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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Female Protagonist, Action, Platformer, Metroidvania.

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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 75 reviews
Released: 2024-07-31
Developer: QUByte Interactive
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    73% matchMixed44% of 660 reviews2018
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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 5,267 reviews2019
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 65.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 5.2%, Side Scroller 3.9%, Female Protagonist 3.1%

  54. #54 LunarLux
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 445 reviews2023
    Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!

    Why similar: Space 35%, Female Protagonist 31.6%, Futuristic 10.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Action 7.5%

  55. #55 HunterX: code name T
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2023
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows

    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: Metroidvania 29.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, 2.5D 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%

  56. #56 Super Alloy Ranger
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 415 reviews2022
    Dev: Alloy MushroomPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

    Why similar: Action 43.2%, Adventure 19%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Indie 10.5%, Singleplayer 9.1%

  57. #57 Quarion
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 174 reviews2025
    Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
    Windows · Linux

    A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Nonlinear 22.4%, Platformer 10%, Arcade 7.3%, Exploration 6.9%

  58. #58 Project Mercury
    70% matchMixed58% of 594 reviews2017
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.4%, Platformer 36.1%, Action 16.2%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  59. #59 FRACTALS OF DESTINY
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: KRAKATOA STUDIOS
    Windows

    FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Female Protagonist 21%, Cinematic 20.4%, Futuristic 19.6%, Action 7.7%

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