Games Like Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

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 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This high-speed platformer shares the same energetic action, great soundtrack, and female-led adventure spirit as Khimera.

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: Platformer 29.3%, Female Protagonist 22%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-platformer featuring a charming female protagonist and a vibrant, colorful world.

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, lighthearted beat-em-up that matches the energetic, character-focused combat style of Khimera.

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Platformer 19.5%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Beat 'em up 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Difficult 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer that mirrors the anime aesthetic and challenging boss fights found in the seed game.

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: Platformer 23.9%, Female Protagonist 22%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers polished pixel-art action and a similar atmospheric, character-driven platforming experience.

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: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Platformer 18%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted metroidvania that balances deep storytelling with precise, action-oriented platforming.

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that shares the anime-inspired character designs and fast-paced combat of the seed game.

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, stylish action game that emphasizes fluid movement and beat-em-up 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: Platformer 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, high-speed action and stunning pixel art centered around a strong female lead.

Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Platformer 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-style action platformer that feels like a spiritual successor to classic run-and-gun titles.

Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 8.4%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer with a fantastic soundtrack and a distinct, vibrant visual style.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that captures the nostalgic feel and tight controls of classic 2D gaming.

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: Platformer 27.6%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Action 18.9%, Indie 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer that uses a grappling hook mechanic to create a fresh and engaging movement-based experience.

Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Indie 7.8%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, free-to-play indie title that captures the same playful, retro-inspired charm as Khimera.

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: Beat 'em up 19.8%, Platformer 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Anime 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exquisite pixel-art adventure that emphasizes exploration and responsive combat mechanics.

A certain office lady is back!!

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play platformer that offers bite-sized, high-quality action in a pixelated world.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused metroidvania that features a charming female protagonist and a lighthearted tone.

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: Platformer 26.5%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action 7.2%, Cute 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the more modern entries, offering a pure, classic action-platforming experience.

A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.

Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Cute 8.1%, Anime 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, pixel-art platformer that combines comedic storytelling with satisfying 2D action.

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Platformer 19.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action platformer that delivers a classic arcade experience with a strong female lead.

She's back just in time to do all the puzzles in your Sunday paper! It's a Khimera Nonogram adventure!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spin-off featuring the same characters and lighthearted charm as the original game.

Help a pink-clad office lady find a missing document so the boss doesn't get angry in this free spin-off minigame to Kero Blaster.

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, free-to-play companion piece to Pink Heaven that maintains the same retro platforming spirit.

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that will appeal to players who enjoy the precision and difficulty of Khimera's boss encounters.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 25%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Indie 6%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie action-platformer that set the standard for the genre's charm and depth.

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action 8.2%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with roguelite elements that provides endless replayability for fans of fast-paced combat.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Retro 5.7%, Difficult 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful retro-style platformer that excels in music, level design, and character personality.

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Action 16.1%, Indie 11.2%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action platformer that provides tight, responsive controls and a classic arcade feel.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Difficult 8.9%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic ninja action-platforming that features incredible pixel art and tight gameplay.

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: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Difficult 7.2%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 24.8%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Difficult 7.1%, Anime 6.2%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Beat 'em up 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.9%

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.3%

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 29.5%, Platformer 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.1%

Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.2%, Anime 19.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Indie 8.9%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Adventure 8.2%

The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.5%, Action 16.2%, Indie 14.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 7.2%

Catgirl! The RPG where you're a cat and also a girl. I bet you'd like that, wouldn't you? You little freak. Haha jk, ur good.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Funny 12.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 7.4%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 13%, Indie 11.4%

A difficult short game about monster girls.

Why similar: Difficult 23.6%, Cute 13.9%, Funny 10.3%, Anime 10.3%, Action 9.5%

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: Platformer 22.5%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Cute 7.1%, Anime 6.5%

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Difficult 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Cute 6.8%

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Anime 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Vigorus is a visually stunning rhythm platformer, a musical adventure into a bizarre world, with a talking frog puppet as your guide. While playing, become our girl Vigorus, retrieve the memory once was lost, and help your little companion to save the world from monsters.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.1%, Cute 18%, 2D 11.8%, Indie 8.8%, Adventure 5.2%

GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.

Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 28.7%

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...

Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Cute 8.7%, Adventure 6.6%

Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Difficult 16.9%, Cute 10.5%, Action 8.1%

Serval's friends are in danger and it's up to her to save the day! Progress through 12 action-packed platforming stages in this "Kemono Friends Project" derivative work!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.7%, Platformer 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.1%

Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!

Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Difficult 9.2%, Anime 6.6%

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.8%, Cute 14.3%, Anime 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%, Indie 8%

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: Female Protagonist 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 12%, Indie 10%

In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Female Protagonist 30.2%, Anime 10.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.5%

"YumeCore" is a new type of game combining side-scrolling beat-’em-up action with adventure-style investigation that puts the “aii” in “kawaii.” Fight your way through the waking dreams of the sickly girl Soboko to escape the hospital.

Why similar: Action 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 30.6%, Anime 20.8%, Cute 18%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 42.5%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 12%, Indie 10.2%

Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free.

Why similar: Platformer 41.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.3%, Indie 8.1%

Cutie anime girl realizes her cool big bro is missing?? Cheese it up with Chizuru and SHOOT TO THE BEAT OF THE SONG in this top down bullet hell shooter! Absorb enemy bullets using your waveshines to utilize their bullets as your own! Show those cheeseheads that you're better!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Cute 12.5%, Anime 10.3%, Funny 9.4%