- #1 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
97% 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 38.5%, Action 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16%, Indie 11%, Action RPG 4.6%
- #2 Mass Effect (2007)
96% matchVery Positive94% of 16,535 reviews2008
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Sci-fi 23.4%, Third-Person Shooter 11.8%, Action 7.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #3 Deliver Us Mars
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,881 reviews2023
Dev: KeokeN InteractivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Why similar: Sci-fi 28.9%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action 12.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third Person 10%
- #4 EVERSPACE™
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, Action 26.2%, Space 21.4%, Indie 10.8%, Shooter 4.8%
- #5 Transistor
94% matchVery Positive94% of 31,025 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.3%, Sci-fi 17%, Beautiful 16.6% ★, RPG 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%
- #6 Chorus
93% matchVery Positive83% of 4,444 reviews2021
Dev: Deep Silver FishlabsPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.
Why similar: Action 31.4%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Indie 12.4%, Space 7.7%
- #7 The Technomancer
94% matchMixed68% of 2,979 reviews2016
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.
Why similar: RPG 40.7%, Sci-fi 25.2%, Action 14.8%, Third Person 8.3%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #8 Orange Cast: Sci-Fi Space Action Game
92% matchMixed50% of 187 reviews2021
Dev: Team RezPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
As humanity’s elite space trooper, you take on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy. Explore planets, protect colonies, and be the first to meet the unknown! Dive into the original story inspired by James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse series...
Why similar: Sci-fi 24.7%, Third-Person Shooter 23.5%, Action 13%, Space 9.5%, Third Person 7.5%
- #9 AGRYOS: Recovering Eden
91% matchVery Positive91% of 119 reviews2022
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
AGRYOS: Recovering Eden is a third-person shooter with elements of a bullet hell where you play as Neziha, an adventurer fighting to recover the Branch of Eden from a failed space colony. Destroy hordes of robots with Neziha’s versatile arm cannon as you blast through this fallen AI-created society.
Why similar: Sci-fi 26.9%, Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 9%
- #10 Morphite
91% matchMixed68% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.
Why similar: Action 38.7%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Indie 19.6%, Space 11.9%, Adventure 6.4%
- #11 Iconoclasts
90% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.7%, Action 21%, Indie 13.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #12 Batora: Lost Haven
89% matchMixed66% of 439 reviews2022
Dev: Stormind GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice.
Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action 13.6%, Action RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #13 CrossCode
89% 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 26.7%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action RPG 13.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%
- #14 EVERSPACE™ 2
87% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
Why similar: RPG 17.7%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Action 9.6%, Space 8.2%
- #15 FRACTALS OF DESTINY
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: KRAKATOA STUDIOS
Windows
FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, Action 15.5%, Third Person 7.9%
- #16 METAL EDEN
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,722 reviews2025
Dev: Reikon GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens' COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city turned into a deadly trap. Dive into cybernetic warfare, face the ENGINEERS, and uncover the secrets of METAL EDEN.
Why similar: Sci-fi 31.6%, Action 31.5%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Adventure 1.8%
- #17 ELEA
88% matchMixed56% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Kyodai LtdPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Experience the surreal story of Elea. In this first-person Sci-Fi adventure you play as a space scientist recovering your lost husband. Venture out on a curious interstellar journey, full of devastating memories and startling secrets.
Why similar: Sci-fi 28.6%, Female Protagonist 24%, Indie 16.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Space 7.6%
- #18 Scars Above
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,326 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Sci-fi 22.4%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Third-Person Shooter 19.9%, Action 15.6%, Third Person 5.8%
- #19 INDUSTRIA
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,883 reviews2021
Dev: BleakmillPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.
Why similar: Sci-fi 32.3%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 17%, Story Rich 10.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #20 Outcast - Second Contact
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,003 reviews2017
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.
Why similar: Sci-fi 33.6%, Action 28.2%, Third-Person Shooter 12%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #21 Project Nimbus: Complete Edition
83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2017
Dev: GameCrafterTeamPub: GameTomo Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.
Why similar: Action 45.4%, Sci-fi 34.6%, Indie 18.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #22 Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 176 reviews2025
Dev: LuluGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0 is a narrative-driven management sim and side-scrolling hunting adventure about a young girl searching for the meaning of existence at the edge of the cosmos. In this chaotic, lawless universe, even immortality feels devastatingly fragile.
Why similar: RPG 33%, Female Protagonist 25%, Action RPG 16.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, Choices Matter 5.1%
- #23 ANDARA: RISE FOR REBELLION
82% matchVery Positive81% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Chivito GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
Ordon’s armies have invaded Hailstone and are plundering their resources. Become Andara, the tyrant’s daughter, in this frenetic third-person shooter. Engage enemy weak points and move fast in a brief yet intense single-player campaign. Rise for rebellion.
Why similar: Action 24.5%, Third-Person Shooter 22.1%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Shooter 7.7%
- #24 Within the Cosmos
81% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: debdev
Windows
Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, Sci-fi 24.6%, Action 9.3%, Action RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #25 INSOMNIA: The Ark
82% matchMixed59% of 1,250 reviews2018
Dev: Mono StudioPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
INSOMNIA is a dieselpunk sci-fi RPG about the slowly degrading remnants of human society attempting to survive on an abandoned space metropolis. Develop your character, explore lovingly handcrafted locations, interact with peculiar NPCs and factions and try to stay alive in this brutal world.
Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Sci-fi 22.1%, Action 11.2%, Third Person 6.3%, Action RPG 6%
- #26 LunarLux
78% 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 28.7%, Sci-fi 22.5%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action 8.9%, Space 7.7%
- #27 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
77% 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: RPG 20.2%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Beautiful 15.6% ★, Sci-fi 13.7%, Action 9.5%
- #28 Distortions
80% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Action 15.2%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 3.5%
- #29 XEL
79% matchMixed47% of 289 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
Why similar: Sci-fi 20.9%, RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action 10.7%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #30 Empyreal
75% matchMixed70% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Silent GamesPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation.
Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Sci-fi 23.5%, Action 11.9%, Action RPG 9.1%, Third Person 7.6%
- #31 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
77% matchVery Positive95% of 6,752 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: RPG 29.7%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Action 12.8%, Story Rich 11.3%, Indie 8.2%
- #32 Protodroid DeLTA
76% matchVery Positive81% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: Adam KareemPub: Balor Games
Windows
Reach your potential in a fast and fluid 3D action-platformer set in a beautiful and hopeful Solarpunk world. Take on challenging bosses, upgrade your systems, and show humanity the promise of AI.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Action 16.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Indie 8.7%
- #33 Under The Island
73% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action RPG 13.5%, Action 10.1%, Exploration 4.2%
- #34 Eternal Strands
72% 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 30.9%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 10%
- #35 Eastward
73% 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 31.2%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Action 14.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action RPG 11.4%
- #36 Nirvana
72% matchVery Positive95% of 512 reviews2025
Dev: ESMA - Ecoles Creatives
Windows
Wake up and embrace your new powers. In this Bullet Hell Fast-FPS, dare to take on mystical creatures to defeat the God Raj. Nirvana awaits...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.9%, Action 32.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Adventure 4.5%
- #37 STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,683 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.
Why similar: RPG 46.5%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Action 19%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Space 3.6%
- #38 Even the Ocean
75% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.6%, Story Rich 26.3%, Indie 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Adventure 5.3%
- #39 Otherskin
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.
Why similar: Sci-fi 25.6%, Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action 13.9%, Third Person 6.1%
- #40 Seed of Life
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: MadLightPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?
Why similar: Sci-fi 27.6%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Action 20%, Third Person 10.9%, Story Rich 10%
- #41 Exoplanet: First Contact
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: AlersteamPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.
Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Action RPG 18.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Choices Matter 7%
- #42 Apex Heroines
70% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: XIAOXIAO STUDIOPub: Wise Games
Windows
Apex Heroines is a 3D light sci-fi action game that focuses on fast-paced and exhilarating battles, with multiple roles to choose from, beautiful fashions, and a variety of styles to create as you wish, so not only does it look great, but it's even better to play!
Why similar: RPG 33%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Action 17.6%, Action RPG 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #43 Caster
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,957 reviews2009
Dev: Elecorn
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dash across Scenic Locations destroying bug like creatures called the Flanx using 6 Unique Attacks that include Massive Terrain Deformation and High Speed Barrages of Energy Blasts!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.7%, Action 25.3%, RPG 24.7%, Indie 13.4%, Third Person 4.6%
- #44 The Gunk
69% matchVery Positive87% of 5,430 reviews2022
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
Why similar: Sci-fi 33.2%, Female Protagonist 25%, Third Person 11.9%, Space 11%, Action-Adventure 4.4%
- #45 Creatures of Ava
68% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Sci-fi 30.6%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Action 15.4%, Space 10.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #46 Rodina
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,329 reviews2014
Dev: Elliptic Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!
Why similar: Sci-fi 33.9%, Space 21.6%, Action 14.6%, Indie 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
- #47 Ex-Zodiac
69% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35%, Action 22.1%, Space 13.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Indie 9%
- #48 ZeroRanger
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Action 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Indie 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
- #49 The Invincible
66% matchVery Positive89% of 9,176 reviews2023
Dev: Starward IndustriesPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.
Why similar: Sci-fi 37.9%, Female Protagonist 28%, Space 11.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Choices Matter 5.8%
- #50 Control Ultimate Edition
67% 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: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Action 15.6%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #51 Stellar Blade™
62% 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: Female Protagonist 42.3%, Action 21%, Third Person 11.4%, Action RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #52 JETT: The Far Shore + Given Time
69% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Superbrothers
Windows
Embark on an interstellar trip and deploy to a mythic ocean planet in a low-flying jett in this cinematic science fiction action adventure with immersive sim elements from Superbrothers, known for Sword & Sworcery EP.
Why similar: Sci-fi 39.9%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Space 14.7%, Story Rich 13.8%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #53 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,350 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Why similar: Action 26.9%, Sci-fi 22.1%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Third Person 10.9%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #54 Arietta of Spirits
68% 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 27.6%, Action 22.3%, Story Rich 17.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #55 Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 18,030 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.
Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Action 8.8%, Action RPG 6.3%
- #56 Advent Rising
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 572 reviews2006
Dev: GlyphX GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A common legend pervades the galaxy-that of a powerful, highly intelligent ancient race that will one day deliver the universe. They are known as Humans. The Advent of Humanity Begins...
Why similar: Sci-fi 31.8%, Action 30.9%, Third-Person Shooter 19.3%, Story Rich 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
- #57 Genesis Survivors
67% matchMixed63% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Welcome, hackers, you're being transferred to Eden City to defend its citizens against the alien threat! Eden Survivors is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter where players must defeat hordes of alien invaders until the extraction time.
Why similar: Sci-fi 36.2%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Action 21.9%, Indie 12.8%, Choices Matter 3.3%