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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Indie, Pixel Graphics.

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Beautiful 16 bit retro art style with fluid animations and deliberate combat. Read the enemy and act accordingly in this seamless world without any load screens.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 273 reviews
Released: 2019-10-18
Developer: No Pest Productions
Publisher: Jens Kolhammar
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Souls-like 38.5%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 9%

  57. #57 Touhou Luna Nights
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Difficult 28.6%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 8.5%

  58. #58 The Excrawlers
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2023
    Dev: Game Dynasty
    Windows

    Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Difficult 23.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

  59. #59 Frauki's Adventure!
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2021
    Dev: CLYDE games
    Windows · Linux

    Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

    Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Difficult 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 10.7%, Indie 5.9%

  60. #60 Cinderia
    62% matchVery Positive88% of 3,284 reviews2026
    Dev: MyACG Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 39%, Action 26.6%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Adventure 14.9%

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