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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Pixel Graphics, 2D, Female Protagonist.

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In this RPG-inspired action-adventure, you play as Nora, a fire mage. Discover epic creatures steeped in mythology and turn them to ash with powerful spells! Teach Nora new magic, upgrade your favorites, and craft unique combos. Can you bring an end to Nora’s sorrow?

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 79 reviews
Released: 2025-09-29
Developer: Mriya Game Studio
Publisher: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive73% of 293 reviews2022
    Dev: Tissue Inu
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 19.6%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, RPG 11.7%

  2. #2 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 82 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: Side Scroller 33.1%, Action RPG 23.3%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, RPG 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  3. #3 Darxanadon
    96% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Action RPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

  4. #4 9 Years of Shadows
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,183 reviews2023
    Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Platformer 9%

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    94% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2026
    Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!

    Why similar: Magic 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Combat 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  6. #6 Witchcrafty
    94% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: PigeonDev
    Windows

    Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Magic 12%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

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    93% matchMixed55% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Blueprint Core
    Windows

    This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

    Why similar: Action RPG 18.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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    92% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2020
    Dev: GentleRaven GamesPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.

    Why similar: RPG 19.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 13.4%, Roguelite 9.4%, Adventure 9.3%

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    91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,126 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Magic 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

  10. #10 Shattered Divinities
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
    Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
    Windows

    Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

    Why similar: Platformer 13.4%, Action RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, RPG 10.4%, Magic 9%

  11. #11 Catmaze
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 587 reviews2018
    Dev: Redblack Spade
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Action RPG 18.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 8.3%

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    88% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2026
    Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

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  13. #13 Dark Devotion
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,457 reviews2019
    Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Roguelite 10.9%

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    89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 30%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 8.1%

  15. #15 Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue
    87% matchMixed63% of 158 reviews2020
    Dev: OWG StudiosPub: Sedoc LLC
    Windows

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    84% matchVery Positive89% of 279 reviews2025
    Dev: Team ETTU
    Windows

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    86% matchMixed63% of 62 reviews2024
    Dev: 岛叶游戏Pub: 月光游戏
    Windows

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    86% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2018
    Dev: Johnny Ostad
    Windows

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    85% matchVery Positive86% of 1,489 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows

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

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    Windows

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    82% matchVery Positive95% of 432 reviews2023
    Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    83% matchMixed64% of 197 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    80% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2025
    Dev: François Mauxion
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    82% matchMixed54% of 283 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    78% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2024
    Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
    Windows · Linux

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    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    78% matchVery Positive95% of 310 reviews2022
    Dev: SMU Guildhall
    Windows

    Become the Outlaw Mage, wreaking havoc as you pursue the one who wronged you, casting and blasting your way in this Cowboy-Fantasy-themed 3rd-Person Action RPG.

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    81% matchVery Positive81% of 124 reviews2015
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    77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive88% of 116 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Nakuma is a singleplayer RPG with focus on grinding for gear and experience points. Obtain a variety of magical spells, upgrade your gear and invest stat-points as you progress!

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  33. #33 Vigil: The Longest Night
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,566 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    76% matchVery Positive86% of 694 reviews2021
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    74% matchVery Positive85% of 150 reviews2025
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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,710 reviews2026
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    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,477 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 658 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 275 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 267 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 9,340 reviews2024
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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 2,875 reviews2021
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    73% matchMixed68% of 681 reviews2022
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    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchMixed69% of 717 reviews2010
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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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    70% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2026
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2024
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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
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    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,920 reviews2025
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    67% matchVery Positive81% of 80 reviews2026
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    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action-Adventure 12%

  55. #55 Potions: A Curious Tale
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 386 reviews2024
    Dev: Stumbling Cat
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest.

    Why similar: Magic 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Combat 12.6%, RPG 12%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

  56. #56 Oblitus
    71% matchMixed52% of 135 reviews2015
    Dev: Connor Ullmann
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny.

    Why similar: Action 35.5%, Platformer 33.6%, Adventure 30.9%

  57. #57 Awita: Journey of Hope
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 92 reviews2025
    Dev: ant_game_projects
    Windows · Linux

    Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Platformer 9.3%

  58. #58 Witchinour
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: mahojigoku
    Windows

    Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelite 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Action 8.7%, 2D 5%

  59. #59 Lenna's Inception
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 296 reviews2020
    Dev: Bytten Studio
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    The legendary hero is dead, and a strange glitch is spreading across the kingdom. Explore dangerous dungeons, and defeat the eight archangels to restore order to an unraveling world in this epic action-adventure RPG.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Action RPG 9.7%, Action 8.2%

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