- #1 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
97% matchVery Positive80% of 3,425 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Spectacle fighter 16.3% ★, 3D Fighter 15.8%, Character Action Game 15.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses heavily on the same 3D arena-based combat and sword-wielding action as the seed game.
- #2 Mahou Arms
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 656 reviews2026
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an unknown force invading Earth.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.1% ★, Character Action Game 24.4% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the anime-style action-RPG feel with a focus on high-mobility combat and female protagonists.
- #3 SAMURAI MAIDEN
96% matchMixed58% of 766 reviews2022
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.3% ★, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Anime 15.9%, Action RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar anime-inspired aesthetic with a female protagonist engaging in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat.
- #4 NieR:Automata™
95% matchVery Positive87% of 152,978 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.1%, Spectacle fighter 24.3% ★, Character Action Game 11.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Bullet Hell 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece perfectly blends high-speed 3D hack-and-slash combat with complex bullet-hell projectile patterns.
- #5 NanoApostle
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,271 reviews2024
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30% ★, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Anime 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush action game mirrors the intense, pattern-heavy combat encounters that define the challenge of Homura Hime.
- #6 Bayonetta
94% matchVery Positive92% of 32,459 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.1% ★, Character Action Game 24.3% ★, Hack and Slash 22%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: As a pinnacle of the spectacle fighter genre, it offers the same exhilarating dodge-and-counter combat loop found in Homura Hime.
- #7 Little Witch Nobeta
93% matchVery Positive84% of 10,054 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22%, Cute 21.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Anime 19.7%, Souls-like 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute anime-style action game that emphasizes boss-focused combat and magical projectile mechanics.
- #8 TEVI
91% matchVery Positive89% of 4,050 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 21.3 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: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Anime 22.5%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Cute 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it expertly combines metroidvania exploration with bullet-hell boss fights and anime-style character progression.
- #9 Dusk Diver 酉閃町
92% matchVery Positive84% of 753 reviews2019
Dev: WANIN International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Anime 29.7%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-themed 3D action game that features a female protagonist fighting through urban environments with combo-heavy combat.
- #10 Valkyrie of Phantasm
91% matchVery Positive87% of 618 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Why similar: Character Action Game 38.9% ★, 3D Fighter 28.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 9%, Cute 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This 3D fighter incorporates bullet-hell elements into its combat, creating a similar blend of dodging and attacking.
- #11 SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,614 reviews2019
Dev: TamsoftPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.2%, Anime 26.2%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Character Action Game 7% ★, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive anime hack-and-slash title that focuses on high-octane combat and character-driven action.
- #12 TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
89% matchVery Positive88% of 240 reviews2020
Dev: AREAZEROPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Touhou girls fight dramatic battles in the sky! A 3D fired-up battle action game based on Touhou Project! Features a "Fired-up Battle System", in which characters abilities change to the playing song.
Why similar: Character Action Game 40.6% ★, 3D Fighter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Anime 8%, Cute 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game translates the bullet-hell intensity of the Touhou universe into a 3D arena-fighting format.
- #13 SCARLET NEXUS
88% matchVery Positive80% of 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: Character Action Game 39.7% ★, Anime 21.1%, Action RPG 20.4%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers high-speed anime action with a focus on psychic abilities and fluid, combo-driven combat encounters.
- #14 Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 154 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Wielding magical blades, four girls must fight back the encroaching waves of monsters in this exhilarating hack-and-slash action game!
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.1% ★, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 12.5%, Action 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie arena fighter that captures the fast, combo-heavy spirit of anime-style action games.
- #15 Last Command
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,446 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Anime 17.2%, Cute 10.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the bullet-hell aspect of combat, requiring precise movement and dodging during intense boss encounters.
- #16 Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
87% matchVery Positive82% of 1,235 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Anime 16.8%, Cute 8%
Why You'll Like It: This crossover title delivers fast-paced 3D hack-and-slash action with a distinct anime flair.
- #17 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,780 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 37.5% ★, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Character Action Game 27.5% ★, Action 4%, Story Rich 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in parry-focused, high-speed 3D action that rewards aggressive playstyles.
- #18 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,135 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Anime 19.7%, Cute 10%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that brings the bullet-hell intensity of the Touhou series to a more accessible format.
- #19 Marmoreal
85% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Marmoreal Games
Windows
Marmoreal is a Bullet Hell Action RPG with magical girls, swords and fully automatic crossbows. Join the Mages of the Arcanum and the Warriors of Melkirion in their quest to stop the evil Necromancer!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Anime 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that integrates bullet-hell mechanics into its hack-and-slash gameplay loop.
- #20 CRYSTAR
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,447 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Anime 25%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 11.2%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a strong anime aesthetic and a female protagonist that focuses on emotional narrative and combat.
- #21 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
82% matchVery Positive83% of 2,105 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 17.4%, Action RPG 16.6%, Souls-like 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania with a female protagonist and deep combat systems that satisfy fans of anime-style action.
- #22 Hell Maiden
80% matchVery Positive91% of 1,811 reviews2026
Dev: AstralShift
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Action RPG 20.9%, Anime 14.6%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that leans into the bullet-heaven and survival mechanics often found in modern anime-style action games.
- #23 Bullet Girls Phantasia
83% matchVery Positive81% of 865 reviews2020
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.9%, Female Protagonist 27%, Anime 17.3%, Cute 12.4%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter and hack-and-slash hybrid that features anime characters in high-intensity combat scenarios.
- #24 HunterX
82% matchVery Positive83% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Action RPG 28.3%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Souls-like 9.8%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a female protagonist and challenging combat encounters reminiscent of the genre's best.
- #25 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 676 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.6%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Cute 18.8%, Action 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It blends rhythm-based movement with bullet-hell patterns, creating a unique and challenging action experience.
- #26 MOTORSLICE
79% matchVery Positive85% of 5,490 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Anime 20.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%, 3D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique blend of parkour and action-adventure with a distinct anime aesthetic.
- #27 W.A.N.D. Project
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 223 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action RPG 22.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 16.9%, Cute 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike features anime aesthetics and bullet-hell combat, focusing on character-driven action.
- #28 Touhou Dystopian
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,234 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 36.7%, Anime 16.9%, Cute 13.2%, 3D 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.1%
- #29 Outrider Mako
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Asamado GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that incorporates bullet-hell elements, providing a challenging and fast-paced experience.
- #30 Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 971 reviews2026
Dev: KTMG LLC.Pub: KIC Games
Windows
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: Spectacle fighter 37.3% ★, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Anime 11%, Cute 6.6%
- #31 SUGURI
79% matchVery Positive83% of 225 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Anime 29.1%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Action 5.3%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-style bullet-hell action game that emphasizes high-speed movement and projectile dodging.
- #32 Hordes of Hunger
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: HyperstrangePub: Kwalee
Windows
Vanquish an onslaught of monsters in this 3D action survivorslike from the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.6% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action RPG 12%, Female Protagonist 11.8%
- #33 Dolls Nest
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,473 reviews2025
Dev: NITRO PLUS
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dolls Nest is a 3D action game where you can customize mecha girls and explore a ruined world. As a Frame Unit, your adventure will pit you against the gigantic autonomous factory world of Hod. Overcome obstacles using the parts at your disposal and uncover the mysteries that lie at its center.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.9%, Action RPG 21.8%, Anime 15.4%, Cute 11.6%, Souls-like 10.6%
- #34 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
76% matchVery Positive94% of 3,197 reviews2021
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 3.7 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: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Anime 23.2%, Cute 11.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #35 Plushie from the Sky
75% matchVery Positive96% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: fishwind
Windows
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: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Anime 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Cute 9.2%
- #36 Path of Redemption
77% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Character Action Game 37.3% ★, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Souls-like 5.4%
- #37 Kotama and Academy Citadel
73% matchVery Positive81% of 2,914 reviews2026
Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Spectacle fighter 38.7% ★, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Anime 13.2%, Cute 5.4%
- #38 Taboo Trial
74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,707 reviews2023
Dev: Cat ShinePub: NPC Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In the rogue action game "Taboo Trial", you will play as a young female warrior from the Norse mythology, who can transform into multiple cute and sexy female warriors. In the visually stunning 3D world, you will use your combat skills to uncover the truth behind the Twilight of the Gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.2%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, Anime 8.8%, 3D 6.5%
- #39 Maid of Salvation
72% matchVery Positive90% of 268 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: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Action RPG 20.8%, Anime 8.6%, Souls-like 7.9%
- #40 Beyond Citadel
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,601 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.8%, Anime 34.2%, Cute 16.8%, Action 6.2%
- #41 Alice Escaped!
74% matchVery Positive83% of 332 reviews2023
Dev: illuCalabPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 10.3%, Cute 7.1%
- #42 Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,483 reviews2024
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Anime 23.6%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Cute 12.9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #43 Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 834 reviews2022
Dev: 坂本龍Pub: 霧雨前線
Windows · Mac
A fanfic game of "Kemono Friends". Hack and slash action RPG. You can summon Friends and fight together. There are more than 30 Friends. There are more than 60 types of enemies. There are 4 levels of difficulty, so even people who are not good at action games can enjoy it.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Action RPG 20%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 8.1%
- #44 Fairy Bloom Freesia
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,109 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Anime 33.4%, Character Action Game 20.6% ★, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Cute 9.4%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
- #45 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,318 reviews2018
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The world of Touhou comes alive in this beautiful action RPG (featuring “bullet hell” elements, of course!). Infamous vampire Remilia Scarlet and her dutiful maid, Sakuya, set off to chase rumors of a massive monster, all while sending baddies flying with fluid action and signature skills!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action RPG 17%, Anime 16.6%, Cute 7.7%
- #46 Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
70% matchVery Positive92% of 3,019 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 84.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Anime 16.9%, Action RPG 15.2%, Cute 8.2%
- #47 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,314 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Anime 19.2%, Souls-like 15.5%, Cute 11.1%, Action 9.8%
- #48 Touhou: New World
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 297 reviews2023
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Anime 18.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action 4.7%
- #49 Parry Nightmare
69% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: KAKUKAKU GAMESPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Anime 13.8%, Cute 12.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #50 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,674 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Anime 23.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Cute 12.6%, Action 4.5%
- #51 Mirage Feathers
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,614 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Anime 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Cute 16.6%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #52 VanySlash
67% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier Delion
Windows
Heroine, a close-combat magic-user, and her partner, an axe to fight and collect magical Tools!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.8% ★, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Action RPG 18.7%, Anime 4%, Action 4%
- #53 RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore
72% matchMixed56% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Pixellore IncPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful fantasy world where players hack-and-slash their way through an army of mechanical monsters using a huge variety of unique melee weapons and devastating magic attacks!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.1%, Anime 27.8%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Action 13.9%
- #54 Rabi-Ribi
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,264 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 63.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Anime 21.5%, Cute 11.4%, Action 4.5%
- #55 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
69% matchMixed57% of 598 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.9%, Anime 21.8%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, 3D 8.9%
- #56 Legend of Himari
69% matchVery Positive89% of 427 reviews2018
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Himari was ambushed! Help her hold out as long as possible, attack enemies, use magic to slay them, maintain Himari’s health level, so she could fight on, and also do not miss!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Anime 23.2%, Cute 10.3%, Action 4.8%
- #57 Touhou Blooming Soul
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.
Why similar: Action RPG 47.2%, Anime 27.1%, Cute 14.9%, Action 10.8%
- #58 HSS:Reload
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 211 reviews2024
Dev: SmokingBear Studio
Windows
This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing!
Why similar: Anime 27.1%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Cute 16.2%, Action 7%
- #59 Poetry of Blood: Eclipse
66% matchVery Positive91% of 478 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroGameStudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as "Moon" exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.8% ★, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 9.7%, Cute 6.6%