- #1 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
97% matchVery Positive92% of 17,278 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.1 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%, Magic 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Third Person 13%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead navigating a beautifully realized fantasy world with a focus on magical combat and exploration.
- #2 South of Midnight
96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,596 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 16.7 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 21%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 11.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the focus on a female protagonist wielding magical abilities in a deep, story-rich atmospheric setting.
- #3 A Plague Tale: Requiem
96% matchVery Positive91% of 25,245 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 27.6 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 18.4%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 17.2%, Realistic 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly cinematic and story-driven experience that mirrors the atmospheric tension and emotional weight of the seed game.
- #4 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
95% matchVery Positive87% of 9,537 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.5%, Swordplay 19.9%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers an incredibly atmospheric and narrative-heavy experience centered on a female protagonist's perilous journey.
- #5 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,415 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Magic 21.8%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 14%, Story Rich 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG that features a female lead and emphasizes fluid, skill-based combat in a vibrant world.
- #6 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
94% matchVery Positive88% of 127,880 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 41.7 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 34.7%, Third Person 19.3%, Story Rich 17%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An essential action-adventure title featuring a compelling female lead and intense third-person combat against unique threats.
- #7 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
93% matchVery Positive86% of 61,445 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.2 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 31.6%, Third Person 22.9%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a masterclass in third-person action with a female protagonist who utilizes powerful supernatural abilities to navigate a mysterious world.
- #8 Forspoken
92% matchMixed63% of 8,470 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 33.9%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced magical combat with parkour-style traversal in a large fantasy open world.
- #9 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
91% matchVery Positive85% of 86,621 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 39.7 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 24.5%, Third Person 20.9%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Adventure 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Concludes the trilogy with a heavy emphasis on exploration, atmosphere, and high-stakes action.
- #10 Eternal Strands
91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,663 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 22.6%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15%, Third Person 14.7%, Fantasy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a blend of exploration and action-adventure mechanics with a heavy emphasis on magical interaction with the environment.
- #11 Soulstice
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,720 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that centers on a female protagonist and intense, high-speed combat mechanics.
- #12 Tomb Raider Game of the Year
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 266,570 reviews2013
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 28.2 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 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern action-adventure experience featuring a female lead and a focus on survival and combat.
- #13 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
89% matchVery Positive84% of 8,841 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.2 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 25.3%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Fantasy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a strong narrative and emotional storytelling paired with third-person action and supernatural combat.
- #14 Rise of the Tomb Raider™
88% matchVery Positive94% of 152,970 reviews2016
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.3%, Third Person 20.7%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the action-adventure formula with more complex environments and refined combat mechanics.
- #15 Immortals Fenyx Rising
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,577 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.4 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 18.7%, Magic 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant fantasy adventure that blends puzzle-solving with fluid, magic-infused combat.
- #16 Stellar Blade™
84% matchVery Positive94% of 88,517 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.8 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 37.6%, Third Person 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers polished third-person action with a female lead and a strong focus on swordplay and boss encounters.
- #17 Hogwarts Legacy
85% matchVery Positive90% of 368,309 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.6 hrsMean: 44.1 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 38.8%, Fantasy 12.3%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of fantasy exploration and magical combat in a large, immersive third-person world.
- #18 Darksiders III
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,171 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 14.9%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a hack-and-slash action-adventure setting that heavily incorporates magical abilities.
- #19 Unknown 9: Awakening
86% matchMostly Negative37% of 920 reviews2024
Dev: Reflector Entertainment Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.0 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 18.9%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 11%, Realistic 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that centers on a female protagonist navigating a mysterious world with unique supernatural powers.
- #20 Immortals of Aveum™
84% matchMixed70% of 3,153 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 35.8%, Action-Adventure 21.6%, Fantasy 13.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fantasy action game that replaces traditional firearms with a variety of powerful magical spells.
- #21 Mages of Mystralia
83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,493 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 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 40.8%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure game that allows players to create their own spells and solve puzzles in a fantasy setting.
- #22 Omensight: Definitive Edition
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,515 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%, Fantasy 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Mystery 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that uses a unique narrative structure and fantasy combat to tell a compelling story.
- #23 Dream Cycle
82% matchMixed58% of 277 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 23.9%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 16%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that emphasizes exploration and magical abilities in a surreal, ever-changing environment.
- #24 GYLT
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,240 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 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 24.6%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 14.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure game that balances stealth and action with a strong, character-focused story.
- #25 En Garde!
79% matchVery Positive91% of 4,734 reviews2023
Dev: Fireplace Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 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 45.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Stylized 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the swordplay and spectacle-fighter elements found in high-energy action games.
- #26 Praey for the Gods
81% matchVery Positive81% of 3,111 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 18.6%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Third Person 16.9%, Atmospheric 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a female protagonist in a frozen, atmospheric world with a heavy emphasis on climbing and boss-focused combat.
- #27 Mai: Child of Ages
78% matchVery Positive93% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 19.6 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 20.4%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Third Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that features a female lead and incorporates time-travel mechanics into its combat and exploration.
- #28 Bayonetta
79% matchVery Positive92% of 31,858 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.9%, Third Person 16%, Fantasy 8.1%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action game featuring a powerful female lead and creative, magic-based combat sequences.
- #29 Decay of Logos
81% matchMixed54% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 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 23.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration in a fantasy-inspired world.
- #30 Dungeons of Hinterberg
77% matchVery Positive93% of 3,224 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.7 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 21%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #31 1348 Ex Voto
77% matchMixed55% of 820 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 24.8%, Third Person 16%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Story Rich 8%
- #32 Somber Echoes
76% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 22.7%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Story Rich 17.5%, Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #33 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,367 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 25.8%, Action-Adventure 23.7%, Third Person 15%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that provides a challenging experience with a focus on atmosphere and combat.
- #34 Bygone Dreams
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 92 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 26.2%, Magic 22%, Third Person 18.6%, Fantasy 8.8%, Adventure 8.7%
- #35 Jivana
76% matchVery Positive91% of 705 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 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Third Person 15.3%, Magic 13%, Adventure 6.9%
- #36 Ariana and the Elder Codex
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 119 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 26.6%, Magic 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #37 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
74% matchMixed68% of 44,364 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 34.3 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: Fantasy 25.8%, LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Magic 17.2%, Third Person 12.3%, Singleplayer 9.7%
- #38 Under The Island
73% matchVery Positive93% of 472 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 54.5%, Fantasy 20.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Singleplayer 9.8%, Action 3.9%
- #39 Lichenvale
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 62 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 35.3%, Magic 19%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #40 Vernal Edge
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 646 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 24.7%, Swordplay 20.5%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Magic 10.7%, Fantasy 7%
- #41 Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 161 reviews2023
Dev: Catthia Games
Windows
Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.
Why similar: Third Person 19.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #42 Echoes of Yi : Samsara
72% matchMixed64% of 538 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 31.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Fantasy 14.4%, Realistic 10.6%, Adventure 9.2%
- #43 Life is Strange: True Colors
71% matchVery Positive89% of 16,671 reviews2021
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 25.2 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 25.2%, Third Person 15.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%, Mystery 8.4%
- #44 Elementallis
69% matchVery Positive89% of 243 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 29.6%, Magic 24.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Fantasy 11.1%, Adventure 7.5%
- #45 Cyrah's Ascent
71% 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 24.3%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Third Person 18.8%, Magic 15.4%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #46 Sofie: The Echoes™
72% 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 22.8%, Third Person 16.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Realistic 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #47 Dustborn
70% matchMixed67% of 688 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thread GamesPub: Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 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 21.3%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Third Person 14.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 9.9%
- #48 Creatures of Ava
69% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Action-Adventure 28.4%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Adventure 8.2%
- #49 Breath of Life
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Swordplay 36.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Realistic 7.2%
- #50 Unto The End
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 472 reviews2020
Dev: 2 Ton Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Swordplay 60.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 4.6%
- #51 Arietta of Spirits
70% matchVery Positive86% of 700 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 19.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #52 Aphelion
68% matchMixed64% of 304 reviews2026
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26%, Third Person 25.3%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #53 Shattered Divinities
65% matchVery Positive94% of 658 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Magic 25.6%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Adventure 19.6%, Fantasy 13.5%, Combat 7%
- #54 Alchemist Adventure
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 131 reviews2021
Dev: Bad MinionsPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.
Why similar: Third Person 20.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Fantasy 11%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #55 Alabaster Dawn
64% matchVery Positive95% of 1,984 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.9%, Magic 22.9%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Fantasy 11%, Adventure 9.8%
- #56 Hell is Us
65% matchVery Positive86% of 6,026 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.0 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 27.3%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Story Rich 15.5%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Adventure 8.9%
- #57 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
67% matchMixed69% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Aya Games
Windows
A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #58 ECHO
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,830 reviews2017
Dev: ULTRA ULTRA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.3%, Third Person 26.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #59 After Us
67% matchVery Positive85% of 469 reviews2023
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Third Person 29%, Adventure 23.3%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Emotional 7.3%
- #60 The Lightbringer
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Rock Square ThunderPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%
