- #1 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
97% matchVery Positive91% of 43,494 reviews2022
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 28.5 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 18.2%, Stealth 17%, Puzzle 11.6%, Adventure 8.5%
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 87,885 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 40.4 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 20.5%, Open World 15.6%, 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 62,163 reviews2014
Dev: MachineGamesPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 19.1 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 33.7% ★, Stealth 14.5%, First-Person 13.9%, FPS 11.2%, 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 26,638 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.1 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 25.2%, Action-Adventure 23.8%, Exploration 11.9%, Realistic 10.3%, Adventure 7.9%
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 1,183 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 32.9%, Action-Adventure 30.4%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 10.6%
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 87,991 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 49.2%, First-Person 17.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Immersive Sim 4.7%, Action 4.6%
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 13,586 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 29.4%, First-Person 18.3%, Story Rich 17.6%, Exploration 13.8%, Open World 11.9%
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 Positive77% of 4,502 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.3 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 21.1%, Open World 18.7%, 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 155,148 reviews2016
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 32.2 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 16.4%, Open World 15.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 10.4%
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 193,295 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 54.9 hrsMean: 76.0 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 19.7%, Open World 18.6%, First-Person 14%, Story Rich 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
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% matchVery Positive80% of 506 reviews2018
Dev: LucasArtsPub: Lucasfilm
Windows
Median: 18 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 59.6%, Action 40.4%
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 6,354 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 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 17.2%, Historical 17%, First-Person 16.3%, Story Rich 15%, Investigation 14.8%
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
89% matchVery Positive84% of 19,189 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 41.7%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 17.4%, 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 Assassin's Creed Mirage
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 12,211 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 23.9%, 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.
- #15 DEATHLOOP
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 30,435 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 31.7%, First-Person 17.4%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, FPS 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person action game features a unique blend of stealth, investigation, and environmental manipulation that feels highly polished.
- #16 Star Wars Outlaws
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,415 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 23.5 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 26.6%, Open World 24.2%, Story Rich 17.2%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that emphasizes stealth, cinematic action, and exploration in a rich, lived-in universe.
- #17 Immortals of Aveum™
86% matchMixed70% of 3,238 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 13.4%, Open World 12.4%, FPS 11.2%, 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.
- #18 Riven
83% matchVery Positive92% of 2,860 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%, First-Person 17.4%, Investigation 16.2%, 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 The House of Da Vinci 2
84% matchVery Positive91% of 2,246 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 34%, Puzzle 17.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Investigation 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy historical mystery game that challenges players to interact with intricate, period-accurate mechanical devices.
- #20 Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,552 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 41.1%, Story Rich 18.6%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, Singleplayer 7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic point-and-click adventure that captures the essence of an Indiana Jones archaeological quest.
- #21 Atomfall
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,687 reviews2025
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 7.1 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 20.3%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, First-Person 15.9%, Adventure 8.4%, Stealth 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person action and exploration in a unique, historically-inspired setting filled with mystery.
- #22 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 39,303 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.8 hrsMean: 54.1 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 23.4%, Action-Adventure 18%, Open World 14.7%, Exploration 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a blend of historical action and stealth, allowing players to navigate complex environments with agility.
- #23 Mafia: Definitive Edition
82% matchVery Positive87% of 110,281 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 40.6%, Story Rich 33%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%, 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.
- #24 Deadfall Adventures
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,642 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 24%, Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 18.2%, FPS 14.2%, Action 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-adventure game that directly channels the pulp-archaeology genre with tomb exploration and supernatural threats.
- #25 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
79% matchVery Positive94% of 15,347 reviews2026
Dev: Fumi GamesPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.0 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 32.4%, Story Rich 26.1%, FPS 14.7%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 9.2%
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 44,450 reviews2026
Dev: IO Interactive A/S
Windows
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 18.8 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 28.8%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Immersive Sim 9.1%, Exploration 9%
- #27 Far Cry® 6
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 35,445 reviews2023
Dev: Ubisoft TorontoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 22.8%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, First-Person 14.3%, Exploration 9.4%, Realistic 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers expansive open-world exploration and first-person combat that allows for diverse tactical approaches to objectives.
- #28 BioShock Infinite
79% matchVery Positive93% of 145,452 reviews2013
Dev: Irrational GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 22.4 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 32.9%, Story Rich 26.5%, FPS 13.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, story-rich first-person experience that excels at world-building and environmental storytelling.
- #29 DOOM: The Dark Ages
76% matchVery Positive88% of 45,304 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 24.8 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 29.6%, Story Rich 25.3%, FPS 17.2%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #30 PRAGMATA
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 51,778 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 18.2 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 13.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #31 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
76% matchVery Positive80% of 28,850 reviews2026
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 26.4 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 23.5%, Historical 23%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Open World 14.2%, Exploration 8.5%
- #32 Mafia: The Old Country
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 29,850 reviews2025
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 18.5 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 20.7%, Story Rich 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Open World 8.4%
- #33 Prey
78% matchVery Positive91% of 54,492 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 17.4%, First-Person 16%, 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.
- #34 Adam's Venture Chronicles
81% matchMixed67% of 307 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 30.3%, Puzzle 26.7%, Story Rich 20.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused adventure game centered on exploring ancient ruins and uncovering historical secrets.
- #35 LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,365 reviews2026
Dev: TT GamesPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 17.1 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 27.5%, Action-Adventure 26.3%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 6%
- #36 Call of Cthulhu®
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,859 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 32.3%, First-Person 26.4%, Stealth 15.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Singleplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, investigative adventure that emphasizes atmosphere and uncovering occult secrets in a 1920s setting.
- #37 Cronos: The New Dawn
73% matchVery Positive88% of 11,578 reviews2025
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 24.5 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 45.2%, Story Rich 35.3%, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 8.8%
- #38 Temple of Shadows
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 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 17.4%, Puzzle 12.1%, Investigation 12%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #39 The Sinking City 2
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,133 reviews2026
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.7%, Story Rich 21.1%, Investigation 18.9%, Realistic 12.3%, Adventure 8.4%
- #40 The Occultist
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 357 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 27.1%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, First-Person 11.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #41 SILENT HILL f
71% matchVery Positive80% of 28,701 reviews2025
Dev: NeoBards Entertainment Ltd.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 23.8 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 28.7%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.5%
- #42 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
70% matchVery Positive94% of 95,777 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 48.8 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 20.9%, Open World 20.1%, Historical 15.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #43 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,888 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 41.1%, Story Rich 23.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Realistic 9.7%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #44 Secrets of the Temple
74% 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 12.6%, Platformer 9.5%
- #45 Syberia: The World Before
72% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Historical 21%, Investigation 18.1%, Story Rich 15.7%, Puzzle 14.9%, Exploration 10.4%
- #46 Alone in the Dark
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,872 reviews2024
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Why similar: Realistic 37.2%, Adventure 27.6%, Action 20.7%, Story Rich 14.5%
- #47 LiBER
73% 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 31.8%, Stealth 25.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Adventure 8%
- #48 SILENT HILL 2
69% matchVery Positive95% of 64,150 reviews2024
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
Why similar: Story Rich 43.2%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #49 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
69% matchVery Positive91% of 17,978 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.6%, 3D Platformer 26.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #50 The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
67% matchVery Positive91% of 54,496 reviews2025
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 29.2 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.
Why similar: Stealth 25.7%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Story Rich 21.4%, LGBTQ+ 10.8%, Realistic 8.7%
- #51 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
68% matchVery Positive87% of 9,936 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 57.1%, Story Rich 22.1%, Realistic 6.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 4.6%
- #52 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
69% matchVery Positive82% of 2,952 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 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 18.8%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Open World 16.6%, Story Rich 15.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #53 Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,555 reviews2025
Dev: River End GamesPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city.
Why similar: Stealth 30.6%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Historical 16.4%, Story Rich 13%, Exploration 6.1%
- #54 STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,625 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 27.2%, Story Rich 23.6%, Exploration 19.1%, FPS 11.8%, Adventure 7.6%
- #55 Myst
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,193 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 27.6%, Exploration 18.4%, First-Person 17.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 12.7%
- #56 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 85,773 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 25.7%, Open World 24.8%, Story Rich 18%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 8.8%
- #57 Peaks of Yore
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,772 reviews2023
Dev: Anders Grube JensenPub: TraipseWare
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.5 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 26.1%, First-Person 16.3%, Exploration 11.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #58 RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business
65% matchVery Positive85% of 4,708 reviews2025
Dev: TeyonPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Unfinished Business is a new standalone adventure of RoboCop: Rogue City. OmniTower is their fortress, violence their language. Face elite mercenaries all the way to the top of the tower and enforce the law amidst the chaos!
Why similar: First-Person 32.3%, Story Rich 25.6%, FPS 13.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 10.1%
- #59 The Outer Worlds 2
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,802 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
Why similar: Open World 27.3%, First-Person 25.6%, Exploration 17.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 7%
- #60 The Ball
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,150 reviews2010
Dev: Teotl StudiosPub: Tripwire Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
As a swashbuckling archaeologist, unlock the mystery of the ancient ruins that have been hidden for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball.
Why similar: First-Person 26.2%, 3D Platformer 24.9%, Puzzle 22.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 5.9%