- #1 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
97% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Magic 17.2%, Third Person 13.1%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful fantasy adventure that pairs magical combat with exploration and a heartfelt narrative.
- #2 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
96% matchVery Positive88% of 128,328 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35%, Third Person 19.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a visually stunning, story-rich world that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat.
- #3 A Plague Tale: Requiem
96% matchVery Positive91% of 27,560 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Third Person 17.3%, Realistic 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply cinematic and emotional story-driven experience with a focus on stealth and environmental interaction.
- #4 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
95% matchVery Positive86% of 65,087 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Third Person 23%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a masterclass in third-person action with a powerful female lead who utilizes supernatural abilities in a mysterious, atmospheric setting.
- #5 Tomb Raider Game of the Year
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 270,724 reviews2013
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Third Person 21.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive cinematic action-adventure experience that balances exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense combat with a compelling lead character.
- #6 South of Midnight
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,787 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Magic 20.7%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Third Person 11.7%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that highlights magical themes and a strong female lead in a unique, stylized world.
- #7 STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
93% matchVery Positive88% of 175,661 reviews2019
Dev: Respawn EntertainmentPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Why similar: Swordplay 41.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid swordplay and magical force abilities with rewarding exploration in a high-fantasy sci-fi universe.
- #8 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
92% matchVery Positive90% of 76,656 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Third Person 15.4%, Story Rich 15.2%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly atmospheric and story-rich journey that centers on a female protagonist navigating a dark, mythological fantasy world.
- #9 Stellar Blade™
91% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.2%, Third Person 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, stylish swordplay and action mechanics centered around a female protagonist in a visually striking world.
- #10 Soulstice
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Swordplay 39%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that emphasizes fast, combo-heavy combat with a female protagonist at its core.
- #11 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
90% matchVery Positive84% of 9,319 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Third Person 25.5%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy third-person action game that features supernatural combat and a deeply atmospheric setting.
- #12 Forspoken
89% matchMixed63% of 8,568 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Magic 33.6%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-mobility parkour and magic-based combat in a large-scale open world.
- #13 Eternal Strands
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,784 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Magic 22.2%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Third Person 14.7%, Fantasy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes verticality and the use of magical abilities to overcome massive foes.
- #14 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,522 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Magic 21.5%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Third Person 14.1%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-adventure that features a female lead and a variety of weapon-based combat styles.
- #15 Dungeons of Hinterberg
87% matchVery Positive93% of 3,411 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Magic 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends exploration and puzzle-solving with magical combat in a charming, stylized fantasy setting.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
86% matchVery Positive87% of 53,500 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 42.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.4%, Third Person 20%, Magic 19.4%, Fantasy 10.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-octane swordplay and magic-based combat systems within a rich, sprawling fantasy narrative.
- #17 Hogwarts Legacy
86% matchVery Positive90% of 374,289 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Why similar: Magic 38.4%, Fantasy 12.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive fantasy world focused on magical exploration and spell-casting combat.
- #18 En Garde!
85% matchVery Positive90% of 4,938 reviews2023
Dev: Fireplace Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!
Why similar: Swordplay 45%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Stylized 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A swashbuckling action game that prioritizes creative swordplay and environmental interaction.
- #19 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
84% matchMixed68% of 45,114 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 33.0 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: Fantasy 26%, LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Magic 17%, Third Person 12.4%, Singleplayer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven fantasy RPG that features deep character development and action-oriented combat.
- #20 Mages of Mystralia
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,523 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Why similar: Magic 40.2%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a unique spell-crafting system that allows for creative magical combat within an adventure-heavy world.
- #21 GYLT
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,297 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 14.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that uses puzzle-solving and stealth to tell a poignant story with a young female lead.
- #22 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
81% matchVery Positive84% of 7,274 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 40.6%, Adventure 16%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Stylized 10.1%, Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features fluid movement and combat mechanics set within a mythological fantasy world that rewards exploration.
- #23 Immortals of Aveum™
82% matchMixed70% of 3,273 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.
Why similar: Magic 35.2%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Fantasy 13.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fantasy action game that replaces traditional weapons with a variety of powerful magical spells.
- #24 Unknown 9: Awakening
83% matchMostly Negative37% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Reflector Entertainment Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Third Person 17.1%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Realistic 9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure featuring a female protagonist who uses supernatural powers to navigate and fight.
- #25 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
76% matchVery Positive93% of 5,573 reviews2026
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an original story, prequel to the award-winning games: A Plague Tale. As Sophia, journey to the Minotaur’s Island, outsmart deadly foes, unravel ancient secrets, and confront a mythical creature at the heart of a devastating curse.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.1%, Third Person 19.8%, Female Protagonist 15%, Fantasy 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #26 Omensight: Definitive Edition
80% matchVery Positive89% of 1,519 reviews2018
Dev: Spearhead Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.
Why similar: Swordplay 42.1%, Fantasy 11.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 11%, Mystery 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a unique time-loop narrative and satisfying fantasy combat.
- #27 Dream Cycle
81% matchMixed57% of 278 reviews2022
Dev: Cathuria GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Venture into Lovecraft’s legendary Dreamlands and join an epic struggle to save humanity. Master occult powers, unique weapons, and special combat abilities to vanquish powerful enemies. Explore, adventure, survive, and find a way to break the curse that threatens the waking world.
Why similar: Magic 23.4%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Third Person 16.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that focuses on exploration and the use of magical abilities in a surreal, ever-changing environment.
- #28 Fading Echo
77% matchVery Positive91% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: EmeteriaPub: New Tales
Windows
Fading Echo is a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG where creativity fuels combat. Manipulate water, trigger chain reactions, and shift through surreal worlds as One, a young Legend on a mission to save a dying desertscape from the grip of the Paradox corruption.
Why similar: Magic 19.5%, Third Person 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #29 Praey for the Gods
78% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Third Person 16.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy action game that features a female protagonist and epic boss-focused combat.
- #30 Jivana
78% matchVery Positive91% of 717 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Magic 12.8%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional adventure game that emphasizes movement and magical themes in a beautifully crafted world.
- #31 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,377 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Story Rich 25.7%, Action-Adventure 24.2%, Third Person 15%, Adventure 14%, Singleplayer 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-adventure that provides a challenging combat experience and a grim, atmospheric world.
- #32 1348 Ex Voto
77% matchMixed55% of 891 reviews2026
Dev: SedleoPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.6%, Third Person 16%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #33 Ariana and the Elder Codex
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.9%, Magic 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Fantasy 9.4%, Adventure 8.9%
- #34 Moss: The Forgotten Relic
74% matchVery Positive92% of 415 reviews2026
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 14.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #35 Decay of Logos
79% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Magic 22.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Third Person 17.1%, Fantasy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed exploration game that features a female protagonist and action-RPG combat elements.
- #36 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
75% matchVery Positive87% of 10,093 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.9%, Swordplay 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 9.3%
- #37 Somber Echoes
75% matchVery Positive83% of 349 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Action-Adventure 22%, Story Rich 17.5%, Fantasy 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%
- #38 Echoes of Aincrad
74% matchMixed48% of 5,280 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: Fantasy 26.9%, Realistic 18.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Singleplayer 11.1%, Adventure 10.9%
- #39 Duskfade
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,040 reviews2026
Dev: Weird BelugaPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.2%, Third Person 19.5%, Story Rich 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Combat 7.7%
- #40 Mai: Child of Ages
71% matchVery Positive91% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Third Person 8.9%, Mystery 8.9%
- #41 Echoes of Above
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: ISART DIGITAL
Windows
An action game where you strike back — literally. Hit enemy projectiles mid-air, deflect their force and use the environment to survive. Master precision combat across two difficulty modes in a mythical world abandoned by the gods. Every shot fired at you is a weapon waiting to be reclaimed.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 33%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 10%, Realistic 7.8%
- #42 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive85% of 88,574 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.7%, Third Person 20.9%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 11.6%
- #43 Under The Island
70% matchVery Positive92% of 526 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: Female Protagonist 54.8%, Fantasy 19.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 9.5%, Action 3.9%
- #44 Lichenvale
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Filip Zemljak
Windows · Linux
Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.
Why similar: Swordplay 35.4%, Magic 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #45 Immortals Fenyx Rising
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,774 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Third Person 20.5%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Magic 14.4%, Adventure 8.2%
- #46 Vernal Edge
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 689 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Swordplay 20.5%, Action-Adventure 20%, Magic 10.5%, Fantasy 7%
- #47 Bygone Dreams
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure 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 26.8%, Magic 21.5%, Third Person 18.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #48 Life is Strange: True Colors
69% matchVery Positive89% of 16,903 reviews2021
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Third Person 15.7%, Story Rich 15%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%, Mystery 8.3%
- #49 Echoes of Yi : Samsara
70% matchMixed64% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: Runmeng
Windows
ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.9%, Third Person 16.2%, Fantasy 14.3%, Realistic 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%
- #50 Angel Essence
67% matchVery Positive99% of 194 reviews2026
Dev: g3bsoft
Windows
Ascend to a heavenly realm as the treasure hunter Angelique. Weave together fast, fluid combos as you unlock a deep movement system. Battle surreal foes and uncover secrets in the expansive world of Angel Essence, a retro-inspired 3D platformer.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.7%, Magic 24.7%, Fantasy 9.8%, LGBTQ+ 9.8%, Atmospheric 8%
- #51 Elementallis
66% matchVery Positive91% of 298 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: Action-Adventure 30.4%, Magic 24.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Fantasy 11.1%, Adventure 7.6%
- #52 Beast of Reincarnation
67% matchMixed59% of 6,278 reviews2026
Dev: GAME FREAK inc.Pub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation. What awaits at the end of Emma and Koo's journey?
Why similar: Swordplay 31.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #53 Sofie: The Echoes™
70% matchMostly Negative39% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Working Game Studio Ltd.
Windows
Sofie: The Echoes™ is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure where you guide Sofie, a determined mother, through combat, exploration, and puzzles in a dark world, unraveling secrets in a quest to save her family.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.4%, Third Person 16.4%, Mystery 14.4%, Realistic 12%, Adventure 9.5%
- #54 Cyrah's Ascent
69% matchVery Positive88% of 234 reviews2022
Dev: Coffee BreakPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Cyrah's Ascent is a third-person combat game with high mobility. Imbued with essence, Cyrah must defeat the Laust and avenge her people.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.4%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Third Person 18.8%, Magic 15%, Adventure 6%
- #55 The Blood of Dawnwalker
63% matchVery Positive87% of 27,631 reviews2026
Dev: Rebel WolvesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
Why similar: Third Person 23.7%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #56 Arietta of Spirits
68% matchVery Positive85% of 724 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Fantasy 9.6%
- #57 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,327 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a breathtaking world floating above the clouds in this classic fantasy RPG. Battle an ancient vampire menace, forge powerful bonds with your companions, and experience the definitive Enhanced Edition packed with new content and improvements.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.7%, Story Rich 20.2%, Fantasy 16.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #58 Unto The End
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 476 reviews2020
Dev: 2 Ton Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Swordplay 60.4%, Adventure 11%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 4.7%
- #59 Dustborn
67% matchMixed66% of 784 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thread GamesPub: Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Ragtag crew? Check. Musical gear? Check. Tour bus and robot driver? Check. Stolen package? Check! Embark on a perilous road-trip across a Divided States of America. Use the power of words to shape relationships with your crew, get out of trouble and reach your final destination.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Third Person 14.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 9.9%
- #60 Hell is Us
64% matchVery Positive85% of 6,870 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Third Person 27.1%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Adventure 8.9%