- #1 LunarLux
97% matchVery Positive95% of 441 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: Action RPG 39.5%, RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Exploration 10.8%, Action 7.3%
- #2 Timespinner
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,180 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Exploration 23.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, RPG 15.4%, Action 11%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #3 Luminaria: Dark Echoes
96% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Enthariel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Luminaria Dark Echoes, you are the hero destined to save the world from darkness. This narrative roguelite-survivor game offers a deep steampunk story and a variety of incredible final bosses. You'll explore a world full of mysteries and surprises every time you play.
Why similar: Action RPG 39.1%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, RPG 10.3%
- #4 Shattered Divinities
95% matchVery Positive95% of 888 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: Action RPG 21.4%, Adventure 11.9%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Action 10.1%
- #5 An Automaton's Journey
94% matchVery Positive90% of 65 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: Action RPG 30.3%, Top-Down 19.7%, Exploration 14.1%, Action 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #6 Hunt the Night
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.5%, Souls-like 23.7%, Top-Down 12.4%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Female Protagonist 5.3%
- #7 Decay of Logos
94% matchMixed54% of 287 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.9%, Souls-like 18.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Combat 8.4%, Hack and Slash 7.8%
- #8 Afterimage
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,285 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
- #9 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,252 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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: Souls-like 26.5%, Combat 12.5%, Exploration 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 7.8%
- #10 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,655 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Action RPG 32.3%, Souls-like 28.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, RPG 8.8%, Action 5.4%
- #11 AI LIMIT
90% matchVery Positive92% of 36,628 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Action RPG 29.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Combat 9.3%, RPG 5.7%
- #12 Noctuary
89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,635 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.9%, RPG 27%, Adventure 19.2%, Story Rich 16.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #13 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
89% matchVery Positive94% of 45,640 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, Action RPG 20.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #14 Vigil: The Longest Night
88% matchVery Positive86% of 3,626 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.5%, Souls-like 30.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, RPG 8.1%, Action 5.2%
- #15 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
87% 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 RPG 27.1%, Souls-like 22%, Exploration 10.9%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #16 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,243 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Souls-like 19.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #17 Alabaster Dawn
85% matchVery Positive95% of 2,200 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action RPG 34.5%, Exploration 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11%, RPG 10.8%, Action 8.1%
- #18 Akatori
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 267 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Exploration 17.8%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action 9%
- #19 Obsurity
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 284 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Top-Down 17.8%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #20 Luminary
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 327 reviews2026
Dev: Refractive Entertainment
Windows
Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Using a unique world and character progression system, explore vast hand-crafted lands together, uncover hidden treasures, level up your town, and push back the darkness with light.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, RPG 7.2%
- #21 Moonlight Traveler
84% matchMixed53% of 60 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 33%, Souls-like 27.8%, RPG 9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 5.4%
- #22 Eastward
82% 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 42.2%, RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #23 Elementallis
80% matchVery Positive91% of 290 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.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.6%, Top-Down 19.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Combat 7.7%, Action 4.6%
- #24 Phoenotopia: Awakening
82% matchVery Positive83% of 2,883 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Action 20.4%, Adventure 18%, Combat 16.3%, Fantasy 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #25 Stellar Blade™
78% matchVery Positive94% of 93,526 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.1 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Action RPG 23.1%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 7.5%
- #26 Ariana and the Elder Codex
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Action RPG 18.8%, Exploration 15.4%, Action 13.9%, Combat 11.6%, Adventure 10.3%
- #27 The Lonesome Guild
79% matchVery Positive95% of 242 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.9%, Top-Down 13%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Combat 8.8%
- #28 Absinthia
81% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Joshua KeithPub: Team Bewitched
Windows
Absinthia is a turn-based RPG featuring the story of scorned Knight Freya, her young apprentice Sera, and their individual struggles with loss, betrayal and acceptance as they fight to protect their home.
Why similar: Exploration 25.5%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 9.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #29 UNSIGHTED
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,219 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Action RPG 22.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 9.6%
- #30 Naxia
81% matchMixed55% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.7%, Isometric 19.6%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, RPG 6.4%, Adventure 5.2%
- #31 Memoirium
75% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: GoldenGratus
Windows
Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.2%, Souls-like 28.8%, Exploration 12.4%, RPG 7.7%, Action 7.1%
- #32 Edge Of Eternity
77% matchMixed69% of 4,033 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.4%, Exploration 13%, RPG 11.4%, Action 9.5%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #33 Solateria
74% matchVery Positive84% of 713 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Hand-drawn 23.6%, Exploration 13%, Combat 8.8%, Action 6.1%
- #34 The Knight Witch
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 959 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Exploration 21.7%, Female Protagonist 20%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Action 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #35 Sands of Aura
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 843 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.1%, Souls-like 20.1%, Isometric 18.6%, Exploration 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7.7%
- #36 Under The Island
73% matchVery Positive92% of 512 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Action RPG 41.3%, Exploration 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #37 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
73% matchVery Positive84% of 306 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Exploration 13.2%, RPG 8.8%
- #38 Hero's Spirit
76% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: mod.kitchen
Windows
Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.
Why similar: Top-Down 26.2%, Exploration 23.2%, Female Protagonist 16%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #39 Nights of Azure
77% matchMixed70% of 679 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightlord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightlord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Exploration 22.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #40 Arietta of Spirits
74% matchVery Positive85% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action 7.2%
- #41 9 Years of Shadows
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,324 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 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: Action RPG 40.1%, Exploration 15.1%, Fantasy 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8%, Action 7.7%
- #42 Traveler's Refrain
72% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.5%, Combat 10.6%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, RPG 7.8%, Exploration 7.6%
- #43 Second Stellar
69% matchVery Positive99% of 355 reviews2025
Dev: Pepperlog
Windows
Join the enigmatic Starfarers as they traverse the cosmos in this unique dual-character action roguelite, unraveling the mysteries of their galaxy and beyond in pursuit of the Voyager.
Why similar: Top-Down 35.7%, Combat 17.4%, Action 12.4%, Indie 12.3%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #44 Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: MarsLit GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is a fantasy adventure game where a sword–wielding Guardian and an arcane Monk must learn to work together to defeat the Void corrupting their home. Explore ruined temples, solve environmental puzzles, rescue spirits, and defeat giant Void monsters!
Why similar: Action RPG 36.3%, Exploration 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, RPG 10.7%, Action 6.5%
- #45 Ghost Song
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,454 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 34%, Action 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 10%
- #46 Lumione
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 475 reviews2021
Dev: Glimmer StudioPub: Perfect World Games Singapore Pte Ltd
Windows
Lumione is a platformer game set in a deep-sea universe. Join the protagonist Glimmer on a journey in search of the Light as you put your wit to the test in solving challenging puzzle-like levels. Learn from your failures and restore the Light of Hope to the seabed.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.4%, Indie 13.4%, RPG 11.5%, Fantasy 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #47 Rebel Transmute
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Exploration 15.7%, Combat 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action 7%
- #48 Retrace the Light
67% matchVery Positive88% of 256 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Isometric 19.2%, Action RPG 19%, Souls-like 16.7%, Top-Down 13.2%, Exploration 9%
- #49 Indivisible
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,731 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.5 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 22.3%, Hand-drawn 21%, Action 15.5%, Action RPG 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%
- #50 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
67% 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: Action RPG 35.2%, Exploration 17.4%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, RPG 10.4%
- #51 LOST EPIC
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,135 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Action RPG 39.4%, Souls-like 28.9%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 8.5%
- #52 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,888 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Combat 10.9%
- #53 Eternal Radiance
68% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.4 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 23.6%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 15%, Action RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%
- #54 Somber Echoes
66% matchVery Positive83% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Exploration 19.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 7.8%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #55 Drova - Forsaken Kin
64% matchVery Positive94% of 9,712 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Action RPG 35%, Souls-like 22.8%, Exploration 14.9%, RPG 12%, Action 4.5%
- #56 白猫骑士物语/ White Cat Knight
65% matchVery Positive99% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Dumpling Game StudioPub: Room Games
Windows · Mac
A cute but perilous 2D action platformer. Play as a fallen white cat knight: slash, dash and shoot through cursed forests and ancient dungeons, unlock new skills, fight alongside loyal companions, and uncover the mystery buried beneath the town of Harstad.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31%, Exploration 19.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Fantasy 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #57 Moonscars
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Souls-like 50.6%, Action 16.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #58 RIN: The Last Child
68% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
Windows
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Exploration 28.2%, Action 15.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Fantasy 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.5%