- #1 Skábma™ - Snowfall
97% matchVery Positive81% of 228 reviews2022
Dev: Red Stage EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!
Why similar: Mythology 46.9%, Adventure 16%, 3D Platformer 13%, Indie 10.6%, Platformer 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a deep focus on indigenous mythology and 3D adventure mechanics set within a culturally rich environment.
- #2 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
96% 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: 3D Platformer 36.7%, Adventure 29.8%, Action 29.1%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized 3D action-adventure that emphasizes exploration, mythology, and fluid combat similar to the feel of Mulaka.
- #3 Aztech Forgotten Gods
96% matchMixed63% of 78 reviews2022
Dev: Lienzo
Windows
Aztech Forgotten Gods, the cyber-stone universe action-adventure game that follows Achtli, a young Aztec woman, in her quest to become a hero by wielding the power of the gods.
Why similar: Mythology 39.1%, 3D Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a 3D action-adventure experience centered on Mesoamerican mythology and indigenous-inspired aesthetics.
- #4 Raji: An Ancient Epic
95% matchVery Positive82% of 2,744 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Mythology 52%, 3D Platformer 20.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a beautiful action-adventure game deeply rooted in Indian mythology and cultural storytelling.
- #5 The Crown of Wu
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Red MountainPub: Meridiem Games
Windows
Unravel the mystery behind the stolen crown of Wu. Run, jump, fight, explore, master the elements of fire, air, earth and lightning, cross through chasms and solve puzzles, in this action and adventure-packed game, with a high level of difficulty as well as a narrative full of mythology.
Why similar: Mythology 31.6%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Action 10%, Platformer 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King, featuring exploration and combat.
- #6 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
94% matchVery Positive83% of 946 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Mythology 36.7%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that draws heavily from Bantu mythology to create a meaningful and atmospheric experience.
- #7 Tchia
93% matchVery Positive88% of 854 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 35.3%, 3D Platformer 27.8%, Adventure 21.1%, Platformer 15.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that celebrates the culture and mythology of New Caledonia through a unique, stylized lens.
- #8 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
92% matchVery Positive81% of 8,647 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Indie 28.3%, Adventure 26.6%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer specifically designed to share the folklore and culture of the weñupiat people.
- #9 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
91% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Action 17.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Indie 12%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that incorporates mythological themes and exploration in a vibrant, stylized world.
- #10 Apotheon
91% matchVery Positive90% of 3,840 reviews2015
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 46.7%, Action 12.5%, Historical 12%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking action-adventure game that brings Greek mythology to life with a unique art style.
- #11 Guacamelee! Gold Edition
89% matchVery Positive93% of 5,988 reviews2013
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.
Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, Action 26.6%, Indie 18.9%, Adventure 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-platformer that celebrates Mexican culture and folklore through a fun, combat-heavy lens.
- #12 Aritana and the Harpy's Feather
90% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2014
Dev: Duaik Entretenimento
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a 2.5D platform game with an innovative stance and combo system. Race against time, face the challenges of Harpy Mountain, confront the Spirits of the Forest, and venture into the lands of the fearsome Mapinguari.
Why similar: Adventure 46.4%, Indie 34.9%, Platformer 18.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is explicitly inspired by indigenous Brazilian culture and features platforming mechanics.
- #13 Okami HD
89% matchVery Positive92% of 10,537 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Mythology 68.6%, Adventure 21.1%, Action 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that uses a distinct art style to bring Japanese mythology to life.
- #14 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
87% matchVery Positive84% of 6,374 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Action 45.3%, Adventure 43.2%, Platformer 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that blends fast-paced combat with deep roots in Persian mythology.
- #15 The Legend of Tianding
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,297 reviews2021
Dev: Creative Games Computer Graphics CorporationPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Historical 39%, Adventure 26.7%, Platformer 18.5%, Action 15.7%
Why You'll Like It: A historical action-adventure game that highlights Taiwanese folklore and culture through stylish combat.
- #16 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
88% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: CollectorVision Games
Windows · Mac
In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Adventure 30.2%, Indie 22.8%, Platformer 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer that explores Mayan culture and mythology through retro-inspired gameplay.
- #17 Blue Fire
86% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: 3D Platformer 36.1%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on precision movement and combat in a mysterious, stylized world.
- #18 URUZ "Return of The Er Kishi"
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 593 reviews2020
Dev: Berzah Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Live the saga of Uruz! A fantasy epic action adventure based on Central Asian Turkish mythology and culture. Explore the ruined lands, help people, solve small puzzles, face the monsters and spiritual creatures, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Mythology 48%, Platformer 15%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game based on Turkic mythology that features cinematic storytelling.
- #19 Plus Ultra: Legado
82% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Póntica
Windows · Mac
Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!
Why similar: Mythology 32.6%, Historical 23.7%, Lore-Rich 22.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer focused on exploration and historical themes that mirrors the adventure-seeking spirit of Mulaka.
- #20 Imp of the Sun
84% matchMixed65% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Sunwolf EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.
Why similar: Indie 28.3%, Platformer 25.5%, Adventure 24%, Action 22.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer inspired by Incan mythology and vibrant, sun-drenched landscapes.
- #21 Trail of Ayash
83% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Nowsky
Windows
Trail of Ayash is an innovative and exciting open world game focused on the indigenous people, their struggles. Our world is a unique version of the lands dominated by the myths and legends of Its Inhabitants. Various tribes interact with one another, engaging in diplomacy, war, and expansion.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 34%, Historical 33.7%, Action 17.7%, Indie 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that focuses on the indigenous tribes of North America and their struggle for survival.
- #22 Faerie Afterlight
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Action 32.7%, Adventure 31%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized exploration game that focuses on discovery and platforming in a colorful, mythical world.
- #23 Oblitus mortis
79% matchVery Positive95% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Oblitus mortis
Windows
A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.
Why similar: Mythology 43%, Lore-Rich 29.3%, Adventure 14.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that utilizes mythological lore to drive its exploration and combat mechanics.
- #24 La-Mulana
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,597 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Platformer 35.7%, Adventure 27.2%, Indie 20.6%, Action 16.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging exploration game that is heavily focused on uncovering the secrets of ancient mythological ruins.
- #25 Marko: Beyond Brave
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Studio MechkaPub: Studio Mechka
Windows
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Platformer 33.2%, Adventure 32.9%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that incorporates elements of Slavic mythology into its action and exploration gameplay.
- #26 Judero
78% matchVery Positive98% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: Talha and Jack Co
Windows · Mac
A handmade action/adventure game based on the rich folklore of the Scottish Borders.
Why similar: Historical 42%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 11%
- #27 Jotun: Valhalla Edition
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,541 reviews2015
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Why similar: Mythology 59.3%, Adventure 21.1%, Action 11.3%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action game that focuses on Norse mythology and epic boss encounters.
- #28 Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber.
77% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Mácula Interactive
Windows
Immerse yourself in an emotional and intriguing narrative adventure video game about the awakening of a country.
Why similar: Historical 100%
- #29 Pine
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,841 reviews2019
Dev: TwirlboundPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.
Why similar: Adventure 41%, Action 32.9%, Indie 26%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features tribal dynamics and a world shaped by cultural evolution.
- #30 Darksiders™
78% matchVery Positive89% of 12,823 reviews2010
Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Why similar: Action 48.6%, Adventure 36.5%, 3D Platformer 11%, Platformer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game that reimagines biblical and mythological themes in a stylized, combat-focused setting.
- #31 ALAA-MOGUS MUST DIE
76% matchVery Positive98% of 363 reviews2024
Dev: MonsterAttackPub: MonsterAttack
Windows
This is a historical action game from 3rd person based on Yakut mythology. Alaa-Mogus the devil has come to seize our land! Uraankhai Sakha, let's take up our weapons and drive him back to the dungeon! Uruy-Aikhal!
Why similar: Historical 52.5%, Adventure 24.3%, Action 23.2%
- #32 Blood of Mehran
75% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Permanent Way Game Co.Pub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.
Why similar: Mythology 38.3%, Historical 27.3%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 10%
- #33 Bylina
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 642 reviews2026
Dev: Far Far GamesPub: Digital Vortex Entertainment
Windows
Enter a world of Slavic myth and medieval adventure. As a young bogatyr, journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, challenge Koschei the Deathless, and save your immortal soul in Bylina – an epic action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, with a heavy focus on skill-based combat.
Why similar: Mythology 60.6%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 14.6%, Indie 6.9%
- #34 Peaks of Yore
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,672 reviews2023
Dev: Anders Grube JensenPub: TraipseWare
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.
Why similar: Historical 30.4%, Adventure 19.9%, Platformer 18.1%, 3D Platformer 11.6%, Action 11.4%
- #35 ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
75% matchVery Positive88% of 772 reviews2019
Dev: Aoca Game Lab
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.
Why similar: Historical 57.3%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 15.6%
- #36 Popo's Tower
76% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A colorful rapid 3D-Platformer in which a stranded pilot jumps, climbs, and dropkicks their way through a magical island. Climb high towers, run across walls, and make dangerous jumps you deemed impossible!
Why similar: Adventure 35.1%, Action 24.4%, 3D Platformer 22.9%, Indie 17.5%
- #37 The Deer God
77% matchMixed65% of 477 reviews2015
Dev: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes.
Why similar: Platformer 39.4%, Indie 32.6%, Adventure 28%
- #38 Archaeogem
72% matchVery Positive86% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!
Why similar: Platformer 42.4%, Adventure 38.4%, Action 19.2%
- #39 Gecko Gods
69% matchVery Positive96% of 476 reviews2026
Dev: InresinPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.
Why similar: Historical 23.7%, Adventure 20.3%, Platformer 16.5%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Action 12.9%
- #40 The Little Brave
72% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Platformer 76.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 8.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #41 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
71% matchVery Positive87% of 7,022 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Action 28.9%, Adventure 28%, Indie 11.5%
- #42 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
71% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: SIRO GAMES Sarl
Windows
Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Why similar: Action 52.1%, Adventure 47.9%
- #43 Aaru's Awakening
74% matchMixed69% of 135 reviews2015
Dev: Lumenox ehf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.
Why similar: Adventure 30.4%, Action 28.9%, Indie 23%, Platformer 17.7%
- #44 BAYANI - Fighting Game
73% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2019
Dev: Ranida Games
Windows
BAYANI is a 1-on-1, indie fighting game that is heavily inspired by the Philippines’ rich history, culture, and mythology. The game features a combination of 2D fighting and full 3D graphics and simplified 6 button controls with fast-paced gameplay.
Why similar: Historical 41.6%, Action 25.1%, Indie 18.4%, Adventure 15%
- #45 Oblitus
74% matchMixed52% of 135 reviews2015
Dev: Connor Ullmann
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny.
Why similar: Adventure 32.6%, Action 28.2%, Indie 22.2%, Platformer 17%
- #46 Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,615 reviews2024
Dev: Squid Shock StudiosPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Why similar: Platformer 41.4%, Action 30.9%, Adventure 27.7%
- #47 Hoa
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,048 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Adventure 30%, Platformer 27.8%, Action 21.7%, Indie 20.5%
- #48 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
66% matchVery Positive84% of 462 reviews2025
Dev: Tekden Studio
Windows
Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.
Why similar: Historical 48.1%, Adventure 30.1%, Action 21.8%
- #49 Lost in Paradise
73% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.
Why similar: Historical 33.7%, Action 24.5%, Adventure 24.2%, Indie 17.5%
- #50 Koral
70% matchVery Positive82% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.
Why similar: Adventure 64.6%, Indie 35.4%
- #51 Ato
67% matchVery Positive97% of 467 reviews2020
Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Adventure 27%, Indie 26.3%, Action 25.8%, Platformer 20.9%
- #52 Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Digiart Interactive
Windows
16th Century Latin America - mysticism, magic and the unknown plague the land. Assume the role of Inca demigod Aluna in this epic action RPG, as you try to defend a mystical shard that possess the power of earth.
Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Action 36.3%, Indie 26.9%
- #53 Mask of Soul
64% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
Windows
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 41.1%, Platformer 22.9%, Indie 15.2%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 10.1%
- #54 Pulut Adventure
70% matchMixed62% of 92 reviews2015
Dev: yayapipiPub: Yayapipi Studio
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Pulut Adventure is a 2D platform game with over 30 different stylistic levels and exciting mechanics. Defeat the enemy and collect different of weapon to advance your abilities. You can use the summon skills and flying mode to explore the world.
Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Action 36%, Indie 27.1%
- #55 Shu
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 228 reviews2016
Dev: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?
Why similar: Adventure 28.2%, Action 27.6%, Platformer 22.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #56 Emberbane
65% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Mythology 51.7%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 16%, Platformer 11.9%
- #57 BAKERU
63% matchVery Positive95% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 40.3%, Action 29.8%, Adventure 29.8%
- #58 Magnetic By Nature
70% matchMixed69% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: Team Tripleslash
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape.
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Adventure 27.7%, Platformer 21.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #59 Miles & Kilo
68% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: Michael Burns
Windows · Mac
Race across a curious island in this fast-paced, light-hearted platformer
Why similar: Adventure 29.4%, Action 28.8%, Indie 21.7%, Platformer 20.1%