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  1. #1 Shattered Divinities
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
    Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
    Windows

    Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Female Protagonist 9%, RPG 8%, Exploration 6.8%, 2D 6.8%

  2. #2 Alwa's Awakening
    97% matchVery Positive80% of 923 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Adventure 4.3%

  3. #3 Taiji
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,395 reviews2022
    Dev: Matthew VanDevander
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.

    Why similar: Nonlinear 23.3%, Walking Simulator 19.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Top-Down 9.8%, Open World 9.6%

  4. #4 Under The Island
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 459 reviews2026
    Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.8%, Exploration 13.9%, RPG 12.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

  5. #5 Alwa's Legacy
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Retro 11%, Exploration 10.3%, Fantasy 8.1%

  6. #6 Anopek
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 81 reviews2021
    Dev: Captain Bear Games
    Windows

    Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Open World 10.1%, Exploration 10%

  7. #7 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 768 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: Retro 31.7%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Open World 10.1%, Top-Down 8%

  8. #8 Serin Fate
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 568 reviews2021
    Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.

    Why similar: Nonlinear 26.9%, Open World 16.8%, Exploration 12.3%, Top-Down 11.3%, Fantasy 10.9%

  9. #9 Noreya: The Gold Project
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2024
    Dev: DreamirlPub: PixelHeart
    Windows · Linux

    Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Open World 11%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Exploration 9.4%

  10. #10 Master Key
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 273 reviews2024
    Dev: Achromi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Nonlinear 12.9%, Retro 11%, Open World 9.5%, Exploration 8%

  11. #11 Valkyrie Saga
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 236 reviews2026
    Dev: Public Void
    Windows

    Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Nonlinear 18%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

  12. #12 Isles of Sea and Sky
    88% matchVery Positive93% of 1,486 reviews2024
    Dev: Cicada Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Collectathon 18.1%, Nonlinear 13%, Open World 7.8%, Retro 7.2%

  13. #13 Darxanadon
    89% 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 43.2%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

  14. #14 Mount Serenity: Guardian of the Spirits
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: CEON ArtsPub: Ahlman Games
    Windows

    Enter an ancient spirit world as a lost spirit and meet a dragon who needs your help. Explore three different, peaceful areas and collect runestones while moving forward with your rope. Look for the way towards the top of the mountain. Only you can save the forest and the soul of the dragon’s owner.

    Why similar: Fantasy 41.7%, Adventure 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Atmospheric 16.4%

  15. #15 Even the Ocean
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 281 reviews2016
    Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.8%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Retro 7.1%

  16. #16 Ariana and the Elder Codex
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows

    Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Exploration 9%, Fantasy 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Nonlinear 6.9%

  17. #17 Arietta of Spirits
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 694 reviews2021
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Exploration 18%, Fantasy 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%

  18. #18 The Princess' Heart
    86% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
    Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Exploration 15.7%, Open World 15.4%, Retro 11.4%, RPG 10.6%

  19. #19 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 258 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Old School 7.5%, RPG 6.8%

  20. #20 Airoheart
    84% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Mac

    Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

    Why similar: Nonlinear 24.1%, Open World 16.6%, Top-Down 13.2%, Old School 11.4%, RPG 10.2%

  21. #21 Prodigal
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 587 reviews2020
    Dev: Colorgrave
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

    Why similar: Multiple Endings 15.9%, Top-Down 15.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, RPG 11.4%

  22. #22 Heroes of Spyria
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2023
    Dev: Vesper Studios
    Windows

    A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, RPG 23.2%, Fantasy 14.4%, Top-Down 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

  23. #23 FOUNTAINS
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 460 reviews2024
    Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Nonlinear 19%, Open World 9.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Multiple Endings 8%

  24. #24 Decay of Logos
    84% matchMixed54% of 283 reviews2019
    Dev: Amplify Creations
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, Open World 21.3%, Exploration 19.6%, Fantasy 14.8%, RPG 13.9%

  25. #25 Aspire: Ina's Tale
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2021
    Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.8%, Puzzle 16.6%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 12.7%, 2D 10.3%

  26. #26 Kandria
    80% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Shirakumo Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Open World 23.6%, Exploration 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, RPG 8%

  27. #27 Dragon Spirits 2 : Prologue
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 77 reviews2024
    Dev: FHNBHJ
    Windows

    In this modern urban-themed RPG, you can collect 80+ different dragon spirits, experiment with skill setups, assemble teams, and devise strategies to build your dragon spirit squad. Adventure through the virtual spaces in Metapolis, and uncover the conspiracy behind it all.

    Why similar: Collectathon 45%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Exploration 13.5%, RPG 12.4%, 2D 6%

  28. #28 Traveller's Hymn
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 168 reviews2024
    Dev: Aquatic Ranger Studio
    Windows

    Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based, open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse.

    Why similar: Retro 14.1%, Open World 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.3%, Exploration 12.7%, Old School 12%

  29. #29 Lila’s Sky Ark
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 162 reviews2022
    Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Top-Down 9.7%, Fantasy 8%

  30. #30 Mable & The Wood
    79% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2019
    Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Nonlinear 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

  31. #31 Shine Within
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 147 reviews2021
    Dev: Ayetoons
    Windows

    A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.

    Why similar: Collectathon 29.1%, Walking Simulator 23.2%, RPG 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  32. #32 Manafinder
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: Wolfsden LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Exploration 16.1%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, RPG 14.1%, Retro 11%

  33. #33 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
    Dev: Ember Lab
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 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: Female Protagonist 39.3%, Exploration 23.5%, Fantasy 18.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%

  34. #34 100 Pumpkins 2
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
    Windows · Linux

    Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Collectathon 20.1%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Open World 8.4%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

  35. #35 Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 809 reviews2019
    Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.2%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Exploration 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Atmospheric 7.8%

  36. #36 Obsurity
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
    Dev: Game Dynasty
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

    Why similar: Top-Down 23.6%, Fantasy 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D 10.7%

  37. #37 Eternal Strands
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
    Dev: Yellow Brick Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 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: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Exploration 15.5%, Open World 13.1%, Fantasy 13%

  38. #38 Elementallis
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2026
    Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Top-Down 13.4%, Retro 11.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Fantasy 7.1%

  39. #39 Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 112 reviews2025
    Dev: MarsLit GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows

    Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is a fantasy adventure game where a sword–wielding Guardian and an arcane Monk must learn to work together to defeat the Void corrupting their home. Explore ruined temples, solve environmental puzzles, rescue spirits, and defeat giant Void monsters!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Open World 17.8%, Exploration 16.9%, Puzzle 13.7%, RPG 13.4%

  40. #40 Fearmonium
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 548 reviews2021
    Dev: Redblack Spade
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Open World 8.9%, Fantasy 8.5%, 2D 5.5%

  41. #41 AER Memories of Old
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 7,667 reviews2017
    Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

    Why similar: Open World 23.2%, Exploration 22.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Adventure 8.6%

  42. #42 Chronicles of Teddy
    75% matchMixed69% of 333 reviews2015
    Dev: StorybirdPub: LookAtMyGame
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, RPG 8.9%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  43. #43 UNSIGHTED
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,155 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, LGBTQ+ 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, RPG 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  44. #44 Distortions
    74% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
    Dev: Among Giants
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, RPG 22.3%, Open World 13.6%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 10.4%

  45. #45 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 82 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 50%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Exploration 13.8%, RPG 9.5%, 2D 4.3%

  46. #46 EMUUROM
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2026
    Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Nonlinear 19%, Retro 11.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 7.8%

  47. #47 Ocean's Heart
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,477 reviews2021
    Dev: Max MrazPub: Nordcurrent Labs
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Exploration 15.2%, Top-Down 14.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

  48. #48 Greyfox RPG
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,042 reviews2015
    Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.

    Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Female Protagonist 26%, Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D 7.4%

  49. #49 Timespinner
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 3,123 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, LGBTQ+ 19.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Fantasy 7.1%

  50. #50 Hollow Knight: Silksong
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 407,420 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 35.3 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Open World 7.2%, Multiple Endings 6.4%

  51. #51 The Wild Eternal
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
    Dev: Ilsanjo
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Exploration 14.3%, Open World 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  52. #52 The Sojourning Wise Woman's Final Quest
    67% matchPositive100% of 50 reviews2026
    Dev: Orscat
    Windows

    Play as a wise woman, help your neighbors, and they will help you in return. Fight alongside your closest friend to deal with the beasts threatening the village. Uncover the secrets of magic through your journey, and you might even have a chance to confront your inner demons.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 45%, RPG 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 10.5%

  53. #53 Void Stranger
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 3,399 reviews2023
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Place your faith and embrace the Void.

    Why similar: Puzzle 27.7%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, 2D 11.3%, Retro 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

  54. #54 ANIMAL WELL
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,932 reviews2024
    Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Puzzle 9%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  55. #55 Phoenotopia: Awakening
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
    Dev: Cape Cosmic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Fantasy 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, 2D 7.1%

  56. #56 Ghost on the Shore
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 216 reviews2022
    Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac

    An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.5%, Exploration 18.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 6.4%

  57. #57 Haiku, the Robot
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 3,452 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Nonlinear 14.5%, Open World 11.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Retro 8.6%

  58. #58 Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,410 reviews2014
    Dev: Crystal Shard
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.

    Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Retro 9.6%, Fantasy 7.3%

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Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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