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Games Like Eternal Radiance

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Anime, RPG, Female Protagonist, Action.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 470 reviews
Released: 2020-12-15
Developer: Visualnoveler
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 59%

Overview

Eternal Radiance captures the charm of classic anime-inspired action RPGs, blending lighthearted fantasy adventure with a dedicated female protagonist and hack-and-slash combat. These recommendations focus on titles that share this vibrant aesthetic, character-driven storytelling, and accessible action-RPG gameplay mechanics.

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  1. #1 Tales of Berseria™
    97% 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: JRPG 21.1%, Anime 19.3%, RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Featuring a compelling female protagonist and a deep, story-driven anime narrative, this game is a perfect step up for fans of character-focused action RPGs.

  2. #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 30.3%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Anime 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game featuring a female protagonist navigating a stylized anime world, closely mirroring the combat and visual style of the seed game.

  3. #3 Nights of Azure
    96% matchMixed70% of 670 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightlord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightlord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!

    Why similar: RPG 19.4%, JRPG 18%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a strong focus on female leads and a gothic-anime aesthetic that aligns well with the hack-and-slash elements of Eternal Radiance.

  4. #4 CRYSTAR
    95% 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 24.1%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, JRPG 17.2%, Anime 15.9%, Action 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark yet beautiful anime-style action RPG that emphasizes emotional storytelling and a female-led cast.

  5. #5 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
    94% 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 31.8%, JRPG 21.7%, Anime 12.6%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a premier action-RPG experience with a strong female lead and a vibrant, anime-inspired world that matches the spirit of Eternal Radiance.

  6. #6 Shining Resonance Refrain
    94% matchMixed70% of 1,340 reviews2018
    Dev: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

    Why similar: RPG 25%, JRPG 18.6%, Anime 15.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This JRPG offers a classic fantasy adventure with anime visuals and action-based combat that feels very similar to the seed game.

  7. #7 SAMURAI MAIDEN
    92% matchMixed59% of 742 reviews2022
    Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 16.3%, JRPG 15%, RPG 10%, Hack and Slash 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action game featuring a cute, female-led cast and anime-inspired combat mechanics.

  8. #8 Bellatia
    91% 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 42.6%, Adventure 22.8%, Action 21.8%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Anime 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action RPG that shares the anime visual style and fantasy setting of the seed game.

  9. #9 Forward to the Sky
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 2,217 reviews2015
    Dev: Animu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Reveal the story of the sky tower! Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.

    Why similar: RPG 22%, Anime 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 14.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-adventure game with a cute anime style that focuses on exploration and simple, satisfying combat.

  10. #10 SCARLET NEXUS
    89% 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 22%, JRPG 18.4%, Anime 18.1%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title provides a polished anime action-RPG experience with deep combat systems and a strong focus on character relationships.

  11. #11 Epic Conquest 2
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2020
    Dev: Gaco Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!

    Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Action 20.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 8.6%, JRPG 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This indie action-RPG features a female lead and a focus on character customization and combat that aligns with the seed game's mechanics.

  12. #12 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
    91% 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 32.5%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Hack and Slash 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a fantasy setting and a female protagonist that provides a similar classic adventure feel.

  13. #13 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
    86% 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: Female Protagonist 43.9%, Action 30.3%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combining side-scrolling action with a charming anime aesthetic and a strong female lead, this game captures the adventurous spirit of the seed.

  14. #14 Code of Princess EX
    88% matchMixed56% of 62 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows

    Take the role of Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world overrun with monsters. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange gathers a team of fighters, and together they embark on an epic journey to confront the monster uprising and uncover its secret origins.

    Why similar: RPG 31.4%, Action 17%, JRPG 15.7%, Anime 11.8%, Action RPG 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action-RPG features a colorful anime cast and a focus on character-driven combat.

  15. #15 Noctuary
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,534 reviews2023
    Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."

    Why similar: JRPG 18%, RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Anime 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A story-rich game that emphasizes cute anime aesthetics and visual novel elements, perfect for fans of the narrative style in Eternal Radiance.

  16. #16 RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore
    87% matchMixed56% of 55 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixellore IncPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful fantasy world where players hack-and-slash their way through an army of mechanical monsters using a huge variety of unique melee weapons and devastating magic attacks!

    Why similar: Action 36.9%, Anime 26%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action game with a cute anime aesthetic that directly mirrors the gameplay loop of Eternal Radiance.

  17. #17 Märchen Forest
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 383 reviews2021
    Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.

    Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, JRPG 11.5%, Anime 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, fantasy-themed RPG that focuses on exploration and a whimsical atmosphere similar to the lighter moments of the seed game.

  18. #18 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
    85% 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: JRPG 33.1%, RPG 24.8%, Anime 16.9%, Action RPG 9.7%, Hack and Slash 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends school life with fantasy combat, offering the same anime-style character interactions found in Eternal Radiance.

  19. #19 Eternal Senia
    83% 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: Anime 27.5%, RPG 26.4%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, JRPG 10%, Action 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, anime-inspired RPG that focuses on a female protagonist's journey and is highly accessible for fans of the genre.

  20. #20 LunarLux
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 419 reviews2023
    Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!

    Why similar: RPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, JRPG 15.4%, Anime 15.3%, Action 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A vibrant RPG with a strong anime aesthetic and a female protagonist that emphasizes a heartfelt, story-driven adventure.

  21. #21 BLUE REFLECTION
    84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,469 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 90.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

    Why similar: RPG 20.5%, JRPG 19.7%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 12%, Action 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on a female-led cast in a stylized anime setting, emphasizing social bonds and RPG progression.

  22. #22 Eastward
    81% 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: RPG 22%, JRPG 18%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautifully pixelated action-RPG that captures the sense of adventure and character-driven storytelling found in Eternal Radiance.

  23. #23 Arietta of Spirits
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 682 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: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 15.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 11%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features an emotional narrative and a strong female lead, focusing on a personal journey through a fantasy world.

  24. #24 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
    82% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2018
    Dev: Johnny Ostad
    Windows

    A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.

    Why similar: RPG 21.9%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Anime 11.5%, Action 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and combat in a fantasy world, capturing the spirit of a classic squire's journey.

  25. #25 Claris the Princess Knight
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2022
    Dev: Circle Fairy FlowerPub: BokiBoki Games
    Windows

    《Claris the Princess Knight》 is a cute style RPG game. Claris is the best mage and swordsman in the kingdom. One day, she is possessed by the robber who killed her. His mission is to manipulate and kill her, till she has fallen. Knight Claris’s fate is depending on you !

    Why similar: RPG 29%, JRPG 23.1%, Adventure 16%, Anime 14.3%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, fantasy-themed adventure that focuses on a female protagonist and classic RPG elements.

  26. #26 WitchSpring R
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
    Dev: KIWIWALKS
    Windows
    Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

    Why similar: RPG 28.3%, JRPG 19%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 9.4%

  27. #27 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
    77% 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 21.2%, JRPG 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action 8.2%

  28. #28 Tales of ARISE
    75% 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 22.4%, JRPG 20.4%, Anime 18.2%, Action 7.9%, Action RPG 7.3%

  29. #29 The Amber Throne
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
    Dev: Joshua Missile
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.

    Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, JRPG 17%, Adventure 14.8%, Anime 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed RPG that features a female protagonist and a focus on exploration and narrative depth.

  30. #30 Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 594 reviews2026
    Dev: KTMG LLC.Pub: KIC Games
    Windows

    In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Anime 20.4%, Action 18.6%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Fantasy 8%

  31. #31 Sword Reverie
    78% matchMixed68% of 133 reviews2022
    Dev: Isekai Entertainment
    Windows

    Be an anime protagonist and explore a fantasy world in VR. Use your unique abilities and sword skills to defeat invading enemies. Come join Stella on an adventure now!

    Why similar: RPG 20.3%, JRPG 16.5%, Anime 15.2%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that brings anime-style combat into a 3D space, focusing on the same hack-and-slash satisfaction as the seed game.

  32. #32 Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
    76% matchMixed64% of 3,130 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

    Why similar: JRPG 14.8%, RPG 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 10.7%, Hack and Slash 8.7%

  33. #33 Eternal Strands
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,568 reviews2025
    Dev: Yellow Brick Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: RPG 28.1%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 10%

  34. #34 Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 857 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The story of two protagonists as they rebuild their hometown and seek the hidden truth. Engage in timeline-based command battles and enjoy the easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging synthesis. Plus, take on shop management, explore random dungeons, and more!

    Why similar: RPG 28%, JRPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Anime 14.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%

  35. #35 Blade Kitten
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,086 reviews2014
    Dev: Krome Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Anime 24.3%, Action 18%, Adventure 16.5%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer with a distinct anime style and a strong female lead.

  36. #36 Edge Of Eternity
    76% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.

    Why similar: RPG 22.8%, JRPG 19.6%, Anime 13.8%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 11.8%

  37. #37 Runeyana
    79% matchMixed48% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Blackturn Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    In this deep Hack and Slash enhanced RPG you’ll explore a huge world inhabited by different races. Cope with social tensions, get armed and customize your character physically and psychologically to successfully get through this adventure.

    Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Action 28.5%, Adventure 25.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-adventure game with a female protagonist that focuses on exploration and simple, fun combat mechanics.

  38. #38 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
    71% 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: JRPG 18%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, RPG 17.3%, Anime 14%, Hack and Slash 10%

  39. #39 HunterX
    73% 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: Female Protagonist 24.7%, RPG 23.2%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Action RPG 11.2%

  40. #40 Indivisible
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,670 reviews2019
    Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

    Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Action 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 12.3%, JRPG 5.9%

  41. #41 Afterimage
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, RPG 20.6%, Anime 19.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 9.4%

  42. #42 Eternal Edge +
    72% matchMixed69% of 765 reviews2022
    Dev: Righteous Weasel GamesPub: Sedoc LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Eternal Edge + is a casual Action-Adventure role-playing game following Cross, an Age-old warrior who is trying to wake his lost Wife from an Eternal slumber. Only together can they defeat the Skeleton King.

    Why similar: RPG 28%, Anime 17.2%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Action RPG 11.4%

  43. #43 Phoenotopia: Awakening
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,763 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: JRPG 23.2%, Adventure 21.5%, Action 19%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, RPG 7.7%

  44. #44 Neptunia Virtual Stars
    73% matchMixed57% of 482 reviews2021
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Band together with Virtual Idols to save Planet Emote in this music-based hack n' slash!

    Why similar: RPG 22.2%, JRPG 17.3%, Anime 13%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9%

  45. #45 Blazing Aries
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 379 reviews2022
    Dev: Kuroto ZakkaPub: OTAKU Plan
    Windows

    The game tells the story of a new adventurer named Aries. She visits all kinds of cities, travels around the unknown world, fights against the "Calamities" that spread all over the world. This game's core is the orthodox action fighting mode!

    Why similar: JRPG 18.9%, RPG 18.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 12.1%, Adventure 9.8%

  46. #46 Super Chibi Knight
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 509 reviews2015
    Dev: PestoForcePub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The Kingdom of Oukoku is threatened by the spicy influence of General Tso. Citizens have placed their hope in a small knight who fits the requirements of ancient legends. Which path will the Chibi Knight choose...

    Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 12.4%

  47. #47 Ethereal Sunder
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: WoveWolfPub: Saikey Studios
    Windows

    Play as Eilayda, the Fairy Queen, on a quest to save her people from a deadly sickness. Navigate a human prison district rumored to hold a cure, facing ruthless criminals and tough moral choices. In this RPG, your resilience will be tested—will you uphold integrity or succumb to corruption?

    Why similar: RPG 21.6%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Anime 12.8%, JRPG 10.5%

  48. #48 Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 350 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A Tale of Three Beautiful Maidens Drawn to Each Other. When three friends, deceived and separated by the tricks of darkness, find each other again, their bond shall become the light that will clear away the shadows and guide them towards the truth...

    Why similar: RPG 18.3%, JRPG 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Anime 9.6%

  49. #49 Maid of Salvation
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows

    The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, RPG 23.9%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Anime 10.1%

  50. #50 Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2021
    Dev: Digiart Interactive
    Windows

    16th Century Latin America - mysticism, magic and the unknown plague the land. Assume the role of Inca demigod Aluna in this epic action RPG, as you try to defend a mystical shard that possess the power of earth.

    Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Adventure 26.3%, Action 25.1%

  51. #51 Helen's Mysterious Castle
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
    Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.

    Why similar: RPG 33.1%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, JRPG 17.9%, Anime 15.2%, Fantasy 4.8%

  52. #52 Kotama and Academy Citadel
    64% matchVery Positive81% of 2,225 reviews2026
    Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

    Why similar: RPG 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, JRPG 15.6%, Anime 13.4%, Adventure 10%

  53. #53 Vigil: The Longest Night
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 28.7%, RPG 28%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

  54. #54 Debugging Hero
    65% 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 23.9%, Action 19.9%, Adventure 14%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Anime 11.8%

  55. #55 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 244 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: Adventure 23.2%, Action 21.6%, Anime 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Cute 7.8%

  56. #56 Rosenkreuzstilette
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 434 reviews2017
    Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.3%, Anime 27.5%, Action 20.7%, Fantasy 7.5%, Cute 7%

  57. #57 Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

    Join Kururu on her journey to find true love and experience the charm of Rhapsody II's storybook adventure!

    Why similar: RPG 26.4%, JRPG 20.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Anime 13.7%, Party-Based RPG 12.9%

  58. #58 Rasetsu Fumaden
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: exeCUTEPub: GAMER Plan
    Windows

    In the Edo period, in a world where demons, humans, and gods exist together, Rasetsu Raki, a princess of the demon tribe who possesses great sealing powers, helps people and defeats the enemies by skillfully using various 'sword techniques' and 'barrier techniques'.

    Why similar: RPG 20.3%, JRPG 17.6%, Anime 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 9.9%

  59. #59 Path of Redemption
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
    Dev: Headbang Studio
    Windows

    A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

    Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Female Protagonist 19%, Adventure 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action 12.6%

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