- #1 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
97% matchVery Positive95% of 6,809 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Typing 46.8% ★, Narrative 12.3% ★, Magic 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Exploration 5.2%
- #2 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
96% matchVery Positive95% of 835 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Narrative 25.4% ★, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 9.4%, Relaxing 9%
- #3 Eastward
96% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Story Rich 14.3%, RPG 13%, Atmospheric 11.2%
- #4 She and the Light Bearer
95% matchVery Positive85% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 23.9% ★, Adventure 17%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Story Rich 8%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #5 Mutazione
94% matchVery Positive95% of 1,408 reviews2019
Dev: Die Gute FabrikPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Relaxing 14.1%, Story Rich 13.9%, Exploration 12.4%
- #6 Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG
94% matchMixed58% of 131 reviews2021
Dev: 30 Parallel
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover a new language with Terra Alia – a unique language learning experience where you can embark on a thrilling RPG adventure in the world full of magic and mysteries!
Why similar: Typing 47.1% ★, Magic 12.9%, RPG 7.2%, Exploration 6.9%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #7 Harmony's Odyssey
92% matchVery Positive93% of 615 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Magic 17.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Relaxing 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Puzzle 11.7%
- #8 World to the West
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2017
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
Why similar: Adventure 14%, Action RPG 12.9%, Exploration 11.9%, RPG 11.9%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #9 Mages of Mystralia
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,518 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Why similar: Magic 26.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Adventure 16.6%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #10 Potions: A Curious Tale
90% matchVery Positive91% of 391 reviews2024
Dev: Stumbling Cat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest.
Why similar: Magic 16.4%, RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Relaxing 9.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #11 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,654 reviews2012
Dev: CapybaraPub: Capybara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Beautiful 12% ★, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #12 Helen's Mysterious Castle
89% matchVery Positive93% of 956 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.1%, RPG 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Fantasy 9.3%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #13 Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
89% matchVery Positive94% of 820 reviews2019
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Exploration 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.7%
- #14 Tiny Echo
88% matchVery Positive87% of 792 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Why similar: Adventure 14.6%, Relaxing 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Exploration 11.6%
- #15 Aspire: Ina's Tale
87% matchVery Positive83% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 10.7%
- #16 Backspace Bouken
86% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: RNG Party Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Typing 76.9% ★, RPG 8.2%, Adventure 5.4%, Action RPG 3.4%, Indie 2.4%
- #17 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #18 Modern Tales: Age of Invention
85% matchVery Positive90% of 272 reviews2017
Dev: Orchid GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Foil the plan for world domination!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%
- #19 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
82% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.
Why similar: Magic 19.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Exploration 16.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #20 Märchen Forest
83% matchVery Positive81% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.
Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Magic 22%, Adventure 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Exploration 8.7%
- #21 An Octave Higher
84% matchVery Positive82% of 300 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Adventure 22.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Story Rich 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #22 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
84% matchMixed64% of 247 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!
Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #23 Carto
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,364 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Relaxing 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #24 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
82% matchVery Positive84% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Narrative 24.6% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 10.1%, RPG 10%
- #25 Moss: The Forgotten Relic
79% matchVery Positive92% of 305 reviews2026
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Why similar: Exploration 21.1%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%
- #26 A Juggler's Tale
80% matchVery Positive92% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Narrative 22.8% ★, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Exploration 11.7%
- #27 The Witches' Tea Party
81% matchVery Positive96% of 118 reviews2017
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Witches Tea Party is a story-driven adventure game with a magical world and colourful characters. There will be small quests, collectables, mysteries, disturbing rooms and multiple endings. Having tea with witches is probably not an easy task...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Adventure 25.3%, Story Rich 20.3%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Indie 9.1%
- #28 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
78% matchVery Positive92% of 411 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Exploration 15.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #29 Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Jason Kappes
Windows
✨A language learning adventure where you must learn and communicate in a second language to save the kingdom and befriend its people! 🎮
Why similar: Action RPG 25.3%, RPG 20.8%, Exploration 14%, Top-Down 13.1%, Fantasy 11%
- #30 A Tiny Sticker Tale
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 664 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Exploration 17.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Family Friendly 12.5%
- #31 Even the Ocean
79% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Story Rich 19.4%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Colorful 9.8%
- #32 Syberia: The World Before
76% matchVery Positive90% of 5,031 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Exploration 19%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Puzzle 13.8%
- #33 Spells & Secrets
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 332 reviews2023
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this rogue-lite adventure, you free the Academy of Greifenstein from magical creatures by using your spells creatively. Explore this modern magical world alone or in local co-op mode with friends and family, customize your character, solve mysteries, and find powerful artifacts.
Why similar: Magic 39%, Fantasy 20.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Colorful 15.3%, Indie 6.9%
- #34 Ageless
77% 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: Female Protagonist 26.8%, Adventure 24.7%, Story Rich 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, RPG 12%
- #35 A Tale for Anna
75% matchVery Positive90% of 153 reviews2021
Dev: Far MillsPub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!
Why similar: Magic 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Relaxing 11.4%, Colorful 10.9%
- #36 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 311 reviews2023
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.
Why similar: Magic 16.5%, RPG 16.4%, Exploration 14.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Relaxing 11%
- #37 Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2
74% matchVery Positive89% of 783 reviews2021
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A lovely adventuring RPG where you journey as a brave princess. Dark smoke has veiled your town and its people have fled. Explore picturesque corners, gather supplies at your own pace, perform heartwarming deeds, and restore lost peace to your kingdom.
Why similar: RPG 16.3%, Exploration 15.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 13%, Relaxing 10.8%
- #38 Arietta of Spirits
73% matchVery Positive85% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 15.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%
- #39 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
75% 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: Action RPG 30.2%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Adventure 21.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Colorful 11.2%
- #40 WonderLang Polyglot
71% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: bair games
Windows · Mac
Learn languages through immersive quests, interactive dialogues, and spaced repetition combats. Help a young hero lift a magical curse by mastering a new language. Customize your learning experience and explore a vibrant world filled with unique characters. Start your journey to fluency today!
Why similar: Typing 65.6% ★, Exploration 10.7%, RPG 8.5%, Top-Down 6.6%, Adventure 4.6%
- #41 OneShot
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 64,754 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Story Rich 21.3%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 9.6%
- #42 Sonority
73% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.
Why similar: Story Rich 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 13%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #43 Chants of Sennaar
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 33,976 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Colorful 10.1%
- #44 Ariana and the Elder Codex
70% 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: Adventure 18.4%, Exploration 17%, Magic 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action RPG 12%
- #45 Alice Through the Fey Realm
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Mirrored CookiesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.
Why similar: RPG 21.2%, Magic 17%, Adventure 17%, Exploration 16.9%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #46 Teacup
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,184 reviews2021
Dev: Smarto ClubPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!
Why similar: Narrative 25.3% ★, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Story Rich 11.2%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #47 Twilight Path
72% matchVery Positive82% of 165 reviews2018
Dev: Charm Games
Windows
A virtual reality fantasy adventure set in a surreal realm between the real world and the afterlife. Meet mischievous spirits and gods. Solve magical puzzles. Restore ancient structures. Explore a gorgeous and vibrant world.
Why similar: Beautiful 18.2% ★, Adventure 17.3%, Magic 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #48 Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms
72% matchVery Positive84% of 247 reviews2018
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Reconcile the twin kingdoms! As Gillian, explore two worlds and use the Magic Scrolls to discover the truth about a forgotten royal lineage.
Why similar: Adventure 28.4%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Fantasy 15.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Colorful 10.6%
- #49 Distortions
73% matchMixed59% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, RPG 23.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Exploration 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #50 Dungeons of Hinterberg
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,363 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Action RPG 13.9%, Magic 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Relaxing 9.6%
- #51 Goldenheart
68% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Millenniapede
Windows
You have entered a foreign land in the course of an expedition and become involved in an otherworldly mystery. Tuldenorrea is a deceptively simple world, balanced delicately between the extreme forces of a magical universe.
Why similar: Exploration 23.9%, Story Rich 18.7%, Puzzle 16.2%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Fantasy 12.4%
- #52 HYKE:Northern Light(s)
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2025
Dev: Akatsuki Games Inc.Pub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
The young witch Hyke's adventure begins! A thrilling 2D top-down action pixel RPG. Relax and camp with your companions!
Why similar: RPG 20.2%, Magic 20%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #53 Coralina: a Memory Tale
68% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Gabriel MakiPub: ZNT Productions
Windows
A mysterious plot about a film student who finds herself lost in the world of the dead, the Posthumous Lands. Alongside a purple-haired woman, Coralina must decipher Human Alchemy in this retro adventure with cinematic touches!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.1%, Exploration 15.9%, RPG 15.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #54 Beyond the Wall
69% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.
Why similar: Adventure 24.2%, Relaxing 18.1%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #55 Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
70% matchVery Positive92% of 283 reviews2017
Dev: SoDigitalPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save Persia from mysterious plague!
Why similar: Adventure 22%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Fantasy 10.9%
- #56 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,988 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: RPG 22.2%, Adventure 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Indie 8.7%
- #57 Rita
64% matchVery Positive99% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: SporkTank
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 14.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 12%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #58 Epiphany City
67% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
Windows · Mac
Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #59 Ocean's Heart
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,504 reviews2021
Dev: Max MrazPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Action RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Exploration 13.4%, RPG 10.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #60 Under The Island
63% 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: Action RPG 23.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Exploration 16%, RPG 15.6%, Puzzle 10.6%