Games Like Mages of Mystralia

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 29.2%, Magic 27.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.4%, Fantasy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist using magical abilities in a beautifully crafted fantasy world with a focus on exploration.

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 20.4%, Fantasy 20.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Action 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of classic Zelda-like exploration and environmental puzzle-solving in a charming, mysterious world.

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 32.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 15%, Indie 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic top-down action-adventure games with a focus on dungeon exploration and puzzle-solving.

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 34.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Action 19.4%, Puzzle 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a young female protagonist who uses elemental magic to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Fantasy 9%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique magic-based brush mechanic for combat and puzzle-solving within a rich, fantasy-inspired setting.

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 28.7%, RPG 17.9%, Magic 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Indie 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused RPG set in a school for wizards that mirrors the whimsical, character-driven charm of Mystralia.

A physics-based puzzle platformer in breathtaking 2.5D. A haunted prince's nightmares are leaking into the waking world — chase him down as wizard, knight and thief, solving puzzles of fire, water, light, magnets, electricity and more. Play solo or with up to three friends, online or in local co-op.

Why similar: Magic 46.6%, Fantasy 18.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 9%, Puzzle 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based environmental puzzles with magical character abilities in a vibrant, high-fantasy atmosphere.

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 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, RPG 14%, Adventure 8.5%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that excels at combining deep, satisfying combat with complex dungeon puzzles and exploration.

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 42.3%, Fantasy 16.8%, Action 13%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused roguelite set in a wizarding school that emphasizes spell-casting and creative problem-solving.

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 28.9%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.3%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends modern action-adventure combat with magic-based puzzle-solving in a unique, stylized fantasy setting.

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 40.4%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired metroidvania that relies heavily on magical items to solve environmental puzzles.

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 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 17%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful fantasy adventure featuring a young female protagonist and a unique, magic-infused combat system.

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: Adventure 33%, Action 18.8%, Indie 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on wordless storytelling through environmental puzzle-solving and exploration in a mysterious, shifting world.

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 30.9%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Adventure 12.7%, RPG 9.1%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique adventure game where magic and exploration are tied to a clever typing-based narrative mechanic.

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 29.7%, RPG 22.9%, Action 18.9%, Indie 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a strong female lead and unique combat mechanics that emphasize timing and magical abilities.

Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.

Why similar: Magic 33.8%, Adventure 17.1%, RPG 15.3%, Action 14.1%, Fantasy 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration, fantasy lore, and classic dungeon progression.

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 29.8%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Fantasy 10.6%, Adventure 10.3%, RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A crafting-focused RPG where the player must master alchemy and magic to overcome challenges.

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 32.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Fantasy 17.8%, RPG 14.5%, Action 13%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy adventure that centers on collecting and using magical creatures to solve puzzles and fight.

Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.7%, Fantasy 17.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist fighting through a fantasy world inspired by Indian mythology.

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 24.2%, Adventure 23.4%, Action 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Fantasy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique magic system and a vibrant fantasy world that rewards exploration and tactical combat.

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 26.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Action 13.3%, RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-adventure game that focuses heavily on creative puzzle-solving within dungeon environments.

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 48.7%, Female Protagonist 33.4%, Fantasy 10.8%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a charming aesthetic that emphasizes magic and elemental interactions.

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 36%, Adventure 34.4%, RPG 29.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy game that focuses on magical summoning and tactical combat in a fantasy setting.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Fantasy 25.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Action 18.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines challenging 3D platforming with exploration and combat in a dark, fantasy-inspired world.

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 26.7%, Adventure 21.5%, RPG 17.7%, Action 15.1%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game centered on a young mage learning to master elemental magic in a fantasy kingdom.

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 17.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Fantasy 15.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, RPG 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that uses a time-loop narrative to explore a fantasy world through combat and investigation.

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: Female Protagonist 39.7%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 16%, RPG 15%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female lead, deep exploration, and a focus on clever combat and puzzle mechanics.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Adventure 32.2%, Action 21.9%, Puzzle 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Cute 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and environmental puzzle-solving using a unique creature-based mechanic.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.2%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 16.6%, Cute 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure game where music and song are used as magical tools to interact with the world.

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 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 8.1%, Cute 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration, charm, and creative puzzle-solving.

Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.

Why similar: Magic 43.6%, Fantasy 16.1%, RPG 15%, Adventure 13%, Action 12.3%

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 36.3%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Fantasy 12.9%, Adventure 8%, Action 6.1%

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 28%, Action 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Indie 17.5%, Cute 4.2%

This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.

Why similar: Magic 32.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, RPG 16.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Fantasy 6%

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 34.6%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Fantasy 13%, RPG 10.5%, Adventure 7.8%

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 43%, RPG 18.9%, Action 12.8%, Magic 12%, Fantasy 7.1%

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 31.7%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 6.5%

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 38.5%, RPG 17%, Fantasy 13.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 8%

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 40.2%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.4%, Fantasy 15.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 13.3%, Puzzle 7.9%

Play the first game where the Mage is a total badass!

Why similar: Magic 49.9%, RPG 14.4%, Action 11.3%, Fantasy 10%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

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 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Indie 10.7%, Fantasy 6.8%

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 22.4%, RPG 17.3%, Action 11.9%, Indie 11.2%

Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.

Why similar: Magic 32.7%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Fantasy 13.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 6%

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 34.9%, Adventure 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Indie 9.3%, RPG 8.3%

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 26%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Action 19.6%, RPG 19.2%, Indie 12.8%

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%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Adventure 12.5%, RPG 12.5%, Fantasy 11.7%

-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%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

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%, Adventure 19.6%, Fantasy 19.5%, Action 15.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

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 32.5%, Action 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Magic 12.1%, Indie 12%

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 49%, Fantasy 22%, Action 11.4%, Puzzle 7.3%, Indie 7.2%

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: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Magic 31.3%, Action 9.9%, Fantasy 9.6%, Adventure 8%

Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.

Why similar: Magic 34.3%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Fantasy 12%, RPG 11.5%, Action 11.2%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Magic 24.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 16.6%, Fantasy 12.7%

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 28.2%, Action 19.7%, Indie 13%

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 26.1%, Action 20.3%, Fantasy 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

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 27.9%, Action 21.7%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Indie 14.8%, Puzzle 8.2%

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 45.7%, Action 17.3%, Fantasy 14.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Puzzle 9.1%

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 20.7%, Action 17.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, Cute 8.5%

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 32.8%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Puzzle 6.7%