- #1 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,888 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Magic 19.7%, Third Person 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #2 Ariana and the Elder Codex
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 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 13.6%, Anime 12.1%, Magic 11%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Stylized 8.7%
- #3 Eternal Strands
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,744 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Magic 18.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 10.1%
- #4 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
95% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Magic 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Third Person 9.7%
- #5 Decay of Logos
94% matchMixed54% of 287 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: Magic 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Combat 10.7%
- #6 Echo
94% 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 26.1%, Story Rich 17.7%, Fantasy 16.8%, Adventure 7.6%
- #7 Valkyrie Saga
92% matchVery Positive92% of 290 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 23.7%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Stylized 9%, Third Person 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #8 Mya of the Desert
93% matchMixed66% of 123 reviews2020
Dev: Emergency Entrance Studios
Windows
Mya of the Desert is a Puzzle Platforming game where you use earth manipulating powers, or Geomancy, to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat foes. Elevate pillars of earth and bend rocks to your will as Mya, a desert wanderer, as she returns life to the world around her!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.3%, Magic 13.5%, Third Person 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.1%
- #9 Afterimage
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,285 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 27.9%, Anime 24.8%, Action-Adventure 19%, Exploration 16.9%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #10 Cyrah's Ascent
91% 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 21.1%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Third Person 17.9%, Magic 13.1%, Action 7.8%
- #11 Cervus Blade
89% matchVery Positive89% of 413 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 35.6%, Action-Adventure 22.6%, Action 19.3%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Singleplayer 8.3%
- #12 Haste
88% matchVery Positive92% of 13,938 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 40.5%, 3D Platformer 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Third Person 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #13 XEL
90% matchMixed48% of 299 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Female Protagonist 17.7%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Combat 13.5%, Third Person 12.9%, Exploration 11.1%
- #14 Neon Echo
89% matchMixed55% of 4,113 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 40.9%, Anime 23.6%, Combat 15.6%, Action 11%, Adventure 6%
- #15 Jivana
87% matchVery Positive91% of 715 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.1%, Third Person 16.5%, Magic 12.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Stylized 11.4%
- #16 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: Magic 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Anime 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 13%
- #17 Angel Essence
84% matchVery Positive99% of 166 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 23%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Magic 13.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Stylized 9.7%
- #18 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
85% matchVery Positive95% of 6,809 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: Magic 23.2%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Exploration 13%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #19 Alchemist Adventure
86% 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 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Combat 13.9%, Fantasy 11%
- #20 Legend of the Outlaw Mage
84% matchVery Positive95% of 311 reviews2022
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Become the Outlaw Mage, wreaking havoc as you pursue the one who wronged you, casting and blasting your way in this Cowboy-Fantasy-themed 3rd-Person Action RPG.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Magic 21.9%, Stylized 19%, Fantasy 13%, Combat 11%
- #21 South of Midnight
82% matchVery Positive94% of 4,715 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Magic 14.9%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Third Person 9.2%
- #22 Trinity Fusion
83% matchVery Positive85% of 905 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: Female Protagonist 44%, Story Rich 19.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Action 14.7%, Singleplayer 6%
- #23 RKGK / Rakugaki
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: Wabisabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 26.2%, Third Person 14.6%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #24 Alabaster Dawn
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,200 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 18.1%, Magic 14.8%, Anime 13.7%, Exploration 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
- #25 Bygone Dreams: Prophecy
81% matchVery Positive87% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game 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: Magic 20.1%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Combat 15.8%, Fantasy 11%, Action 9.6%
- #26 Demon Tides
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 878 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 18.9%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 10.9%, Third Person 9.4%
- #27 Bygone Dreams
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 94 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 21.7%, Magic 18.2%, Third Person 17.2%, Combat 11.5%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #28 Valkie 64
81% matchMixed70% of 168 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 29.5%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Third Person 17.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Fantasy 9%
- #29 Rose and Locket
77% matchVery Positive92% of 60 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 24.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Combat 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #30 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
77% matchVery Positive80% of 2,247 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 18.4%, Combat 15%, Anime 13%, Story Rich 12.5%, Fantasy 10%
- #31 HunterX
78% matchVery Positive83% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 38.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Action 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 10.3%
- #32 Maid of Salvation
76% matchVery Positive90% of 268 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 32.5%, Exploration 19.6%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Anime 13.5%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #33 Spire of Chaos : Arcana Unleashed
75% matchVery Positive86% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Hidden GemsPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Spire of Chaos: Arcana Unleashed is a 3D souls-lite action game where you play as Arxis, a magical girl linked to the Tower, a source of chaotic power and one of the most feared arcana of the Tarot.
Why similar: Magic 22.5%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Third Person 17.9%, Combat 14.3%, Action 10.2%
- #34 Wuthering Waves
73% matchVery Positive88% of 54,869 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Why similar: Anime 22.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.1%, Combat 13.9%, Third Person 11.8%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #35 Everreach: Project Eden
79% matchMixed47% of 638 reviews2019
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 30.2%, Action 22.1%, Third Person 16.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #36 KAKU: Ancient Seal
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,127 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 16.8%, Third Person 16.7%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 11.6%
- #37 Luminaria: Dark Echoes
74% 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 82%, Action 18%
- #38 Somber Echoes
74% matchVery Positive83% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 16.7%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Fantasy 12.3%
- #39 Ley Lines
76% matchVery Positive83% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Miria Studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
You are the last hope of a ruined world, capable of restoring the severed Ley Lines. Throughout the ruined temple of Miria's Heart, attune to and master five unique powers, allowing you to alter gravity, slow time, shift space, and much more.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.5%, Adventure 26.1%, Action 23.5%
- #40 HunterX: code name T
73% matchVery Positive86% of 168 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 23.7%, Exploration 22.8%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 15%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #41 Duskfade
69% matchVery Positive91% of 706 reviews2026
Dev: Weird BelugaPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.7%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Combat 12.3%, Third Person 11.1%, Exploration 10.2%
- #42 Nith Realms
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Raptor Studios
Windows
A free-flow action-adventure game with varied realms to travel through. The player will have to defeat powerful bosses and take on dangerous environments in order to obtain the all-powerful elements to take back the Nith.
Why similar: Combat 19.7%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Magic 13.1%, Stylized 12.1%, Action 11.5%
- #43 Protodroid DeLTA
72% matchVery Positive81% of 146 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 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Anime 11.7%
- #44 Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 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 17.2%, Third Person 16.5%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 12.5%, Anime 12.3%
- #45 Sunline
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Liminal Loop Games
Windows
Sunline is a first-person 3D free-running game that follows Ana, a rebellious teen in the solarpunk city of Elyria, as she saves the city from a crushing storm.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Exploration 17.1%, Stylized 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #46 Lady Umbrella
70% matchMixed70% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Zulo Interactive
Windows
Wield your high-tech umbrella to take down Italy’s last mafia family while evading capture by your own agency in this thrilling third-person action-adventure shooter.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Third Person 14%, Story Rich 11.2%, Stylized 11.1%
- #47 DreamEcho
68% matchVery Positive82% of 354 reviews2026
Dev: HotWaterStudio
Windows
"Dream Echoes" is an atypical top-down RogueLite ARPG centered on loot grinding and meta-progression. Explore the dream world, collect "Concepts", and enjoy highly free combinative combat. Upon waking, gather "Memories" to carry some "Concepts" into your next adventure…
Why similar: Anime 23.2%, Magic 21.4%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Fantasy 14.5%, Action 10.7%
- #48 Elementallis
68% matchVery Positive91% of 290 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20%, Magic 16.8%, Exploration 14.6%, Combat 12.5%, Story Rich 12%
- #49 Mai: Child of Ages
68% matchVery Positive92% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.1 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 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #50 Rogue Reaper
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 407 reviews2019
Dev: Fireroot Studios
Windows
Rogue Reaper is an action-adventure game, taking place at the end of the Dark Ages during the rise of the plague. Trying to relieve her father from his work of managing the massive influx of souls, the daughter of the Grim Reaper sets out on an adventure to find and destroy the cause of the plague.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.7%, Third Person 22.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Fantasy 14.3%, Action 12.2%
- #51 CrossCode
69% matchVery Positive92% of 18,401 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: Female Protagonist 35.7%, Story Rich 16.1%, Anime 16.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 6.5%
- #52 Shattered Divinities
66% matchVery Positive95% of 888 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: Magic 17%, Female Protagonist 17%, Combat 14.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Fantasy 12.7%
- #53 Vestige
70% matchVery Positive90% of 118 reviews2022
Dev: Chemical Games
Windows
Vestige is a third-person Action Platformer student-made game in which you play as a small adventurer, eager to uncover forgotten secrets. Jump and dash through various challenges and experience an exciting and fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.9%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Stylized 12.7%, Third Person 11.9%, Exploration 10.7%
- #54 FADE
71% 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 38.2%, Third Person 24.1%, Action-Adventure 22%, Action 6.8%, Combat 4.5%
- #55 Echoes of Mystralia
66% matchVery Positive83% of 555 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.4%, Magic 23.7%, Fantasy 12.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action 6.3%
- #56 Under The Island
66% matchVery Positive92% of 512 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 28.8%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Exploration 17%, Fantasy 13.2%, Adventure 5.9%
- #57 Luna Abyss
65% matchVery Positive87% of 992 reviews2026
Dev: Kwalee LabsPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 30.3%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Combat 11.2%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #58 Jaded
64% matchVery Positive94% of 2,105 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 22.1%, Magic 22.1%, Combat 21%, Story Rich 12.7%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #59 Eastward
66% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 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 34.6%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 7.3%
- #60 Praey for the Gods
67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,148 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 22.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Third Person 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, Exploration 9.3%