- #1 Dungeons of Hinterberg
97% matchVery Positive93% of 3,224 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 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: Magic 29.2%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 9.2%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a vibrant fantasy setting similar to Mystralia.
- #2 TUNIC
96% matchVery Positive91% of 17,588 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: RPG 20.5%, Fantasy 20.5%, Puzzle 17.2%, Action 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features deep exploration and environmental puzzles that reward curiosity and experimentation, much like the spell-crafting mechanics of the seed game.
- #3 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
96% matchVery Positive89% of 14,183 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 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: Fantasy 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 11.8%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on using magical abilities to solve physics-based puzzles in a beautiful fantasy world makes it a strong thematic match.
- #4 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
94% 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: Female Protagonist 29.1%, Magic 27.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 11.4%, Fantasy 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-quality action-adventure experience with a strong emphasis on magic, exploration, and charming character-driven storytelling.
- #5 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
95% matchVery Positive87% of 770 reviews2017
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 15.1%, Indie 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a nostalgic action-adventure experience that emphasizes dungeon exploration and item-based puzzle solving.
- #6 Potions: A Curious Tale
94% matchVery Positive91% of 389 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 29.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Adventure 10.4%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on crafting and using magical items to overcome obstacles makes it a great fit for fans of Mystralia's spell-crafting.
- #7 Ikenfell
93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,239 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Ray GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, RPG 17.9%, Magic 15.3%, Indie 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game centers on a magical school setting with a diverse cast of characters and a tactical combat system that feels very thematic.
- #8 CrossCode
92% matchVery Positive93% of 18,146 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, RPG 14.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features complex puzzle-filled dungeons and a deep combat system that rewards players for mastering their abilities.
- #9 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,153 reviews2015
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
Why similar: Adventure 22.9%, RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 16.4%, Action 16.1%, Indie 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic action-adventure experience with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving that mirrors the core loop of Mystralia.
- #10 Child of Light
91% 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: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, RPG 19.3%, Fantasy 17.3%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, magic-infused fantasy adventure featuring a female protagonist and a unique take on turn-based combat.
- #11 Spells & Secrets
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 321 reviews2023
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this rogue-lite adventure, you free the Academy of Greifenstein from magical creatures by using your spells creatively. Explore this modern magical world alone or in local co-op mode with friends and family, customize your character, solve mysteries, and find powerful artifacts.
Why similar: Magic 42.5%, Fantasy 16.9%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A magic-themed action game where you use spells to interact with the environment and fight enemies in a school setting.
- #12 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
90% matchMixed64% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Adventure 23.5%, Action 19.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The game features elemental magic mechanics that are used both for combat and for solving environmental puzzles throughout the world.
- #13 Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,165 reviews2015
Dev: Funatics SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 100.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The legends speak of a long forgotten prophecy... of a shining hero and of perilous adventures... of sinister powers, strange worlds and swarms of fairies ... but they said nothing of a girl with a big heart instead of a big sword!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33%, Adventure 20.5%, Fantasy 17.9%, RPG 14.4%, Action 13%
Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game features a strong focus on magic-based combat and exploration in a whimsical fantasy world.
- #14 South of Midnight
83% 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: Magic 36.8%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Fantasy 13.1%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a female protagonist using magic to navigate a rich, folklore-inspired fantasy world.
- #15 Alwa's Awakening
87% matchVery Positive80% of 930 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.5%, Adventure 25.9%, Indie 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled metroidvania that relies on magical items and spells to navigate its intricate, puzzle-filled world.
- #16 Lichdom: Battlemage
88% matchMixed56% of 3,005 reviews2014
Dev: XaviantPub: Xaviant Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play the first game where the Mage is a total badass!
Why similar: Magic 50.1%, RPG 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Fantasy 10%, Female Protagonist 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep spell-crafting system that allows for extensive customization of magical abilities.
- #17 Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements
86% matchVery Positive88% of 162 reviews2019
Dev: Himalaya Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
D'arc is a sixteen-year-old Mage to be. A sinister plot threatens his initiation and risks plunging the land of Iginor into conflict and chaos. Choose from four classes and train in the Elemental arts. Master a unique range of spells to solve puzzles, battle monsters, and confront the ultimate evil.
Why similar: Magic 27%, Adventure 21.2%, RPG 17.7%, Action 14.9%, Indie 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game leans heavily into the fantasy magic theme, requiring players to master elemental powers to progress.
- #18 Indivisible
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,710 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 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: Female Protagonist 29.9%, RPG 23%, Action 18.8%, Indie 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and action-RPG combat with a strong female lead in a fantasy-inspired world.
- #19 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
84% matchVery Positive95% of 6,781 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Magic 31.3%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Adventure 12.4%, RPG 9.1%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique magic-based typing mechanic that makes combat and exploration feel fresh and rewarding.
- #20 Alwa's Legacy
84% matchVery Positive87% of 631 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Magic 32%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Fantasy 12.6%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Building on its predecessor, this game offers expanded magic-based exploration and platforming challenges.
- #21 Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
85% matchMixed58% of 505 reviews2017
Dev: EnigamiPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...
Why similar: RPG 24.4%, Adventure 23.2%, Action 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes magic and exploration in a unique, vibrant world with a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #22 Märchen Forest
82% matchVery Positive81% of 401 reviews2021
Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.
Why similar: Magic 32.5%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, RPG 16.1%, Adventure 15.3%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming fantasy RPG that focuses on exploration and magic-based interactions within a mysterious forest.
- #23 Masters of Anima
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 421 reviews2018
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Delve into an original adventure and defy the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians thanks to intuitive and innovative gameplay and make quick tactical decisions to prevail.
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Adventure 34.2%, RPG 30%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-action hybrid where you control magical forces to solve puzzles and defeat enemies in a fantasy setting.
- #24 Fae Tactics
80% matchVery Positive85% of 1,726 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Female Protagonist 33.2%, Fantasy 10.9%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a magic-heavy world and deep character customization that will appeal to fans of fantasy systems.
- #25 Ageless
81% matchMixed55% of 404 reviews2020
Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.8%, Adventure 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Indie 9.6%, RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique time-manipulation magic mechanic used to solve platforming puzzles and navigate the environment.
- #26 Arietta of Spirits
79% matchVery Positive86% of 700 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Female Protagonist 34.2%, Fantasy 19.8%, Adventure 19.4%, Action 15.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich action-adventure game that focuses on emotional narrative and exploration in a spirit-filled world.
- #27 Ittle Dew 2+
79% matchVery Positive86% of 439 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 13.4%, RPG 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a pure action-adventure experience with a heavy emphasis on clever room-based puzzles and exploration.
- #28 The Girl and the Robot
81% matchMixed68% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Carpets Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Girl and the Robot is a third person action/adventure game set in a fairy tale world where you take on the role of a young girl trying to escape from a castle ruled by an evil queen.
Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Action 19.4%, RPG 19.3%, Indie 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game featuring a female protagonist who must work with a mechanical companion to overcome obstacles.
- #29 Moss VR
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,411 reviews2018
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Action 15.4%, Puzzle 9.3%, Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This VR adventure game features a magical protagonist and requires players to solve environmental puzzles to progress.
- #30 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,671 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Magic 40.8%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 5%
- #31 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
75% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.9%, RPG 18.9%, Action 12.7%, Magic 12.2%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #32 Under The Island
73% matchVery Positive93% of 472 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: Female Protagonist 38.3%, RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 14.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 7.9%
- #33 MO:Astray
77% matchVery Positive92% of 5,043 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Adventure 27.8%, Action 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Indie 18%, Cute 4.3%
- #34 Eternal Strands
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,663 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Magic 34.8%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Fantasy 13.1%, RPG 10.5%, Adventure 7.7%
- #35 Battle Princess Madelyn
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 156 reviews2018
Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.6%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Indie 12.3%, Magic 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that features a female protagonist and a fantasy world filled with combat and exploration.
- #36 Omensight: Definitive Edition
76% matchVery Positive89% of 1,515 reviews2018
Dev: Spearhead Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.
Why similar: Action 17.8%, Fantasy 15.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, RPG 13.3%
- #37 Toren
77% matchMixed63% of 1,352 reviews2015
Dev: SwordtalesPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Adventure 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Indie 11%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #38 Distortions
76% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.2%, Adventure 22.2%, RPG 17.4%, Action 11.8%, Indie 11.5%
- #39 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 847 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Magic 26.9%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Adventure 16.5%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #40 The Legend of Dark Witch
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Action 24.4%, Adventure 19.4%, Indie 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
- #41 Forgotton Anne
72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,015 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.8%, Fantasy 22.1%, Action 11.2%, Indie 7.3%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #42 Ley Lines
74% matchVery Positive83% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Miria Studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
You are the last hope of a ruined world, capable of restoring the severed Ley Lines. Throughout the ruined temple of Miria's Heart, attune to and master five unique powers, allowing you to alter gravity, slow time, shift space, and much more.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Adventure 28%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.3%
- #43 Whirlwind Magician
68% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Magic 31.6%, Female Protagonist 31.4%, Fantasy 9.7%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.8%
- #44 Crown Trick
70% matchVery Positive85% of 5,374 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!
Why similar: Magic 30.2%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 12.3%, Fantasy 11.8%
- #45 Trine Enchanted Edition
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,871 reviews2009
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Why similar: Fantasy 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #46 Q.U.B.E. 2
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,736 reviews2018
Dev: Toxic GamesPub: Trapped Nerve Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home.
Why similar: Adventure 27.7%, Action 21.5%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Indie 15.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #47 Phoenotopia: Awakening
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,845 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 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: Adventure 25.8%, Action 20.1%, Fantasy 17%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #48 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
67% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: Magic 31.7%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 8.4%
- #49 Legend of the Outlaw Mage
69% 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.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.2%, Magic 30.6%, Action 14.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Indie 9.1%
- #50 Nekomancer of Nowhere
66% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Standing Cat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Draw spells on your screen as the Nekomancer! Swap between the realms of life and death, revive ghosts, and uncover Tombstone Tower's haunting truth!
Why similar: Magic 45.9%, Action 17%, Fantasy 14.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #51 The Lightbringer
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Rock Square ThunderPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.1%, Adventure 20.5%, Action 17.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Cute 8.6%
- #52 Harmony's Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive93% of 598 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Magic 33.1%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Fantasy 12.6%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #53 Elementallis
64% matchVery Positive89% of 243 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: Magic 33.4%, Fantasy 14.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 10.7%, RPG 8.9%
- #54 Mya of the Desert
71% matchMixed66% of 123 reviews2020
Dev: Emergency Entrance Studios
Windows
Mya of the Desert is a Puzzle Platforming game where you use earth manipulating powers, or Geomancy, to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat foes. Elevate pillars of earth and bend rocks to your will as Mya, a desert wanderer, as she returns life to the world around her!
Why similar: Magic 26.7%, Adventure 22.8%, Action 18.5%, Indie 12.7%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #55 Magicians And Monsters
69% matchMixed67% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: 呜噜噜游戏
Windows
Flying battles, controlling Excalibur attacks, taming monsters, land and air battles, experiencing a different magical journey...
Why similar: Magic 26.2%, RPG 22.8%, Action 20.8%, Fantasy 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #56 Hogwarts Legacy
63% 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: Magic 48.5%, Fantasy 15%, Adventure 11%, RPG 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
- #57 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
63% matchVery Positive92% of 397 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Adventure 34.9%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, RPG 15.8%, Puzzle 15.2%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #58 Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells
69% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Green Sauce Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dive into a magical world of witches and wizards. Travel through magical lands, relaxing music and help Victoria collect unique items along her journey to become a witch. Learn from the ancient Book of Spells in this engaging Match 3 game.
Why similar: Magic 41.8%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Indie 11.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle 6.4%
- #59 Witchcrafty
68% 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: Magic 31.2%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Fantasy 11.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 10.2%
- #60 Ariana and the Elder Codex
62% matchMostly Positive79% of 119 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Adventure 21.7%, Action 20.5%, Magic 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Fantasy 13.2%