- #1 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
97% matchVery Positive87% of 939 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This direct spin-off expands on the unique dice-based combat and gothic world-building of the original game.
- #2 Hand of Fate 2
96% matchVery Positive84% of 5,786 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 54.2%, Action 16.2%, Fantasy 9.7%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends deckbuilding mechanics with action-adventure gameplay, mirroring the strategic card-play of the seed game.
- #3 Bramble: The Mountain King
95% 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: Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Third Person 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark, twisted fairy-tale aesthetic and atmospheric storytelling found in the seed game.
- #4 Alice: Madness Returns
96% matchVery Positive91% of 29,624 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: Gothic 38.9% ★, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, gothic reimagining of classic fairy-tale tropes through a stylized action-platformer lens.
- #5 Pumpkin Jack
94% matchVery Positive91% of 9,618 reviews2020
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
Why similar: Adventure 24.6%, Action 20.2%, Action-Adventure 12%, Comedy 9.1%, Third Person 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, gothic-themed action-platformer that captures the whimsical yet spooky spirit of the seed game.
- #6 Little Nightmares II
94% matchVery Positive93% of 57,552 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Action-Adventure 19.4%, Story Rich 18.3%, Singleplayer 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: The game provides a deeply atmospheric, creepy, and puzzle-heavy adventure that shares the seed game's unique visual identity.
- #7 Death's Door
93% 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: Action-Adventure 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game balances a dark, melancholic tone with whimsical character design and tight combat.
- #8 Psychonauts 2
92% 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: Comedy 25.1%, Story Rich 18.4%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Third Person 10%
Why You'll Like It: It features a highly imaginative world, quirky characters, and creative platforming that matches the charm of the seed game.
- #9 Wytchwood
91% matchVery Positive93% of 4,703 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.
Why similar: Gothic 42.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Exploration 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A crafting-focused adventure set in a dark, fairy-tale world that emphasizes exploration and narrative charm.
- #10 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
91% matchVery Positive92% of 17,278 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.1%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished action-adventure experience with a strong focus on narrative, exploration, and charming character designs.
- #11 Sea of Solitude
90% matchVery Positive83% of 2,088 reviews2020
Dev: Jo-Mei GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Singleplayer 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, dark adventure that uses a unique art style to explore personal themes, much like the narrative depth of the seed game.
- #12 BLACKTAIL
89% 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 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Exploration 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends folklore-inspired mythology with action-adventure exploration and a distinct, dark visual style.
- #13 GYLT
89% 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 16.4%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror-adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving and stealth within a dark, stylized environment.
- #14 Inscryption
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 145,832 reviews2021
Dev: Daniel Mullins GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Why similar: Deckbuilding 67.9%, Story Rich 25.2%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, meta-narrative deckbuilder that shares the seed game's focus on high-stakes card mechanics and eerie atmosphere.
- #15 Cult of the Lamb
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 124,928 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Fantasy 32%, Adventure 28.7%, Action 23.7%, Singleplayer 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines dark, occult themes with cute, stylized art and action-adventure gameplay, echoing the seed game's aesthetic contrast.
- #16 Ghost of a Tale
88% matchVery Positive91% of 5,242 reviews2018
Dev: SeithCG
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.
Why similar: Adventure 26.2%, Fantasy 17.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure features a charming protagonist in a dangerous, detailed world, emphasizing exploration and stealth.
- #17 Praey for the Gods
86% 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: Action-Adventure 16%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Soundtrack 11% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game focuses on exploration and large-scale encounters, capturing the sense of scale found in the seed game.
- #18 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
85% 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: Action-Adventure 18.5%, Action RPG 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a rich, mythological world and exploration-heavy gameplay similar to the seed game's adventure elements.
- #19 Unravel
84% matchVery Positive91% of 5,491 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Action 34%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Singleplayer 11.3%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that relies on atmospheric storytelling and unique movement mechanics to convey its narrative.
- #20 Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
83% matchVery Positive90% of 3,358 reviews2023
Dev: FrozenbytePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Trine series is back with its biggest adventure! In their fifth outing, the Heroes of Trine are pitted against dastardly and duplicitous villains, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the kingdom. The clock is ticking to save the world of Trine!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.6%, Adventure 18.2%, Action 15.9%, Fantasy 14%, Female Protagonist 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed puzzle-platformer that emphasizes creative mechanics and a whimsical, storybook atmosphere.
- #21 Child of Light
84% matchVery Positive91% of 13,451 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Fantasy 29.7%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 14%, Atmospheric 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich fairy tale with turn-based combat that captures the poetic and whimsical tone of the seed game.
- #22 Little Misfortune
82% matchVery Positive92% of 13,780 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Story Rich 24.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Adventure 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Indie 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven adventure that focuses on choices and a whimsical, slightly unsettling fairy-tale presentation.
- #23 The Last Campfire
81% 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: Soundtrack 20% ★, Adventure 17.4%, Fantasy 14.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game with a gentle, story-rich approach that mirrors the emotional resonance of the seed game.
- #24 Immortals Fenyx Rising
82% 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%, Action RPG 15.5%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, mythology-based action-adventure that prioritizes puzzle-solving and exploration in a stylized open world.
- #25 Tinykin
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,186 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.9%, Comedy 16.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, creative platformer that emphasizes exploration and unique mechanics in a whimsical, stylized world.
- #26 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: Action-Adventure 20.1%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Fantasy 12.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 8.7%
- #27 Batora: Lost Haven
81% matchMixed66% of 449 reviews2022
Dev: Stormind GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.8%, Action-Adventure 20.6%, Story Rich 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a strong narrative and unique dual-mechanic combat that echoes the strategic variety of the seed game.
- #28 White Shadows
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,973 reviews2021
Dev: MonokelPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Exploration 14.1%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-platformer with a striking black-and-white aesthetic that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling.
- #29 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
76% 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 36.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #30 Don't Starve
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 112,869 reviews2013
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Exploration 27%, Indie 16%, Singleplayer 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its gothic, Tim Burton-esque art style and survival-focused gameplay resonate with the aesthetic and tone of the seed game.
- #31 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
78% 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 19%, Story Rich 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, dark, and psychological action-adventure that shares the seed game's focus on intense narrative and character-driven stakes.
- #32 The Gunk
76% 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: Action-Adventure 26.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Exploration 15.8%, Third Person 12.9%, Adventure 12%
- #33 The Cave
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,902 reviews2013
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!
Why similar: Adventure 49.5%, Comedy 34.2%, Indie 4.8%, Female Protagonist 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game filled with dark humor and unique character-driven stories that feel tonally similar to the seed game.
- #34 Unravel Two
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,892 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Adventure 29.8%, Action-Adventure 20%, Action 18.3%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Singleplayer 7.9%
- #35 No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
75% matchVery Positive89% of 2,062 reviews2021
Dev: MetronomikPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
Why similar: Soundtrack 28.5% ★, Action RPG 18.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Exploration 15.6%, Action 15.3%
- #36 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: Exploration 21.3%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Third Person 15.5%, Adventure 14.4%
- #37 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 24,461 reviews2022
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: 2K
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Comedy 24%, Fantasy 18.5%, Action RPG 17.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Action 12.9%
- #38 Arise: A Simple Story
73% matchVery Positive92% of 3,081 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Why similar: Exploration 29.5%, Story Rich 23.7%, Adventure 18.7%, Third Person 14.7%, Singleplayer 7.1%
- #39 A Juggler's Tale
73% 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: Fantasy 17%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 14.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Adventure 12.6%
- #40 Fe
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 925 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Why similar: Action 31%, Fantasy 28.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #41 A Plague Tale: Requiem
71% 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: Action-Adventure 21.5%, Exploration 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 11.1%
- #42 The Sinking City Remastered
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,332 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.5%, Action RPG 18%, Exploration 15.4%, Story Rich 13.6%, Third Person 11%
- #43 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
71% matchVery Positive84% of 4,334 reviews2022
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.
Why similar: Adventure 63.3%, Multiplayer 19.8%, Singleplayer 9%, Action 7.9%
- #44 DARQ: Complete Edition
72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,177 reviews2019
Dev: Unfold Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Action-Adventure 27.3%, Third Person 20.3%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Singleplayer 10.8%
- #45 High On Life
70% matchVery Positive89% of 24,940 reviews2022
Dev: Squanch Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
HIGH ON KNIFE DLC OUT NOW!! - Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!
Why similar: Comedy 31.6%, Action-Adventure 21.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Action 8.8%
- #46 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
69% 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: Action-Adventure 14%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Third Person 9.7%
- #47 Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 16,374 reviews2020
Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.4%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Action 14%, Adventure 10.3%, Combat 10%
- #48 The Pathless
71% 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: Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Soundtrack 11.2% ★, Adventure 10.1%
- #49 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,521 reviews2023
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
Why similar: Action RPG 12.8%, Soundtrack 12.3% ★, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #50 Creaks
70% matchVery Positive95% of 5,887 reviews2020
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
Why similar: Adventure 32.4%, Story Rich 25.8%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Singleplayer 12.8%, Indie 9.9%
- #51 Hogwarts Legacy
67% matchVery Positive90% of 368,309 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.6 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Why similar: Fantasy 17.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #52 Scars Above
69% 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: Female Protagonist 19.6%, Adventure 18.3%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Action 16.3%, Exploration 14%
- #53 Immortals of Aveum™
68% matchMixed70% of 3,153 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.6%, Adventure 20.4%, Fantasy 19.1%, Action 19%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #54 The Midnight Walk
65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,713 reviews2025
Dev: MoonHoodPub: Fast Travel Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Follow The Midnight Walk in a dark adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature and light your way through a world of wonder and terror. Outsmart monsters and marvel at details in a landscape handcrafted with real clay and animated in a stop motion style.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 16.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #55 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
66% matchVery Positive91% of 17,424 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.7%, Adventure 22.6%, Third Person 14.7%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 8.6%
- #56 It Takes Two
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 262,607 reviews2021
Dev: Hazelight StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
Why similar: Adventure 20.9%, Story Rich 18.4%, Action-Adventure 18%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Exploration 10.7%
- #57 Wavetale
67% 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: Action-Adventure 36.6%, Adventure 23.4%, Third Person 15.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #58 Tails of Iron
67% matchVery Positive88% of 14,646 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Action RPG 20.8%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #59 Yaga
69% matchVery Positive81% of 660 reviews2021
Dev: Breadcrumbs InteractivePub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play as Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith with incredibly bad luck, who must take on the impossible tasks given to him by the tzar. All the while the mysterious witch, Baba Yaga, watches over Ivan's fate.
Why similar: Soundtrack 18.8% ★, Action RPG 14.4%, Comedy 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #60 BIOMUTANT
68% matchMixed66% of 20,087 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Why similar: Action 17.3%, Adventure 16.3%, Action RPG 12.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Fantasy 11.3%