top-Down 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 10.9%

The Orchard Estate is Haunted! Investigate a spooky cartoon mansion and its zany suspects, uncover the clues, and unmask the monsters prowling its halls in this action-adventure whodunnit! But beware, the mansion appears to shift each case, and seems to hold deeper mysteries…

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Nonlinear 21%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Top-Down 13.4%, Exploration 11.3%

Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Top-Down 16.4%, Exploration 14.2%, Action-Adventure 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

A action-adventure game with a top down perspective and a heavy emphasis on story. Become the legendary Knight of Hamarolf and take on a myriad of foes from the Golden Oath to save the world from evil's reign while engaging with memorable characters and a thrilling combat loop.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Top-Down 19.3%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Exploration 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.2%, Action-Adventure 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D 8.8%, Action 5.7%

Step into the forest where your shovel is both your weapon and lifeline. Fight back against twisted forest creatures, claim their corrupted seeds, and bring them to your farm and grow your weapons. Restore the forest plant by plant, Will you break the curse, or will the forest claim you too?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Top-Down 14.7%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

KYRO is a top-down pixel art action-adventure. Play as Aiden, a boy with a trusty slingshot, exploring Ka'a on the edge of a black hole. Solve puzzles, uncover ruins, and help the people of Vila Carnaval face the apocalypse with laughter and party costumes!

Why similar: Nonlinear 21%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Top-Down 12.6%, Exploration 11.9%

Memory Maze is a game that breaks away from the traditional maze format—which typically grants a full overview of the map—opting instead to have players explore a pitch-black labyrinth while holding a limited light source, relying solely on their memory to retrace their steps and complete the levels

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.3%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Top-Down 12.4%, Exploration 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

A top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Play as Kana; Chosen to carry a sacred flame through haunted dungeons, solve ancient puzzles, and guide lost souls home. Built-in randomizer for endless replayability.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Top-Down 16.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

A game about exploring the fascinating world full of hostile tremendous bosses. Gather loot, and level up your hero making your way throughout the ancient ruins!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.8%, Action-Adventure 19%, Exploration 14.9%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.6%

An adventure in werewolf hunting, for witches.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Top-Down 12.2%, Exploration 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Inside The Crystal Mountain is a difficult action-adventure game with fast-paced combat and soulslike elements where you explore a mysterious world filled with ambiguous characters and challenging enemies.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Top-Down 14.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Ancient Mind is a puzzle-action-adventure game about discovering the remains of an ancient civilization. Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and discover the truth about ancient mysteries.

Why similar: Nonlinear 32.5%, Top-Down 17.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Exploration 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Step into the exhilarating world of *Rage*, where you smash everything in sight and gather heaps of gold coins and treasures. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or taking a break from intense gaming, Rage offers satisfying gameplay that lets you release pent-up energy in a fun-filled adventure!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.3%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Exploration 16.2%, Action 11%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Explore the ruins of Acilain in this dark top-down action RPG. After losing your arm to the Dark Man, harness spectral energy to manifest a phantom limb. Defeat powerful generals, absorb their spirit essence, and solve intricate Zelda-style puzzles to break a 100-year-old blood curse.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Top-Down 17.4%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

The Kingdoms of Ædloran is a 2D top-down pixel RPG. Explore a living open world, encounter strange and fantastic creatures, level up and learn new abilities, battle savage beasts and monstrous foes, delve deep into perilous dungeons, and claim legendary loot.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Top-Down 11.3%, Exploration 11.3%

A short top-down narrative game about alcohol, denial, and the first honest moment of accountability.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.4%, Exploration 22.3%, Top-Down 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D 8.8%

Play as a cunning black cat in a red cape in this old-school action puzzler! Blast your way through grid-based levels, outsmart enemies, and use bombs to clear a path — but beware of spikes and traps.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Top-Down 11.6%

Action-packed pixel-art old-schol dungeon crawler ! A little boy is stuck at home waiting for his mom.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.3%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Top-Down 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 7.5%

A strange feeling draws you to an underground facility. In this atmospheric psychological horror game, you will explore a complex filled with paranormal anomalies. Uncover secrets, use strange artifacts to survive, and escape the entities that lurk in the shadows. Team up or die alone.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.6%, Action-Adventure 22%, Exploration 17.1%, Action 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Winter Wastelands is a sci-fi fantasy action-adventure game about fighting bosses, exploring unique locations, gathering items that come with different costumes and special abilities, and trying to make it back home.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 30%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Top-Down 17.1%, Action 11.5%, 2D 9%