- #1 The Pathless
97% matchVery Positive91% of 2,213 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Nature 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features fluid movement and archery-based combat in a vast, atmospheric world that mirrors Kena's exploration focus.
- #2 A Plague Tale: Requiem
96% 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: Cinematic 20.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 11.3%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a cinematic, story-driven journey with strong companion mechanics and a focus on emotional stakes.
- #3 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 147,136 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Souls-like 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a breathtaking, emotionally resonant experience with precise platforming and challenging combat encounters.
- #4 Immortals Fenyx Rising
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,774 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.4%, Third Person 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Magic 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines vibrant mythology-based exploration with satisfying combat and puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #5 Bramble: The Mountain King
94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,962 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Why similar: Cinematic 27%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Third Person 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar dark-fantasy atmosphere with cinematic storytelling and intense, spirit-themed encounters.
- #6 Neva
94% matchVery Positive94% of 10,720 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Nature 20.8%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, emotional journey that emphasizes a bond between the protagonist and a spirit companion.
- #7 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
93% matchVery Positive90% of 76,656 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.3%, Third Person 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a deeply personal, cinematic narrative with a strong female protagonist and psychological depth.
- #8 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,522 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Magic 9.6%, Exploration 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and a fantasy world filled with exploration and combat.
- #9 TUNIC
91% matchVery Positive91% of 18,686 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 47.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Exploration 15.8%, Fantasy 6.3%, Atmospheric 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends challenging souls-like combat with rewarding environmental exploration and discovery.
- #10 Stray
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,709 reviews2022
Dev: BlueTwelve StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Why similar: Third Person 23.5%, Exploration 22.7%, Adventure 19.4%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an immersive, atmospheric exploration experience centered on a unique companion perspective.
- #11 Psychonauts 2
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,528 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.7%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Third Person 13.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features inventive 3D platforming and a distinct, artistic visual style that feels as polished as Kena.
- #12 Blue Fire
89% matchVery Positive81% of 3,113 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, 3D Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 8.1%, Third Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed 3D platforming with challenging souls-like combat mechanics.
- #13 Lost in Random™
89% matchVery Positive89% of 5,301 reviews2021
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, gothic-inspired action-adventure experience with a strong focus on narrative and creative combat.
- #14 Praey for the Gods
88% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.8%, Cinematic 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale boss combat and exploration in a harsh, snowy environment.
- #15 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
86% matchVery Positive87% of 10,093 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 28.6%, Cinematic 22%, Female Protagonist 19%, Third Person 7.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the cinematic, psychological journey of the original with even higher visual fidelity.
- #16 Spirit of the North
87% matchVery Positive84% of 6,638 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.9%, Third Person 16%, Exploration 14.1%, Fantasy 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, spirit-themed exploration game that focuses on environmental puzzles.
- #17 Darksiders III
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,536 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Third Person 7.2%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic action-adventure experience with souls-like combat and interconnected world exploration.
- #18 Forspoken
85% matchMixed63% of 8,568 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Magic 20.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Cinematic 9.8%, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced magical combat and traversal in an open fantasy world.
- #19 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 71,636 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Atmospheric 31.7%, Adventure 19.3%, Fantasy 17%, Story Rich 15.4%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning platformer with a focus on atmosphere and emotional storytelling.
- #20 Hob
84% matchVery Positive88% of 5,620 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.4%, Adventure 19.7%, Exploration 16.6%, Action 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on environmental storytelling and intricate puzzle-solving in a beautiful, silent world.
- #21 A Plague Tale: Innocence
82% matchVery Positive93% of 72,930 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Third Person 15.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Requiem, offering a grounded, narrative-heavy adventure with stealth and puzzle elements.
- #22 Soulstice
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Exploration 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A character-action game featuring a dual-protagonist system and fast-paced combat.
- #23 Wavetale
81% matchVery Positive89% of 2,876 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.8%, Cinematic 17.7%, Action-Adventure 15%, Nature 9.5%, Third Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 3D platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and exploration across an ocean world.
- #24 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
82% matchVery Positive89% of 14,351 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A physics-based puzzle platformer in breathtaking 2.5D. A haunted prince's nightmares are leaking into the waking world — chase him down as wizard, knight and thief, solving puzzles of fire, water, light, magnets, electricity and more. Play solo or with up to three friends, online or in local co-op.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.4%, Magic 27.1%, Fantasy 17.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Combat 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed puzzle-platformer that emphasizes teamwork and magical abilities.
- #25 The Last Campfire
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,767 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.6%, Fantasy 15.5%, Adventure 15%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Story Rich 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-heavy adventure that deals with themes of spirits and moving on.
- #26 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
79% matchVery Positive88% of 30,590 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 29.7 hrsMean: 61.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.3%, Third Person 13.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Action 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure with a strong female lead and deep exploration mechanics.
- #27 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Third Person 15.1%, Action 12.9%, Exploration 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure title that balances exploration, combat, and a compelling story.
- #28 South of Midnight
78% matchVery Positive94% of 4,787 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.2%, 3D Platformer 14.9%, Magic 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 9.1%
- #29 Moss: The Forgotten Relic
77% matchVery Positive92% of 415 reviews2026
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Third Person 9.6%
- #30 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: Action-Adventure 20.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Third Person 16.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, Adventure 9.6%
- #31 Alice: Madness Returns
81% matchVery Positive91% of 31,074 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.4%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Third Person 11.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features dark-fantasy 3D platforming and combat with a distinct, stylized aesthetic.
- #32 Eternal Strands
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,784 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Magic 10.5%, Third Person 8.1%
- #33 Herdling
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,040 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Cinematic 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, 3D Platformer 12.7%, Nature 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #34 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
74% 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: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Magic 17.2%, Third Person 13.1%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #35 LOST EMBER
76% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Nature 18.8%, Third Person 15.8%, Exploration 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #36 The Medium
75% matchVery Positive89% of 10,319 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.1%, Adventure 22%, Third Person 17.5%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #37 Decay of Logos
78% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Magic 9.9%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG with a focus on exploration and a female protagonist in a fantasy setting.
- #38 Death's Door
74% matchVery Positive93% of 22,253 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.6%, 3D Platformer 20.4%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Action 5.8%
- #39 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
72% matchVery Positive84% of 9,319 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Third Person 16.2%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 10.2%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #40 A Juggler's Tale
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,340 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23%, Cinematic 21.4%, Fantasy 12.3%, Exploration 10%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #41 Spirit of the North 2
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,160 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.5%, Nature 17.9%, Magic 17.1%, Third Person 15.1%, Exploration 11.9%
- #42 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
73% matchVery Positive88% of 128,328 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.8%, Third Person 14.2%, Adventure 13%, Exploration 10.4%, Action 9.5%
- #43 Arietta of Spirits
73% matchVery Positive85% of 724 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19%, Fantasy 10.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #44 Planet of Lana
71% matchVery Positive93% of 10,729 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.7%, Action 19.8%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #45 God of War
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 185,151 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 24.0 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Third Person 13%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #46 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
70% 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 20.5%, Cinematic 15.8%, Third Person 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Adventure 9.9%
- #47 Ori and the Blind Forest
72% matchVery Positive94% of 60,203 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Atmospheric 25.2%, Fantasy 20.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Exploration 10.6%
- #48 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
69% matchVery Positive91% of 18,159 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: 3D Platformer 35.8%, Action-Adventure 20.8%, Third Person 15%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 6.3%
- #49 Akatori
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 7.3%
- #50 The Gunk
69% matchVery Positive86% of 6,079 reviews2022
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Exploration 9.2%
- #51 Aspire: Ina's Tale
70% matchVery Positive83% of 470 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.3%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #52 The Lightbringer
71% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Rock Square ThunderPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.3%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #53 After Us
69% matchVery Positive85% of 507 reviews2023
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Adventure 23.1%, Exploration 19.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Third Person 18.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #54 Fading Echo
66% matchVery Positive91% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: EmeteriaPub: New Tales
Windows
Fading Echo is a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG where creativity fuels combat. Manipulate water, trigger chain reactions, and shift through surreal worlds as One, a young Legend on a mission to save a dying desertscape from the grip of the Paradox corruption.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Magic 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Third Person 9.7%
- #55 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
67% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.2%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Magic 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%
- #56 Hauntii
67% matchVery Positive91% of 425 reviews2024
Dev: Moonloop GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.8%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Third Person 14.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #57 Jivana
68% matchVery Positive91% of 717 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.1%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 11.3%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 8.1%
- #58 Nomori
65% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Enchanted Works
Windows
In the spirit world of Nomori, up and down start to lose all meaning. Open portals, rotate your perspective and use your wits to solve mind-bending puzzles. Journey across a whimsical world and reunite the spirits to find your way back home.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.1%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Third Person 17.1%, Exploration 14.5%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #59 Angel Essence
64% matchVery Positive99% of 194 reviews2026
Dev: g3bsoft
Windows
Ascend to a heavenly realm as the treasure hunter Angelique. Weave together fast, fluid combos as you unlock a deep movement system. Battle surreal foes and uncover secrets in the expansive world of Angel Essence, a retro-inspired 3D platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Magic 12.4%, Exploration 12.4%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #60 Scars Above
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,639 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Third Person 7.8%, Adventure 7.6%