- #1 Bramble: The Mountain King
96% matchVery Positive95% of 7,815 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 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 19%, Adventure 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Third Person 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a hauntingly beautiful dark fairy tale experience that mirrors the unsettling atmosphere of the seed game.
- #2 Alice: Madness Returns
97% matchVery Positive91% of 30,698 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 38.4% ★, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the same dark, gothic-fairy-tale aesthetic and surreal world-building found in Lost in Random.
- #3 Hand of Fate 2
96% matchVery Positive84% of 5,814 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 53.6%, Action 16.5%, Fantasy 9.7%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core deckbuilding and board-game-inspired mechanics that make the combat in Lost in Random so distinct.
- #4 Pumpkin Jack
95% matchVery Positive91% of 9,747 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 12.2%, Comedy 9%, Third Person 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, gothic-themed 3D platformer that matches the spooky, stylized charm of the seed game's world.
- #5 Psychonauts 2
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,372 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.0 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%, Story Rich 18.4%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly creative, imaginative level design and a quirky, story-rich narrative that feels right at home with the seed game's tone.
- #6 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
94% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 19.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-quality action-adventure experience with a distinct, polished art style that feels like a playable animated film.
- #7 Death's Door
93% matchVery Positive93% of 22,030 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, Exploration 12.6%, Adventure 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a melancholic, dark fantasy world with tight action-adventure combat that feels both polished and atmospheric.
- #8 Cult of the Lamb
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 128,545 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 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 28.8%, Adventure 26.3%, Action 21.7%, Singleplayer 14.2%, Indie 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark, twisted themes with accessible action-adventure gameplay and a unique, stylized art direction.
- #9 Little Misfortune
91% matchVery Positive92% of 14,094 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 21.2%, Adventure 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Indie 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, quirky, and slightly disturbing storytelling style that defines the narrative of the seed game.
- #10 Unravel
91% matchVery Positive91% of 5,568 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 36.5%, Action 33.7%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Singleplayer 11%, Multiplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that emphasizes emotional storytelling through its environment.
- #11 Inscryption
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 148,054 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 67.4%, Story Rich 25.6%, Adventure 7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in blending card-based mechanics with a dark, mysterious, and highly atmospheric narrative.
- #12 Ghost of a Tale
90% matchVery Positive91% of 5,304 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 26.4%, Fantasy 17.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game featuring a unique, charming art style and a focus on exploration in a dangerous world.
- #13 Sea of Solitude
89% matchVery Positive83% of 2,107 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 19.8%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Singleplayer 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Explores deep emotional themes through a dark, atmospheric lens, much like the narrative depth of the seed game.
- #14 The Last Campfire
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 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 19.3% ★, Adventure 17.6%, Fantasy 14.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 14%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and poignant puzzle-adventure that feels like a gentle fairy tale brought to life.
- #15 TUNIC
87% matchVery Positive91% of 18,422 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Exploration 27.8%, Action-Adventure 26.8%, Action RPG 17.7%, Fantasy 11.3%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and discovery within a beautifully stylized world that rewards curiosity and clever mechanics.
- #16 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
86% matchVery Positive89% of 14,304 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.7%, Fantasy 20.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Action 11.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical fantasy puzzle-platformer that captures the magical, storybook feel of the seed game.
- #17 Fe
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 930 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 31.2%, Fantasy 28.1%, Adventure 17.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Singleplayer 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a wordless, atmospheric fantasy adventure that relies on exploration and connection to its world.
- #18 BLACKTAIL
84% matchVery Positive81% of 2,830 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, folklore-inspired action-adventure that focuses on moral choices and atmospheric exploration.
- #19 Batora: Lost Haven
85% matchMixed65% of 451 reviews2022
Dev: Stormind GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 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-Adventure 20.9%, Action RPG 20.8%, Story Rich 13%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that balances narrative choices with unique combat mechanics in a vibrant, stylized universe.
- #20 Tinykin
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 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 22.3%, Comedy 16.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, imaginative 3D platformer that focuses on creative exploration and puzzle-solving in a stylized environment.
- #21 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,489 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 18.7%, Action RPG 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Story Rich 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a strong emphasis on mythology and exploration in a beautifully crafted world.
- #22 No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,084 reviews2021
Dev: MetronomikPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 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 27.9% ★, Action RPG 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Action 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game with a bold, stylized art direction and a strong focus on musical storytelling.
- #23 White Shadows
81% matchVery Positive82% of 2,058 reviews2021
Dev: MonokelPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 13.2%, Adventure 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A striking, monochromatic puzzle-platformer that uses its unique art style to tell a dark, atmospheric story.
- #24 A Hat in Time
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,401 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 22.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Comedy 15.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Third Person 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and quirky 3D platformer that shares the playful, stylized energy found in the seed game.
- #25 Grim Fandango Remastered
82% matchVery Positive91% of 8,899 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Comedy 33.5%, Adventure 30.6%, Story Rich 21.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic stylized adventure with a unique gothic-inspired aesthetic and a deeply memorable story.
- #26 The Artful Escape
80% matchVery Positive92% of 2,010 reviews2021
Dev: Beethoven and DinosaurPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.
Why similar: Comedy 17.7%, Adventure 17.2%, Story Rich 16.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Action 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, narrative-driven experience that prioritizes style and creative world-building above all else.
- #27 The Gunk
79% matchVery Positive86% of 5,960 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 26.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Third Person 12.9%, Adventure 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends atmospheric exploration with a unique, colorful aesthetic.
- #28 South of Midnight
77% matchVery Positive94% of 4,715 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.6 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 20.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Fantasy 12.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Third Person 8.7%
- #29 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
77% matchVery Positive87% of 978 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 20.1%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 11.5%
- #30 Slay the Spire
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 217,804 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 82.5%, Singleplayer 7%, Indie 5.8%, Fantasy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive deckbuilding experience for those who enjoyed the card-based combat strategy of the seed game.
- #31 GYLT
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,285 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 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 16.5%, Action-Adventure 16%, Exploration 14.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 12.1%
- #32 Fable Anniversary
79% matchVery Positive86% of 16,510 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Why similar: Fantasy 20.8%, Action RPG 17.4%, Adventure 15%, Comedy 11.5%, Story Rich 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a whimsical, fairy-tale-inspired action-RPG experience with a distinct sense of humor.
- #33 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,267 reviews2018
Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Action 38.5%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Indie 21%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique movement mechanics and a surreal, stylized world that feels distinct and experimental.
- #34 Praey for the Gods
76% matchVery Positive81% of 3,148 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Soundtrack 10.6% ★, Exploration 10.5%
- #35 High On Life
73% matchVery Positive89% of 25,546 reviews2022
Dev: Squanch Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 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 31.3%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Action 8.8%
- #36 LOST EMBER
75% matchVery Positive88% of 5,178 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 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Story Rich 15.2%, Third Person 14%, Adventure 13.2%
- #37 Immortals Fenyx Rising
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,644 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.4%, Action RPG 15.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #38 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
72% matchVery Positive87% of 9,936 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.1 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 36.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #39 Unravel Two
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,133 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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 30.5%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Action 18.3%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #40 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,594 reviews2023
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 11.9% ★, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 8.5%
- #41 Little Nightmares II
72% matchVery Positive93% of 58,390 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 27.2%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Story Rich 18.2%, Singleplayer 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #42 The Sinking City Remastered
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,586 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 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 19.7%, Action RPG 18%, Exploration 15.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Third Person 11%
- #43 A Plague Tale: Requiem
71% matchVery Positive91% of 26,638 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.5 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 21.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 11%
- #44 Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 16,517 reviews2020
Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.0 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 28.9%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Action 14%, Adventure 10.3%, Combat 9.9%
- #45 The Midnight Walk
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,881 reviews2025
Dev: MoonHoodPub: Fast Travel Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 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 20.9%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Adventure 16.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Fantasy 11%
- #46 Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,444 reviews2023
Dev: FrozenbytePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.0 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 27.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Action 16%, Fantasy 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%
- #47 A Juggler's Tale
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 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 12.7%
- #48 DARQ: Complete Edition
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,193 reviews2019
Dev: Unfold Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.1%, Action-Adventure 27.5%, Third Person 20.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Singleplayer 10.6%
- #49 Eastward
70% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Action RPG 16.8%, Soundtrack 16.7% ★, Comedy 12.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Adventure 11%
- #50 Arise: A Simple Story
70% matchVery Positive92% of 3,165 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.6 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 29.4%, Story Rich 23.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 14.7%, Singleplayer 7%
- #51 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
67% matchVery Positive84% of 9,137 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.9 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 14.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Third Person 9.7%
- #52 Dungeons of Hinterberg
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,363 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17%, Action RPG 15.7%, Exploration 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%
- #53 Immortals of Aveum™
68% matchMixed70% of 3,238 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.9 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 26.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Action 19%, Fantasy 18.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #54 Wytchwood
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,798 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 41.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Exploration 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #55 Wavetale
67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,823 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37%, Adventure 23.4%, Third Person 15%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #56 The Pathless
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,165 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 12.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Soundtrack 10.8% ★, Adventure 10.2%
- #57 We Happy Few
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,774 reviews2018
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.
Why similar: Adventure 29.3%, Action 22%, Exploration 16.7%, Indie 8.6%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #58 Dicealot
65% matchVery Positive80% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: goodviewgamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Discover a high-stakes roguelike dice-builder where every roll is a risk, every risk is a thrill, and every thrill teeters between triumph and disaster. Set in charmingly chaotic Camelot, chance collides with strategy, mastery dances with madness, and one single roll can rewrite your fate.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 68.8%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #59 Creaks
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,119 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 32.9%, Story Rich 25.7%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Singleplayer 12.6%, Indie 9.8%
- #60 Jusant
65% matchVery Positive93% of 6,839 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Soundtrack 23.7% ★, Exploration 15.6%, Fantasy 13%, Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 11.4%