Games Like ICEY

An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Action 12.2%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest overall match to ICEY's formula, with a female protagonist, stylish 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash combat, and a similarly flashy anime-inspired presentation.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action 8.4%, Metroidvania 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers another female-led 2D action RPG with combo-heavy swordplay, side-scrolling progression, and a very similar indie action feel.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.4%, Cyberpunk 18.7%, Anime 14.4%, Spectacle fighter 12.6% ★, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick if you want the female protagonist and cyberpunk anime mood of ICEY with melee-focused side-scrolling action sections.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Anime 14.3%, Metroidvania 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the anime-styled female lead and responsive 2D combat, but expands the formula into a larger exploratory world.

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: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Metroidvania 17.9%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Anime 11.1%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-heavy, it offers another polished female-led 2D action game with satisfying weapon-based combat and strong progression.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.3%, Metroidvania 19%, Action 14.7%, Character Action Game 7.2% ★, Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like ICEY, it emphasizes fast, stylish 2D combat and aerial combo expression with an anime-flavored female-led adventure.

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action 12.1%, Metroidvania 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its fluid side-scrolling action, futuristic world, and polished combat loop capture a lot of ICEY's speed and momentum.

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: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Metroidvania 12%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its female-led side-scrolling action, chaining attacks, and dark sci-fi-fantasy tone make it feel very adjacent to ICEY.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Anime 12.2%, Metroidvania 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its sleek movement, stylish combat, and 2D anime action design make it a strong fit even though it leans more into exploration and bullet patterns.

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: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Anime 20.3%, Metroidvania 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This gives you another female-led 2D action adventure with anime styling and a strong focus on combat in a hostile side-scrolling world.

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: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Anime 17.5%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Action 9.7%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This combines elegant side-scrolling action, an anime heroine, and smooth combat pacing in a way ICEY fans will likely appreciate.

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: Female Protagonist 37.6%, Metroidvania 22%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Anime 8.5%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though moodier and more somber, it scratches the same itch for female-led side-scrolling action with refined combat and boss fights.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Metroidvania 11.3%, Anime 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It has a similarly nimble female-led 2D action feel, with precise combat and a strong single-player atmosphere.

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: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Anime 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the Ender-style formula with another female-led 2D action adventure that emphasizes fluid combat and atmospheric worldbuilding.

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: Female Protagonist 24%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Anime 17.9%, Metroidvania 11.6%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you liked ICEY's fast movement and anime side-scrolling energy, this delivers that in a more exploration- and bullet-heavy form.

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: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Anime 19.5%, Metroidvania 14%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This blends anime aesthetics, female-led 2D action, and highly active combat into a very ICEY-friendly package.

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: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Anime 15.8%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime presentation, female protagonist, and tight side-scrolling action make it a natural follow-up for players who liked ICEY's feel.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Action 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, RPG 11.4%, Anime 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its sci-fi premise, female protagonist, and fast side-scrolling combat make it a good fit if you want more action-first energy after ICEY.

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: Side Scroller 26.7%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Anime 17.5%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers anime-styled side-scrolling action starring female leads, with fast weapon swapping and a playful arcade pace.

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 36.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Spectacle fighter 10.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: Even in 3D, it matches ICEY unusually well in stylish action, android themes, female lead energy, and philosophical sci-fi storytelling.

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Action 12%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Anime 11%

Why You'll Like It: This is another strong female-led 2D action game built around stylish combat, exploration, and a dark fantasy-sci-fi edge.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its sci-fi setting, female android lead, and side-scrolling action make it especially appealing if ICEY's futuristic flavor was a big draw for you.

Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Anime 20.8%, Action 15.2%, Metroidvania 8.3%, Cyberpunk 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the anime-styled female lead and side-scrolling action structure, though it mixes in more physics and puzzle-driven ideas.

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Anime 19.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime heroine, post-apocalyptic setting, and side-scrolling combat give it a similar broad appeal despite being rougher around the edges.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim tone is different, but the emphasis on precise side-scrolling melee combat and solo progression overlaps well with ICEY.

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: Female Protagonist 26.1%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Anime 19.2%, Action 7%, RPG 5.7%

The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36%, Action 20%, Character Action Game 14.3% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more aggressive and gritty take on the same core appeal of fast 2D hack-and-slash combat with a strong sense of momentum.

Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.3%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Anime 15%, Action 13.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a lighter fit, but the anime presentation, female-led cast, and side-scrolling action still line up well with some of ICEY's core appeal.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Action 14.9%, RPG 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This offers deeper RPG systems, but its combo-based 2D action and character-driven combat make it a worthwhile adjacent recommendation.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Anime 11.2%, RPG 10.3%, Action 6.5%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Action 38.6%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 12%, Platformer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is another anime-styled female-led side-scrolling action game with quick combat and a classic indie feel.

Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.2%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Action 7.2%, Metroidvania 7.1%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Cyberpunk 17.7%, Narration 7.3%, RPG 5.1%

Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33%, Female Protagonist 29.3%, Anime 14.3%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 4.4%

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Cyberpunk 26.8%, Action 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Hack and Slash 7.8%

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.6%, Character Action Game 19.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.7% ★, Action 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Anime 12.7%, Metroidvania 8.5%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Anime 14.3%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Metroidvania 12.1%, Action 11.7%

THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil. It's developed by a small team of five developers. We hope you will love this game as much as we do.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Female Protagonist 27%, Anime 16.4%, Action 13.3%, RPG 5.3%

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Anime 18.6%, Cyberpunk 18%, Action 12.9%, 2D 6.5%

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Anime 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Metroidvania 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.9%

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 32.7%, Anime 21.2%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 12.8%, RPG 9.8%

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: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Spectacle fighter 17.4% ★, Anime 15.5%, Metroidvania 11.6%, Action 7.8%

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Anime 12.9%, Action 7.6%

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Cyberpunk 28.8%, Anime 19.3%, Adventure 5%, 2D 5%

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: Female Protagonist 32.5%, Anime 22.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action 12.8%, Platformer 6%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Anime 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Action 9%

“Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. Hope you like it!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Anime 14.1%, Action 13.7%, RPG 7.8%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Anime 14.9%, Metroidvania 13.4%, RPG 11.8%, Action 11.4%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.1%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 7.6%, 2D 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.6%, Anime 28.9%, Action 9.9%, RPG 7.5%, Hack and Slash 5.3%

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.9%, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Action 19.5%, Sci-fi 4.4%, Indie 4%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Metroidvania 15.4%, Action 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

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 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Anime 13.6%, Metroidvania 10%

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

Why similar: Anime 23.8%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action 9.3%, RPG 8.9%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 14.7%

Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative. A wide variety of ways to solve each encounter are at your disposal. Dance the waltz of destruction, end the threat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Cyberpunk 16.6%, Action 12.3%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Vampiress: Eternal Duet is a noir-style 3D side-scrolling action game. You play as Miss Vampire who switches between vampire/human form and uses blood to fight in high-speed battles. To find your sister in this conflicted world, bloodshed is the last thing to worry about...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.9%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Narration 9.5%, RPG 6.3%

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Action 13.6%, 2D 6.7%, RPG 6.6%

《Heroine Anthem Zero : Sacrifice》 is an epic fantasy 2D side-scrolling ARPG with Japanese voiceovers and support for 7 languages. In a world unforgiven by God, it is a story of sacrifice and survival ten years in the making. Come and enter a world of adventure from long ago.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Anime 14.4%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Metroidvania 10.3%