- #1 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
97% matchVery Positive91% of 44,143 reviews2022
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.2%, Story Rich 18.3%, Stealth 16.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This collection is the gold standard for cinematic, globe-trotting action-adventure that mirrors the pacing and tone of the Indiana Jones films.
- #2 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive85% of 88,574 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Why similar: Stealth 20.4%, Open World 15.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 13%, Puzzle 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect blend of exploration, challenging environmental puzzles, and stealth-based combat in exotic historical locations.
- #3 Wolfenstein: The New Order
96% matchVery Positive92% of 62,408 reviews2014
Dev: MachineGamesPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.
Why similar: World War II 34% ★, Stealth 14.3%, First-Person 13.6%, FPS 11.3%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person shooter captures the thrill of fighting sinister forces in a historical-adjacent setting with a heavy emphasis on cinematic storytelling.
- #4 A Plague Tale: Requiem
95% matchVery Positive91% of 27,560 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Historical 25%, Action-Adventure 23.9%, Exploration 12%, Realistic 10.3%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply cinematic and story-rich experience that relies on stealth and clever puzzle-solving to navigate dangerous, historically-inspired environments.
- #5 Indiana Jones® and the Emperor's Tomb™
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,188 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
As Indiana Jones, you’ll travel to 1935 China to prevent a powerful artifact from falling into evil hands. This globe-spanning adventure pits you against evil Nazis and the Asian underworld. It’ll take more than just a trusty whip and pistol to avoid the perils of the Emperor’s Tomb.
Why similar: Adventure 33.2%, Action-Adventure 30.3%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person adventure that remains a definitive experience for fans of the Indiana Jones franchise's globe-trotting action.
- #6 Dishonored
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 88,475 reviews2012
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Why similar: Stealth 49.1%, First-Person 17.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Immersive Sim 4.7%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in first-person stealth and environmental traversal that rewards creative problem-solving and exploration.
- #7 The Forgotten City
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,737 reviews2021
Dev: Modern StorytellerPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Why similar: Investigation 29.2%, First-Person 18.2%, Story Rich 17.6%, Exploration 13.9%, Open World 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven adventure focuses on historical mystery and puzzle-solving, requiring players to investigate secrets within a trapped ancient society.
- #8 Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,577 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Investigation 21%, Open World 18.6%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Exploration 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at detective-style investigation and open-world exploration, focusing on piecing together clues to solve complex mysteries.
- #9 Rise of the Tomb Raider™
91% matchVery Positive94% of 156,444 reviews2016
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17%, Stealth 16.3%, Open World 15.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential adventure game that emphasizes tomb raiding, ancient lore, and survival in harsh, remote environments.
- #10 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
89% matchVery Positive94% of 196,734 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 55.4 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Historical 19.6%, Open World 18.6%, First-Person 13.8%, Story Rich 13%, Action-Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly immersive historical RPG that prioritizes realism and exploration in a meticulously crafted medieval world.
- #11 Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
The year is 1947. The Nazis have been crushed, the Cold War has begun and Soviet agents are sniffing around the ruins of the fabled Tower of Babel. What are they up to? The CIA recruits renowned archeologist and adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, to find out.
Why similar: Adventure 59.8%, Action 40.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a nostalgic look at the roots of Indy-style puzzle-platforming and exploration in a 3D space.
- #12 Call of the Sea
90% matchVery Positive88% of 6,422 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.3%, Historical 16.9%, First-Person 16.1%, Story Rich 15.1%, Investigation 14.7%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1930s, this first-person puzzle-adventure perfectly captures the pulp-archaeology aesthetic and mystery-solving gameplay.
- #13 METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
88% matchVery Positive84% of 19,733 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.
Why similar: Stealth 41.6%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 17.5%, Action 5.9%, Exploration 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pinnacle of stealth-action gameplay that emphasizes tactical movement and cinematic storytelling in a Cold War-era setting.
- #14 DEATHLOOP
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 30,502 reviews2021
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.
Why similar: Stealth 31.6%, First-Person 17.2%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, FPS 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person action game features a unique blend of stealth, investigation, and environmental manipulation that feels highly polished.
- #15 Assassin's Creed Mirage
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 12,471 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.
Why similar: Historical 25%, Stealth 23.8%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Open World 14.1%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This entry returns to the series' roots, focusing heavily on stealth, parkour, and historical atmosphere.
- #16 Immortals of Aveum™
86% matchMixed70% of 3,273 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 33%, Adventure 13.6%, Open World 12.3%, FPS 11.4%, Action 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced first-person action experience with a strong emphasis on cinematic presentation and magical exploration.
- #17 Star Wars Outlaws
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,856 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.7%, Open World 24.1%, Story Rich 17.1%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that emphasizes stealth, cinematic action, and exploration in a rich, lived-in universe.
- #18 Riven
83% matchVery Positive92% of 2,889 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.2%, First-Person 17.2%, Investigation 16.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Exploration 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A benchmark for first-person puzzle-solving and environmental exploration that rewards keen observation and patience.
- #19 Deadfall Adventures
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,644 reviews2013
Dev: The Farm 51Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.
Why similar: First-Person 23.5%, Adventure 18.4%, Puzzle 18.1%, FPS 14.3%, Action 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-adventure game that directly channels the pulp-archaeology genre with tomb exploration and supernatural threats.
- #20 Mafia: Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive87% of 111,407 reviews2020
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.
Why similar: Open World 40.5%, Story Rich 33%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1930s, this game provides an unmatched cinematic experience with a strong narrative and authentic period-accurate atmosphere.
- #21 Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,558 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.
Why similar: Adventure 41.4%, Story Rich 18.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Singleplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic point-and-click adventure that captures the essence of an Indiana Jones archaeological quest.
- #22 Atomfall
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,914 reviews2025
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.
Why similar: Open World 20%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, First-Person 15.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Stealth 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person action and exploration in a unique, historically-inspired setting filled with mystery.
- #23 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 40,092 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Why similar: Stealth 24.5%, Historical 23.2%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Open World 14.7%, Exploration 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a blend of historical action and stealth, allowing players to navigate complex environments with agility.
- #24 The House of Da Vinci 2
82% matchVery Positive91% of 2,260 reviews2020
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.
Why similar: Historical 33.8%, Puzzle 17.3%, Story Rich 16.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Investigation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy historical mystery game that challenges players to interact with intricate, period-accurate mechanical devices.
- #25 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
78% matchVery Positive94% of 15,861 reviews2026
Dev: Fumi GamesPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.
Why similar: First-Person 32.1%, Story Rich 26.1%, FPS 15%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized first-person shooter that blends noir detective themes with fast-paced action and a unique aesthetic.
- #26 007 First Light
77% matchVery Positive91% of 47,167 reviews2026
Dev: IO Interactive A/S
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
Why similar: Stealth 27.4%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Exploration 10.1%
- #27 Far Cry® 6
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 37,105 reviews2023
Dev: Ubisoft TorontoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Lead the revolution in this first-person open world guerrilla shooter. Fight with improvised weapons, travel however you can, and build your rebel network to take down Castillo's regime.
Why similar: Open World 23%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, First-Person 14.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Realistic 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers expansive open-world exploration and first-person combat that allows for diverse tactical approaches to objectives.
- #28 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
76% matchVery Positive93% of 5,573 reviews2026
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an original story, prequel to the award-winning games: A Plague Tale. As Sophia, journey to the Minotaur’s Island, outsmart deadly foes, unravel ancient secrets, and confront a mythical creature at the heart of a devastating curse.
Why similar: Historical 33.2%, Action-Adventure 29.2%, Puzzle 20.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 7.3%
- #29 BioShock Infinite
79% matchVery Positive93% of 145,813 reviews2013
Dev: Irrational GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
Why similar: First-Person 32.5%, Story Rich 26.5%, FPS 13.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, story-rich first-person experience that excels at world-building and environmental storytelling.
- #30 Prey
79% matchVery Positive91% of 54,757 reviews2017
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Why similar: Stealth 17.3%, First-Person 15.9%, Immersive Sim 15.8%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on first-person exploration and complex puzzle-solving within a highly interactive and immersive environment.
- #31 Mafia: The Old Country
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 30,688 reviews2025
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.
Why similar: Stealth 26.8%, Historical 20.6%, Story Rich 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Open World 8.4%
- #32 Adam's Venture Chronicles
81% matchMixed68% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Historical 30%, Puzzle 26.8%, Story Rich 20.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused adventure game centered on exploring ancient ruins and uncovering historical secrets.
- #33 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
75% matchVery Positive81% of 30,612 reviews2026
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
Why similar: Stealth 23.6%, Historical 22.9%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Open World 14.2%, Exploration 8.5%
- #34 The Blood of Dawnwalker
74% matchVery Positive87% of 27,631 reviews2026
Dev: Rebel WolvesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
Why similar: Open World 28.2%, Story Rich 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Historical 12.2%, Adventure 9.1%
- #35 Call of Cthulhu®
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,959 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Story Rich 32.4%, First-Person 26%, Stealth 15%, Adventure 14.6%, Singleplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, investigative adventure that emphasizes atmosphere and uncovering occult secrets in a 1920s setting.
- #36 SILENT HILL: Townfall
76% matchMixed66% of 3,896 reviews2026
Dev: Screen BurnPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Returning to an island town to ‘put things right’, Simon Ordell descends into a world of tense evasion, explosive confrontations, and mind-bending puzzles that slowly surface the truth of St. Amelia.
Why similar: First-Person 22.4%, Action-Adventure 19.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Stealth 9.7%, Adventure 9.6%
- #37 DOOM: The Dark Ages
75% matchVery Positive88% of 46,293 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
Why similar: First-Person 29.2%, Story Rich 25.3%, FPS 17.4%, Action 12.6%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #38 PRAGMATA
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 53,781 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 33.5%, Story Rich 20.5%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Realistic 7.4%
- #39 The Sinking City 2
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,875 reviews2026
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Set in the Roaring '20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.9%, Story Rich 21.1%, Investigation 18.7%, Realistic 12.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #40 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,999 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 41.6%, Story Rich 23.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Realistic 9.6%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #41 CONTROL Resonant
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,672 reviews2026
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.
Why similar: Story Rich 25.1%, Open World 21.9%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Action 6.1%
- #42 Temple of Shadows
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: DRB Studios
Windows
Join Sebastian Harrington, an archeology student, on a quest to find his missing professor. Explore ancient temple ruins, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets in the Temple of Shadows.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.1%, Historical 17.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Investigation 11.9%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #43 LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,906 reviews2026
Dev: TT GamesPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love.
Why similar: Open World 27.4%, Action-Adventure 26.6%, 3D Platformer 17.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Action 6%
- #44 Cronos: The New Dawn
71% matchVery Positive88% of 11,957 reviews2025
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 45.3%, Story Rich 35.3%, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #45 The Occultist
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 372 reviews2026
Dev: DALOARPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.
Why similar: Investigation 26.9%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, First-Person 11.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #46 Secrets of the Temple
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Matt CusworthPub: Rhinocorp Games
Windows
Secrets of the Temple is a single player puzzle platformer adventure game. Traverse the Pharaoh's labyrinthian temple and locate and collect the Eye of Ra before it's too late!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.1%, Puzzle 14.6%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Historical 12.4%, Platformer 9.6%
- #47 LiBER
72% matchVery Positive81% of 113 reviews2022
Dev: OLKON GAMES
Windows
We all dreamed of adventures full of mysteries and mysticism, dreamed of finding ourselves in unusual situations and emerging from them as a hero. Liber is an adventure about travel in time, the search for truth and oneself, about friendship and revaluation of values..
Why similar: Historical 31.6%, Stealth 25.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Adventure 8.1%
- #48 Pentiment
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,846 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Historical 36.9%, Investigation 25.6%, Story Rich 17.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 6.5%
- #49 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 86,546 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.8%, Open World 24.6%, Story Rich 17.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 8.9%
- #50 Red Dead Redemption
67% matchVery Positive92% of 21,949 reviews2024
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.
Why similar: Open World 34%, Story Rich 25.7%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Action 6%
- #51 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
67% matchVery Positive88% of 35,767 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
Why similar: Open World 24%, First-Person 19.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Immersive Sim 9.7%
- #52 STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,652 reviews2024
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.
Why similar: First-Person 26.8%, Story Rich 23.6%, Exploration 19.2%, FPS 12%, Adventure 7.8%
- #53 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,016 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Investigation 18.7%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Open World 16.5%, Story Rich 15.8%, Exploration 9.5%
- #54 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
70% matchVery Positive89% of 8,060 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Investigation 28.5%, Puzzle 15%, Historical 14.9%, Story Rich 14.2%, Adventure 11.4%
- #55 Peaks of Yore
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,803 reviews2023
Dev: Anders Grube JensenPub: TraipseWare
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.
Why similar: Historical 25.9%, First-Person 16.1%, Exploration 11.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #56 Myst
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,211 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.7%, Exploration 18.4%, First-Person 17.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 12.9%
- #57 SILENT HILL f
65% matchVery Positive80% of 29,564 reviews2025
Dev: NeoBards Entertainment Ltd.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.
Why similar: Story Rich 32%, Action-Adventure 28.6%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 9%, Action 8.5%
- #58 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
65% matchVery Positive94% of 97,032 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.7 hrsMean: 49.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Stealth 20.8%, Open World 20.2%, Historical 15.5%, Story Rich 14%, Action-Adventure 11.3%
- #59 Avowed
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,289 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
Why similar: First-Person 28.7%, Story Rich 25.9%, Open World 21.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Singleplayer 7.1%
- #60 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 16,011 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.
Why similar: Open World 28.3%, First-Person 17.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Adventure 9.6%