- #1 Ariana and the Elder Codex
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.6%, Anime 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Stylized 9.7%, Combat 9.4%
- #2 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,813 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Third Person 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #3 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
96% matchVery Positive92% of 17,478 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.1 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: 3D Platformer 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Third Person 11.1%, Exploration 8.1%
- #4 Echo
95% 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: Female Protagonist 28.1%, Anime 25.9%, Story Rich 17.7%, Fantasy 16.9%, Adventure 7.6%
- #5 Neon Echo
94% matchMixed55% of 4,112 reviews2023
Dev: Xinyuan Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Neon Echo is a 3D side-scrolling action Roguelite game with an anime and tech-wear style. In a world that has been corrupted by "noise", "electronic music" has become the only means to resist the power of "Strepification". Now, let's follow the beat of electronic music to fight!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.4%, Anime 23.1%, Combat 15.8%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 5.9%
- #6 MOTORSLICE
93% matchVery Positive85% of 5,320 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Female Protagonist 12%, Third Person 11.7%, Anime 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #7 Afterimage
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,223 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 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 27.8%, Anime 24.5%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Exploration 17%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #8 Trinity Fusion
92% matchVery Positive85% of 896 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Female Protagonist 26%, Story Rich 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Action 8.9%
- #9 Valkyrie Saga
91% matchVery Positive93% of 281 reviews2026
Dev: Public Void
Windows
Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.4%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Stylized 8.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #10 Eternal Strands
91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,722 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Action-Adventure 17%, Third Person 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Exploration 12.2%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #11 Haste
87% matchVery Positive92% of 13,781 reviews2025
Dev: LandfallPub: Evil Landfall?
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 40%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Third Person 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #12 Rose and Locket
88% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Whistling WizardPub: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Fight through a hand-drawn Wild West afterlife in this fast-paced action platformer. Hunt the Seven Deadly Sins, uncover powerful abilities, and save your daughter's soul in a living graphic novel adventure.
Why similar: Comic Book 24.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Combat 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #13 RKGK / Rakugaki
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 265 reviews2024
Dev: Wabisabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Turn heads. Drop jaws. Be bright. In this single-player 3D platformer, you’re the only one who can take down Mr. Buff and his lackies to restore color and life to the citizens of Cap City. Accompany Valah and the RKGK crew on their journey to take down the oppressive B Corp.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26%, Third Person 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Anime 12.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #14 Decay of Logos
90% matchMixed54% of 285 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Third Person 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Combat 12.9%, Anime 11.6%
- #15 XEL
89% matchMixed48% of 297 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Combat 13.8%, Third Person 13.1%, Exploration 11%
- #16 Somber Echoes
86% matchVery Positive83% of 335 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, Exploration 15.2%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #17 Echoes of Aincrad
86% matchMixed49% of 4,718 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: Anime 36.1%, Fantasy 24.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action 10%, Adventure 7.4%
- #18 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
85% matchVery Positive80% of 2,233 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 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: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Combat 15.3%, Anime 12.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #19 Protodroid DeLTA
84% matchVery Positive81% of 145 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: 3D Platformer 25%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 12.6%, Anime 11.5%
- #20 Maid of Salvation
82% matchVery Positive90% of 267 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 32.3%, Action-Adventure 20%, Exploration 19.6%, Anime 13.3%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #21 HunterX
83% matchVery Positive83% of 739 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 38.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Action 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 10.2%
- #22 Valkie 64
84% matchMixed70% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Malte Glade
Windows
Valkie 64 is an action adventure inspired by games from the Nintendo 64 era. Play as Valkie, the last hope of the realms. Conquer dungeons, help the townsfolk and find secrets!
Why similar: Nonlinear 29%, Third Person 18%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Fantasy 9%
- #23 ANNO: Mutationem
82% matchVery Positive81% of 6,587 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Anime 15.6%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Stylized 12.9%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #24 INAYAH - Life after Gods
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 298 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 27.4%, Anime 19.8%, Combat 13.3%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
- #25 FRACTALS OF DESTINY
81% 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: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Anime 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Third Person 15.8%, Fantasy 14.7%
- #26 Luminaria: Dark Echoes
80% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Enthariel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Luminaria Dark Echoes, you are the hero destined to save the world from darkness. This narrative roguelite-survivor game offers a deep steampunk story and a variety of incredible final bosses. You'll explore a world full of mysteries and surprises every time you play.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 81.6%, Action 18.4%
- #27 HunterX: code name T
79% matchVery Positive86% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Anime 23.4%, Exploration 22.9%, Action 17%, Adventure 14.9%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #28 Alabaster Dawn
75% matchVery Positive95% of 2,158 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.6%, Anime 15.9%, Exploration 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Fantasy 11.8%
- #29 Bygone Dreams
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.8%, Third Person 21.3%, Combat 14.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 9.4%
- #30 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
78% matchVery Positive95% of 6,797 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: Female Protagonist 24.4%, Story Rich 17%, Exploration 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Adventure 9%
- #31 Alchemist Adventure
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 131 reviews2021
Dev: Bad MinionsPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.
Why similar: Third Person 16.1%, Combat 14.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Fantasy 10.9%
- #32 CrossCode
76% matchVery Positive92% of 18,350 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Female Protagonist 35.6%, Story Rich 16%, Anime 16%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Adventure 6.4%
- #33 Everreach: Project Eden
79% matchMixed47% of 637 reviews2019
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of Nora Harwood, member of Everreach’s Security Division, on a mission to secure the colonization process of Eden and investigate mysterious incidents! Everreach: Project Eden is a fast-paced, story-driven action-RPG set on the visually stunning Planet Eden.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 22.4%, Third Person 16.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #34 Eastward
76% matchVery Positive84% of 16,564 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 7.3%
- #35 Angel Essence
73% matchVery Positive98% of 129 reviews2026
Dev: g3bsoft
Windows
Ascend to a heavenly realm as the treasure hunter Angelique. Weave together fast, fluid combos as you unlock a deep movement system. Battle surreal foes and uncover secrets in the expansive world of Angel Essence, a retro-inspired 3D platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Exploration 12.3%, Stylized 11.2%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #36 Mai: Child of Ages
74% matchVery Positive92% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Story Rich 9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Third Person 8.7%
- #37 ECHO
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,838 reviews2017
Dev: ULTRA ULTRA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.7%, Third Person 26.7%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.5%
- #38 KAKU: Ancient Seal
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,124 reviews2024
Dev: BINGOBELL
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Why similar: Combat 17%, Third Person 16.9%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Fantasy 12.3%, Exploration 11.5%
- #39 Demon Tides
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 870 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.3%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 10.8%, Third Person 9.6%
- #40 Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: MarsLit GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is a fantasy adventure game where a sword–wielding Guardian and an arcane Monk must learn to work together to defeat the Void corrupting their home. Explore ruined temples, solve environmental puzzles, rescue spirits, and defeat giant Void monsters!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17%, Third Person 16.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Anime 12.1%
- #41 FADE
75% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Knight by Night
Windows
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Sandbox 37.5%, Third Person 24.4%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Action 6.9%, Combat 4.6%
- #42 Phoenotopia: Awakening
72% matchVery Positive83% of 2,881 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Action-Adventure 21.7%, Fantasy 15.7%, Combat 14.4%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12.3%
- #43 Under The Island
69% matchVery Positive92% of 502 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: Sandbox 28.7%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Exploration 17.1%, Fantasy 13.2%, Adventure 5.9%
- #44 Possessor(s)
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Stylized 12.3%, Action 11.3%
- #45 Yerba Buena
70% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Mad About PandasPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Dive into a surreal 1970s gameworld and save San Francisco from a sinister threat. Play as Barb, and use the Oscillator to capture and reapply the physical traits of objects to solve mind-bending environmental platforming puzzles.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%
- #46 Cyrah's Ascent
71% matchVery Positive88% of 234 reviews2022
Dev: Coffee BreakPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Cyrah's Ascent is a third-person combat game with high mobility. Imbued with essence, Cyrah must defeat the Laust and avenge her people.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Third Person 20.8%, Action 9.1%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #47 Jaded
68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,093 reviews2025
Dev: ShellSnore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced platformer where you can slash, dash, and control time. Slow down the frenzy of combat and find the right moment to strike! Then, aim the 360-degree dash and zoom away at lightning speed! Master your abilities to maneuver around obstacles and vaporize foes before they can touch you.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.1%, Combat 27.5%, Story Rich 16.1%, Fantasy 13.6%, Action 9.8%
- #48 Cervus Blade
70% matchVery Positive89% of 410 reviews2023
Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
Windows
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.
Why similar: Combat 35.8%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Action 19.4%, Atmospheric 14%, Singleplayer 8.1%
- #49 Luna Abyss
67% matchVery Positive87% of 948 reviews2026
Dev: Kwalee LabsPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Luna Abyss is a single player story driven action-adventure with fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. Follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.8%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Combat 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #50 Shattered Divinities
67% matchVery Positive95% of 812 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Combat 17.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Fantasy 15.2%, Exploration 14.7%
- #51 Neva
67% matchVery Positive94% of 10,417 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.5%, Atmospheric 26.8%, Adventure 19.3%, Anime 12.6%, Action 5.8%
- #52 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
67% matchVery Positive85% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.2%, Anime 15.2%, Combat 14.5%, Exploration 13.7%, Fantasy 12.5%
- #53 Distortions
73% matchMixed59% of 216 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: Female Protagonist 41.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Action 12.6%
- #54 Dream Cycle
71% matchMixed58% of 277 reviews2022
Dev: Cathuria GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Venture into Lovecraft’s legendary Dreamlands and join an epic struggle to save humanity. Master occult powers, unique weapons, and special combat abilities to vanquish powerful enemies. Explore, adventure, survive, and find a way to break the curse that threatens the waking world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.9%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Combat 13.7%, Exploration 11.8%
- #55 Pale Echoes
72% matchVery Positive81% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Wyrmling ProductionsPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 31.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Exploration 15.9%, Anime 15.3%, Story Rich 11.7%
- #56 Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 16,471 reviews2020
Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Stylized 10.4%, Combat 9.1%
- #57 Praey for the Gods
69% matchVery Positive80% of 3,137 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 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: 3D Platformer 22.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Third Person 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 9.2%
- #58 Robots at Midnight
66% matchVery Positive92% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: Finish Line GamesPub: Snail Games USA
Windows
Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.6%, Third Person 18.6%, Exploration 14.1%, Combat 11.5%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #59 Grimhook
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,137 reviews2023
Dev: Unlimited Fries
Windows
Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.2%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Combat 13.2%, Stylized 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #60 Metro Gravity
64% matchVery Positive93% of 885 reviews2025
Dev: mrkogamedev
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 10.8%