Games Like Magia X

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.1%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features stunning hand-drawn 2D art and fluid, fast-paced action combat that mirrors the visual flair of Magia X.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Anime 27.9%, RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 19.4%, 2D 12.8%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a polished 2D side-scrolling experience with beautiful pixel art and anime-inspired character designs.

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Action RPG 26.2%, 2.5D 10.8%, RPG 9.4%, Hack and Slash 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a robust 2D action-RPG experience with a focus on character progression and diverse combat abilities.

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Side Scroller 30%, Action RPG 21.1%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Anime 9.1%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct match for the side-scrolling action-RPG feel, focusing on combo-heavy combat and colorful 2D environments.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Side Scroller 47.6%, Anime 14%, Fantasy 9.3%, Colorful 8.5%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a tight, challenging 2D action-RPG experience with a distinct anime aesthetic and atmospheric world-building.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: RPG 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Fantasy 10.3%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a hallmark of 2D action-RPGs, featuring vibrant hand-painted visuals and a deep, character-focused story.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 11%, Story Rich 10.6%, Fantasy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends steampunk aesthetics with classic 2D action-RPG gameplay and a heavy emphasis on story and character development.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Anime 33.3%, Action 15.9%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, RPG 11.9%, 2D 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: From the creators of Momodora, this game features refined 2D combat and a strong focus on narrative-driven side-scrolling action.

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: Action RPG 35%, Anime 17.7%, Atmospheric 17.4%, 2D 15.2%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a melancholic, beautiful art style with fluid 2D combat mechanics that reward precise timing and exploration.

「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Side Scroller 30.4%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 6.6%, Colorful 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a gothic, anime-styled side-scrolling action experience that feels very similar to classic character-action games.

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: Character Action Game 37.5% ★, Side Scroller 22.3%, Action RPG 14.5%, Anime 5.9%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D side-scroller that blends platforming with action-RPG elements and a unique, folklore-inspired narrative.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Character Action Game 42.7% ★, Fantasy 17.7%, 2D 16.3%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-speed 2D combat and a sprawling world that encourages exploration, much like the adventure elements in Magia X.

The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!

Why similar: JRPG 36.9%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 9%, Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the JRPG and anime-action roots of the genre with character-focused storytelling and vibrant combat.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Anime 34.9%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action 10.4%, 2D 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival action-RPG with a distinct anime art style and a focus on using environmental interactions during combat.

Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the fall, its surviving descendants have chosen you as the Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former glory: A paradise in the skies!

Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, Action RPG 19.9%, Anime 9.6%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG captures the charm of classic 2D adventures with a focus on rhythmic combat and character-driven quests.

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 27.6%, JRPG 25.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic metroidvania-style experience with a magical girl theme and side-scrolling action.

Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!

Why similar: Side Scroller 45.3%, Action 22.2%, Anime 20.6%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers incredibly fast-paced 2D action with a strong anime aesthetic and precise platforming mechanics.

Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.

Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 8.7%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure title that captures the spirit of anime-inspired combat and exploration within a fantasy setting.

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Side Scroller 23.8%, RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Anime 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sequel-like experience that refines the action-RPG and platforming elements of the original HunterX.

Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

Why similar: JRPG 29.1%, Action RPG 24.3%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 9.9%, 2.5D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines pixel-art aesthetics with deep action-RPG combat systems and a focus on party-based adventure.

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.7%, Anime 15.7%, RPG 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Fantasy 11%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep action-RPG experience with a strong emphasis on character abilities and narrative-driven exploration.

The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

Why similar: Action RPG 39.9%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, RPG 15.6%, Anime 12.5%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action-RPG features challenging combat and a focus on exploration, fitting well with the side-scrolling action genre.

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

Why similar: Character Action Game 35.6% ★, JRPG 21.2%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 5.8%, Anime 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the sense of adventure and action-RPG exploration found in colorful 2D fantasy worlds.

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Story Rich 21.8%, 2D 14.5%, Action 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that emphasizes combat depth and world-building, appealing to fans of the genre's mechanics.

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: JRPG 28.3%, Action RPG 22%, RPG 10.6%, 2.5D 9%, Anime 8.4%

Witch Play House is an unconventional fantasy collection-adventure game that seamlessly blends exhilarating monster-slaying action with a deep collection system. The game features a unique "aesthetic of feet" theme, creating a mysterious world brimming with whimsical imagination.

Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Action RPG 22.1%, RPG 16.2%, Anime 9.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG-inspired action game that features colorful visuals and a focus on magical combat mechanics.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Action 25.1%, Adventure 12.1%, 2D 11.7%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game with a charming aesthetic and a focus on exploration and character-driven progression.

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Anime 28.2%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Story Rich 17%, 2D 15%, Action 12%

Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Action RPG 21.9%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 8.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

Return of the action Master! GranAge!!

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.8% ★, Action RPG 19%, RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 5.9%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on 2D side-scrolling action with a strong emphasis on character classes and RPG progression.

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 38.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of hack-and-slash combat and action-RPG progression within a fantasy world.

Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 34.3%, Anime 14.6%, RPG 12.4%, Strategy RPG 9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2.5D 8.2%, RPG 7.6%

Be an anime protagonist and explore a fantasy world in VR. Use your unique abilities and sword skills to defeat invading enemies. Come join Stella on an adventure now!

Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Action RPG 19.2%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 9.6%, Fantasy 6.2%

Cladun X2 is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler with a retro RPG finish and a nearly infinite level of character customization. From stats to equipment to character classes to creating your own hero, Cladun X2 promises an addicting experience that gamers new and old will fully enjoy.

Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, RPG 25.4%, Action RPG 18.6%, Action 8.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled JRPG that offers deep customization and action-oriented gameplay for fans of the genre.

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Anime 9.7%, Hack and Slash 6.9%

Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!

Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Action RPG 21.5%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, RPG 8.1%, Story Rich 7.5%

Ys IX, the high-speed action RPG known for its exhilarating battles and adventure powered by special abilities, is now available on Steam®!

Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Action RPG 22%, RPG 17.4%, Anime 9.7%, Action 8.7%

Dive in and experience the magical world of Grand Amnis! Armed with the gauntlet, explore the mysterious Ruins beneath the city with your companion Iris, a novice researcher, as you uncover the dark secrets and prevent a terrifying future in this narrative action adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Action RPG 18.2%, Anime 9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%, RPG 7.6%

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Side Scroller 49.3%, Anime 17.1%, RPG 14.5%, 2D 7.8%, Action 5.9%

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: Side Scroller 34%, Action RPG 21.7%, Anime 14.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, RPG 8.3%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Character Action Game 49.6% ★, Action RPG 18.2%, Anime 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Fantasy 20.7%, Colorful 16.2%, Action 11.3%, Anime 11%

Secret of Magia is an action RPG. Explore a huge world and free your people from the tyranny of an evil, supernatural dictator.

Why similar: Anime 38.9%, RPG 28%, Action 10%, Fantasy 7.5%, 2D 7%

Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

Why similar: Anime 25.8%, Fantasy 23.4%, Story Rich 15.5%, Action 12.5%, 2D 11.3%

Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, JRPG 25%, Action RPG 16.3%, Anime 11.2%, RPG 6.9%

Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!

Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Action RPG 19.1%, 2.5D 9.2%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, RPG 8.1%

A 2D side-scrolling pixel art action RPG featuring advanced AI companions that fight and move on their own. A heartfelt story about children’s daily lives and small adventures in a world of swords and magic.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Action RPG 21.4%, JRPG 21.2%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 6.5%

The memories of the Hero, in your hands! Experience the story of the legendary anime series, DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, in an exhilarating action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with art from the anime and manga.

Why similar: Action RPG 29%, Anime 17%, RPG 13.8%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Story Rich 9.1%

Break into the new apeX of 2D action! INTI CREATES is proud to present new apeX of cutting-edge 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX 2!

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.2%, Anime 19.9%, Action 14.5%, Fantasy 13.1%, Story Rich 8%

Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.

Why similar: Action RPG 37.5%, RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 14.1%, Colorful 12.1%, 2D 8.3%

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

Why similar: Action RPG 34.8%, Fantasy 14.2%, Colorful 12.4%, RPG 9.6%, Strategy RPG 8.7%

Feel-good, high-impact 2D action with two hearts as one. Time for a powerful, vivid “Action Date”!

Why similar: Action RPG 39.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Anime 12%, 2D 9.7%, Action 8.5%

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Enter a virtual world of cyber-landscapes and unravel the mystery behind its creation! "Mighty Gunvolt Burst" is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling action game with an authentic feel. Play as "Beck," "Gunvolt," or "Ekoro," and experience their new stories in this unique parallel universe.

Why similar: Action 100%

Step into 'Magical Waifu Academy', a vibrant RPG where you, an aspiring mage, explore realms teeming with monstergirls. Master spells, engage in risqué encounters, and uncover 14 high-resolution scenes in a world where magic and allure blend seamlessly.

Why similar: Action RPG 30.9%, Anime 16.3%, Fantasy 14.2%, RPG 12.9%, Colorful 10%

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 29.1%, Side Scroller 14%, RPG 12.3%, 2D 9.9%, Anime 9.5%

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.

Why similar: Character Action Game 27.3% ★, JRPG 25%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 10.6%, Action 5.6%

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

Why similar: JRPG 27.7%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Action RPG 20.4%, RPG 7.6%, Fantasy 6.8%