- #1 CrossCode
97% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Action RPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, JRPG 8.2%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-tier action RPG that perfectly captures the indie charm and deep combat mechanics found in classic JRPGs.
- #2 Dusk Diver 酉閃町
96% matchVery Positive85% of 749 reviews2019
Dev: WANIN International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.
Why similar: RPG 40.7%, Action 22.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 10.5%, Hack and Slash 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An urban anime action RPG that mirrors the character-focused combat and aesthetic of Epic Conquest 2.
- #3 Eternal Radiance
96% matchVery Positive83% of 470 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.
Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Action 20.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 8.6%, JRPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A very similar indie anime action RPG that prioritizes character progression and lighthearted storytelling.
- #4 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
95% matchVery Positive90% of 6,836 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, JRPG 18.4%, Action 13.3%, Anime 10.1%, Action RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for anime-style action RPGs, featuring fast-paced combat and an expansive, engaging world.
- #5 Tales of Berseria™
94% matchVery Positive91% of 18,811 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: RPG 26.6%, JRPG 19.9%, Anime 17.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling narrative-driven experience with a robust real-time combat system that fans of anime-style RPGs will love.
- #6 LOST EPIC
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,135 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action 19.6%, Anime 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with a striking anime art style and challenging progression.
- #7 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
92% matchVery Positive83% of 2,004 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, JRPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania with strong RPG elements and a female protagonist that aligns well with the core appeal of the seed game.
- #8 Bladed fury
93% matchVery Positive87% of 3,162 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features 2D hack-and-slash gameplay with a strong emphasis on fluid combat and traditional anime-inspired art.
- #9 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
91% matchVery Positive90% of 51,186 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 76.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: RPG 20.6%, JRPG 17.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, Anime 13.9%, Action 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides high-fidelity anime action combat with a focus on team-based mechanics and satisfying ability usage.
- #10 GOKEN
91% matchMixed69% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: GIANTY Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
GOKEN is an action filled RPG where you're in the search for the lost five swords and maybe saving the world too.
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Action 31.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, JRPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-focused RPG that utilizes a distinct anime-inspired world and real-time combat mechanics.
- #11 Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
89% matchVery Positive82% of 785 reviews2022
Dev: WindThunder StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action RPG 12.7%, Anime 12%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D anime RPG that focuses on exploration and narrative depth.
- #12 Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 751 reviews2011
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Anime 16.7%, Action 14.8%, JRPG 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie action RPG that shares the lighthearted tone and top-down combat style of the seed game.
- #13 SCARLET NEXUS
88% matchVery Positive81% of 17,868 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: RPG 29.4%, JRPG 16.5%, Action 16.4%, Anime 15.4%, Action RPG 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action RPG that excels in delivering high-octane anime combat and a deep, character-driven plot.
- #14 Trinity Trigger
87% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, JRPG 16.9%, Action 15.9%, Action RPG 15.2%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action RPG that feels like a love letter to classic 90s JRPGs with modern quality-of-life improvements.
- #15 Code of Princess
89% matchMixed56% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Action 24.3%, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, JRPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling beat-em-up hybrid that features a large roster of characters and RPG-style progression.
- #16 Eternal Senia
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,016 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Anime 22.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, JRPG 8.7%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, charming anime RPG that focuses on a linear, story-driven experience.
- #17 Initial 2 : New Stage
86% matchMixed69% of 414 reviews2018
Dev: Restory Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
“Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. Hope you like it!
Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy indie title that leans into the hack-and-slash mechanics and anime aesthetic.
- #18 MAGLAM LORD
85% matchMixed64% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: FELISTELLA Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!
Why similar: RPG 33.6%, JRPG 19.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy JRPG that features colorful anime character designs and a focus on weapon crafting.
- #19 CRYSTAR
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,245 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action 14.5%, JRPG 14.2%, Anime 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG with a unique, emotional narrative and a distinct anime aesthetic that rewards tactical combat.
- #20 Glimmer in Mirror
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 913 reviews2023
Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, JRPG 14.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Anime 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features anime-style exploration and action with a focus on a beautiful, atmospheric world.
- #21 Bellatia
84% matchMostly Negative38% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: GanitaniPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bellatia is a hack 'n' slash action role-playing game about warriors fighting over the ultimate godly weapon called the 'Bellatia' in the land of Aslan.
Why similar: RPG 54.7%, Action 26.9%, Hack and Slash 12%, Anime 3.9%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that emphasizes hack-and-slash combat and exploration in a fantasy setting.
- #22 Zengeon
83% matchMixed66% of 1,571 reviews2019
Dev: IndieLeague StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Action 17%, Action RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 11%, Indie 11%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with anime aesthetics that provides quick, satisfying combat encounters.
- #23 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,744 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: RPG 28.6%, JRPG 25.7%, Action RPG 16.3%, Anime 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that balances dungeon-crawling combat with deep character development and social elements.
- #24 Tales of ARISE
78% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, JRPG 18.5%, Anime 15.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, Action 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action RPG with stunning anime visuals and a refined combat system that feels like a natural step up for fans of the genre.
- #25 Fate/Samurai Remnant
78% matchVery Positive91% of 6,811 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: RPG 29.2%, JRPG 19.8%, Action RPG 16%, Action 13.8%, Anime 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG with high-quality anime presentation and a focus on intense, skill-based combat.
- #26 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
79% matchVery Positive92% of 5,651 reviews2020
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.
Why similar: Action 44%, Female Protagonist 42.9%, Anime 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-heavy side-scrolling combat with unique farming mechanics and a charming anime art style.
- #27 Miya
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Shanghai SilverMoon Network Technology Co.Ltd
Windows
The stunning warrior maiden gracefully dances through the battlefield, slicing through demons with her blade, collecting resources, unlocking stunning outfits, and embracing the ultimate thrill of action!
Why similar: RPG 42%, Action 21.6%, Action RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Hack and Slash 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with RPG elements that emphasizes exploration and a stylized visual presentation.
- #28 Dragon Climax
81% matchVery Positive84% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Action 23.6%, Indie 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title with anime influence that focuses on exploration and combat.
- #29 Cladun X2
81% matchMixed64% of 166 reviews2012
Dev: System PrismaPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Cladun X2 is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler with a retro RPG finish and a nearly infinite level of character customization. From stats to equipment to character classes to creating your own hero, Cladun X2 promises an addicting experience that gamers new and old will fully enjoy.
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Action 18.4%, JRPG 12.7%, Indie 10.4%, Action RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action RPG that offers deep character customization and fast-paced dungeon crawling.
- #30 Action Taimanin
77% matchVery Positive83% of 19,199 reviews2020
Dev: LiLithPub: Infini-Brain inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.7%, Anime 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, RPG 18%, Action 12%
- #31 Anima: Gate of Memories
80% matchMixed68% of 764 reviews2016
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action RPG 18.4%, JRPG 17.4%, Anime 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that focuses on character-driven combat and a dark, anime-inspired fantasy world.
- #32 Incremental Epic Hero 2
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,622 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 190.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, JRPG 20.9%, Anime 14.9%
- #33 Incremental Epic Hero
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 145.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Incremental, Idle, RPG, Japanese Anime Game! Incremental Epic Hero is a free-to-play idle game with Japanese cute anime!
Why similar: RPG 68.6%, Anime 31.4%
- #34 Clockwork Sword
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Clockdrive Games
Windows
Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.3%, Action 21.8%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Indie 10%, Anime 6.2%
- #35 ぶんまわしヒーロー / Full Swing Hero
76% matchVery Positive86% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: カミエナ / KamiEna
Windows
It's a break, a break! ?After attacking, resting your body will cause a super recovery and your muscles will followMuscle training action RPG
Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Action 23.7%, Indie 14.4%, Anime 11.7%, JRPG 8.5%
- #36 Mahou Arms
74% matchVery Positive80% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action 18.3%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Action RPG 15.8%, Anime 14.5%
- #37 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
71% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: RPG 38%, JRPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 13.9%, Anime 9.3%
- #38 Touhou Blooming Soul
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 799 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.
Why similar: RPG 35.7%, JRPG 18.1%, Action RPG 18%, Action 17.8%, Anime 10.4%
- #39 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
72% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 71.5%, JRPG 21.1%, Indie 7.4%
- #40 HunterX
71% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Action RPG 19.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action 17%, Hack and Slash 12.6%
- #41 Nyanco Project
73% matchVery Positive82% of 144 reviews2019
Dev: Nyanco Channel
Windows
Nyanco Meets Anime Girls! @(=´▽`=)/
Why similar: RPG 47%, Action 22.4%, Indie 16.7%, Anime 13.9%
- #42 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
75% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Action 18.5%, Indie 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.7%
- #43 Dragonspire
72% matchMixed57% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Lionheart Games
Windows
Embark on an epic journey into the anime world of Asteria. Bring your favorite hero along and delve into endlessly different scenarios in this action-packed cooperative roguelike.
Why similar: RPG 26.5%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Anime 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Indie 10.2%
- #44 Tales of Spark
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 609 reviews2024
Dev: Ice and Fire Isle Studio
Windows
"Tales of Spark" is a Hack & Slash Action RPG with an Eastern flair. Players assume the role of a young wandering swordsman, exploring the vast desert, seeking treasures, defeating powerful bosses, and even slaying gigantic celestial dragons.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Hack and Slash 24%, Action RPG 16.5%, Action 15.2%, Indie 9.9%
- #45 Blade of Dawn
69% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Bumeow Games
Windows
This is a third-person hack-and-slash roguelike game. You will play as a Knight of Light defending against the invasion of the Shadow Empire. Using the power of holy light, you can convert shadow-infected enemies into allies. Try to survive until dawn!
Why similar: Action 31.6%, Female Protagonist 30.2%, Hack and Slash 28.9%, Indie 9.3%
- #46 Shimagami
70% matchMixed63% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Danteon
Windows
Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!
Why similar: Action 25.1%, Action RPG 24.3%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Anime 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
- #47 Hentai Roguelike
73% matchMixed49% of 119 reviews2020
Dev: SeedWall
Windows
A Naughty Roguelite with an MMO style Gameplay
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Action 23.8%, Indie 16.6%, Hack and Slash 4.4%, Female Protagonist 3.1%
- #48 Echo
71% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Nobody Studio
Windows
”Echoes of the heart" can be heard the moment each other's paths intertwine. "Echo" is an action RPG with a perfectly sized storyline and a unique progression system. The story begins with Lin, a young, solo adventurer. Many secrets lie within a closed off forest. Can you hear that faint voice?
Why similar: JRPG 24.2%, Action RPG 22.8%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Anime 17.5%, Indie 14.4%
- #49 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
67% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action RPG 17.8%, Action 13.8%, Anime 12.9%
- #50 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
67% matchVery Positive91% of 78 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: RPG 23.9%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, JRPG 14.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12%
- #51 The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight
73% matchMostly Negative40% of 168 reviews2014
Dev: alpha six productionsPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 18%
THE JOYLANCER: LEGENDARY MOTOR KNIGHT is a new breed of action game, combining ultra-technical action with a simple control scheme and an artstyle inspired by portable games of old! Wield the divine power of the Motor Knights and save the world!
Why similar: Action 49.8%, Indie 33.1%, Female Protagonist 17.1%
- #52 The Oni Sellsword
70% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: RPG 37%, JRPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Anime 13.7%, Indie 11.2%
- #53 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,009 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Female Protagonist 29.7%, Anime 18.2%, Indie 12%
- #54 Debugging Hero
66% matchVery Positive90% of 260 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.4%, Action 24.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Indie 10.8%, Anime 9.8%
- #55 Inheritance: Ladeina's Path
69% matchMixed62% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: Kinky Lemur Games
Windows
An adult action adventure with exploration and a rich story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.5%, Action 33.2%, Action RPG 28.2%
- #56 Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,188 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Action 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, JRPG 11.6%
- #57 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
67% matchMixed58% of 593 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: RPG 28.1%, JRPG 22.2%, Action RPG 21.9%, Anime 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13%
- #58 Closers
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,519 reviews2018
Dev: Naddic Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Closers is an episodic anime action RPG bursting with spectacular battles and steeped in an epic storyline. Choose your Closer, gather your friends or dive in solo, and use your amazing powers to protect Earth, in mankind’s desperate battle against horrific monsters from another dimension!
Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Anime 25.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action 15.3%, JRPG 8.4%