- #1 The Glitch Fairy
96% matchVery Positive100% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Cannon Cow
Windows
The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Anime 16.6%, Cute 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #2 The Legend of Dark Witch
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.
Why similar: Action 19.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Anime 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%
- #3 Rabi-Ribi
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Anime 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Cute 10.3%, Platformer 10.1%
- #4 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
95% matchVery Positive89% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Anime 13%, Platformer 10.4%, Side Scroller 10%, Action 9.3%
- #5 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord
94% matchVery Positive82% of 430 reviews2013
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.
Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Action 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Indie 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #6 Giraffe and Annika
94% matchVery Positive93% of 350 reviews2020
Dev: atelier miminaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 57.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!
Why similar: Anime 23.6%, Cute 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action 12%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #7 Freedom Planet
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,869 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 28.7%, Platformer 18.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 9.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #8 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
91% matchVery Positive93% of 7,299 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Anime 17%, Platformer 15.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Cute 13%, Action 10.1%
- #9 雨上がりのハナビィ Ameagari no Hanaby
92% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: Enigmatic Network
Windows · Mac
A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.5%, Anime 11.6%, Cute 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
- #10 Pink Heaven
91% matchVery Positive90% of 748 reviews2015
Dev: Studio PixelPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 18%
A certain office lady is back!!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 13.4%, Cute 10.4%, Indie 9.7%
- #11 Effie
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 467 reviews2020
Dev: Inverge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Why similar: Cute 21.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Family Friendly 16.6%, Story Rich 13.7%, Fantasy 11.9%
- #12 Momodora III
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,473 reviews2014
Dev: rdein
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Platformer 19.3%, Anime 16.1%, Cute 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 13.6%
- #13 YesterMorrow
88% matchMixed68% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: Bitmap GalaxyPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.
Why similar: Action 21.3%, Indie 16.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Cute 13.4%, Adventure 10.1%
- #14 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
86% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Platformer 18.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Cute 13.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #15 Whirlwind Magician
85% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Cute 20.2%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action 12.5%
- #16 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,491 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Cute 7.3%, Difficult 7.2%
- #17 The StoryTale
87% matchVery Positive83% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: Maxim Nuriev
Windows
The StoryTale - is a fairy tale platformer where everything goes bing-bang-boom, but everybody remains alive and healthy. It's a game where you constantly forget the spells and the weapons are cursed. But even in the midst of the swirling action you can stop and think over the next step.
Why similar: Platformer 13.2%, Action 13.1%, Cute 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Difficult 9.5%
- #18 Star Soraight Fantasy: Magic to reach the sky
83% matchVery Positive90% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Altoseal and HoshikuzunoyoruPub: holo Indie
Windows · Mac
Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!
Why similar: Anime 18.4%, Action 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Cute 12.6%, Fantasy 11%
- #19 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
82% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Cute 15.1%, Anime 14.3%, Action 12%
- #20 Alice Escaped!
82% matchVery Positive83% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: illuCalabPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!
Why similar: Platformer 13.3%, Anime 13.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Cute 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
- #21 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: TERNOX
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!
Why similar: Anime 14.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Cute 10.4%
- #22 Miracle Fly
84% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2015
Dev: ElagoTech
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A unique action-puzzle platform game that will give you a whole new gaming experience.
Why similar: Anime 24.6%, Platformer 23.4%, Action 21.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Indie 13.7%
- #23 Ori and the Blind Forest
81% matchVery Positive94% of 59,527 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Cute 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #24 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
79% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Platformer 17.3%, Anime 13.6%, Action 13.4%, Cute 13.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%
- #25 Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,396 reviews2016
Dev: Suits & Sandals
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Platformer 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 10.8%, Cute 8%
- #26 Phoenotopia: Awakening
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Platformer 25.3%, Action 19.5%, Cute 11.7%, Fantasy 8.8%, Adventure 8.3%
- #27 Awita: Journey of Hope
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Cute 11.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #28 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,915 reviews2012
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.
Why similar: 2.5D 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 11.5%, Anime 10.6%
- #29 Star Leaping Story
76% matchVery Positive99% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: ZerovHao
Windows
Players will help a white-robed girl and her friends uncover the truth of the planet using unique dash gameplay. The storyline is fully voiced by renowned actors, with meticulously designed levels and energetic music for you to enjoy!
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Cute 10.7%, Anime 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #30 CONERU -DIMENSION GIRL-
74% matchVery Positive96% of 286 reviews2025
Dev: HIKE Inc.
Windows
Feel-good, high-impact 2D action with two hearts as one. Time for a powerful, vivid “Action Date”!
Why similar: Cute 20.3%, Action 16.7%, Casual 13.8%, Anime 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%
- #31 Alwa's Legacy
77% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Cute 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Fantasy 10.5%, Indie 9.6%
- #32 Super Phantom Cat
78% matchVery Positive82% of 237 reviews2019
Dev: Veewo Games
Windows
A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Cute 12.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Anime 11.5%, Family Friendly 8.9%
- #33 TurnOn
78% matchVery Positive83% of 345 reviews2016
Dev: Brainy Studio LLCPub: Xsolla USA Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Casual 10.3%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 9%
- #34 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,920 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 9.1%, Action 7.6%, 2D 6.8%
- #35 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,454 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 199.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Action 18.1%, Anime 13.4%, Indie 12.3%, Casual 11.9%
- #36 Battle Princess Madelyn
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 156 reviews2018
Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20%, Action 16.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Indie 10.8%
- #37 Faerie Afterlight
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Cute 26.8%, Platformer 21.9%, Action 14.8%, Fantasy 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #38 Eastward
71% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Cute 16.2%, Story Rich 16%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action 13%, Atmospheric 10%
- #39 YumeCore
73% matchVery Positive95% of 231 reviews2018
Dev: takayakata
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"YumeCore" is a new type of game combining side-scrolling beat-’em-up action with adventure-style investigation that puts the “aii” in “kawaii.” Fight your way through the waking dreams of the sickly girl Soboko to escape the hospital.
Why similar: Action 39.2%, Anime 36%, Cute 24.8%
- #40 Onirism
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,286 reviews2025
Dev: Crimson TalesPub: Shoreline Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Dive into the dreamy world of Crearia in Onirism! Join Carol on a magical quest to find her lost plushie, Bunbun. Use quirky gadgets and wild weapons as you embark on a spellbinding journey through fantastical worlds, where you'll battle cunning and colorful foes in thrilling, high-intensity combat!
Why similar: Cute 55.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Indie 5.3%
- #41 Mystik Belle
73% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.5%, Action 21.3%, Platformer 17.8%, Indie 13.8%, Adventure 11.7%
- #42 The Land Of Lamia
75% matchMixed54% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: Eddy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Land Of Lamia is a short story driven! puzzle game!(/❛o❛)/! Each level has a description page from the book of Lamia which you use to discover clues. The two characters Lily and Thomas are controlled with a unique mechanic you will need to master in order to progress ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Indie 15.6%, Cute 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Family Friendly 10%
- #43 SomnaBuster
68% matchVery Positive98% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: PD_CGT
Windows · Linux
BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!
Why similar: Anime 17.3%, Cute 15.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #44 Eternal Senia
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,040 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Story Rich 6.5%, Cute 6.4%
- #45 Element4l
72% matchVery Positive83% of 653 reviews2013
Dev: I-Illusions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Platformer 19.8%, Indie 14.4%, Action 12.2%, Difficult 8.7%
- #46 Wife Quest
70% matchVery Positive82% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.
Why similar: Anime 17.3%, Cute 14.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
- #47 Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!
Why similar: Anime 16.7%, Platformer 16.3%, Cute 15.6%, Action 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
- #48 Maria the Witch
73% matchMixed61% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Naps Team
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Zaki&Mia stole all the mails and spread them all over the worlds ! Help Maria to bring them back to their owners !
Why similar: Anime 20.9%, Action 19.2%, Casual 16.7%, Indie 11.8%, Cute 9.4%
- #49 Selma and the Wisp
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 159 reviews2016
Dev: Toucan Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Selma and the Wisp is an astonishing platform game with a particularly eerie feel to it. Densely packed with logical puzzles and unexpected obstacles, the game incorporates innovative gameplay, low-poly models and an spectacular animations.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Casual 15.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Indie 12.6%, Action 11.5%
- #50 Catmaze
69% matchVery Positive84% of 587 reviews2018
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Anime 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Cute 11.8%
- #51 Lunistice
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,870 reviews2022
Dev: A Grumpy FoxPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!
Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Cute 27.3%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Family Friendly 14.1%, Singleplayer 4%
- #52 Fallen Leaf
65% matchVery Positive91% of 280 reviews2024
Dev: Delta Shore Games
Windows
Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!
Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Action 15.3%, Indie 11.5%, Anime 10.6%
- #53 Arietta of Spirits
67% matchVery Positive86% of 694 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: Story Rich 17.3%, Action 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Casual 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #54 Noitu Love 2: Devolution
69% matchVery Positive92% of 634 reviews2012
Dev: Joakim Sandberg
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!
Why similar: Action 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Platformer 18.2%, Indie 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%
- #55 Dust: An Elysian Tail
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.2%, Platformer 20.5%, Action 14.8%, Indie 8.2%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #56 Electric Fairyland
65% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Olivia HainesPub: Dinko
Windows
Join Stix the fairy on an a tiny 3D adventure through the dense undergrowth of a fantasy garden. A bite-sized collectathon inspired by 90s platformers and childrens' picture books.
Why similar: Casual 29.8%, Cute 16.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #57 Potata: fairy flower
69% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: Potata Company
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.
Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Cute 16.9%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Indie 9.1%
- #58 Aureole - Wings of Hope
63% matchVery Positive97% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Team StargazersPub: JanduSoft
Windows
At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Indie 7.6%