- #1 Goldenheart
97% matchVery Positive89% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Millenniapede
Windows
You have entered a foreign land in the course of an expedition and become involved in an otherworldly mystery. Tuldenorrea is a deceptively simple world, balanced delicately between the extreme forces of a magical universe.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22%, Surreal 17.4%, Souls-like 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Mystery 8.2%
- #2 Sina
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TRIUNFO GAME STUDIOS
Windows
Made by Triunfo Game Studios, "Sina" is an action-adventure game with Souls Like elements. With a great focus on its story, scenario development and fluid combat, this game provides a memorable experience for anyone who dares to challenge their fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Lore-Rich 23.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #3 Chronos: Before the Ashes
96% matchMixed64% of 862 reviews2020
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 10.2%, Stylized 7.9%, Adventure 7.9%
- #4 Tides of Time
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team TsunamiPub: Ly Phung
Windows
Tides of Time is a 3rd person narrative action game. Explore the island you call home, rediscover its inhabitants, and reveal the horrific fate that has befallen the island. Using your words and your blade, get to know your fellow islanders and discover the mystery of the loop!
Why similar: Souls-like 35.7%, Combat 15.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8%
- #5 Abstract Code
94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a unique gaming experience that delves into thought-provoking themes... this SHMUP/Visual Novel hybrid offers a compelling narrative interspersed with addictive arcade gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Surreal 13.9%, Abstract 9.5%, Action 8.3%
- #6 Orken
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demagog StudioPub: SIXMOREVODKA
Windows · Mac
When his best friend fails to arrive at their secret meeting place, the young Khar warrior Coltec must leave everything behind to discover the terrible fate that has befallen his best friend in this Action-RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and Dragon's Dogma.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Lore-Rich 20.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #7 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
93% matchVery Positive90% of 1,414 reviews2023
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Surreal 14.6%, Combat 7.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #8 TERMINAL22
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: DHMelon
Windows · Mac
TERMINAL22 is a bullet hell and puzzle game that uses the style of an old computer terminal. Hack into devices, dig through files and uncover the secrets lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Stylized 9.2%
- #9 Rotschwert
91% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Winged Fox
Windows
Rotschwert is a horizontal bullet-hell set in a faded, unknown world. Descend into a violent dream, Red Blade in hand. With scarlet apparitions at your side - nothing will stop your advance.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Abstract 17.5%, Surreal 17%, Mystery 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%
- #10 Runic Prophecy
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: RunicForge
Windows
Runic Prophecy is a challenging third-person soulslike action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Explore Eyjusheim, unleash magic and a dragon in combat, battle supernatural creatures, and uncover the hidden lore of a shattered world.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Surreal 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Magic 6.7%
- #11 Golden Soul
89% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: LexuslightPub: FizzStarLab
Windows
Who should rule the human's fate: The human itself or an abstract god?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Drama 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Mystery 5.6%
- #12 Paddle Combat
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Marcin Priachin
Windows
Paddle Combat is a fast paced arcade game where you control paddle which has to avoid enemies while bouncing disk at them. Play through 60 variety levels against multiple distinct enemy types.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Abstract 29.4%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 14%, 2D 3.6%
- #13 I, Robot
88% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Jeff Minter is back with another unique take on a 1980s Atari arcade game: I, Robot. Reimagined in Minter’s signature assault of colors, shapes and sounds, this new take on the eclectic arcade title is built from the ground up with new challenges, new twists, and a whole lot of llamas.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Abstract 22%, Surreal 20.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Stylized 7%
- #14 Pens: Ballad of the Erasers
89% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: HBGE
Windows
A thrilling action/adventure platformer where you jump, run and shoot your way through a weaving narrative in a comical world!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.9%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Action 12.1%, Drama 11.7%, Adventure 11.1%
- #15 The Holy Fool
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NerveLabs
Windows
In a world shattered by false gods and endless cycles, you awaken as The Fool—a jester bound to a cursed, living hat. Explore a surreal land, confront ancient deities, and shape the fate of tribes driven by wrath and illusion. Power comes with pain. Can you escape the joke, or will it consume you?
Why similar: Souls-like 21.2%, Abstract 18%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Surreal 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #16 Affinity: Fallen from Paradise
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Niwaessence
Windows
Journey through a broken world, discovering its long forgotten secrets. Experience a non linear story in a lore filled world, and learning new abilities to survive againist otherworldly threats. Can you make it back to Paradise?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.5%, Souls-like 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #17 Eternal Strands
84% 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: Souls-like 26.3%, Lore-Rich 23.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Magic 8.6%, Combat 6.7%
- #18 Hexrite
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Phabula
Windows
You are a sorcerer seeking to fulfil a magical ritual to summon an ancient dead deity. Cast mystical domes, explore fantastical realms and meet a peculiar cast of characters in this stylized PS2-inspired action-platformer!
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 10.3%, Combat 9.6%
- #19 VELKYN
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: endeetree
Windows
Uncover the secrets of the floating island of Vynary and dive into an epic adventure waiting to be explored. VELKYN is an immersive OPEN WORLD adventure with a focus on combat, exploration, and puzzles.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Combat 9%, Stylized 8.1%, Mystery 8.1%
- #20 Dark Honor™
84% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: MordeSu studioPub: Mordecai
Windows
Dark Honor is an action-adventure game set in a dark fantasy world where players take on the role of a lone warrior seeking revenge against a ruthless Samurai tribe. Master precise swordplay, navigate treacherous environments, and engage in challenging combat to reclaim your destiny.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.5%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #21 My Christmas Present
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alycia Fear
Windows
You have been summoned to the North Pole by an unknown individual. A rebellion has begun, and it's up to you to decide the fate of the North Pole. Defeat enemies, grow your Christmas Spirit, and slay the legends of Christmas.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.1%, Lore-Rich 22.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 7.3%, Action 4.8%
- #22 Memoria Wake
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crescendo
Windows · Mac
Parry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue a missing friend.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Lore-Rich 19.7%, Surreal 15.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Combat 8.4%
- #23 Ultra Thunderball
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Dennis Krüger
Windows
WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Surreal 24.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 14.8%, 2D 3.7%
- #24 Akashic Slingshot
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jayden Everest
Windows · Linux
One weapon. One health. One ███.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Bullet Hell 21%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Surreal 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #25 Forced Sacrifice: Hejled
81% matchPositive94% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: Hejled Studio
Windows
This game provides a fun and challenging experience for gamers who enjoy fast, skill-based arcade-style games with immersive audiovisuals and a focus on high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Abstract 21.6%, Surreal 20.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Colorful 5.7%
- #26 RustNaut
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SillyGhost
Windows
A bullet hell game where you battle against relentless robots, covered in rust. Escape the chaos and make it home.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Lore-Rich 24%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 6.7%
- #27 My Monsters
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Ludact
Windows
My Monsters is a VR action-adventure with 100% hand-painted art. Enter the dreamlike world of Onirium and team up with Moti, your inner little monster, to battle enemies, solve puzzles, and face inner monsters like anxiety, loneliness and fear, uncovering fragments of a meaningful dreamlike tale.
Why similar: Abstract 21.5%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Surreal 12.8%, Combat 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #28 EverCastle
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Under the Bluelight
Windows
Evercastle is the story of a young girl who sets out on an adventure to the mysterious castle. In this magical action RPG, you must master various spells to overcome monsters and traps, defeat powerful enemies, and reach the castle's depths to rescue beloved family.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Magic 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Combat 9.1%
- #29 Figment 2: Creed Valley - Prologue
79% matchVery Positive89% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Join Dusty, The Mind’s courage, as you make your way through puzzles, musical boss fights and unique environments. Get a taste of this surreal and whimsical adventure in the prologue.
Why similar: Surreal 18.3%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Abstract 16%, Combat 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #30 Spire of Chaos : Arcana Unleashed
77% matchNo user reviews
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: Souls-like 39.8%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Combat 12.4%, Magic 11.6%, Action 11.1%
- #31 夢遊邊境 The dream of Limbo
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 鏡月遊戲有限公司
Windows
Dive into a bullet-hell world where nightmares and fairytales meet. Play as Psyche, a highly mobile heroine who fights with three distinct partners. Enter the corrupted Kingdom of Oz, weave through deadly bullet patterns, and challenge bosses with overwhelming power.
Why similar: Souls-like 37%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Combat 12.8%, Action 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5%
- #32 Ser Chub's Adventure
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MisterMisclick
Windows · Linux
Join Ser Chubs as they adventure through an exciting world full of slimes, skeletons, and... robots? A fantasy, sci-fi action-adventure game the likes of which is rarely seen. The world of Ser Chubs is not as it seems on first glance. Fight enemies, solve puzzles, and most importantly have fun!
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.8%
- #33 Waterfowl
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylearn
Windows
A true duck-souls-like experience. Waterfowl is a 3D pixel art, souls-like, action adventure game with parry based combat. Explore the world of spirits and defeat those who stand in your way, whatever the cost.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.8%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Combat 12.7%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.7%
- #34 Neon Survivors
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Yokcos
Windows
ANNIHILATE a small army's worth of ghouls, knaves and miners, with the power of lasers, missiles and kidneys! You're alone against these hordes with nothing but INCREDIBLE WEAPONRY and MURDEROUS INTENT. Can you survive for FOUR MINUTES?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Abstract 26.9%, Surreal 13.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 8.3%
- #35 Last Command: Prologue
75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Drama 7.4%
- #36 South of Midnight
72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,380 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 17.2 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: Surreal 17%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Magic 12.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Combat 9.1%
- #37 Not Involved. Vermillion
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stray Feet
Windows
Not Involved. Vermillion is a narrative-driven action game with a craft system. Diagnose patients, collect ingredients, prepare mixtures and try to save the whole village.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.3%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #38 HARDDRIVE
76% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Buttons Lake
Windows
A 2D Run'N'Gun shooter set in a two-way universe where Electronic circuits are at war with the world of Books. You are a hard drive miraculously surviving a battle and reborn on a pencil’s farm. Fight with sharpeners, pens and other primitives to destroy King B.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Surreal 18%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, Arcade 9%
- #39 Blades of Heroes: Samurai Rising
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MIKA GAMES
Windows
An Action Adventure 3rd person hack and slash game set in Mythological Japan. Travel as a trio of Samurai Heroes and switch between them as you fight enemies with the help of an Ally system. Perform special combo attacks as you travel across Japan, hell-bent on destroying the forces of evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Combat 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Stylized 7.8%
- #40 How We Got Here
74% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.9%, Surreal 17%, Mystery 12.3%, Drama 11.5%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #41 Ghost of Fall
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Karibu Digital Entertainment
Windows
Deeply atmospheric and personal journey of a strange, strange man - with handcrafted music, visuals, dialogue, and challenges. All in the form of a 2D adventure game with plesant puzzles and rhythm-based fights.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #42 20 More, Somehow Even Smaller, Mazes
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FLEB
Windows
A puzzle game with twenty small mazes.
Why similar: Abstract 42.3%, Surreal 27.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Colorful 10.4%, 2D 4.8%
- #43 Echoes of Eternity
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: DurableChain
Windows
Echoes of Eternity is a linear action RPG set after civilization’s fall to AI. With bullet-hell elements, you will fight and uncover a human story of loss and resilience—built with AI-assisted art, code, and design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 15.2%, Combat 10.2%, Stylized 8.9%
- #44 Sir Quest and the Temple of Apollo
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: MatnogamesPub: Erbe Software
Windows
3D action adventure where a treasure hunter medieval knight will delve into a greek mysterious temple in search of the flying artifact which, according to mythology, Daedalus used to escape from the Labyrinth of Minotaur.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.9%, Arcade 16.4%, Action-Adventure 15%, Souls-like 13.5%, Action 12.7%
- #45 FAIRYPUNK
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Casters StudioPub: Bear Head Studio
Windows
A fast-paced action slasher set in a dark fairytale. Chain sword and gun attacks, mimic enemy combat styles, and blaze through arenas with lightning speed. Reap cursed legions and corrupted fairies as you fight to save your dying world.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Lore-Rich 21.5%, Surreal 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #46 Boll's Journey
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Jephinca
Windows
Zoom through the landscape as Boll, a mysterious glowing sphere, uncovering a forgotten past and the truth behind the world they've landed in. Gather all sorts of collectibles, evading Shapes and Nature alike. Uncover the mysteries...
Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Stylized 7.9%
- #47 Kena: Scars of Kosmora
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ember LabPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Kena’s journey to cure her affliction leads to the island of Kosmora, plagued by mysterious corruption. To save Kosmora, she must master the elements with the aid of spirit companions in this action-packed and heartfelt adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.9%
- #48 Roswyn
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WhiteMossMoon
Windows
A story-rich indie bullet hell with pixel art visuals and intense action. Follow Leere through a mysterious world, face escalating dangers, meet memorable characters, and uncover the secrets hidden within its depths.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Mystery 18%, Story Rich 17.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #49 Don't Underestimate Me
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Horny Beasts
Windows
A 2D bullet hell game in top-down for PC. You can dodge, but can't shoot back. Learn about the stories of unique characters trying to understand each other and solve their personal problems while constantly on the edge of fights.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Drama 14.1%, Action 8.4%, Colorful 8%
- #50 Shape VS Shapes
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew GrumanPub: Gruman Co
Mac
Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Arcade 27.3%, Combat 15.9%, Action 15.3%, 2D 4.4%
- #51 Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Other Games
Windows
Defend Earth in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter. Survive waves of alien attacks, destroy the asteroid, and face the alien mothership. Short, intense, and replayable. This is Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Arcade 20.5%, Adventure 15.7%, Action 14.2%, Combat 11.2%
- #52 JurassicDragon and the Binary Relic
69% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: access computer services ltd
Windows
JurassicDragon and the Binary Relic invites the player to explore the secrets of the museum and to escape the grovelling fiend. dodge, press and explore the mysterious facility to find what is lurking within.
Why similar: Abstract 22.6%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Surreal 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 8%
- #53 Bad Boro
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PseudoZap
Windows
Ever imagine a Souls-like set in an early 2000’s cartoon world? Well, look no further: Explore the cartoony & dystopian city of Badlerboro with its unique districts, wacky citizens, and unforgiving enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Lore-Rich 22.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Story Rich 7.8%, Mystery 7.1%
- #54 Humanities Legend: Hollow Ascending
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Derek Tanis
Windows
A challenging yet forgiving souls-like action adventure. Parry, block, and dodge enemy attacks while exploring a ruined fort. Discover rich lore and epic boss fights.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.6%, Lore-Rich 24.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Magic 7.2%, Action 5.7%
- #55 The Sacred Acorn
67% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: A Few Dragons
Windows
A cozy souls-lite adventure about a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest to save her tribe from the corruption threatening to destroy their world. Upgrade your magical abilities, battle legendary guardians, and explore a dangerous, enchanted land in this 2D action-adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Combat 10%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #56 Lumnis
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Wild Moose Games
Windows
An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Combat 9.1%
- #57 Onchu
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Magic 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #58 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
66% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 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: Souls-like 34.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Magic 8.5%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 7.2%
- #59 Strayed Lights
67% matchVery Positive80% of 476 reviews2023
Dev: Embers
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Surreal 17.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Stylized 7.6%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #60 Void Light
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Warlock Garden Games
Windows
Survive. Endure. Repeat. Avoid creatures and survive as long as possible across various star systems.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Surreal 17.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Colorful 5.7%