- #1 Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 751 reviews2011
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Why similar: Anime 31.4%, JRPG 20%, RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact same action-RPG DNA and charming anime aesthetic.
- #2 Indivisible
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,670 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: RPG 18.3%, Metroidvania 14.5%, Anime 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Platformer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and character-driven storytelling.
- #3 Dust: An Elysian Tail
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 15.4%, RPG 14.6%, Action 7.8%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful hand-drawn art and a satisfying action-RPG combat system with a strong anime influence.
- #4 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
95% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Anime 19.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 11%, Platformer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 2D action game that perfectly captures the classic anime fantasy vibe and fluid combat.
- #5 Rabi-Ribi
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Anime 20.2%, Metroidvania 19.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a cute anime aesthetic with deep 2D action, exploration, and complex boss encounters.
- #6 Ys Origin
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,562 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Anime 16%, RPG 15.4%, Action RPG 10.6%, Difficult 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that excels in fast-paced combat and dungeon exploration, much like the core loop of Fortune Summoners.
- #7 CrossCode
92% 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: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, JRPG 15%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, party-like feel with complex action-RPG mechanics and a beautiful pixel-art world.
- #8 Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,082 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!
Why similar: JRPG 20.1%, Anime 17.1%, RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical action-RPG that captures the same lighthearted spirit and exploration focus as the seed game.
- #9 Touhou Luna Nights
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Anime 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Difficult 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced 2D action with a distinct anime aesthetic and unique time-manipulation combat mechanics.
- #10 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
91% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, RPG 12.4%, Platformer 11%, Difficult 6.4%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep 2D action-RPG with distinct character playstyles and a focus on exploration.
- #11 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
90% matchVery Positive92% of 5,651 reviews2020
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 13%, Anime 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends side-scrolling action with deep RPG progression and a charming, character-focused narrative.
- #12 Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
89% matchVery Positive86% of 2,414 reviews2022
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
Why similar: JRPG 32.2%, RPG 14.8%, Anime 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action RPG 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that focuses on town-building and character-driven quests in a vibrant fantasy world.
- #13 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
87% matchVery Positive83% of 2,004 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: JRPG 19%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Anime 14.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D action-RPG with a strong focus on anime-style character progression and exploration.
- #14 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
88% matchVery Positive90% of 2,419 reviews2016
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Anime 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D platformer with a cute aesthetic and light RPG elements that feels very accessible.
- #15 Eternal Senia
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,016 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 38.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, RPG 14.5%, JRPG 13.7%, Cute 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A simple yet charming 2D action-RPG that shares the indie anime aesthetic and straightforward gameplay.
- #16 Dragon Marked For Death
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,074 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.
Why similar: Anime 17.3%, JRPG 14.7%, Metroidvania 13.2%, RPG 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG that emphasizes party roles and character classes in a fantasy setting.
- #17 Afterimage
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Anime 17.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Difficult 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action-RPG with vast exploration and anime-inspired character designs.
- #18 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
84% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Anime 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Difficult 11%
Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-platformer with a dark but charming anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #19 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
84% matchVery Positive87% of 755 reviews2017
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.3%, Action 18.3%, Indie 15.8%, RPG 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic top-down action-adventure feel with a charming, retro aesthetic reminiscent of 90s RPGs.
- #20 The Legend of Dark Witch
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 260 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.
Why similar: Anime 25.8%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Action 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Indie 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game with a cute aesthetic and a focus on challenging boss encounters.
- #21 The Vagrant
82% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Anime 12.9%, RPG 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and heavy anime influences in its art and combat.
- #22 Mystik Belle
83% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, RPG 13.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania with a magical girl protagonist and light RPG elements that feels very similar to classic indie adventures.
- #23 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
79% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 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: JRPG 21%, Metroidvania 18.5%, RPG 14%, Anime 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven 2D action-RPG with a steampunk-anime aesthetic and satisfying combat.
- #24 HunterX
80% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Female Protagonist 18%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that focuses on fluid combat and character customization in a fantasy world.
- #25 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
81% matchVery Positive89% of 145 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Why similar: Anime 23%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 10%, Difficult 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action game that leans heavily into the classic anime aesthetic and platforming.
- #26 Cosmic Star Heroine
81% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: JRPG 51.7%, RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 9.8%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic JRPG spirit and anime charm with a focus on party-based combat.
- #27 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
78% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, RPG 42.7%, Indie 4%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%, Fantasy 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful art style and dungeon-crawling focus similar to classic JRPG experiences.
- #28 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
75% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.9%, JRPG 19.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, RPG 8.9%
- #29 Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
78% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2015
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.9%, Platformer 19.8%, Action 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Indie 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-platformer with a vibrant, anime-inspired look and clever puzzle-platforming.
- #30 Ys: The Oath in Felghana
77% matchVery Positive94% of 2,080 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, RPG 15.9%, Anime 13.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #31 3 Stars of Destiny
79% matchMixed60% of 247 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.
Why similar: RPG 26.5%, JRPG 26.5%, Anime 23.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style indie JRPG that captures the nostalgic feel of the genre with an anime aesthetic.
- #32 Momodora III
77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,458 reviews2014
Dev: rdein
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
Why similar: Anime 21.2%, Metroidvania 19.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Cute 8.9%
- #33 Cave Story+
76% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Platformer 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Indie 6.9%, Action 6.5%
- #34 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,829 reviews2018
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 63.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Based on the "Touhou Project" world, Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded- is an addictive roguelike RPG that's easy for beginners to pickup and play, but with tons of advanced options for pros! Explore dungeons with your Touhou favorites characters, collect loot, and battle over the Golden Spheres!
Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Anime 26.1%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, JRPG 9.2%, Indie 7.4%
- #35 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 9.3%, RPG 8.9%, Action RPG 7.9%
- #36 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
73% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%
- #37 Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,678 reviews2014
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Anime 11.3%, Cute 4.5%
- #38 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
74% matchVery Positive94% of 12,198 reviews2015
Dev: IDEA FACTORY Co., Ltd.Pub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
Why similar: Anime 32.6%, JRPG 31.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, RPG 10.3%, Cute 7.4%
- #39 Yissa Deep Realms
74% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: PixelGreeds
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Anime 18.4%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 12.9%
- #40 Iconoclasts
73% 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: Metroidvania 34.1%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 7.3%
- #41 Shantae and the Seven Sirens
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2020
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Anime 13.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Cute 6.3%
- #42 Aquaria
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,513 reviews2008
Dev: Bit Blot, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Indie 6.7%, 2D 4.1%
- #43 Freedom Planet
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,855 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Platformer 21.3%, Anime 10%, Action 7.6%, Side Scroller 7.2%
- #44 Cally's Caves 3
72% matchVery Positive81% of 551 reviews2016
Dev: VDO Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.9%, Metroidvania 17.3%, RPG 16.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.9%
- #45 Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
72% matchVery Positive92% of 555 reviews2014
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!
Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, RPG 33.4%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.1%, Action RPG 5.7%
- #46 Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,394 reviews2016
Dev: Suits & Sandals
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, Platformer 18.8%, Anime 14.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Action 8%
- #47 Rosenkreuzstilette
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 434 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Anime 23.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Difficult 11.7%, Platformer 10.7%
- #48 Roah
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Grynsoft
Windows
A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.5%, Metroidvania 15.3%, Anime 15.2%, RPG 15.1%, Difficult 8.4%
- #49 雨上がりのハナビィ Ameagari no Hanaby
68% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Enigmatic Network
Windows · Mac
A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Anime 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Cute 9.8%, Platformer 5.5%
- #50 Backspace Bouken
68% matchVery Positive92% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: RNG Party Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.
Why similar: RPG 34.3%, JRPG 18.8%, Action 14.1%, Indie 11.3%, Action RPG 7.7%
- #51 Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls
67% matchVery Positive92% of 998 reviews2017
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 111.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A collaboration project between ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko and SEGA, the Sega Hard Girls are made up of various Sega consoles, including the Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, and Mega Drive! These anthropomorphized consoles are girls with an array of personalities and spunk, and this time they are teaming up with Neptune and IF for an...
Why similar: RPG 27.2%, JRPG 23%, Anime 21.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 9.4%
- #52 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,914 reviews2012
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Anime 20.1%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 12%
- #53 Serment - Contract with a Devil
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Nkt StudioPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Serment - Contract with a Devil is a visual novel/dungeon crawler hybrid featuring highly tactical turn based RPG battles, challenging dungeon puzzles, optional minigames and most importantly, a lot of cute anime girls.
Why similar: Anime 26.5%, JRPG 24.7%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, RPG 16.1%, Cute 8.9%
- #54 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,744 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Anime 23.3%, RPG 13.6%, Action RPG 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%
- #55 Obsurity
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Difficult 37.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, 2D 11.6%, Action RPG 7.7%, Action 7.3%
- #56 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
63% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Anime 24.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Cute 9.7%, Platformer 9.1%
- #57 Heroine Anthem Zero -Sacrifice-
69% matchMixed64% of 741 reviews2016
Dev: WindThunder StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
《Heroine Anthem Zero : Sacrifice》 is an epic fantasy 2D side-scrolling ARPG with Japanese voiceovers and support for 7 languages. In a world unforgiven by God, it is a story of sacrifice and survival ten years in the making. Come and enter a world of adventure from long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.8%, Anime 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, RPG 10.9%
- #58 Fairy Fencer F
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,373 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 39.2%, Anime 35.7%, RPG 15.1%, Cute 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%
- #59 Darxanadon
66% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 20%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 13.1%