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  1. #1 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
    97% matchVery Positive80% of 1,324 reviews2023
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

    Why similar: Gothic 24.8%, Anime 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

  2. #2 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    96% 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 50.2%, Gothic 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Anime 7.6%, Action 6.9%

  3. #3 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2020
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Anime 11%, Action 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

  4. #4 Lost Ruins
    95% matchVery Positive85% of 5,651 reviews2021
    Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Anime 18.6%, Action 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Adventure 7%

  5. #5 Dragon Marked For Death
    94% 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: Metroidvania 26%, Anime 12.7%, Action 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

  6. #6 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Gothic 23.9%, Action 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

  7. #7 TEVI
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Anime 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action 5.6%

  8. #8 Rabi-Ribi
    92% 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: Metroidvania 38%, Anime 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 7.5%

  9. #9 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Anime 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action 7.4%

  10. #10 OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
    91% matchMixed66% of 525 reviews2022
    Dev: ENGINES Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.2%

  11. #11 LOST EPIC
    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,135 reviews2022
    Dev: One or Eight
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Anime 12.1%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9%

  12. #12 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    87% 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 56.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Anime 5.7%, 2D 5.6%

  13. #13 Minoria
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,592 reviews2019
    Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 10.8%, Action 9.4%, Gothic 8.2%

  14. #14 River City Girls
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 3,726 reviews2019
    Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Anime 23.6%, Action 19.3%, Co-op 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  15. #15 9 Years of Shadows
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
    Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Anime 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 7.3%

  16. #16 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 831 reviews2023
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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

    Why similar: Anime 37.4%, Action 35.7%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  17. #17 FlipWitch - Forbidden Sex Hex
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 5,718 reviews2023
    Dev: MomoGamesPub: Critical Bliss
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Use your newly-acquired genderbending abilities as a 'FlipWitch' to conquer evil monsters, giant bosses, and Monster Girls across the land! You'll have to use your wits in this quirky adventure to seduce everyone around you!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 64.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Anime 4.6%

  18. #18 Mystik Belle
    86% 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 53.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 4%

  19. #19 River City Girls 2
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,931 reviews2022
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Anime 23.7%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 15.3%, 2D 10%

  20. #20 Gensokyo Night Festival
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,726 reviews2019
    Dev: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 11.8%, Action 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10%

  21. #21 Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
    85% matchMostly Positive71% of 218 reviews2019
    Dev: Demon Girl
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Co-op 9%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 7.6%

  22. #22 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Anime 5.2%, 2D 4.4%

  23. #23 The Buried Pillars
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: T.F.A.N.C.S.
    Windows

    Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 63.4%, Action 13.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Anime 5.8%, 2D 5.3%

  24. #24 Nunholy
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 5,028 reviews2025
    Dev: Chowbie
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?

    Why similar: Gothic 42.9%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action 7.1%

  25. #25 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 3,130 reviews2021
    Dev: hinyari9
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.

    Why similar: Anime 34.3%, Female Protagonist 31.8%, 2D 12.9%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  26. #26 Strikey Sisters
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 935 reviews2017
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Anime 17.8%, Action 11.3%, Co-op 9.2%

  27. #27 METAGAL
    82% matchMostly Positive70% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: RetroRevolution
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

    Why similar: Action 33.7%, Female Protagonist 33.2%, Anime 15.5%, 2D 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  28. #28 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

  29. #29 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
    79% 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 44.8%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 13.5%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%

  30. #30 Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 413 reviews2024
    Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 6.4%

  31. #31 Maid of the Dead
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 159 reviews2024
    Dev: qureate
    Windows

    Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.

    Why similar: Anime 26.7%, Action 24.3%, Adventure 20.2%, 2D 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

  32. #32 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
    76% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
    Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
    Windows

    A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Anime 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

  33. #33 Super Alloy Ranger
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 366 reviews2022
    Dev: Alloy MushroomPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

    Why similar: Action 33.6%, Action-Adventure 33%, Adventure 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Anime 7.5%

  34. #34 Paradiso Guardian
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 309 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Lv.266
    Windows

    A metroidvania game heavily influenced by SOTN. Play as Lenga, the Battle Angel, going on a quest to reclaim the floating castle occupied by the Demon army!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Gothic 21.9%, Anime 12.3%, Action 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  35. #35 30XX
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Co-op 17%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 12.1%, 2D 11.6%

  36. #36 Rusted Moss
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
    Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%

  37. #37 Darxanadon
    74% 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 45.3%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Action 7.7%

  38. #38 The Heroines' Last Anthem
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 reviews2023
    Dev: LUM StudioPub: Mango Party
    Windows

    Use the abilities of three different heroines to protect your home and save the world from the sinister orc army!

    Why similar: Action 34.1%, Female Protagonist 31%, 2D 14.3%, Anime 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

  39. #39 Castlevania Advance Collection
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Gothic 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%

  40. #40 Mighty Gunvolt
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 415 reviews2015
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

    Why similar: Action 79.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%

  41. #41 Midnight Castle Succubus DX
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,096 reviews2020
    Dev: pixelteishokuPub: Critical Bliss
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 8.7%, Action 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  42. #42 YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,007 reviews2023
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Anime 15.5%, Action 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Adventure 10.9%

  43. #43 Survivor Girls of Monster Dungeon
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 278 reviews2025
    Dev: Naku Kinoko
    Windows

    Over a dozen adorable girls of various professions must pick up weapons to protect themselves and strive to survive in this dangerous dungeon filled with various monsters!

    Why similar: Anime 24.2%, Action-Adventure 23.2%, Female Protagonist 23%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.1%

  44. #44 GunGirl 2
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2016
    Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.

    Why similar: Action 56.4%, Adventure 43.6%

  45. #45 CRYMACHINA
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 703 reviews2023
    Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

    Why similar: Anime 24.8%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%

  46. #46 Nayla's Castle
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2023
    Dev: quidevPub: Shady Corner Games
    Windows

    Regain freedom by escaping Nayla's Castle, a platformer-action game that contains monster girls, lesbian, femdom, futanari animations and artwork.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.8%

  47. #47 Piko Piko
    73% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
    Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 7%, 2D 6.6%

  48. #48 Somber Echoes
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 286 reviews2025
    Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
    Windows

    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: Metroidvania 41.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 8.6%

  49. #49 Sword of the Necromancer
    71% matchMixed67% of 374 reviews2021
    Dev: Grimorio of Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Co-op 18.5%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 11.5%

  50. #50 ButtKnight
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,211 reviews2025
    Dev: Goblin StewPub: Critical Bliss
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Save Maidens and slay monsters in this boobastic retro shoot-em-up! No man can stop you. No demon can sway you. And no woman is outside your reach! Be... The ButtKnight!

    Why similar: Action 34.5%, Anime 27.8%, Adventure 18%, 2D 17.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  51. #51 Blaster Master Zero 2
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 551 reviews2019
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Action 23.6%, Anime 11.9%, 2D 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  52. #52 Divine Dynamo Flamefrit
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 169 reviews2024
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows

    "Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard!

    Why similar: Action 24.9%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Anime 20.2%, Adventure 20.1%, 2D 8.6%

  53. #53 Tower and Sword of Succubus
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 843 reviews2020
    Dev: Libra HeartPub: Critical Bliss
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Two games in one! Fuck the life force of your enemies for health, solve puzzles, and fend off equally skimpy bosses in your way in these retro inspired games by Libraheart! Just try not to get too distracted by the H... you got a game to beat!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Anime 11.3%, Action 7.2%

  54. #54 Rikki & Vikki
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 114 reviews2018
    Dev: PenguiNet
    Windows

    Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

    Why similar: Co-op 32.3%, Action 21.4%, Adventure 17%, 2D 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

  55. #55 DOOMBLADE
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 347 reviews2023
    Dev: Muro StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 8%

  56. #56 Maid of Salvation
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 230 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: Metroidvania 49%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Anime 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

  57. #57 Soulstice
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
    Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.9%, Female Protagonist 28.7%, Action-Adventure 26.6%, Action 14.7%

  58. #58 Null & Peta -Invasion of the Queen Bug-
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 108 reviews2020
    Dev: TOKYOTOONPub: Shiravune
    Windows

    The crazy comedy anime Null & Peta has been reborn as a thumb-threatening action adventure! Featuring sisterly cooperation, gorgeous event CGs—and plenty of secrets to explore!?

    Why similar: Action 41.2%, Metroidvania 26.7%, Anime 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Adventure 5.9%

  59. #59 Panzer Paladin
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 656 reviews2020
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

    Why similar: Anime 36.1%, Action 27.6%, 2D 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

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