Games Like Indivisible

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: RPG 32%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, hand-drawn art style and a unique turn-based combat system that emphasizes timing and strategy.

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: Metroidvania 40.3%, RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A premier metroidvania that captures the anime aesthetic and deep RPG customization found in Indivisible.

--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, Hand-drawn 24.8%, Anime 18.2%, Action 11.1%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Indivisible, it features the same iconic, high-frame-rate hand-drawn animation style.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Platformer 16.8%, RPG 15.7%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers stunning hand-drawn visuals and fluid, combo-heavy action-platforming gameplay.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Turn-Based Combat 35.3%, JRPG 10%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a stylized, comic-book aesthetic with a deep, tactical turn-based combat system.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

Why similar: RPG 28.3%, JRPG 13.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action RPG that balances platforming with party-based combat mechanics similar to Indivisible.

Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

Why similar: RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Anime 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with a distinct, hand-drawn art style and a focus on unique combat mechanics.

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: Metroidvania 36.1%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Platformer 12%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy metroidvania that features a distinct art style and complex boss encounters.

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: RPG 23.6%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action RPG 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action RPG with a strong female protagonist and a deep, satisfying combat system.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Anime 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D platforming and character-driven adventure with a charming, lighthearted tone.

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.9%, RPG 30.9%, JRPG 17%, Indie 6.1%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern turn-based RPG that features beautiful, vibrant visuals and dynamic, timing-based combat.

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Indie 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, JRPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPG that utilizes a grid-based, timing-heavy combat system.

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 46%, RPG 14.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 7.6%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep, skill-based combat mechanics within a 2D platforming environment.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Anime 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that leans heavily into anime-inspired visuals and music-themed combat mechanics.

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: Metroidvania 27.8%, RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a clever time-stop mechanic that rewards precise, rhythmic play.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Action 15.4%, Platformer 13.4%, Indie 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces unique, gravity-defying movement mechanics that redefine the standard metroidvania experience.

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: Metroidvania 24.5%, RPG 19.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Anime 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy metroidvania that prioritizes narrative and character-driven combat.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 28.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 11.5%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed platformer that emphasizes character-based action and distinct, colorful art.

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: Metroidvania 32.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, RPG 12%, Platformer 11.3%, Anime 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive, hand-drawn metroidvania with fluid movement and a vast fantasy world to explore.

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: Metroidvania 29.2%, RPG 14.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Anime 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid 2D combat and a classic anime aesthetic that feels very similar to the genre roots of Indivisible.

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: Metroidvania 25.7%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, RPG 15%, Action 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on combo-based combat and beautiful, hand-drawn character sprites.

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: Metroidvania 42.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, RPG 11%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Anime 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D action game that emphasizes character-based combat and exploration.

Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Anime 22%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, JRPG 14.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-style action RPG featuring a rebellious, strong female lead and fast-paced combat.

Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!

Why similar: RPG 38.2%, JRPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Anime 9%

Why You'll Like It: The combat system in Indivisible draws significant inspiration from the tactical, initiative-based combat of the Grandia series.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, RPG 18.7%, Indie 10.6%, Action RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, strategic combat system and a highly stylized, artistic world.

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 9.2%, Hand-drawn 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania with a unique, hand-drawn art style and a heavy focus on platforming challenges.

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Hand-drawn 13%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn platformer that focuses on exploration and a heartfelt, character-driven narrative.

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: RPG 28.2%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action 15.7%, Indie 10.7%, Metroidvania 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with deep RPG elements and a strong female lead navigating a sci-fi world.

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: Metroidvania 34.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Anime 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tight, responsive 2D action-platforming with a dark, atmospheric aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Platformer 14.6%, RPG 13.7%, Indie 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Anime 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Anime 8.5%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Anime 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%

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: Metroidvania 24.5%, RPG 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Anime 9.7%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Action 5.9%

A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

Why similar: RPG 19.8%, Metroidvania 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Action 11.7%, Platformer 9.6%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 19.2%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 10.8%, Action 10.7%

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: Metroidvania 28.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Anime 11.6%, Side Scroller 8.5%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Metroidvania 18.5%, RPG 18.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 9.9%

KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Action 25.1%, Indie 19.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, RPG 14%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%

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: Metroidvania 31.2%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 14.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Side Scroller 8.8%

The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action 9.2%, 2D 3%

The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Platformer 15%, RPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 8.8%

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: RPG 30.4%, Female Protagonist 26%, Anime 14.9%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.9%

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Platformer 24.9%, Action 16.2%, Indie 12%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

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: Metroidvania 33.3%, Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action 11.4%

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: Metroidvania 26.4%, RPG 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Anime 9.3%

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: RPG 30%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Anime 13.7%, JRPG 10.6%, Indie 10.1%

Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Action 16.3%, Anime 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Indie 8.1%

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: Metroidvania 41.5%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 10.7%, 2D 3.9%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, JRPG 7.6%

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Indie 22.7%, Platformer 21.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, 2D 3.4%

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: RPG 24.7%, Female Protagonist 24%, Anime 16.2%, Action 12%, JRPG 10.2%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 76.7%, Action 14.7%, Platformer 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%, 2D 2%

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: Metroidvania 28.7%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 14.3%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embark on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.

Why similar: RPG 19.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Platformer 10.3%

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.4%, Hand-drawn 22.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Anime 13.7%, Action 7.8%