Games Like Little Noah: Scion of Paradise

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 43.4%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 11.8%, Cute 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the blend of metroidvania exploration, bullet-hell combat, and cute anime aesthetics found in Little Noah.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Steampunk 22.4% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished metroidvania experience with fast-paced action and deep combat mechanics that feel very similar to the seed game.

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 45.8%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Exploration 11.9%, Cute 9.5%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality metroidvania that features fluid combat and a beautiful art style reminiscent of classic anime.

A super cute and tasty roguelite-flavored dungeon crawler! Explore a lush world and defeat monsters with your trusty spatula and some boba tea, then gather delicious ingredients and bring them home to cook and serve at your restaurant!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, JRPG 18.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the wholesome, cute aesthetic while providing a satisfying action-roguelike loop in its dungeon-crawling segments.

Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Cute 9.2%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that leans heavily into the anime-inspired exploration and character-driven combat Noah fans enjoy.

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Souls-like 31.8%, JRPG 19.5%, Cute 15%, Action RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a cute anime aesthetic paired with surprisingly deep souls-like combat mechanics.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.8%, Cute 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines survival-action gameplay with a distinct anime aesthetic and challenging dungeon-crawling elements.

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 16.9%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Little Noah, this game focuses on collecting and swapping different character abilities to create powerful combat synergies.

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 18.1%, JRPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Action RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes character-swapping and combo-based combat in a vibrant anime world.

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 28.4%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling metroidvania with a beautiful hand-drawn art style and deep combat systems.

Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!

Why similar: Roguelite 30.1%, RPG 23.2%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Roguelike 15.6%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more strategy-focused, it captures the team-building and character-collection aspects that make Little Noah's combat so engaging.

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 21.8%, Roguelite 19.1%, RPG 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Metroidvania 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features a female protagonist and a variety of customizable gear and combat styles.

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 19%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Action RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends roguelite progression with metroidvania-style movement and combat, offering a similar sense of discovery.

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 34.9%, Souls-like 30.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive action-platformer that captures the exploration and combat intensity of the seed game.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, JRPG 26.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Cute 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure game that focuses on exploration, platforming, and combat in a beautifully crafted world.

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: Steampunk 26.2% ★, Metroidvania 24.9%, JRPG 17.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich metroidvania that features a strong female lead and satisfying hack-and-slash combat.

Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, JRPG 19%, Action RPG 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning metroidvania that focuses on exploration and fluid movement through a magical world.

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Cute 11.3%, Exploration 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, fast-paced metroidvania that emphasizes platforming and action-oriented combat.

Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelike 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cute action-roguelike that focuses on fast-paced combat and character progression.

Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes exploration and permadeath stakes in a dungeon-crawling setting.

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, PvE 11.7%, Roguelike 11%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelite platformer that focuses on fast movement and high-stakes combat encounters.

Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Roguelike 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelike dungeon crawling with souls-like combat and character customization.

Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth. Enjoy the excessive fun of reaping enemies and character training. With balanced difficulty, you can always find your place as either beginner or veteran!

Why similar: RPG 77.1%, Roguelike 22.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented adventure game that captures the spirit of anime-inspired dungeon crawling.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Action RPG 23.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, RPG 9.7%, Cute 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more adventure-focused, it shares the charming pixel art and character-driven narrative style.

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

Why similar: Collectathon 24.5%, JRPG 22.6%, Action RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the alchemy and exploration themes that are central to Noah's character identity.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fast-paced action-roguelike combat, providing the same addictive gameplay loop found in the seed game.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Roguelite 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A darker take on the metroidvania genre that focuses on challenging combat and exploration.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Metroidvania 28.8%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 16.9%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action-roguelike with fluid combat and a unique, dark-yet-charming aesthetic.

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelite 21.3%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Cute 7.5%

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 28.9%, JRPG 17.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, PvE 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Uncover the mysteries at Luna Nova Academy and experience the magical world of Studio Trigger style Japanese animation in Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, RPG 20.3%, JRPG 19.5%, Cute 14.9%, Action RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct anime-based action RPG that features exploration and character-specific abilities.

A light meat pigeon ARPG game that integrates backpack management. In the game, players will play the role of a little witch and help the cats take back the cans that were taken away by monsters. But as you explore deeper, you find that things are not as simple as they seem...

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 17.9%, Cute 7.4%, 3D 7.4%

The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 25.8%, Action RPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Exploration 7.8%

Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". 『Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -』 is a deckbuilding roguelite set in that world! A mysterious mirror world that changes each time it's entered. After countless choices, Yohane chooses...

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, JRPG 25.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Cute 6.3%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique metroidvania that reinvents movement and combat, offering a fresh take on the genre.

Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.2%, Roguelike 26.9%, Cute 12.8%, RPG 11.8%, 3D 8.4%

From a rookie female soldier being lost memory, you incidentally become "The Chosen One" and have to protect the world.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.6%, JRPG 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Action RPG 9.5%

In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!

Why similar: Collectathon 26.2%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, PvE 11.9%

Cinderia is a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration. Freely combine everything you can see—skills, combos, passives, and equipment—to create your own distinct fighting style. Darkness has swallowed the land, yet a faint glimmer still flickers among the ruins.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action RPG 10.6%

Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 15.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Cute 7.5%

Join the witches in their quest to restore the Grimoire Groves! Master magic, grow cute plant creatures and discover the mystery of the Rainbow Socks in this cozy, rogue-lite dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action RPG 11.9%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 27.8%, Action RPG 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

In Luminaria Dark Echoes, you are the hero destined to save the world from darkness. This narrative roguelite-survivor game offers a deep steampunk story and a variety of incredible final bosses. You'll explore a world full of mysteries and surprises every time you play.

Why similar: Steampunk 23.7% ★, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelike 11.1%

Around a game called《Lolita Expedition》, it tells the story of playing in dreams and the incredible things that all kinds of players encounter here. It seems that dreams are invading the real world. In order to uncover the truth of the event, we did our best to investigate……

Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Roguelike 11.4%

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 24.8%, Roguelike 19.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, 2D 5.9%

A little girl Lily explores around the dungeon with beating monsters. Let's beat the monsters with robot, sword, gun and trained body. roguelike action game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Roguelike 15%

Defeat the evil threatening the world with cute kitty wizards! Cat Girl Survivor is a casual shooting action game that invites you to conquer various challenges by equipping our lively cat wizards with over 40 vibrant skills. Overpower the legions of demons by strategically crafting your own build.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 24.4%, Roguelike 19%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 5.3%

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Exploration 7.5%

In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, Collectathon 11.5%

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 27.9%, JRPG 17.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Dungeon Crawler 33.2%, Roguelike 19.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."

Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Cute 19.8%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Action RPG 19.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, 2D 9%, PvE 6.8%, Story Rich 2.4%

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Cute 11.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 55.3%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Story Rich 7%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, 2D 5.2%

Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelite 21.2%, PvE 15.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Cute 12.4%

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Action-Adventure 25.6%, Exploration 22.5%, Cute 14.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

Choose from 20 children and perfect your deck as you battle against The Tower's bizarre inhabitants in real time! Time your guards, combo your attacks, charge up powerful magic, and collect legendary relics in your search for food, as you guide the children to the bottom!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Roguelite 19.7%, Roguelike 17.8%, Cute 7.7%