- #1 Death's Door
97% matchVery Positive93% of 21,489 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 42.4%, 3D Platformer 20.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 7.3%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of challenging souls-lite combat, isometric exploration, and a charming yet melancholic art style.
- #2 The Pathless
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,118 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Nature 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, rhythmic movement and exploration in a vast, atmospheric world that feels very similar to Kena's traversal.
- #3 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 144,768 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.6 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 17.5%, Exploration 13.5%, Souls-like 13%, Atmospheric 12%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers breathtaking art direction and fluid platforming mechanics that evoke the same sense of wonder and emotional weight as Kena.
- #4 TUNIC
95% matchVery Positive91% of 17,588 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 47.7%, Exploration 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Fantasy 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep exploration and rewarding puzzle-solving with a deceptively cute aesthetic that hides a challenging combat system.
- #5 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,415 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 32.3%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Magic 9.7%, Exploration 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that mirrors Kena's combat style and features a strong female protagonist in a fantasy setting.
- #6 A Plague Tale: Requiem
94% matchVery Positive91% of 25,245 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 27.6 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 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 11.3%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity, story-driven experience with a strong emotional core and cinematic production values.
- #7 Bramble: The Mountain King
93% matchVery Positive95% of 7,583 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 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 27.3%, 3D Platformer 13.2%, Third Person 11%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the dark, folklore-inspired atmosphere and cinematic storytelling found in the more intense moments of Kena.
- #8 Praey for the Gods
92% matchVery Positive81% of 3,111 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features boss-focused combat and exploration mechanics that will feel familiar to fans of Kena's spirit-cleansing encounters.
- #9 Lost in Random™
91% matchVery Positive89% of 5,212 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 19.1%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, stylized art direction and a combat system that rewards tactical thinking within a whimsical fantasy world.
- #10 Jusant
90% matchVery Positive93% of 6,656 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.2%, Nature 17.1%, Third Person 13.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on satisfying, tactile climbing mechanics and environmental storytelling in a beautiful, atmospheric world.
- #11 Soulstice
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,720 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 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 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 12.8%, Exploration 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A character-action game featuring a dual-protagonist mechanic that echoes the synergy between Kena and her Rot companions.
- #12 Psychonauts 2
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,200 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 15.9 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 41.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 13.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers top-tier 3D platforming and creative level design wrapped in a vibrant, artistic aesthetic.
- #13 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
88% matchVery Positive87% of 9,537 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.3 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 28.3%, Cinematic 22.3%, Female Protagonist 19%, Third Person 7.7%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply cinematic and atmospheric experience with a focus on psychological depth and high-fidelity character animation.
- #14 Blue Fire
89% matchVery Positive81% of 3,064 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 33.3%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends precise 3D platforming with challenging combat in a way that feels like a more difficult, movement-focused cousin to Kena.
- #15 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
87% matchVery Positive90% of 76,064 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.9 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 33.2%, Atmospheric 14%, Third Person 13.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy action game that excels at atmosphere and emotional storytelling through a focused, third-person perspective.
- #16 Immortals Fenyx Rising
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,577 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.4 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 17.1%, Third Person 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Magic 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that leans into mythology, puzzle-solving, and fluid combat mechanics.
- #17 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,774 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“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 32.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Fantasy 17%, Story Rich 15.4%, Action 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric platforming and visual storytelling that shares the emotional resonance of Kena.
- #18 Forspoken
85% matchMixed63% of 8,470 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.5%, Magic 20.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Cinematic 9.9%, Fantasy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, magic-based combat and traversal mechanics in a large, open fantasy world.
- #19 Neva
82% matchVery Positive94% of 10,090 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 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 31.2%, Adventure 20.9%, Nature 20.4%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, visually striking adventure that centers on the bond between a woman and her animal companion.
- #20 Hob
84% matchVery Positive88% of 5,549 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 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 26.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Exploration 16.5%, Action 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A wordless, atmospheric adventure that relies on environmental puzzles and exploration to tell its story.
- #21 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
84% matchVery Positive89% of 14,183 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 36.7%, Fantasy 22.4%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Action 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers beautiful, painterly visuals and puzzle-platforming mechanics that emphasize cooperation and environmental interaction.
- #22 A Plague Tale: Innocence
82% matchVery Positive93% of 67,825 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 33.6%, Third Person 15.5%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 12%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling, story-rich adventure that emphasizes the bond between characters in a dangerous, medieval world.
- #23 Darksiders III
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,171 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 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 39.8%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Third Person 7.2%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a third-person action experience with a focus on exploration, ability-gated progression, and souls-like combat.
- #24 Planet of Lana
80% matchVery Positive93% of 9,942 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 43.6%, Action 19.7%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer with a stunning art style and a focus on the partnership between the protagonist and a small companion.
- #25 Submerged: Hidden Depths
81% matchVery Positive90% of 845 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Nature 19.2%, Exploration 17.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%, 3D 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game that captures the serene, nature-reclaimed aesthetic of Kena's world.
- #26 Sable
81% matchVery Positive86% of 6,321 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, 3D Platformer 26.8%, Exploration 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the joy of exploration and traversal within a distinct, hand-drawn art style that prioritizes atmosphere.
- #27 Stray
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 173,848 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 23.4%, Exploration 22.9%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly atmospheric exploration experience that relies on environmental storytelling and unique movement mechanics.
- #28 South of Midnight
77% matchVery Positive94% of 4,596 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 16.7 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 17.1%, 3D Platformer 15%, Magic 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 9.1%
- #29 Spirit of the North
79% matchVery Positive84% of 6,429 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: Adventure 35.4%, Exploration 23%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Third Person 9.9%, 3D Platformer 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration game that focuses on environmental interaction and atmospheric storytelling without dialogue.
- #30 The Last Campfire
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,698 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 32.5%, Fantasy 15.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-focused adventure that explores themes of spirits and moving on, mirroring Kena's central narrative goal.
- #31 Eternal Strands
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,663 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 29%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Magic 10.5%, Third Person 8.1%
- #32 Herdling
76% matchVery Positive95% of 918 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Cinematic 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, 3D Platformer 12.6%, Nature 10%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #33 Wavetale
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,730 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 17.9%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Nature 9.6%, Third Person 9.4%
- #34 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,671 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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%, Magic 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Third Person 13%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #35 Decay of Logos
78% matchMixed54% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 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%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Magic 10%, Third Person 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and combat in a fantasy world, featuring a female lead and a companion animal.
- #36 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
74% matchVery Positive88% of 127,880 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 41.7 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 34.7%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Action 9.5%
- #37 LOST EMBER
75% matchVery Positive88% of 5,173 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 21.3%, Nature 20.1%, Third Person 16.6%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 10.7%
- #38 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
72% matchVery Positive88% of 29,029 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 60.9 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 33.5%, Exploration 14%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #39 Arietta of Spirits
75% matchVery Positive86% of 700 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20.4%, Female Protagonist 19%, Fantasy 10.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #40 The Gunk
73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,782 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 18.6%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 12.5%, Exploration 9.4%
- #41 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
72% matchVery Positive84% of 8,841 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.2 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 19%, Third Person 16%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #42 Ori and the Blind Forest
73% matchVery Positive94% of 59,708 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.8 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 25.7%, Fantasy 20.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Story Rich 14.3%, Exploration 10.6%
- #43 GYLT
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,240 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12.2%, Third Person 10.6%, Adventure 9.3%
- #44 A Juggler's Tale
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,210 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 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 22.8%, Cinematic 21.7%, Fantasy 12.3%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 10%
- #45 The Lightbringer
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 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 24.4%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #46 Raji: An Ancient Epic
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,772 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #47 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
69% matchVery Positive91% of 41,537 reviews2022
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 29.0 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%, Cinematic 16.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Adventure 9.7%
- #48 Jivana
70% matchVery Positive91% of 705 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 18.3%, Action-Adventure 16%, Third Person 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Magic 8.1%
- #49 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
69% matchVery Positive92% of 62 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 22.3%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Magic 13.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 9.3%
- #50 Aspire: Ina's Tale
71% matchVery Positive83% of 439 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 39.1%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 12%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #51 Hauntii
68% matchVery Positive91% of 407 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 24.1%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 14.8%, Exploration 13%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #52 Scars Above
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,492 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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%, Action 7.5%
- #53 Moss VR
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,411 reviews2018
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Combat 9.5%, Third Person 9.3%
- #54 Manairons
66% matchVery Positive93% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows
Manairons is a 3D action platformer game inspired by the legends of little creatures living in the Pyrenees. Help Nai face off against the landowner who has taken control of a charming village using the power of the "canut," with magic, flute, and plenty of chaos.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.6%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 9.9%, Exploration 9.4%
- #55 Dungeons of Hinterberg
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,224 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Magic 15%, Exploration 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #56 After Us
68% matchVery Positive85% of 469 reviews2023
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.9 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 22.8%, Exploration 19.8%, Third Person 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #57 Strayed Lights
68% matchVery Positive80% of 481 reviews2023
Dev: Embers
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Cinematic 17.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Third Person 10%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #58 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
66% matchVery Positive94% of 44,488 reviews2021
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.7%, Cinematic 24.1%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, Action 10.2%
- #59 TetherGeist
63% matchVery Positive98% of 273 reviews2026
Dev: O. and Co. Games
Windows · Mac
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Fantasy 14.5%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 10.3%
- #60 BLACKTAIL
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,763 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Exploration 14.8%, Atmospheric 12%, Story Rich 11.2%