- #1 Crashlands
97% matchVery Positive90% of 6,745 reviews2016
Dev: Butterscotch Shenanigans
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight and tame alien beasts, craft resources into menacing weaponry, befriend the outlandish locals, and go toe-to-chin with a world-domineering maniac.
Why similar: Crafting 18.2%, Building 14.6%, Comedy 11.7%, RPG 11%, Sci-fi 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the seed game, it offers the exact same blend of open-world survival, crafting, and quirky isometric action.
- #2 Cat Quest II
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,193 reviews2019
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Why similar: Cozy 25.6%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 9.1%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly accessible, isometric action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on exploration and lighthearted adventure.
- #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: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action RPG 18.4%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, RPG 9%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric action-RPG features a similar sense of humor, vibrant art style, and satisfying, fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #4 Creatures of Ava
95% matchVery Positive87% of 551 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Cozy 30.1%, Crafting 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on creature interaction and exploration in a beautiful, cozy world that mirrors the adventurous spirit of the seed game.
- #5 Eastward
94% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Action RPG 22.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Comedy 10.9%, RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: The game captures a similar vibrant, story-rich aesthetic and features a world filled with eccentric characters and adventure.
- #6 Cult of the Lamb
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 128,545 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Building 34.3%, Fantasy 15.3%, Colorful 11.3%, 2D 9.3%, Action 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly balances cozy base-building and management with intense, satisfying isometric hack-and-slash combat.
- #7 Core Keeper
92% matchVery Positive93% of 66,104 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Crafting 29.6%, Building 27.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a compelling loop of exploration, resource gathering, and crafting within a charming, top-down perspective.
- #8 Garden Story
93% 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 24.4%, Isometric 18.6%, Action RPG 16.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy action-RPG that emphasizes community building and exploration within a charming, pixel-art fantasy setting.
- #9 Hades II
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 122,697 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.5 hrsMean: 43.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Isometric 16.2%, Action RPG 14%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, it offers a high-octane action-RPG experience with a strong narrative and deep character relationships.
- #10 Slime Rancher 2
90% matchVery Positive95% of 49,727 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Building 21.4%, Colorful 15.1%, Fantasy 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, cozy exploration experience with a heavy focus on creature collection and world interaction.
- #11 Arto
91% matchMixed65% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: OrionGamesPub: indie.io
Windows
You were created by the last brushstrokes of a dying god to restore color and life to the lands. Master an array of abilities and weapons, create more than eighty paint-infused projectile spells, and make choices that will help shape the future of this world.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Isometric 18.3%, RPG 7.5%, Colorful 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful action-RPG that emphasizes vibrant world-building and exploration through a unique, artistic lens.
- #12 Afterplace
89% matchVery Positive97% of 242 reviews2024
Dev: Evan KicePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action RPG 17.5%, Comedy 17%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that prioritizes discovery and quirky, story-rich interactions in a charming isometric world.
- #13 TUNIC
89% matchVery Positive91% of 18,422 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Isometric 37.6%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 10.9%, Fantasy 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric adventure game that rewards curiosity and exploration with deep, satisfying combat and environmental puzzles.
- #14 SteamWorld Dig 2
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,084 reviews2017
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Action 17.1%, 2D 13.1%, Indie 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at providing a polished exploration and crafting experience with a distinct, memorable art style and satisfying progression.
- #15 Forager
87% matchVery Positive89% of 43,959 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Why similar: Crafting 44.8%, Building 20.2%, RPG 9.3%, 2D 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title features an addictive crafting and exploration loop that keeps the player constantly engaged in a colorful, isometric world.
- #16 #BLUD
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: Exit 73 GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action RPG 22.8%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Colorful 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that combines a unique, cartoony aesthetic with engaging dungeon-crawling and hack-and-slash gameplay.
- #17 Minecraft Dungeons
84% 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 28.1%, Action RPG 20.2%, Isometric 17.6%, RPG 10%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible dungeon-crawler that offers satisfying hack-and-slash combat and loot collection in a familiar, blocky aesthetic.
- #18 Axiom Verge 2
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 971 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Action 16.4%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Adventure 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-driven adventure that features unique mechanics and a mysterious, interconnected world to discover.
- #19 Ittle Dew 2+
86% matchVery Positive86% of 441 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.9%, RPG 22.9%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 15.7%, Indie 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This Zelda-like action-adventure features a humorous tone and satisfying combat that feels right at home with the seed game's vibe.
- #20 Striving for Light
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 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 24.9%, Action RPG 21.3%, Isometric 19.2%, RPG 9.1%, Hand-drawn 9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on skill progression and hack-and-slash combat within a stylized, procedurally generated world.
- #21 Undungeon
84% matchMixed64% of 379 reviews2021
Dev: Laughing MachinesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, Isometric 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Crafting 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-RPG that features deep crafting and world-building elements within a stylized, pixel-art setting.
- #22 Black Skylands
82% matchVery Positive84% of 4,496 reviews2023
Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails.
Why similar: Crafting 22.6%, RPG 16.8%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox that combines top-down combat with base-building and exploration in a unique sky-faring setting.
- #23 Stonefly
82% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2021
Dev: Flight School Studio
Windows
Stonefly is an action-adventure RPG in which you pilot a tiny robot mech. Hop along rocks and canopies while you upgrade your rig with an arsenal of wind abilities. Follow the journey of Annika as she attempts to recover a stolen family heirloom, strategically battling bugs across an epic story.
Why similar: Isometric 20.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Crafting 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on unique movement mechanics and crafting within a highly stylized, vibrant world.
- #24 Lost Nova
81% matchVery Positive92% of 425 reviews2022
Dev: Jon NielsenPub: HopFrog
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!
Why similar: Action RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Crafting 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Story Rich 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration and crafting game that offers a charming, cozy atmosphere for players who enjoy low-stress progression.
- #25 Torchlight II
81% 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 32.1%, Action RPG 29.5%, RPG 14.1%, Isometric 7.5%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash RPG that mirrors the combat intensity and loot-driven progression found in the seed game.
- #26 Freedom Planet 2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,735 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Colorful 12.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-adventure game featuring a strong female protagonist and a vibrant, colorful world to explore.
- #27 Moonlighter
80% matchVery Positive81% of 23,893 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.2%, Action RPG 24.3%, RPG 12%, Fantasy 8.3%, Adventure 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends shop-keeping management with satisfying isometric dungeon combat and loot-based progression.
- #28 Under The Island
77% matchVery Positive92% of 512 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, RPG 13.7%, Comedy 13.5%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #29 Bastion
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 38,179 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Isometric 20.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric action-RPG is renowned for its strong narrative, unique art style, and satisfying combat mechanics.
- #30 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,646 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.
Why similar: Cozy 31%, Action RPG 19.4%, Crafting 14.4%, Building 10%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #31 Bound By Blades
78% 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 23.5%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush action-RPG that emphasizes crafting and cooperative play, perfect for those who enjoy the combat-crafting loop.
- #32 Hob
78% matchVery Positive88% of 5,592 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Adventure 18.6%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action 13.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy adventure game that features a beautiful, wordless narrative and intricate environmental puzzles.
- #33 Machick 2
75% matchVery Positive90% of 664 reviews2025
Dev: DeadPixel
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.
Why similar: Crafting 27%, Fantasy 21.7%, RPG 18.7%, 2D 12.2%, Action 10.6%
- #34 Syrup 2: Candy Alchemy RPG
74% matchVery Positive100% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Syrup the Candy Alchemist is looking to expand the variety of delicious candies offered at her store, Atelier Sweets! Travel around the world with friends, collecting rare ingredients and battling adorable monsters along the way.
Why similar: Crafting 27.1%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, RPG 17.5%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #35 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 311 reviews2023
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.
Why similar: RPG 21.4%, Colorful 14.5%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Fantasy 13.7%, Atmospheric 13.4%
- #36 Plushie from the Sky
73% matchVery Positive96% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: fishwind
Windows
A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!
Why similar: Action RPG 29%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, RPG 12.3%, Action 7%
- #37 Shards of Azuria
77% matchMixed60% of 101 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Potion Games
Windows
Shards of Azuria is an isometric, craft and build RPG. Create a character and a new world, then start your adventure by waking up in town. You are greeted by the locals of Azuria and begin to find your way around.
Why similar: Crafting 25.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 15.1%, Building 15%, Adventure 11.7%
- #38 Keplerth
74% matchVery Positive84% of 4,159 reviews2022
Dev: TAROPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Keplerth! Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side by side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!
Why similar: Building 29.6%, Sci-fi 20.2%, RPG 13.6%, Crafting 13.2%, Adventure 10%
- #39 Cubic Odyssey
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,720 reviews2025
Dev: Atypical GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!
Why similar: Building 32.6%, Sci-fi 24.5%, RPG 21.7%, Crafting 10.2%, Colorful 5.1%
- #40 Critter Crops
75% matchMixed52% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Skyreach Studio
Windows
Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!
Why similar: Cozy 31.8%, Isometric 21.7%, Crafting 13.9%, RPG 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #41 Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
73% matchVery Positive96% of 254 reviews2024
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Comedy 21.8%, Colorful 15.4%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9.3%
- #42 Border Town
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.
Why similar: Building 39.7%, RPG 24.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Fantasy 13.3%, 2D 9.2%
- #43 Everhood 2
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,384 reviews2025
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵
Why similar: Comedy 22.4%, Story Rich 19.9%, RPG 19.2%, 2D 9.4%, Action 9.2%
- #44 Planet of Lana II
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,006 reviews2026
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Why similar: Cozy 34.2%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #45 Wizard of Legend 2
71% matchMixed52% of 2,544 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Isometric 31.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Colorful 5.9%, RPG 5.7%
- #46 HIVESWAP: ACT 2
71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,197 reviews2020
Dev: What Pumpkin Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Continue Joey and Xefros’s adventure through the dark and dangerous planet Alternia. Meet dozens of unique and memorable characters, some more helpful than others, as you navigate this volatile alien culture. Hurry up! There’s a train to catch.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.8%, Comedy 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 10.8%
- #47 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Cozy 32.3%, Building 17.4%, Crafting 15.3%, Colorful 9.8%, RPG 9.2%
- #48 SLUDGE LIFE 2
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,396 reviews2023
Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SLUDGE LIFE 2 is the grimiest first-person vandalism sim since the first SLUDGE LIFE—but, like, twice as dense. Explore a huger, weirder, gnarlier open world loaded with secrets, weirdos, jokes, and, of course, plenty of spots to tag.
Why similar: Comedy 26.9%, Adventure 24.6%, Colorful 20.3%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Indie 6.2%
- #49 My Time at Portia
69% matchVery Positive91% of 44,278 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
Why similar: Crafting 35.6%, Building 22.4%, RPG 22.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #50 GRIME II
66% matchVery Positive87% of 1,967 reviews2026
Dev: Clover BitePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Action RPG 51.1%, RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 9.1%, Action 8%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #51 Grand Emprise 2: Portals Apart
69% matchMixed52% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Tbjbu2
Windows
⛏️ Survival crafting adventure 💎 🌌 Through magical portals 🌀 👹 Into fantasy worlds 🏰 ⚡ Once-in-a-lifetime, high-paced, high-variety 💨 ⏳ The sequel to Grand Emprise: Time Travel 🕰️
Why similar: Crafting 40.6%, RPG 20.9%, Fantasy 14.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 8.7%
- #52 Artis Impact
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,627 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Comedy 18.1%, Story Rich 16.7%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 11.7%
- #53 Little Rocket Lab
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,311 reviews2025
Dev: Teenage AstronautsPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform your childhood home as you build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships, then reach for the skies and finally finish your family's dream - your mother's precious rocket ship. Roll up your sleeves, it turns out that saving this town really IS rocket science!
Why similar: Crafting 22.3%, Building 22.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 8%
- #54 Kandria
68% matchVery Positive94% of 109 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: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action RPG 18.6%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Story Rich 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #55 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
70% 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 27.4%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 16.4%, Isometric 14.7%, Action 6.5%
- #56 Grimoire Groves
67% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Stardust
Windows
Join the witches in their quest to restore the Grimoire Groves! Master magic, grow cute plant creatures and discover the mystery of the Rainbow Socks in this cozy, rogue-lite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Cozy 27.6%, Action RPG 13%, Crafting 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Building 10.5%
- #57 Grounded 2
65% matchVery Positive81% of 23,765 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.
Why similar: Crafting 45.1%, RPG 18.4%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #58 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
67% matchVery Positive95% of 430 reviews2022
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.5%, Story Rich 18.8%, Colorful 14.7%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 9.4%
- #59 Friendsim 2
68% matchVery Positive89% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: Studio June
Windows · Mac
In this episodic visual novel, follow the adventures of MSPA Reader as they return to Alternia once more to save their friends... and realize that nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 28.7%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Story Rich 19.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Colorful 8.5%
- #60 High On Life 2
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,545 reviews2026
Dev: Squanch Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity! Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take down the bad guys and save your favorite species (humans)!
Why similar: Comedy 43.4%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Action 14%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 7.4%