- #1 Blue Fire
97% matchVery Positive81% of 3,093 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 6.3%, Action 4.4%
- #2 Eternium
96% matchVery Positive81% of 4,450 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.6%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%, 3D 5.7%
- #3 Candleman: The Complete Journey
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2018
Dev: Candleman Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.
Why similar: Action 34.8%, Adventure 31.4%, Indie 18.6%, Linear 8.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #4 Etherburn
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Nixon Scherbarth
Windows
Etherburn is a Souls-like action-adventure. Play as a hero resurrected in a mysterious and interconnected dungeon. Explore and face intense duels as you fight your way to freedom.
Why similar: Adventure 22.6%, Action 22.5%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Exploration 12.9%, 3D 6.7%
- #5 Demon Peak
94% matchMixed70% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.4%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 8.8%
- #6 Metamorphos
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 471 reviews2021
Dev: Spicy Dice StudiosPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.9%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Action 9%, Linear 7.9%, 3D 6.2%
- #7 Flame Keeper
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: Kautki CavePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Flame Keeper is a dynamic, action rogue-lite that sees you restore the Eternal Flame, stolen by creatures of shadow. Fight through a rogue's gallery of monsters in diverse biomes using fiery combat skills. No sweat for a lump of coal like you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.7%, Action 13.9%, Combat 9.8%, Indie 6.4%, Atmospheric 2.7%
- #8 Hard Light Vector
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Actually A Game Company, L.L.C
Windows
Hard Light Vector is a first-person action platformer where you traverse an alien environment and fight to protect the memories of the dead from corruption.
Why similar: Action 41.5%, Adventure 36.6%, Indie 21.8%
- #9 Souldiers
91% matchMixed69% of 3,103 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 8.6%, Combat 6.2%, Adventure 4.8%
- #10 Blades of Fire
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 656 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Action 17.4%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Combat 7.5%
- #11 Kogarashi
91% matchMixed62% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Kogarashi is a 3D Hack N' Slash game on which you control Abura Akago, a fire demon that fights against the evil spirit Yuki Onna and her army of ice demons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Linear 6.1%
- #12 Wheelborn
89% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Alex Klexber
Windows · Mac
Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.1%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Action 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #13 Incorporeal
88% matchVery Positive97% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Vancouver Film School
Windows
Incorporeal is a dungeon crawler where you play as a treasure hunter who has the ability to sever their soul from their body. Dash through traps, strike foes with your spectral form, and protect your fragile body as you fight, puzzle, and survive the catacombs to claim ancient relics.
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Action-Adventure 29.8%, Fantasy 15.5%, 3D 13.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #14 Vestige
89% matchVery Positive90% of 118 reviews2022
Dev: Chemical Games
Windows
Vestige is a third-person Action Platformer student-made game in which you play as a small adventurer, eager to uncover forgotten secrets. Jump and dash through various challenges and experience an exciting and fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 58.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 7.1%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 4.7%
- #15 Isles of Limbo
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 280 reviews2020
Dev: ArgonauticsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Arena-based hack-and-slash combat Fight off waves of enemies with the weight of your hammer and the grace of your sword. Spellbinding Visuals A hybrid of 3D and hand-painted art styles, animated to create a breathing, if not quite living, world between worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.8%, Action 17.6%, Fantasy 6.3%, Combat 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #16 Seeking Light
86% matchMixed66% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Lucky DodoPub: ESAT
Windows
Seeking Light is an action adventure game in isometric perspective with a focus on boss fights. Fight your fears as Sunny and overcome the demons of your past. Explore your inner world, facing the personification of your phobias, and discover the story behind them.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.9%, Isometric 21.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%
- #17 Dungeon Mage
85% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.5%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Fantasy 6.5%, Adventure 6.3%
- #18 Nocturnal
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,879 reviews2023
Dev: Sunnyside GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what secrets lie beyond the Mist in this intense 2-hour-long action-platformer game. Get ready to wield the flames and burn everything!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.7%, Action 15.2%, Exploration 15%, Linear 14.8%, Combat 11.7%
- #19 3000th Duel
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2019
Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Hack and Slash 29.2%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 6.2%
- #20 Pixelum
84% matchMixed48% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: ZXC Games
Windows
Pixelum is a whole world made up entirely from interactive pixels. Explore procedurally generated sandbox with advanced physics. Dig and mine, fight mobs, build bases, craft items, and progress throughout the pixel canvas!
Why similar: Adventure 38.5%, Action 38.3%, Indie 20.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #21 Netherworld Covenant
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 715 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.6%, Isometric 21.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 9.3%, Combat 6.6%
- #22 Hack and Slash Fury
82% matchVery Positive80% of 236 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 50.4%, Hack and Slash 30.3%, Action-Adventure 4.7%, Combat 3.9%, Action 3.3%
- #23 Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance
83% matchMixed68% of 198 reviews2022
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance - a game about spectacular sword battles from the third person.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 61.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 7.9%, 3D 4.2%
- #24 KnightLight
81% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.5%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 8.8%, Linear 7.1%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #25 The Unfallens: Awakening
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Floatonic Studio
Windows
Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.2%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Combat 10%, Action 8%, Linear 7.2%
- #26 Phyllosoma
80% matchMixed56% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: RespectGuild
Windows
You are a lone hunter who awakens in darkness. Within a cursed fortress where reality and hell intertwine, your goal is clear: Reach the top. Fight horrific enemies, grow stronger, and face what awaits at the summit.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 30.3%, Action 17.6%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Adventure 12.1%, 3D 7%
- #27 Blade of Dawn
79% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Bumeow Games
Windows
This is a third-person hack-and-slash roguelike game. You will play as a Knight of Light defending against the invasion of the Shadow Empire. Using the power of holy light, you can convert shadow-infected enemies into allies. Try to survive until dawn!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.4%, Action 24.1%, 3D 6.9%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #28 The Doors That Led to Nowhere
79% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: SoloCap Games
Windows · Mac
Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Action 19.2%, Adventure 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Atmospheric 3.3%
- #29 Unsung Warriors - Prologue
78% matchVery Positive95% of 1,434 reviews2019
Dev: Osarion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unsung Warriors is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt.
Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Action 39.4%, Indie 19.8%
- #30 FOUNTAINS
76% matchVery Positive84% of 493 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Hack and Slash 34.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Combat 5.4%, Fantasy 5%
- #31 Striving for Light
75% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.8%, Isometric 19.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 6.7%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #32 The Stranded Traveler
77% matchMixed68% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: DeadEaglePub: Spitfire-Games
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #33 Lunarium
73% matchVery Positive88% of 505 reviews2026
Dev: 月相仪Lunarium
Windows
Lunarium is an atmospheric fantasy A-RPG. Play as Ave, a light-armored knight, who teams up with Lune, a mysterious Starfarer. Together, they journey to save a dying world, engaging in challenging battles to retrieve the lost glow of the stars and forsaken memories, unveiling cosmic secrets.
Why similar: Isometric 23.1%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 12%, Exploration 11%, Adventure 8.8%
- #34 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
78% matchMixed69% of 719 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.3%, Isometric 18.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 6.3%, 3D 4.8%
- #35 UROS: A Trip Through Shadows
77% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: Oniric KittensPub: ESAT
Windows
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.9%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #36 Gravebound
73% matchVery Positive92% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: Atomic Game LabsPub: Student Game Developer Association
Windows
Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Fantasy 21.4%, Adventure 19.5%, 3D 10.6%, Combat 10.5%
- #37 Nith Realms
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Raptor Studios
Windows
A free-flow action-adventure game with varied realms to travel through. The player will have to defeat powerful bosses and take on dangerous environments in order to obtain the all-powerful elements to take back the Nith.
Why similar: Action 26%, Adventure 20.8%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Combat 14.4%, Exploration 8.5%
- #38 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: Metroidvania 47.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 7%
- #39 Clockwork Sword
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Clockdrive Games
Windows
Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.6%, Isometric 22.9%, Action 8.2%, Combat 6.3%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #40 Avani
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 268 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Join Avani in this action-adventure game where you will explore this corrupted land, fight the evil that hides within and cleanse it from the spirit before it destroys the world.
Why similar: Isometric 30.3%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Linear 10.3%
- #41 Retrace the Light
71% matchVery Positive88% of 256 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Isometric 14.2%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Exploration 5.9%
- #42 HunterX: code name T
72% matchVery Positive86% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 6.4%
- #43 Gleamlight
76% matchMostly Negative40% of 138 reviews2020
Dev: DICOPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This is a story of light - of Gleam, in a world of glass stained in darkness.
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Adventure 34.9%, Indie 20.2%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #44 Lumin's Path
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2020
Dev: Buckle Up Games
Windows
Lumin's Path is an atmospheric 3D platformer using light and darkness to impact the world in mysterious ways.
Why similar: Adventure 85.6%, Fantasy 14.4%
- #45 Crimson Oath
69% matchVery Positive83% of 794 reviews2026
Dev: Parry Frames Team
Windows
Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 12.6%, Combat 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%
- #46 The Moon Hell
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 174 reviews2023
Dev: A.M. Team
Windows
Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Fantasy 9.1%, 3D 9.1%, Exploration 5.2%
- #47 Kerker
70% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Retrobright
Windows · Mac
Kerker is a procedurally generated dungeon crawler FPS roguelike that challenges the player with its varying cast of enemies, exclusive weapons and different dungeon types. Fight your way to riches by slaying foes, obtaining/combining unique abilities and finding forgotten treasures.
Why similar: Action 30.4%, Adventure 25.3%, 3D 11.1%, Fantasy 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #48 Stonemachia
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,233 reviews2026
Dev: Crossfall Games
Windows
Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.9%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #49 Candle
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,179 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.
Why similar: Adventure 51.4%, Indie 32%, Fantasy 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #50 Fuse
67% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Fuse Team
Windows
A cozy, 3D, puzzle platformer with a underlying story. Play as cute origami characters exploring a vast world through puzzles, combat and platforming. Fight your way past enemies and rid the world of the black tar.
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Linear 14.1%, Combat 13.6%, 3D 11.8%
- #51 Neonscape
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Kaitec GamesPub: Orbis Productions
Windows
Embrace Onyx, the master of the Black Lotus, in intense first-person hack n' slash combat. Maneuver compact battlegrounds, unleash spatial manipulation, and showcase unmatched agility. How long can you survive the relentless waves? Brace for an adrenaline-pumping test of mettle!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.8%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 9%, 3D 7.5%, Indie 4%
- #52 Greed
70% matchMixed67% of 100 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Greed is a roguelite game that invites you to wield multiples weapons and unique spells as you fight unknown enemies through challenging environments.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.4%, Action 15.7%, Fantasy 9.3%, 3D 5.5%, Indie 4%
- #53 Estencel
70% matchMixed65% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Rone Vine
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Atmospheric souls-like. Fight enemies and bosses and explore the gloomy city.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13.3%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #54 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,039 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.8%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Fantasy 11.8%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%
- #55 Deepening Fire
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 639 reviews2023
Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 6.2%
- #56 Vindilis
66% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.1%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 7.2%
- #57 Breaking Gates
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Metroidvania 30.2%, Action 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 5.9%
- #58 Bygone Dreams: Prophecy
65% matchVery Positive87% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.8%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 20.1%, Combat 12.1%, 3D 10.1%
- #59 Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted
67% matchMixed65% of 203 reviews2023
Dev: Blackburne Games Yazılım A.Ş.
Windows
Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.4%, Combat 13.9%, Action 13.6%, Exploration 12.5%, Linear 11.9%
- #60 Nuclear Blaze
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 936 reviews2021
Dev: Deepnight Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A unique 2D firefighting platformer from the creator of Dead Cells, featuring devastating backdrafts, exploding walls, and expected cat rescues. Battle your way through a mysterious government facility, striving to keep the blaze under control.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.6%, Exploration 18.9%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 10.8%