- #1 WitchSpring R
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,230 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.2%, Anime 19.9%, RPG 16.5%, Cute 16.1%, JRPG 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This charming RPG perfectly captures the magic-school aesthetic with its focus on a young witch growing her powers through exploration and combat.
- #2 Little Witch Nobeta
96% matchVery Positive84% of 10,055 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Anime 24.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Cute 16.1%, RPG 10%, JRPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game that centers on a young witch using magical spells to explore mysterious environments.
- #3 Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~
96% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 143.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
"Lydie and Sue are twin sisters who live in the Kingdom of Adalet, and they aim to make their atelier the best atelier in the kingdom. One day, they discover a certain Mysterious Painting that will eventually become the very key to realizing their dream... A new Mysterious story to mark the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series!
Why similar: Anime 34.5%, RPG 24%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, JRPG 14%, Cute 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a delightful blend of magic, crafting, and anime-style storytelling that mirrors the lighthearted yet adventurous tone of the seed game.
- #4 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
95% matchVery Positive82% of 1,112 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Anime 26.3%, RPG 14.9%, JRPG 14.4%, Cute 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a high school setting infused with magical elements and a strong focus on the relationships between female protagonists.
- #5 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
94% matchVery Positive83% of 5,168 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: Anime 28.7%, RPG 21.5%, JRPG 18.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The game provides a rich, magical world filled with wonder and a classic JRPG structure that feels like an animated feature film.
- #6 Dusk Diver 酉閃町
94% matchVery Positive84% of 754 reviews2019
Dev: WANIN International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.
Why similar: Anime 24.9%, RPG 21.4%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game set in a modern urban environment with strong anime aesthetics and a female protagonist.
- #7 Tales of Berseria™
92% matchVery Positive91% of 18,929 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: Anime 39%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, JRPG 15%, RPG 13.3%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a compelling female lead and a high-quality anime presentation that fans of the Studio Trigger style will appreciate.
- #8 Indivisible
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,746 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Anime 25.6%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Action 12.3%, JRPG 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a vibrant, hand-drawn art style and a diverse cast of characters centered around a headstrong female protagonist.
- #9 Mages of Mystralia
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,523 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.6%, Magic 27.2%, Adventure 15.4%, RPG 13.3%, Action 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: The game focuses heavily on magic-based combat and puzzle-solving, capturing the feeling of learning and mastering spells in a fantasy world.
- #10 River City Girls
90% matchVery Positive84% of 3,807 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Anime 30%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Beat 'em up 25.2%, Action 9%, Cute 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This beat-em-up captures the high-energy, punchy combat style of the seed game while featuring iconic female leads.
- #11 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
89% matchVery Positive92% of 5,739 reviews2020
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.4%, Beat 'em up 22.5%, Anime 20.3%, Action 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines side-scrolling action with deep character-driven storytelling and a distinct, beautiful anime art style.
- #12 CRYSTAR
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,464 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: Anime 32.2%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, RPG 15.5%, JRPG 11.5%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional action-RPG that centers on a female protagonist navigating a supernatural realm with a distinct anime style.
- #13 Rabi-Ribi
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,274 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 63.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Anime 35.3%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Magic 12.1%, Cute 11.2%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced action and exploration with a cute anime aesthetic and a focus on a magical female lead.
- #14 Code of Princess
88% matchMixed56% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
Why similar: Anime 26%, Female Protagonist 19%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, RPG 13.4%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic beat-em-up that features a variety of anime-style characters and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #15 Super Neptunia RPG
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,069 reviews2019
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embark on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.
Why similar: Anime 30.8%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, RPG 17%, JRPG 12.6%, Cute 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling RPG that leans heavily into the anime aesthetic and features a party of female protagonists.
- #16 Forward to the Sky
86% matchVery Positive82% of 2,234 reviews2015
Dev: Animu Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Reveal the story of the sky tower! Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.
Why similar: Anime 35.2%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, RPG 13%, Cute 11.5%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-inspired action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and light combat.
- #17 Märchen Forest
85% matchVery Positive80% of 414 reviews2021
Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.
Why similar: RPG 21.4%, Anime 18.2%, Magic 16%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Adventure 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG that blends exploration and magic in a whimsical, fairy-tale-inspired setting.
- #18 Shantae and the Seven Sirens
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,043 reviews2020
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.9%, Anime 25.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Cute 10.8%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a magical female protagonist navigating a vibrant world with a focus on platforming and ability-based exploration.
- #19 Touhou Luna Nights
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,000 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Anime 33.8%, Female Protagonist 30.2%, RPG 18.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action game featuring magic-based combat and fluid movement that feels very similar to the fast-paced action of the seed game.
- #20 LunarLux
83% matchVery Positive95% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!
Why similar: Anime 29.7%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, RPG 16.1%, JRPG 10.6%, Action RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG features a charming pixel-art anime style and a strong female lead navigating a sci-fi fantasy world.
- #21 A Hat in Time
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,521 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.5%, Cute 37.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more platformer-focused, its cute aesthetic and sense of adventure provide a similar lighthearted experience.
- #22 Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,240 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
Why similar: Anime 28.7%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, RPG 15.1%, JRPG 11.3%, Cute 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action game that combines anime aesthetics with fast-paced combat and female protagonists.
- #23 Megadimension Neptunia VII
81% matchVery Positive94% of 3,260 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 104.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
New challengers are taking control of Gamindustri, and Neptune's nowhere in sight. Now she’s gotta help a mysterious stranger fight a colossal new evil, reclaim her Goddess title, and find some time for pudding! Go next gen with Giant Battles and multi-worlds in this JRPG!
Why similar: Anime 40.6%, Female Protagonist 22%, JRPG 14.6%, RPG 12.7%, Cute 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A staple of the anime-RPG genre, offering deep character interactions and a vibrant, magical world.
- #24 Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,259 reviews2022
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, RPG 20.3%, JRPG 19.7%, Cute 14.7%, Action RPG 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed game with a cute art style and a focus on tactical combat and exploration.
- #25 Timespinner
81% matchVery Positive86% of 3,191 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 49.3%, RPG 27.1%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania with a strong female protagonist and magic-based mechanics that reward exploration.
- #26 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
80% matchVery Positive95% of 5,940 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: Anime 43.9%, JRPG 25.1%, RPG 21.4%, Adventure 4.9%, Cute 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This series excels at depicting the daily lives and adventures of students in a specialized academy setting.
- #27 MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy
77% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!
Why similar: Anime 28.3%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, RPG 15.7%, JRPG 11.6%, Magic 8.9%
- #28 Blade Kitten
79% matchVery Positive83% of 1,089 reviews2014
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Anime 42.3%, Female Protagonist 33.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 10%, Cute 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with a distinct anime style and a strong female lead.
- #29 Trinity Trigger
78% matchMixed64% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.
Why similar: Anime 31.2%, RPG 21.6%, JRPG 17.4%, Action 10.3%, Action RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a classic anime-inspired adventure with a focus on exploration and combat mechanics.
- #30 Helen's Mysterious Castle
78% matchVery Positive93% of 969 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Anime 30%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, RPG 22%, JRPG 12.2%, Cute 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPG that focuses on a female protagonist and a unique, strategic combat system.
- #31 Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,011 reviews2017
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 115.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A collaboration project between ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko and SEGA, the Sega Hard Girls are made up of various Sega consoles, including the Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, and Mega Drive! These anthropomorphized consoles are girls with an array of personalities and spunk, and this time they are teaming up with Neptune and IF for an...
Why similar: Anime 29%, RPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, JRPG 11.6%, Cute 8.1%
- #32 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
75% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
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: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Anime 18.1%, RPG 16.4%, JRPG 14.7%, Cute 8.5%
- #33 Little Witch in the Woods
72% matchVery Positive89% of 13,210 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Why similar: Magic 37.4%, Cute 24.8%, RPG 24.4%, Adventure 13.5%
- #34 Pages of Time: Prologue
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,971 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: RPG 30%, Anime 26.9%, Cute 21.6%, Adventure 20.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,446 reviews2016
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 87.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Zombies have invaded Gamicademi, and now it's up to Blanc and friends to school them! Take them out with crazy combos in this hack 'n' slash with a tag-team in single player, or complete special missions with up to 3 other players with online play!
Why similar: Anime 28.6%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, RPG 11.7%, JRPG 11.6%, Cute 9.2%
- #36 Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
76% matchVery Positive92% of 3,019 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 85.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!
Why similar: Anime 31.4%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, RPG 12.8%, JRPG 11.9%, Cute 9.1%
- #37 Fate/EXTELLA LINK
74% matchVery Positive93% of 4,751 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
History, legend, and sci-fi collide in the latest chapter of the Fate/EXTRA saga! Join 26 Heroic Spirits from all across time as they hack and slash their way across the battlefields of SE.RA.PH, a digital realm for the last survivors of Earth.
Why similar: Anime 64.7%, Action 10.7%, RPG 9.6%, JRPG 6.4%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #38 Witch Play House
73% matchVery Positive83% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: 一朵一朵Pub: 糕薯科技
Windows
Witch Play House is an unconventional fantasy collection-adventure game that seamlessly blends exhilarating monster-slaying action with a deep collection system. The game features a unique "aesthetic of feet" theme, creating a mysterious world brimming with whimsical imagination.
Why similar: Anime 25.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, RPG 15.8%, JRPG 12.9%, Adventure 10.1%
- #39 Neptunia Virtual Stars
75% matchMixed57% of 491 reviews2021
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Band together with Virtual Idols to save Planet Emote in this music-based hack n' slash!
Why similar: Anime 30%, RPG 17.6%, JRPG 14%, Cute 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #40 An Automaton's Journey
70% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Adventure 15%, Action RPG 14.2%, RPG 13.6%, Action 13.3%
- #41 Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,117 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!
Why similar: Anime 24%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, RPG 14.2%, Cute 10.1%, JRPG 10%
- #42 BALAN WONDERWORLD
73% matchMixed54% of 631 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Welcome to BALAN WONDERWORLD—a wondrous all-action show, the likes of which has never been seen before! Over 80 different costumes give you all the action that you could possibly imagine!
Why similar: Anime 60.3%, Cute 23.4%, Female Protagonist 15%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #43 Ariana and the Elder Codex
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Anime 35.2%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Magic 13.8%, Action 12.7%
- #44 Eternal Radiance
71% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.
Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Anime 21.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 10.8%
- #45 Gastova: The Witches of Arkana
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: MechWolf Productions
Windows
Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...
Why similar: Anime 29.2%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Cute 9.2%
- #46 RWBY: Arrowfell
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 366 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!
Why similar: Anime 31.5%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.5%, Cute 9.8%
- #47 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: TERNOX
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Anime 36.4%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Cute 11.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 9.5%
- #48 Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,818 reviews2022
Dev: Chime CorporationPub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience the awesome power of the Curse of the Abyss, as well as the astonishing, legendary entities known as primeval creatures. Prepare to glimpse the world of Riko and her friends.
Why similar: Anime 51.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #49 Strikey Sisters
69% matchVery Positive89% of 962 reviews2017
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!
Why similar: Anime 30.7%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Magic 15.6%, Cute 11.9%, Action 7.1%
- #50 The Legend of Dark Witch
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-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: Anime 31%, Female Protagonist 29.8%, Action 18.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Cute 5.8%
- #51 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,017 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: Anime 46%, Female Protagonist 41.1%, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,716 reviews2018
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 106.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!
Why similar: Anime 32.5%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, RPG 14.3%, JRPG 12.9%, Cute 10.1%
- #53 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
69% matchMixed64% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Cute 16.7%, Action 15.3%, Action RPG 12.7%
- #54 BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,127 reviews2018
Dev: ILINX, Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take part in 4-on-4 team battles and cast an array of magic spells to defeat the opposing team! You can assume one of four roles. Use your role and spells to the best possible effect, and cooperate with your teammates to win the battle!
Why similar: Anime 67.6%, Action 16.7%, Magic 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #55 Sheep in Dreams
67% matchMixed62% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: Cham ProjectPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
One day, mysterious sheep began to appear in Hitsuji-chan's house! And strange things happen around everyone in the city... When you dream, you can enter the dream dungeon. Let's capture the dream dungeon and solve the mysterious phenomenon!
Why similar: Anime 22.7%, RPG 16%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, JRPG 11.6%, Cute 8.5%
- #56 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
66% matchVery Positive84% of 11,170 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: Anime 35.7%, RPG 23.9%, JRPG 17.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Cute 6.2%
- #57 YumeCore
67% matchVery Positive95% of 233 reviews2018
Dev: takayakata
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"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: Anime 58.1%, Action 24%, Cute 18%
