Games Like Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition

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 18.7%, Magic 17.7%, Action-Adventure 17%, Third Person 12.9%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead navigating a beautifully realized fantasy world with a focus on magical combat and exploration.

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 20.9%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, 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.

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 19%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Third Person 18.1%, Realistic 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

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.

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 19.4% ★, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an incredibly atmospheric and narrative-heavy experience centered on a female protagonist's perilous journey.

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 21.9%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 13.9%, 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.

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 34.5%, Third Person 19.2%, Story Rich 17.1%, Adventure 11.1%, 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.

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 31.2%, Third Person 22.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 11.6%, 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.

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 34.5%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced magical combat with parkour-style traversal in a large fantasy open world.

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 22.5%, Action-Adventure 17%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Third Person 14.6%, 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.

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 24.4%, Third Person 20.9%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Concludes the trilogy with a heavy emphasis on exploration, atmosphere, and high-stakes action.

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 39.1% ★, Female Protagonist 16%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that centers on a female protagonist and intense, high-speed combat mechanics.

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 27.4%, Third Person 21.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern action-adventure experience featuring a female lead and a focus on survival and combat.

Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.

Why similar: Third Person 20.4%, Action-Adventure 19%, Magic 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant fantasy adventure that blends puzzle-solving with fluid, magic-infused combat.

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 18.8%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 11.1%, 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.

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 24.2%, Third Person 20.8%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the action-adventure formula with more complex environments and refined combat mechanics.

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 38.9%, Fantasy 12.3%, Third Person 11.6%, 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.

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 36.7%, Third Person 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, 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.

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 26.3%, Action-Adventure 19.9%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 12.4%, Fantasy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a strong narrative and emotional storytelling paired with third-person action and supernatural combat.

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 29.3%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 14.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, 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.

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 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fantasy action game that replaces traditional firearms with a variety of powerful magical spells.

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 24%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, 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.

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 41%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Adventure 10.8%, 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.

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 44.9% ★, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Stylized 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the swordplay and spectacle-fighter elements found in high-energy action games.

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 41.8% ★, Fantasy 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that uses a unique narrative structure and fantasy combat to tell a compelling story.

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 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 18%, Third Person 17%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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.

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 25.7%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Third Person 14.8%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure game that balances stealth and action with a strong, character-focused story.

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 19.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 9.2%, 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.

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 21.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

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 51.7%, Third Person 16%, Fantasy 8.1%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action game featuring a powerful female lead and creative, magic-based combat sequences.

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 23.4%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, 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.

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 22.5%, Action-Adventure 21.6%, Story Rich 17.6%, Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 11.6%

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 26%, Action-Adventure 23.7%, Third Person 15%, Adventure 13.7%, Singleplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that provides a challenging experience with a focus on atmosphere and combat.

Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.

Why similar: Fantasy 25.3%, LGBTQ+ 24.6%, Magic 16.9%, Third Person 12%, Singleplayer 9.7%

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%

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 35.2% ★, Magic 19.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Fantasy 6.3%

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 54.4%, Fantasy 20.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Singleplayer 10%, Action 3.8%

Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Why similar: Swordplay 60.2% ★, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 4.6%

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 24.4%, Swordplay 20.5% ★, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Magic 10.8%, Fantasy 7.1%

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 16.1%, Fantasy 14.4%, Realistic 10.6%, Adventure 9.1%

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 36.2%, Third Person 26.3%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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 36.5% ★, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Realistic 7.2%

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 24.2%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Third Person 18.8%, Magic 15.4%, Fantasy 6.1%

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 27% ★, Third Person 17.5%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 14.8%, Realistic 12%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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 20.9%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 14.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 10.6%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Swordplay 34.9% ★, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 6.5%

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 24.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Mystery 8.4%

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 28.5%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Adventure 8.1%

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 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Atmospheric 10%

Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.7%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Stylized 8%

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 20.2%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Fantasy 11%, Atmospheric 9.6%

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 18.5%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Adventure 8.9%

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 29.3%, Adventure 23.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Emotional 7.6%

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 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 10.9%

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Third Person 17.3%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 10.1%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.2%, Mystery 17%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Realistic 14.4%, Adventure 9.4%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.6%, Action-Adventure 26.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Fantasy 12.1%, Stylized 10.8%

The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Fantasy 13.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Combat 8.8%

Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Action-Adventure 23.6%, Third Person 23.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 4%

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%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.9%