- #1 Timespinner
97% 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: Time Travel 27.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.5%, Time Manipulation 26% ★, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #2 DragonLoop
95% matchVery Positive92% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: 沙因
Windows
Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.
Why similar: Time Travel 35% ★, Time Manipulation 24.6% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action-Adventure 3.9%
- #3 Paradox Soul
96% matchMixed43% of 654 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Post-apocalyptic 21%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Dark 9.3%, Mystery 7.8%
- #4 XEL
96% matchMixed48% of 299 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
Why similar: Time Travel 36.6% ★, Time Manipulation 30.2% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5%, Action 3.9%
- #5 Stellar Blade™
93% 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: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Dystopian 12.4%, Souls-like 6.8%
- #6 Ageless
94% matchMixed56% of 406 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: Time Manipulation 24.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.6%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 9.3%
- #7 Alchemist Adventure
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 131 reviews2021
Dev: Bad MinionsPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #8 Retrace the Light
90% 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: Metroidvania 29.1%, Time Manipulation 27.7% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Souls-like 6.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%
- #9 Vision Soft Reset
91% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2019
Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
Windows
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
Why similar: Time Travel 35.7% ★, Metroidvania 24.1%, Time Manipulation 22.4% ★, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Action-Adventure 3.5%
- #10 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
89% 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: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 9%, Mystery 9%
- #11 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
91% matchMixed64% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Time Manipulation 27.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #12 Maid of Salvation
89% matchVery Positive90% of 268 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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: Metroidvania 37.6%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Souls-like 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #13 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,000 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 39.8% ★, Time Travel 33.6% ★, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action 5.6%, Metroidvania 5%
- #14 Blades of Time
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,706 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.8%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Time Manipulation 16% ★, Action 9.9%, Adventure 6.6%
- #15 Omensight: Definitive Edition
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,517 reviews2018
Dev: Spearhead Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 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: Time Travel 49.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action 8.9%, Mystery 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #16 Duskfade
84% matchVery Positive91% of 706 reviews2026
Dev: Weird BelugaPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.6%, Souls-like 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action 9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #17 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
85% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 23.4%, Souls-like 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 10.4%
- #18 YesterMorrow
86% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Bitmap GalaxyPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.
Why similar: Time Travel 33.6% ★, Adventure 19.8%, Action 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #19 Ariana and the Elder Codex
82% 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: Metroidvania 32.9%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #20 Possessor(s)
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 765 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Dystopian 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 10%, Adventure 8.5%
- #21 Decay of Logos
84% 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: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Souls-like 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 8.5%
- #22 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: TERNOX
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 56.6% ★, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #23 Wanderer
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,069 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty Eyes
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Built from the ground up for VR, Wanderer has a unique blend of escape room style puzzles, tactile hands on interactions and action arcade sequences to bring you the ultimate time travel adventure. Are you ready to walk in the footsteps of those who have gone before you?
Why similar: Time Travel 56.7% ★, Time Manipulation 20.7% ★, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 6.7%
- #24 Soulstice
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,767 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.9%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Third Person 8.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #25 Obsurity
81% 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: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Post-apocalyptic 24.2%, Souls-like 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Atmospheric 7%
- #26 Afterimage
78% 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: Metroidvania 43.2%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Souls-like 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #27 HunterX
79% matchVery Positive83% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Metroidvania 41.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Souls-like 8.8%, Action 6.8%
- #28 RewindGirl
77% matchVery Positive92% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: べすとまん
Windows
Run, jump, rewind, and avoid a time paradox? A time-traveling gal changes the past where she drank tapioca to prevent the extinction of humanity in this time-loop action puzzle game!
Why similar: Time Travel 53.8% ★, Time Manipulation 37.2% ★, Action 7.3%, Adventure 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #29 Treasures of the Aegean
78% matchVery Positive86% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
What happened to the Minoan civilization? Join parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew in a historical action thriller, as they unveil the secrets of a forgotten kingdom which has been tragically trapped in and endless time loop.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #30 Eternal Strands
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,744 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Souls-like 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #31 Phoenotopia: Awakening
77% 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: Metroidvania 41.8%, Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #32 Metro Gravity
74% matchVery Positive93% of 901 reviews2025
Dev: mrkogamedev
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #33 Kandria
76% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: Shirakumo Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Post-apocalyptic 22.2%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #34 MARS 2120
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Metroidvania with a mix of melee and ranged combats inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Guacamelee! Help Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte battle her way through the secrets of Mars.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.9%
- #35 CODE VEIN II
73% matchMixed65% of 7,124 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, Action 33.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Story Rich 6.6%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #36 Souls of Chronos
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...
Why similar: Mystery 26.4%, Story Rich 23.8%, Action-Adventure 20.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 14.3%
- #37 Causal Loop
72% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Mirebound InteractivePub: Headup
Windows
Causal Loop is a narrative puzzler that blends mind-bending mechanics with a rich sci-fi story about time, consequence, and survival. Solve intricate puzzles by using the signature “echo” mechanic to record, replay, and interact with up to three versions of your past self. Can you break the loop?
Why similar: Time Manipulation 30.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #38 Ingression
73% matchVery Positive85% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Espale StudiosPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.
Why similar: Time Travel 43% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 5.5%
- #39 Darxanadon
74% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Souls-like 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 6.3%
- #40 Stray Blade
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 528 reviews2023
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Souls-like 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Mystery 6.3%
- #41 Otherskin
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Time Manipulation 9.2% ★, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.4%
- #42 SONOKUNI
70% matchVery Positive98% of 122 reviews2025
Dev: DON YASA CREWPub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Dystopian 33%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #43 The Vagrant
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,673 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 5.6%
- #44 FOUNTAINS
70% matchVery Positive84% of 494 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Hack and Slash 32%, Souls-like 10.5%, Story Rich 7.1%, Combat 4.4%
- #45 Fading Echo
68% matchVery Positive93% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: EmeteriaPub: New Tales
Windows
Fading Echo is a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG where creativity fuels combat. Manipulate water, trigger chain reactions, and shift through surreal worlds as One, a young Legend on a mission to save a dying desertscape from the grip of the Paradox corruption.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #46 Robots at Midnight
69% matchVery Positive92% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: Finish Line GamesPub: Snail Games USA
Windows
Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.
Why similar: Dystopian 30.3%, Souls-like 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Adventure 7.9%
- #47 Axiom of Maria: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Ganzheit
Windows
Axiom of Maria is an action-adventure game featuring Kay as the protagonist trying to get back her family from an AI in Seoul, a ghost town due to population decline.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.4%
- #48 9 Years of Shadows
69% 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: Metroidvania 58.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 6.4%
- #49 Dream Cycle
72% matchMixed57% of 278 reviews2022
Dev: Cathuria GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Venture into Lovecraft’s legendary Dreamlands and join an epic struggle to save humanity. Master occult powers, unique weapons, and special combat abilities to vanquish powerful enemies. Explore, adventure, survive, and find a way to break the curse that threatens the waking world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Dark 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Souls-like 9.3%
- #50 Under The Island
67% 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: Female Protagonist 63.5%, Adventure 19.5%, Action 15%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 RIN: The Last Child
71% 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: Metroidvania 58.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #52 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
69% matchMixed67% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Aya Games
Windows
A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Dark 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #53 Akatori
67% 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: Metroidvania 39%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #54 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
68% 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: Metroidvania 25.8%, Hack and Slash 22.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Souls-like 8.5%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #55 Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate
67% matchMixed65% of 159 reviews2025
Dev: Mighty Eyes
Windows
Step into the unknown and embark on an epic, time travel adventure, completely re-imagined. Introducing Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, a remake of the critically acclaimed VR adventure game - Wanderer. There’s no telling where you’ll go and who you’ll become as you unravel the mysteries of time.
Why similar: Time Travel 33.5% ★, Time Manipulation 26.9% ★, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Mystery 8.3%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #56 Maseylia : Echoes of the Past
66% matchNo user reviews82% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: Sol Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a fully interconnected 3D world where every new ability dramatically expands your freedom. A true non-linear Metroidvania with breathtaking movement, atmospheric sci-fi beauty, and deep environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Third Person 9%, Adventure 7.1%, 3D 5.9%
- #57 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
65% matchMixed56% of 105,291 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Female Protagonist 19%, Souls-like 12.5%, Dark 8.8%, Third Person 6%
- #58 Moonlight Traveler
68% 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: Metroidvania 48.3%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Souls-like 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Dark 6.5%