- #1 Timespinner
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,123 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 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 27.6% ★, Metroidvania 26.4%, Time Manipulation 26.1% ★, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #2 Paradox Soul
97% matchMixed43% of 637 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Post-apocalyptic 21.1%, Dark 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Mystery 7.9%
- #3 DragonLoop
95% matchVery Positive93% of 551 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 34.9% ★, Time Manipulation 24.7% ★, Metroidvania 22.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action-Adventure 3.8%
- #4 XEL
96% matchMixed48% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 36.5% ★, Time Manipulation 30.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5%, Action 3.8%
- #5 Ageless
94% 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: Time Manipulation 24.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 9.2%
- #6 Retrace the Light
91% matchVery Positive89% of 249 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 28.9%, Time Manipulation 27.8% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Souls-like 6.2%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #7 Alchemist Adventure
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: Bad MinionsPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.2%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Third Person 8.4%
- #8 Maid of Salvation
91% matchVery Positive91% of 254 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 37.5%, Hack and Slash 27%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Souls-like 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #9 Vision Soft Reset
92% matchVery Positive89% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
Windows
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
Why similar: Time Travel 35.7% ★, Metroidvania 24%, Time Manipulation 22.6% ★, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Action-Adventure 3.5%
- #10 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,595 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: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Third Person 9%
- #11 Stellar Blade™
87% matchVery Positive94% of 86,956 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 23.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Dystopian 12.9%, Souls-like 6.9%
- #12 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
90% matchMixed64% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 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: Time Manipulation 26% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action 7.8%
- #13 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 930 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 39.7% ★, Time Travel 33.1% ★, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 5.6%, Metroidvania 5.5%
- #14 Omensight: Definitive Edition
88% 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: Time Travel 50% ★, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action 8.9%, Mystery 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #15 Blades of Time
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,664 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 39.1%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Time Manipulation 16.1% ★, Action 9.6%, Adventure 6.6%
- #16 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
85% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 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 23.4%, Souls-like 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 10.4%
- #17 Ariana and the Elder Codex
84% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #18 YesterMorrow
86% matchMixed68% of 65 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 33.7% ★, Adventure 19.7%, Action 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #19 FOUNTAINS
83% matchVery Positive84% of 460 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Hack and Slash 32%, Souls-like 10.5%, Story Rich 7.2%, Combat 4.5%
- #20 Possessor(s)
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 588 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 11.6%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 8.8%
- #21 Decay of Logos
84% matchMixed54% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 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 30.7%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Souls-like 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 8.4%
- #22 Wanderer
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,061 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty Eyes
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 20.8% ★, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 6.7%
- #23 HunterX
80% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 41.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Souls-like 8.8%, Action 6.7%
- #24 CODE VEIN II
78% matchMixed64% of 6,339 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 34.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Story Rich 6.8%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #25 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
82% 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 56.8% ★, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #26 Metro Gravity
77% matchVery Positive94% of 799 reviews2025
Dev: mrkogamedev
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 37.2%, Puzzle Platformer 22%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Atmospheric 6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #27 Soulstice
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,689 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 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 41%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Third Person 8.9%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #28 MOTORSLICE
74% matchVery Positive87% of 3,850 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Dark 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #29 Afterimage
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,999 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 42.9%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Souls-like 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #30 Obsurity
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Post-apocalyptic 24.3%, Souls-like 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #31 Causal Loop
76% matchVery Positive93% of 59 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 30.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Mystery 12.4%, Story Rich 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #32 Treasures of the Aegean
78% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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 26.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #33 Phoenotopia: Awakening
76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 41.9%, Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #34 Eternal Strands
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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%, Souls-like 15%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Third Person 10.8%, Story Rich 10%
- #35 Kandria
75% matchVery Positive95% of 108 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 22.3%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #36 MARS 2120
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 70 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 37.8%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 6%, Adventure 5.8%
- #37 Souls of Chronos
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
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 26.7%, Story Rich 24%, Action-Adventure 20.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Action 14.2%
- #38 Otherskin
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 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 39.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Time Manipulation 9.2% ★, Action 7%, Adventure 6.4%
- #39 Ingression
72% matchVery Positive84% of 102 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 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 5.5%
- #40 Stray Blade
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 521 reviews2023
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 33.9%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Souls-like 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Mystery 6.4%
- #41 SONOKUNI
70% matchVery Positive98% of 118 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 33.2%, Dystopian 33.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #42 Darxanadon
73% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Souls-like 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 6.3%
- #43 Robots at Midnight
69% matchVery Positive92% of 140 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 30.6%, Souls-like 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Adventure 7.7%
- #44 The Vagrant
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,587 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 39.4%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 5.6%
- #45 Axiom of Maria: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive92% of 75 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 11.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Action 9.2%
- #46 Under The Island
67% matchVery Positive93% of 459 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 63.8%, Adventure 19.3%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #47 9 Years of Shadows
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,183 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 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 58.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 6.3%
- #48 Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate
69% matchMixed67% of 144 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 33.4% ★, Time Manipulation 26.9% ★, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Mystery 8.4%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #49 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 58.6%, Female Protagonist 10%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Action 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #50 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
69% matchMixed68% of 97 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 29.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Dark 14.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #51 Dream Cycle
71% matchMixed58% of 277 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 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Adventure 9.6%, Souls-like 9.3%
- #52 UNSIGHTED
68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,155 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Metroidvania 38%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%, Action 6.7%
- #53 Moonlight Traveler
68% matchMixed55% of 56 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 48.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Souls-like 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Dark 6.6%
- #54 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
65% matchMixed55% of 102,825 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.5 hrsMean: 30.1 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 18.7%, Souls-like 12.3%, Dark 9%, Third Person 6%
- #55 Bygone Dreams: Prophecy
66% matchVery Positive87% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.
Why similar: Action 20.3%, Adventure 19.4%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Souls-like 10.6%, Combat 9.7%
- #56 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,389 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 25.7%, Hack and Slash 23%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Souls-like 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #57 Shattered Divinities
63% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 67.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action 7.8%, Combat 3.1%
- #58 Arietta of Spirits
67% matchVery Positive86% of 694 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.
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