Games Like Forward to the Sky

”Shirone: the Dragon Girl" is a 3D adventure game where you help Shirone solve puzzles and riddles to find a way out of a haunted castle. Escaping the castle is the main objective, and to do that you'll need to make full use of her wings and tail!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Cute 19.8%, Action 15%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Anime 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the exact 3D platforming and puzzle-solving DNA of the seed game with a similar cute anime aesthetic.

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: Anime 19.4%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Cute 15.4%, 3D Platformer 14.8%, RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that perfectly captures the whimsical, anime-inspired 3D platforming experience.

Yukumo is a young girl traversing the world in her beloved airship. Upon arriving at a certain town, her airship breaks down. She decides to explore the town to search for parts for repair; however, the town has fallen silent, with no trace of its inhabitants...

Why similar: Anime 26.5%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, Cute 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and platforming in a beautiful, stylized world that mirrors the sky-tower setting.

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Cute 27.9%, Anime 23.4%, Female Protagonist 20%, RPG 9.4%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a cute anime protagonist with satisfying action-adventure mechanics and light combat elements.

This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.

Why similar: RPG 20.8%, Cute 18.1%, Anime 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a delightful anime-styled adventure with RPG elements that feels very similar in tone to the seed game.

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Why similar: Cute 32.8%, 3D Platformer 24.9%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Adventure 8%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive indie 3D platformer that offers the same level of charm, exploration, and character-driven adventure.

The Girl and the Robot is a third person action/adventure game set in a fairy tale world where you take on the role of a young girl trying to escape from a castle ruled by an evil queen.

Why similar: RPG 25.5%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Action 20.8%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on a female protagonist navigating a mysterious world through puzzle-solving and adventure.

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 39.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, RPG 15.2%, Action 11.4%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-style action RPG that features a charming female lead and lighthearted adventure.

Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, 3D Platformer 23.6%, Cute 16.3%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic 3D platformers that features similar movement mechanics and collectathon gameplay.

In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

Why similar: Anime 36.1%, Female Protagonist 32.6%, Action 13%, Adventure 10.3%, Cute 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling platformer that features an anime-inspired art style and a strong female lead.

A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 34%, Cute 23.9%, Adventure 20.8%, Action 20.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and cute 3D platformer that emphasizes accessible gameplay and joyful exploration.

Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

Why similar: Anime 46.4%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Cute 14.6%, Action 11.7%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced anime-style combat and platforming elements with a distinct indie charm.

Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.

Why similar: Anime 25.9%, RPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Action 18%, Adventure 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy title that leans into the anime aesthetic and urban exploration with a female protagonist.

Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.

Why similar: RPG 22%, Anime 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled action RPG that emphasizes adventure and character development.

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: Female Protagonist 39.8%, 3D Platformer 24.4%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-quality 3D action-adventure experience with a strong focus on exploration and combat.

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Why similar: Anime 36.4%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, RPG 15.3%, Cute 13%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime RPG that emphasizes character-driven storytelling and exploration.

Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.6%, Adventure 20.7%, Indie 11.5%, Action 7.4%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that shares the mysterious, atmospheric journey of a young female protagonist.

For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

Why similar: Anime 34.9%, Female Protagonist 33.3%, RPG 18.2%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and anime aesthetic within an action-RPG framework.

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: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Anime 28.1%, Cute 20%, Action 13.9%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-platformer that provides a tighter, more focused experience with a similar art style.

Farstorm is a 3D Action Anime RPG (AARPG) where you control Kazuko, an elven princess with a tyrant father dominating the Elven land.. Go back in time and stop your father from taking the throne, even if it costs you your life. For the people of Farstorm!

Why similar: Anime 23.8%, RPG 22.5%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Casual 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and indie-style gameplay.

-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: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Anime 22.2%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming action-platformer that highlights cute character designs and satisfying combat mechanics.

It's a platformer about magic and whacking things! What does that mean? It means you go around whacking enemies with your staff to get their magic! But ultimately, all you need to do is make it to the goal!

Why similar: Anime 29%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Adventure 21%, Indie 12.7%, Cute 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that captures the classic anime-inspired adventure feel.

A unique action-puzzle platform game that will give you a whole new gaming experience.

Why similar: Anime 35.9%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 18.7%, Indie 9.5%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that shares the lighthearted and casual tone of the seed game.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Cute 34.4%, 3D Platformer 34.3%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends challenging 3D platforming with action-RPG elements for players who want more intensity in their movement.

A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!

Why similar: Anime 22.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Cute 15.3%, 3D Platformer 13.2%, RPG 11.4%

Fantasy Versus focuses on quick paced 4 vs.4 multiplayer battles. Find your own play style, team up and fight towards victory in Fantasy Versus!

Why similar: RPG 25.6%, Action 20%, Anime 18.4%, Adventure 15.9%, Casual 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides a similar anime-inspired combat experience.

Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Cute 29.1%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Funny 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, colorful 3D platformer that captures the same spirit of exploration and light combat.

Players will help a white-robed girl and her friends uncover the truth of the planet using unique dash gameplay. The storyline is fully voiced by renowned actors, with meticulously designed levels and energetic music for you to enjoy!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.9%, Anime 21.3%, Cute 18.7%, RPG 9.7%, Adventure 8.5%

Momentum-driven old school platformer with modern graphics & physics with a focus on exploration. Offers precision and on later levels a lot of speed. Each world brings new abilities & gameplay

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.2%, Action 24.2%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 14%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that features a female protagonist and a focus on exploration.

Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Anime 28.8%, Cute 16.5%, Action 14.4%, Casual 5%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.7%, Adventure 18%, Cute 16.4%, Action 10.5%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the collectathon 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and whimsical character interactions.

Zaki&Mia stole all the mails and spread them all over the worlds ! Help Maria to bring them back to their owners !

Why similar: Anime 27.7%, Action 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Adventure 14%, Cute 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, anime-styled adventure that emphasizes movement and exploration.

Can't run or jump? But with a bat, you can surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, learn techniques, and discover secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game!

Why similar: Anime 27.5%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Cute 19.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Action 8.7%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.5%, Anime 28.4%, Action 16.9%, RPG 9.2%, Adventure 7.6%

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 24.6%, Anime 18.3%, RPG 15.8%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 11.1%

A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!

Why similar: Anime 27.4%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Cute 18.5%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 9.7%

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 31.6%, Female Protagonist 26.2%, Cute 18.9%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 8%

Freely roam a fully 3D-rendered mystical forest together with Mylne, a young girl employed at a magical apothecary shop!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Anime 21.5%, Cute 20.2%, RPG 17.5%, Adventure 13.1%

Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.5%, Cute 20.7%, Adventure 20.2%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 10%

Players will use a unique dash system to navigate through various obstacles! The main challenges lie in maneuvering skills and reaction speed, utilizing it to complete different levels in the game, gradually piecing together the truth of the story. This is a free-to-play prologue version.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Anime 26.1%, Cute 18.2%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 11.7%

Uncover the mysteries at Luna Nova Academy and experience the magical world of Studio Trigger style Japanese animation in Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time.

Why similar: Anime 35.3%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, RPG 13.1%, Cute 11.7%, Adventure 9.3%

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: Anime 32.3%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Cute 21.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 7.1%

Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Cute 15.7%, RPG 15.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 14%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Anime 25.5%, Cute 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 13.7%

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39%, Anime 34.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Action 9.9%, Indie 4.8%

RAIN Project is a Touhou fangame re-imagined as a platforming boss-bash! After a ritual gone wrong, the newbie shrine maiden Sanae awakes in a world of fantasy. With only the storms to guide her, Sanae sets off to scale a towering mountain in search of answers.

Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Action 19.8%, Indie 12.1%

In order to retrieve the lost memories, Sekibanki has a big adventure in the world of dreams! Use your "head" to fight your way through a stage full of various mechanisms. It's a 2D visual action puzzle game with a new sensation!

Why similar: Cute 23.1%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Anime 20.5%, Action 20%, Puzzle 11.7%

In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!

Why similar: Anime 30.7%, Female Protagonist 29.3%, Cute 20.8%, Action 13.6%, Indie 4.7%

Help Cirno get back into her home! A chill, bite-sized 3D platformer in which you explore a frozen Misty Lake and gain boulder-lifting strength.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Anime 16.9%, Cute 15.4%, Action 9.3%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Anime 26.7%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, RPG 13.1%, Cute 12.5%, Action 8.5%

A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, 3D Platformer 22.9%, Cute 15.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 11%

Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!

Why similar: Anime 24.9%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Cute 17.1%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Adventure 7.7%

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: Female Protagonist 44.9%, 3D Platformer 30.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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 34.6%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Cute 16.9%, Action 12.7%, Indie 6.5%

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!

Why similar: Anime 28.7%, RPG 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Cute 16.3%, Action 15.5%

Thoughts and expectations ARPG

Why similar: Anime 44.9%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, RPG 14.8%, Cute 7.3%, Action 4.5%

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.2%, Anime 20%, Cute 17.1%, Action 13.1%, RPG 7.7%