- #1 Cat Quest
97% matchVery Positive95% of 10,677 reviews2017
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!
Why similar: Cats 24.3%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Loot 9%, Action RPG 8.3%, Open World 8%
Why You'll Like It: The original title offers the same delightful cat-themed exploration and accessible action-RPG combat found in the sequel.
- #2 Cat Quest III
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,223 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Cats 17.1%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Loot 12%, Action RPG 11.6%, Character Customization 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the series' signature blend of cute aesthetics and fast-paced, loot-driven action in a new pirate-themed world.
- #3 Nobody Saves the World
96% matchVery Positive91% of 6,875 reviews2022
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.4%, Co-op 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 13.2%, Funny 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar top-down perspective and fast-paced combat with a unique shapeshifting mechanic that encourages experimentation.
- #4 Kitaria Fables
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,720 reviews2021
Dev: Twin HeartsPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Loot 14.7%, Co-op 14%, Magic 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG combat with farming and crafting elements in a cute, animal-filled fantasy world.
- #5 Secrets of Grindea
94% matchVery Positive89% of 8,583 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Ferrets
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Why similar: Action RPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Character Customization 15.8%, Funny 9.5%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-RPG that features vibrant pixel art and satisfying combat that supports cooperative play.
- #6 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
94% matchMixed63% of 2,374 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 33%, Co-op 21.5%, RPG 14.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Cute 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a charming, cartoon-style adventure with local co-op support that feels very similar to the lighthearted tone of Cat Quest.
- #7 Children of Morta
93% matchVery Positive88% of 23,102 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.8%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, Co-op 13.8%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action-RPG that perfectly balances local co-op gameplay with deep character progression and dungeon crawling.
- #8 Torchlight II
92% matchVery Positive93% of 45,496 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action RPG 21.7%, Loot 20.2%, Co-op 12.4%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-RPG that focuses on fast combat, loot collection, and exploring diverse fantasy environments.
- #9 Minecraft Dungeons
91% matchVery Positive90% of 18,987 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Loot 19.5%, Action RPG 17.9%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an accessible, entry-level dungeon crawler experience that is highly enjoyable when played with friends.
- #10 Bound By Blades
91% matchVery Positive83% of 153 reviews2022
Dev: ZethPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Bound By Blades is an Indie Action-RPG with a focus on intense boss battles. Experience the thrill of Boss Rushes with the wholesomeness of a cozy Indie RPG as you confront ferocious foes, collect loot, and craft epic gear to fortify yourself for the challenges ahead, solo or in 2 player co-op!
Why similar: Action RPG 18.1%, Co-op 16%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Cats 10%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on boss-rush combat and character customization, providing a more intense but still accessible action experience.
- #11 Castle Crashers®
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 140,328 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Co-op 16.7%, Funny 10.5%, Cartoony 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, humorous hack-and-slash game that remains one of the best local co-op experiences for fans of arcade-style combat.
- #12 Quest Hunter
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,308 reviews2019
Dev: 2 Zombie Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Quest Hunter is an isometric action-RPG where your choice drives the story. Find tons of treasures and secrets, solve puzzles, equip your character, level up your skills and finish off enemy bosses. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Character Customization 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Co-op 12.3%, Magic 10.2%, Exploration 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and cooperative questing in a cartoonish world.
- #13 Full Metal Furies
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,925 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.4%, Co-op 27.7%, RPG 11.3%, Action RPG 10.7%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused action-RPG that emphasizes team coordination and fast-paced combat against challenging enemies.
- #14 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
88% matchVery Positive84% of 11,154 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: Open World 20.4%, RPG 19.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a sprawling, vibrant fantasy world with real-time combat and kingdom-building elements that appeal to RPG fans.
- #15 Dungeons of Sundaria
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,491 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Action RPG 15.6%, Character Customization 12.5%, Co-op 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that emphasizes cooperative play and loot-based progression in a fantasy setting.
- #16 Costume Quest 2
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,016 reviews2014
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Midnight City
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A sequel to the popular Halloween adventure from Double Fine Productions!
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Funny 20.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Cute 12.7%, Fantasy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it shares the same cute, lighthearted adventure spirit and whimsical world-building as the Cat Quest series.
- #17 Portal Knights
86% matchVery Positive83% of 22,346 reviews2017
Dev: Keen Games GmbHPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!
Why similar: Co-op 26.4%, RPG 19.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends sandbox exploration with RPG character progression and combat in a colorful, block-based fantasy world.
- #18 River City Girls
85% matchVery Positive84% of 3,793 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.2%, Co-op 20.5%, Action 11.8%, Cute 8.6%, Funny 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant beat-em-up with RPG elements that captures the fun, cooperative energy of exploring a world and leveling up characters.
- #19 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
84% matchVery Positive89% of 14,304 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 48.2%, Co-op 24%, Fantasy 11.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful fantasy adventure that relies on cooperative puzzle-solving and combat between three distinct character classes.
- #20 Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition
84% matchVery Positive82% of 10,281 reviews2014
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28%, Co-op 23.9%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, RPG 7.6%, Action RPG 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down dungeon crawler designed specifically for cooperative play and chaotic monster-slaying action.
- #21 PHOGS!
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,457 reviews2020
Dev: Bit Loom GamesPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.
Why similar: Dogs 42.7% ★, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Co-op 14.4%, Character Customization 8.9%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful co-op adventure where you control a two-headed dog, focusing on puzzle-solving and exploration in a colorful world.
- #22 New Super Lucky's Tale
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 901 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Cats 35.9%, Cartoony 17.6%, Funny 12.8%, Cute 11.6%, Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that captures the same sense of wonder and lighthearted exploration found in fantasy adventures.
- #23 For The King
82% matchVery Positive88% of 43,710 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Co-op 26.6%, Open World 25.4%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, RPG 17.1%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a strategic, turn-based fantasy adventure that captures the spirit of tabletop questing with a charming visual style.
- #24 Coridden
78% matchVery Positive90% of 528 reviews2025
Dev: AftnareldPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Become the ultimate shapeshifter in this hack n’ slash ARPG with action-based combat. Transform seamlessly and customize both your human and beast powers as you level up, find new gear and DNA-strands. Venture out solo or in co-op to uncover the secrets sealed inside a legendary city.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Character Customization 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that allows for cooperative play and features unique shapeshifting mechanics that add depth to the combat.
- #25 Undercat
79% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: SparkyTailGames
Windows
Undercat is a non-restrictive 2D platformer with co-op and PvP modes. Help the Resistance to overthrow the Cats' tyranny and liberate the animal city!
Why similar: Dogs 42.5% ★, Local Co-Op 25.5%, Co-op 12.3%, Cute 8%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly 2D platformer that features local co-op and a cute aesthetic suitable for younger players.
- #26 The Purring Quest
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,743 reviews2015
Dev: Valhalla Cats
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Have you ever wanted to be a cat? You will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.
Why similar: Cats 76.8%, Cute 12.1%, Adventure 4.8%, 2D 4.1%, Action 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cat-focused adventure game that emphasizes exploration and platforming in a charming, hand-drawn world.
- #27 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
81% matchMixed69% of 2,633 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, RPG 13%, Co-op 11.6%, Loot 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A more gothic take on the action-RPG genre that provides deep skill customization and satisfying hack-and-slash combat.
- #28 Cat Gladiator
77% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Funleeks Studio
Windows
Cat Gladiator is a hardcore 2D slow-paced Monster Hunter-like action game! 4-player co-op, a wide variety of weapons, equipment, and items to aid in arena Boss battles. Become an adorable gladiator cat, team up with friends, conquer tough Bosses, and savor victory!
Why similar: Cats 40.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Co-op 13.9%, RPG 12%, Action 6.4%
- #29 Meowgic
76% matchVery Positive82% of 500 reviews2026
Dev: Lazy Turtle GamesPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A co-op fantasy adventure where your voice is magic. Play as cat wizards, cast spells by shouting into your mic, explore fairy-tale worlds, fight monsters, and return to your hot-air balloon loaded with loot.
Why similar: Cats 17.3%, Co-op 17.3%, Magic 16.5%, Funny 11.2%, Loot 10.6%
- #30 Corgi Warlock
80% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Xander's Corgi Arcade
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Corgi Warlock is a 1-4 player side-scrolling fantasy action game, where one brave Corgi will take on the Skeleton Bunny King's army! Against the power of Narwhals, Fencing Bears, and Crazed Unicorns, it takes more than your average Corgi to survive the King's onslaught... it takes a CORGI WARLOCK.
Why similar: Dogs 32.7% ★, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Magic 11.6%, Funny 6.8%, Cute 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, dog-themed action platformer that provides quick, arcade-style fun with a magical twist.
- #31 Cat Gets Medieval
77% matchVery Positive94% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: LetMeowt Games LLC
Windows
Explore an amazing fantasy world as a magical cat! Team up with your cat crew, climb castle walls, blast magic, and hunt the six lost crown pieces to save the kingdom.
Why similar: Cats 22.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, Co-op 12.1%, Character Customization 11.9%, Open World 10.7%
- #32 BattleBlock Theater®
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 72,829 reviews2014
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
Why similar: Co-op 24.7%, Local Co-Op 24.2%, Cats 24.1%, Funny 15.3%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and fast-paced platformer that is best enjoyed with a friend, featuring a distinct art style and fun mechanics.
- #33 Torchlight III
79% matchMixed47% of 11,467 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Loot 25.1%, Hack and Slash 25%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 13.1%, Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the loot-heavy action-RPG tradition with a focus on character builds and dungeon exploration.
- #34 SwooshCat
76% 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: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Cats 20.2%, Action RPG 19.2%, Exploration 8.5%, Funny 8%
- #35 PAW Patrol World
75% matchVery Positive88% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Explore the world of PAW Patrol like never before and stop Mayor Humdinger’s super blimp mayhem, in a free-roaming 3D adventure full of pup-tastic fun!
Why similar: Dogs 29.6% ★, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Character Customization 11.1%, Open World 9.4%, Co-op 9.1%
- #36 Wild Woods
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,005 reviews2024
Dev: Octofox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Wild Woods is a couch co-op game full of action, teamwork and woodland critters. One to four players take on the role of brave little cats defending their wooden wagon on its way through a dangerous forest. Clever cooperation is key - their way is full of obstacles!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.7%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Co-op 18.7%, Loot 10.8%, Cartoony 9.7%
- #37 白猫骑士物语/ White Cat Knight
73% matchVery Positive99% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Dumpling Game StudioPub: Room Games
Windows · Mac
A cute but perilous 2D action platformer. Play as a fallen white cat knight: slash, dash and shoot through cursed forests and ancient dungeons, unlock new skills, fight alongside loyal companions, and uncover the mystery buried beneath the town of Harstad.
Why similar: Cats 40.1%, Magic 18.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Cute 12%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #38 Gedonia 2
74% matchVery Positive83% of 961 reviews2025
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Gedonia 2 is an online coop RPG, which allows up to 4 players to freely explore living open world and build absolutely unique characters. An expanded and improved sequel for RPG Gedonia.
Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Character Customization 14%, RPG 13.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Cute 10.4%
- #39 The Black Cat Magician
75% matchVery Positive90% of 235 reviews2022
Dev: cryhadesPub: Complex Rabbit
Windows · Mac
A laidback animal RPG: help Cloudy the Black Cat protect her tower!
Why similar: Dogs 30.1% ★, Cats 24.1%, Magic 11.9%, RPG 7.3%, Funny 7.2%
- #40 Little Kitty, Big City
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,804 reviews2024
Dev: Double Dagger Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
Why similar: Cats 32.1%, Cozy 20.2%, Open World 9.8%, Cute 9.1%, Exploration 8.8%
- #41 Rekindled Trails
71% matchVery Positive92% of 147 reviews2025
Dev: Kiwick
Windows
Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!
Why similar: Cats 21.2%, Cozy 18.7%, Character Customization 14.4%, Open World 11.7%, Funny 8.5%
- #42 Stitchlings
70% matchVery Positive92% of 420 reviews2026
Dev: Studio WoolworksPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Play solo, or grab a friend and embark on a bite-sized co-op combat adventure fighting toy monsters, picking them apart, while you stitch together your uniquely customized Stitchlings!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Character Customization 18.4%, Co-op 10.1%, Adventure 5%
- #43 Cattails | Become a Cat!
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,690 reviews2017
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Why similar: Cats 40.7%, Character Customization 21%, Open World 16%, RPG 11.1%, Cute 11.1%
- #44 Taival
70% matchVery Positive86% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Bonobo SoftwarePub: Level Up Gaming
Windows
Play together on the couch or online - or both at once. Taival is a cozy co-op adventure where you and up to 3 friends explore a handcrafted world alongside your shapeshifting companion. Discover new forms, progress through narrative quests, and make the journey your own.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.3%, Cozy 17.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Character Customization 12.4%, Open World 11.4%
- #45 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
71% matchVery Positive92% of 8,060 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 46.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Adventure 17%, Co-op 13.3%, Open World 12%, Action 10.5%
- #46 Nine Parchments
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,734 reviews2017
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Action RPG 21.9%, Co-op 15.3%, Magic 15.2%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #47 Wizzerd Quest 2
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Kondoorsoft
Windows · Linux
STOP THE DARK WIZZERD!!! Wizzerd Quest 2 is a retro first-person RPG with unhinged live-action FMV cutscenes, full splitscreen co-op, exciting boss encounters, and a vast open world to explore! Save the Roblins! Save the World! A standalone sequel to the shareware classic Wizzerd Quest!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.9%, Action RPG 25.4%, Character Customization 11.8%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 7.9%
- #48 Heist Kitty: Multiplayer Cat Simulator Game
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: LetMeowt Games LLCPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Get ready to defy rules and create paw-some chaos. Pick your cat and embrace the cuteness overload. Let the fur-tastic fun take over, as multiplayer madness unfolds in this open-world adventure.
Why similar: Cats 32.9%, Co-op 17.4%, Funny 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%, RPG 9.5%
- #49 Crashlands 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 2,453 reviews2025
Dev: Butterscotch Shenanigans
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Slap your way across a vibrant world where interstellar friendships are the key to your survival. Befriend eccentric aliens, craft bizarre weaponry, and stick it to the man in this sequel to the award-winning Action RPG Crashlands.
Why similar: Cozy 25.6%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 9.1%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #50 Garden Story
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,726 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Cozy 21.8%, Action RPG 19.5%, Funny 9.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #51 WeakWood Throne
72% matchMixed59% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: waterxmelonPub: Drageus Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
WeakWood Throne is a 2D Action RPG with the open world. In the story you will find out what happened in the WickWood Kingdom; why its inhabitants get poorer every day, and soldiers-beasts wander on their fields; what's wrong with the new king, and how to dethrone him.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, Open World 12.3%, Loot 11.4%, Magic 10.8%
- #52 Tap Tap Loot
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 929 reviews2026
Dev: Turtle Knight GamesPub: Irox Games
Windows
Median: 78.2 hrsMean: 300.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The world is under attack, and every tap fights back. Each keystroke unleashes your cute cat hero, smashing enemies and showering you with loot. Dive into a never-ending desktop expedition with friends or solo. Tap. Tap. Loot.
Why similar: Cats 30%, Loot 14.9%, Character Customization 12.8%, RPG 11.3%, Cartoony 9.4%
- #53 Curse of the Sea Rats
70% matchMixed60% of 220 reviews2023
Dev: Petoons Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.5%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Co-op 20.4%, RPG 8.9%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #54 Frogsong
67% matchVery Positive94% of 262 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.2%, Cartoony 13.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Funny 11.9%, Cute 10.6%
- #55 The Last Campfire
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Why similar: Cute 40.2%, Adventure 30%, Fantasy 29.8%
- #56 100 Fantasy Cats
65% matchVery Positive99% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: 100 Cozy Games
Windows
100 Fantasy Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Fantasy themed locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Fantasy places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all?
Why similar: Cats 42.1%, Cozy 33.3%, Cartoony 10.3%, Cute 9.4%, Exploration 3%
- #57 Hammerwatch II
68% matchMixed62% of 2,221 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action RPG 20.4%, Co-op 16.4%, Character Customization 16.1%, RPG 8%
- #58 Animal Rescuer: Prologue
69% matchMixed69% of 148 reviews2020
Dev: Turquoise Revival Games
Windows
Animal Rescuer: Prologue is a free standalone version of the game Animal Rescuer, featuring the initial part of the story. Our hero is helping lovely animals through exploring an epic world with faster gameplay and increased quest and combat intensity.
Why similar: Dogs 21.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Cats 16.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Open World 8.9%
- #59 BIOMUTANT
67% matchMixed66% of 20,174 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Why similar: Open World 26.4%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Character Customization 14.2%, Action RPG 9.8%, RPG 9.5%
- #60 Dimensional Animals
66% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!
Why similar: Cats 33.8%, Dogs 29.9% ★, Exploration 14.7%, Cute 10.8%, 2D 4.6%