- #1 Prince of Persia®
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,773 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...
Why similar: Parkour 16.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 15.6%, Third Person 14.4%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the platforming-heavy traversal and the constant banter between the two main characters throughout the journey.
- #2 Remember Me
96% matchVery Positive83% of 16,663 reviews2013
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
Why similar: Third Person 14.8%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar sci-fi aesthetic and third-person action gameplay that emphasizes narrative flow.
- #3 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
95% matchVery Positive88% of 127,476 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 41.4 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: Post-apocalyptic 26.5%, Story Rich 12.6%, Robots 11.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautifully realized post-apocalyptic world with a strong narrative and third-person action-adventure mechanics.
- #4 NieR:Automata™
94% matchVery Positive87% of 149,358 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Robots 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends deep hack-and-slash combat with a poignant, post-apocalyptic story that explores what it means to be human.
- #5 A Plague Tale: Innocence
94% matchVery Positive93% of 66,807 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Story Rich 28.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Third Person 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at building an emotional bond between two characters navigating a dangerous, ruined world.
- #6 God of War
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 176,797 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Story Rich 21.4%, Action 15.1%, Third Person 14.4%, Adventure 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: The father-son dynamic and cinematic, high-stakes action provide a similar sense of scale and emotional weight.
- #7 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
92% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.7%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 7.1%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a cinematic, linear action-adventure experience with a heavy emphasis on spectacle and combat.
- #8 The Last of Us™ Part I
90% matchVery Positive83% of 100,635 reviews2023
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 37.9%, Story Rich 16.5%, Third Person 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for post-apocalyptic storytelling centered on the relationship between two disparate survivors.
- #9 ReCore: Definitive Edition
91% matchMixed63% of 1,653 reviews2018
Dev: Armature Studio, LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.
Why similar: Adventure 19.1%, Post-apocalyptic 18.2%, Action 16.2%, Robots 13.9%, Third Person 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: The post-apocalyptic setting and the reliance on a robotic companion for traversal and combat directly mirror Enslaved's core mechanics.
- #10 Binary Domain
91% matchVery Positive86% of 8,057 reviews2012
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!
Why similar: Robots 29.2%, Action 18.6%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Third Person 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: The sci-fi setting and focus on squad-based interactions and narrative make it a strong companion piece.
- #11 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
88% matchVery Positive88% of 28,102 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 59.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 30.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Robots 11%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on the post-apocalyptic exploration and third-person combat established in the first game.
- #12 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
89% matchVery Positive88% of 17,864 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar blend of hack-and-slash combat, platforming, and exploration within a ruined, atmospheric world.
- #13 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
87% matchVery Positive90% of 38,585 reviews2022
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
Why similar: Story Rich 19.8%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 14.5%, Parkour 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: The cinematic traversal and high-octane action sequences capture the same sense of adventure found in the journey of Monkey and Trip.
- #14 Darksiders III
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 16,828 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.7 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: Hack and Slash 33.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of hack-and-slash action mixed with environmental puzzle-solving.
- #15 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
86% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 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: Action-Adventure 18.8%, Third Person 16.7%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 15.2%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: The vibrant art style and focus on companionship and traversal make it a great thematic match for Enslaved.
- #16 Stellar Blade™
83% matchVery Positive94% of 84,403 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 40.6 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: Hack and Slash 26%, Post-apocalyptic 25.5%, Third Person 11%, Action 9.1%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The sci-fi setting and fluid, hack-and-slash combat mechanics align well with the action-heavy portions of Enslaved.
- #17 Sunset Overdrive
84% matchVery Positive90% of 14,004 reviews2018
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.3%, Parkour 24.2%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The vibrant, colorful world and focus on movement-based action offer a more energetic take on the post-apocalyptic genre.
- #18 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,871 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.
Why similar: Action 19.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Parkour 18.2%, Third Person 14.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the platforming and acrobatic traversal that defined the series' action-adventure roots.
- #19 Vanquish
84% matchVery Positive89% of 7,662 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.
Why similar: Sci-fi 20.7%, Action 19.8%, Third Person 17.5%, Robots 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, sci-fi third-person action that feels highly polished and spectacle-driven.
- #20 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 87,529 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39%, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Action 12.1%, Third Person 8.9%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoyed the hack-and-slash combat of Enslaved, this provides a more intense and spectacle-heavy experience.
- #21 Control Ultimate Edition
81% matchVery Positive86% of 59,077 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 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: Story Rich 20.4%, Third Person 17.8%, Action 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: The atmospheric world-building and third-person action provide a similar sense of discovery and sci-fi intrigue.
- #22 Mars: War Logs
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,987 reviews2013
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.
Why similar: Third Person 20.7%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Action 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 17.6%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, sci-fi action-adventure game that focuses on narrative choices and third-person combat.
- #23 Tomb Raider Game of the Year
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 263,018 reviews2013
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 28.0 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: Adventure 22.6%, Action 18.5%, Third Person 18.1%, Story Rich 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The cinematic survival story and focus on traversal and combat are highly reminiscent of the journey in Enslaved.
- #24 Steel Seed
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 359 reviews2025
Dev: Storm in a TeacupPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.4%, Parkour 10.8%, Robots 9.5%, Third Person 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure that emphasizes narrative and stealth-based combat in a futuristic setting.
- #25 Rise of the Tomb Raider™
79% matchVery Positive94% of 150,084 reviews2016
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 31.7 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: Adventure 19.3%, Third Person 16.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Action 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: It refines the cinematic action-adventure formula with even more emphasis on exploration and narrative.
- #26 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
80% matchVery Positive85% of 6,314 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the cinematic, action-oriented gameplay of its predecessor with a darker, gothic flair.
- #27 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Remastered
76% matchVery Positive84% of 6,399 reviews2024
Dev: Guerrilla GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Post-apocalyptic 35.1%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #28 Bionic Commando
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,788 reviews2009
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for...
Why similar: Action 30.7%, Adventure 27.3%, Third Person 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on unique traversal mechanics and third-person action provides a similar gameplay feel.
- #29 Darksiders™
77% matchVery Positive89% of 12,741 reviews2010
Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Post-apocalyptic 23.9%, Action 13.8%, Third Person 12.2%, Adventure 10.8%
- #30 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,756 reviews2010
Dev: Oddworld Inhabitants
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
You're the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter on a mission to bag the ultimate prize. And you need that money like no one else because there is something very wrong with your health and the only way to fix it is a very costly operation.
Why similar: Adventure 31.4%, Action 27.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Singleplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: The unique world-building and blend of action and adventure make it a classic choice for fans of distinct settings.
- #31 Kandria
76% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Shirakumo Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.2%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Story Rich 11%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #32 Blades of Time
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,649 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.9%, Action 16.7%, Third Person 15.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #33 Dust: An Elysian Tail
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action 18%, Platformer 17%, Adventure 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%
- #34 Hard Reset Extended Edition
75% matchVery Positive82% of 4,907 reviews2012
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.
Why similar: Sci-fi 33.6%, Action 31.3%, Robots 21.6%, Singleplayer 7.4%, 3D Vision 4.1% ★
- #35 Tomb Raider: Legend
74% matchVery Positive87% of 5,868 reviews2007
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.
Why similar: Adventure 22.8%, Third Person 19.1%, Action 18.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Platformer 8.7%
- #36 Tomb Raider: Underworld
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,670 reviews2008
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...
Why similar: Adventure 22.4%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Parkour 8.5%
- #37 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
73% matchVery Positive84% of 2,609 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.1%, Action 23.6%, Adventure 22.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #38 The Vagrant
72% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #39 Alice: Madness Returns
72% matchVery Positive91% of 28,372 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 7.3%
- #40 Obsurity
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 37.2%, Hack and Slash 35.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Action 5.2%
- #41 Eastward
70% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 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: Post-apocalyptic 43.6%, Story Rich 19.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Action 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #42 Bastion
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,901 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Action 12.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%
- #43 Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™
73% matchVery Positive80% of 2,640 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action 15.5%, Parkour 14.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Third Person 13.4%
- #44 Bounty Star
68% matchMixed66% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: DINOGODPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Bounty Star is an over-the-shoulder 3D action game that marries mech combat and customization with farming and base building. The player takes on the role of a broken but powerful ex-soldier named Clem, a war veteran, talented fighter and expert mech pilot.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 33.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 12.4%
- #45 Bayonetta
69% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 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: Hack and Slash 43.8%, Action 17%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Third Person 8.4%, Adventure 7%
- #46 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,468 reviews2013
Dev: ZootflyPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.4%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Third Person 9.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #47 Bound By Flame
71% matchMixed68% of 3,950 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Action 19.8%, Third Person 13.9%, Adventure 11%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #48 Praey for the Gods
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,071 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: Third Person 21.7%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 14.5%, 3D Platformer 9.5%
- #49 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,825 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.5%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #50 The Fall Part 2: Unbound
70% matchVery Positive81% of 680 reviews2018
Dev: Over The Moon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are an AI that has broken free of your shackles. Now, a human “User” from across the global network has attacked and infected you with an [ERROR: REDACTED]. Make a new rule: Save Yourself. Hunt them. End them. Do anything. Use anyone. Become Unbound. The Fall Part 2 will break your protocols.
Why similar: Adventure 22%, Story Rich 21.1%, Action 19.6%, Robots 18.2%, Sci-fi 14.9%
- #51 Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,388 reviews2011
Dev: inXile EntertainmentPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.6%, Third Person 21%, Action 19.9%, Adventure 19.1%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #52 Westworld Awakening
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 416 reviews2019
Dev: SurviosPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
“Westworld Awakening” is a narrative-driven experience played from the perspective of Kate – a host who has attained self-awareness. To survive a dangerous underworld where no one and nothing is what it seems, you must overcome an entire world designed to destroy and enslave you.
Why similar: Adventure 29.1%, Action 25.7%, Story Rich 20.5%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #53 The Fall
68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,697 reviews2014
Dev: Over The Moon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence within a high-tech combat suit. The Fall is a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Get ready for a disturbing journey as you explore the world of The Fall.
Why similar: Sci-fi 23.5%, Adventure 21.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Robots 13.7%, Action 11%
- #54 After Us
66% matchVery Positive84% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: PiccoloPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Adventure 37.6%, Third Person 22.6%, Platformer 21.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #55 Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
67% matchVery Positive86% of 5,029 reviews2008
Dev: KudosoftPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
Why similar: Parkour 17.9%, Third Person 14.7%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
- #56 Hard Reset Redux
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,339 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hard Reset Redux is an action-packed and hardcore single-player shooter which embraces the best qualities that the genre has it offer. It includes over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies, great weapon variety, a challenging campaign and a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting.
Why similar: Action 31.7%, Robots 30.5%, Adventure 21.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #57 The Uncertain: Light At The End
67% matchMixed64% of 1,182 reviews2020
Dev: ComonGamesPub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots.
Why similar: Robots 20.1%, Story Rich 17.2%, Third Person 14.9%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%