Games Like CrossCode

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Difficult 9.8%, RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same atmospheric pixel-art style and intense, skill-based combat that defines the CrossCode experience.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Action RPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, RPG 11.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features top-down, fast-paced combat and exploration that mirrors the mechanical depth and urgency found in CrossCode.

Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 26.1%, JRPG 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Retro 5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RPG that honors classic pixel-art aesthetics while delivering a deep, engaging story and strategic combat.

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 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, JRPG 11.1%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a charming, story-rich adventure with a distinct pixel-art style and a focus on character-driven exploration.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends challenging action-platforming with clever puzzle-solving and a surprisingly deep, emotional narrative.

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: Action RPG 37.1%, Puzzle 21.6%, Difficult 14%, RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric adventure that excels at combining challenging combat with complex, rewarding environmental puzzles.

The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, JRPG 14.7%, RPG 10.9%, Anime 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the fast-paced, high-energy action combat that fans of CrossCode's gameplay will find familiar and rewarding.

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.9%, JRPG 23.4%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 11%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, modern take on the classic RPG formula with high-production pixel art and satisfying turn-based mechanics.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Cyberpunk 9.7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-octane action experience paired with a deeply moving, story-rich narrative and striking pixel art.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.3%, JRPG 20%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A hidden gem that emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a sprawling, retro-inspired world.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.1%, Action RPG 20.7%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Cyberpunk 6.2%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique, tactical combat system with a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack and a deeply atmospheric story.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 25%, Story Rich 8.9%, Cyberpunk 7.6%, Difficult 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features razor-sharp, fast-paced action and a compelling, mystery-filled story that keeps players engaged throughout.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Retro 7.7%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that excels at world-building and rewarding exploration through a pixel-art lens.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Action RPG 54.3%, RPG 18.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that emphasizes tight combat and exploration in a beautifully crafted world.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Difficult 11.3%, RPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, action-packed combat and unique time-manipulation mechanics that feel great to master.

In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

Why similar: Action RPG 31%, JRPG 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning remake that blends classic RPG elements with modern action-combat mechanics and beautiful pixel art.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that features a strong, character-driven story and satisfying 2D combat mechanics.

Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, Pixel Graphics 29.9%, RPG 26.9%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear, open-world RPG that rewards curiosity and exploration with a unique voxel-based aesthetic.

The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

Why similar: JRPG 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for classic RPG storytelling and world-building that heavily influenced the genre.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, RPG 16.3%, JRPG 15.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action-RPG that features beautiful pixel art and a focus on satisfying, fast-paced combat.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative experience that breaks the fourth wall, much like the MMO-sim setting of CrossCode.

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: RPG 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Retro 8.6%, Action RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to gaming history that shifts between various genres and art styles, much like the varied gameplay of CrossCode.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 24.4%, Retro 13.1%, 2D 7.3%, Difficult 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that evolves its gameplay mechanics over time, offering a humorous and engaging journey.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Retro 8%, 2D 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed platformer that emphasizes momentum and combat, featuring a strong cast of female protagonists.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29%, RPG 18.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, combo-heavy combat and a beautiful, hand-drawn art style that emphasizes action-RPG elements.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Indie 11.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, roguelite action game that demands high skill and rewards precise, aggressive combat.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Retro 7.4%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie title that perfectly balances platforming, combat, and an intriguing, mysterious story.

Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.9%, JRPG 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that focuses on exploration and character interaction within a vibrant, pixelated world.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Anime 11.2%, RPG 10.3%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-fictional side-scrolling action game that challenges the player's perception of the game world.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, RPG 10.6%, Cyberpunk 7%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, Zelda-like adventure that prioritizes exploration and unique, dreamlike puzzle mechanics.

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 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, JRPG 12.8%, RPG 9.2%, Anime 6.1%

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 22%, RPG 14.3%, Anime 10.2%, 2D 7.1%

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Action RPG 27%, JRPG 14.5%, RPG 11.1%, Difficult 7.2%

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Action RPG 34%, Female Protagonist 21%, Difficult 9.4%, RPG 9.1%, Anime 8.9%

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, RPG 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Story Rich 5.1%

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action RPG 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Anime 7.6%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 28.6%, Anime 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, 2D 7.5%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Anime 12.2%, Difficult 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, RPG 19.2%, Anime 9.2%, Action 4.5%

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, JRPG 10.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!

Why similar: Action RPG 25.3%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, JRPG 10.4%, RPG 10.4%

Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.

Why similar: Action RPG 37.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, RPG 8.7%, Anime 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 28.7%, Difficult 16.8%, Anime 9.9%, 2D 8.7%

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.3%, JRPG 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.4%, JRPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, RPG 10.4%

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.6%, Anime 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, 2D 10.1%

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Retro 7.3%, Indie 5.6%

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, 2D 5.6%

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Difficult 11.6%, RPG 11.4%, Anime 9.1%

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 34.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, RPG 11.4%, Puzzle 10.4%

Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, JRPG 19%, RPG 17.9%, Anime 7.3%

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, JRPG 15%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 12.4%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.3%, RPG 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 9%, 2D 9%, Anime 7.4%

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 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Anime 8.1%, Retro 7.7%

Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.3%, RPG 15.6%, Cyberpunk 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Indie 6.7%, Story Rich 6.3%

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

Why similar: RPG 40.3%, JRPG 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%, Story Rich 4.5%

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Action RPG 39.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Difficult 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 6.2%