- #1 UNBEATABLE
96% matchVery Positive92% of 5,540 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.
Why similar: Rhythm 29.3%, Music 26%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #2 KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
97% matchMixed70% of 1,354 reviews2024
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.
Why similar: Music 33.6%, Rhythm 29.3%, Anime 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Emotional 7.4%
- #3 UNBEATABLE [white label]
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,536 reviews2021
Dev: D-CELL GAMES
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 32.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Anime 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Emotional 8.6%
- #4 vivid/stasis
95% matchVery Positive94% of 3,373 reviews2025
Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
Windows
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?
Why similar: Rhythm 39.6%, Surreal 15.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Anime 7.9%
- #5 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
94% matchVery Positive82% of 2,336 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.
Why similar: Music 38.1%, Rhythm 29.1%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Anime 7.2%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #6 PLATiNA :: LAB
92% matchVery Positive87% of 1,173 reviews2025
Dev: HIGH-END Games
Windows
A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.
Why similar: Rhythm 71.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Action 7.8%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #7 Distortions
94% matchMixed59% of 215 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: Music 36%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Surreal 17.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #8 An Octave Higher
93% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Visual Novel 28.1%, Anime 16.5%, Surreal 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #9 DEEMO -Reborn-
91% matchVery Positive87% of 3,312 reviews2020
Dev: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.
Why similar: Rhythm 32.9%, Music 30%, Surreal 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #10 Yissa Deep Realms
91% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: PixelGreeds
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 11.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #11 Elypse
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 reviews2023
Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #12 Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain
89% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the meaning of memories in this mysterious fairytale where fantasy and reality intertwine. The story unfolds from the perspectives of two women: one who travels in the ruins of Engine City New York, and one who finds herself in an underground world with an eldritch, violet sky.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.6%, Emotional 18.4%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Anime 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11%
- #13 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Anime 10.2%
- #14 Afterimage
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Difficult 18.2%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 14.5%, Platformer 12.5%
- #15 KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
86% matchVery Positive86% of 750 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A next-generation rhythm game where story and music intertwine. Enjoy a tracklist filled with famous licensed songs and exclusive original songs made by renowned composers Discover an immersive story, and face endless challenges. Your performance will dictate the fate of the world.
Why similar: Rhythm 32.6%, Music 32.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Anime 10.5%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #16 Arietta of Spirits
88% matchVery Positive85% of 682 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.
Why similar: Emotional 21%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #17 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
86% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.
Why similar: Surreal 24.7%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Platformer 16.6%, Anime 14.8%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #18 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
84% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 59.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.9%, Music 18.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Anime 10.3%, Action 6.2%
- #19 The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,690 reviews2026
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Story Rich 21.1%, Anime 20.9%, Fantasy 16.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #20 Beats Warrior: Nian
85% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Liujiajun
Windows
"Beats Warrior: Nian" is a strange rhythm action adventure game. The story tells that Nian and Bao never miss the adventure! Nian will use special beat combat techniques to defeat creatures and bosses in several worlds.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.7%, Music 26%, Difficult 13%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 8.5%
- #21 Milthm
82% matchVery Positive94% of 464 reviews2023
Dev: 森零工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rhythm in rains. Realization in dreams. "All the words, belong to a melody of rain. Resonating within ripples, dreams of human remain. Wading through unknown dreams, our understanding shall be gained..."
Why similar: Rhythm 42.8%, Music 22.9%, Emotional 14.8%, Anime 12.2%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #22 Fearmonium
83% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Story Rich 14.1%, Fantasy 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #23 Metro Gravity
81% matchVery Positive94% of 700 reviews2025
Dev: mrkogamedev
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Rhythm 29.5%, Music 26.6%, Surreal 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #24 Hailing from the Abyss
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Jiwoo LeePub: Next in Game
Windows
Hailing From the Abyss is a rhythm game with a unique duel setup. Beat powerful enemies in rhythmic battles by using consumables, acquiring power-ups, and skill. Guide Suri while she faces her past memories in style and rhythm!
Why similar: Rhythm 31.1%, Music 31%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Anime 8.8%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #25 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
80% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Difficult 13%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Anime 10.7%
- #26 Forgotton Anne
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Emotional 18.4%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 10%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #27 ANNO: Mutationem
79% matchVery Positive81% of 6,438 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.5%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Anime 16.6%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 12.2%
- #28 Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
79% matchVery Positive82% of 785 reviews2022
Dev: WindThunder StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Anime 22.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, 2D 9.2%
- #29 Concerto on White: Cajon Story
77% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: C11 Games
Windows
Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Music dueling, co-op jamming, or even play with a real cajon!
Why similar: Music 33%, Rhythm 30.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, Anime 10%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #30 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
76% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Atmospheric 9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
- #31 Vigorus
78% matchVery Positive84% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: HagiciansPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows · Mac
Vigorus is a visually stunning rhythm platformer, a musical adventure into a bizarre world, with a talking frog puppet as your guide. While playing, become our girl Vigorus, retrieve the memory once was lost, and help your little companion to save the world from monsters.
Why similar: Rhythm 55.3%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, 2D 7%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #32 Virtua Unlimited Project
75% matchVery Positive92% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: Virtua Ride SystemPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.
Why similar: Anime 29.9%, Action-Adventure 27%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 10.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #33 Obsurity
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Difficult 39.4%, Fantasy 15.4%, Atmospheric 13%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, 2D 10.4%
- #34 NOISZ
76% matchVery Positive94% of 138 reviews2018
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
NOISZ is an unprecedented mix of rhythm game, bullet hell shoot-em-up, and visual novel. Battle a variety of challenging and unique bosses by performing actions to the beat, in order to progress through a massive anime-inspired narrative full of surprising twists and colorful characters!
Why similar: Rhythm 29.6%, Music 16.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #35 Once Upon A Puppet
73% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Flatter Than EarthPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27%, Lore-Rich 21%, Emotional 17.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #36 Symphonia
73% matchVery Positive92% of 338 reviews2024
Dev: Sunny PeakPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Why similar: Difficult 30.8%, Platformer 20.9%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Atmospheric 7%, Adventure 6.4%
- #37 Neva
71% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Emotional 24.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 9.4%
- #38 Glimmer in Mirror
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 913 reviews2023
Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20%, Anime 19.4%, Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Fantasy 11.8%
- #39 Alice Escaped!
74% matchVery Positive83% of 328 reviews2023
Dev: illuCalabPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!
Why similar: Difficult 16.4%, Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Anime 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #40 Monospaced Lovers
73% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Scarlet String Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.5%, Anime 16.9%, Emotional 14.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #41 Viola: The Heroine's Melody
74% matchVery Positive96% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: Jelle van Doorne
Windows
Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.
Why similar: Rhythm 49.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 4.8%
- #42 9 Years of Shadows
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 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: Platformer 18.3%, Anime 15.8%, Fantasy 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Lore-Rich 10.5%
- #43 The Silent Kingdom
70% matchVery Positive100% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: Lucky Cat
Windows
An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Emotional 15.5%, Anime 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%
- #44 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
71% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: MoonanaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.
Why similar: Rhythm 36.1%, Music 17.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #45 Adabana Odd Tales
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,033 reviews2020
Dev: Liar-softPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 52.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?
Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Story Rich 25%, Adventure 22.3%, Anime 14.6%
- #46 Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest
70% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Involve GamesPub: INVOLVE IT SOFTWARE LLC
Windows
Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest is an exciting 2.5D platformer and adventure Metroidvania that takes you on a journey through mysterious worlds. The game offers a rich story set in a dark fantasy universe where every decision you make can lead to one of multiple endings.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.3%, Surreal 25.9%, Platformer 22.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 7.6%
- #47 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
66% matchVery Positive93% of 19,673 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Surreal 21.2%, Anime 19.9%, Story Rich 14.2%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #48 Planet of Lana
67% matchVery Positive93% of 8,958 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Emotional 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Anime 13.4%
- #49 Traveler's Refrain
69% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Emotional 23.9%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 15.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #50 Fantasmagorie
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 220 reviews2024
Dev: Needlepoint Productions
Windows
Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.
Why similar: Surreal 29.1%, Emotional 22.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #51 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
70% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Rhythm 29.7%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Emotional 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #52 Touhou Mystery Reel
68% matchVery Positive94% of 931 reviews2022
Dev: Iceprite
Windows
Touhou Mystery Reel is a 2D platformer action game with special combat system. You can experience exciting battles and interesting stories in the game. There will be different endings of the stages. The player has the freedom to choose either to fight the powerful bosses or to take "shortcuts".
Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Action-Adventure 23.9%, Anime 20.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.3%
- #53 life is not auto
68% matchVery Positive96% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Bold Fish
Windows
"LIFE IS NOT AUTO"is a rhythm + survival based timing game. You manually control the organs to keep your character alive until life ends.
Why similar: Rhythm 31.6%, Music 22.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Emotional 13.8%, Anime 8.1%
- #54 Heroine Anthem Zero -Sacrifice-
72% matchMixed64% of 741 reviews2016
Dev: WindThunder StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
《Heroine Anthem Zero : Sacrifice》 is an epic fantasy 2D side-scrolling ARPG with Japanese voiceovers and support for 7 languages. In a world unforgiven by God, it is a story of sacrifice and survival ten years in the making. Come and enter a world of adventure from long ago.
Why similar: Anime 25.4%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Difficult 17.5%, Story Rich 12.5%, 2D 7.5%
- #55 Nihilumbra
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,981 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Why similar: Platformer 36.6%, Difficult 15.5%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #56 A Void Hope
67% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.
Why similar: Atmospheric 33.5%, Platformer 23.5%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Adventure 15.3%, 2D 7.1%
- #57 The Last Show of Mr. Chardish
68% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Punk NotionPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Decades have passed and the Actress, Ella, returns to the abandoned theatre to uncover a preserved collection of extraordinary performances. Explore a variety of magical, hand-painted worlds as you collect the lost pieces of the past.
Why similar: Emotional 21.2%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #58 OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,174 reviews2021
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
Why similar: Emotional 23.9%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 14.8%, Story Rich 11%
- #59 Kubinashi Recollection
67% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2021
Dev: 給食頭蛮Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
In order to retrieve the lost memories, Sekibanki has a big adventure in the world of dreams! Use your "head" to fight your way through a stage full of various mechanisms. It's a 2D visual action puzzle game with a new sensation!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.7%, Anime 23.9%, Action 20.6%, Fantasy 20.2%, 2D 6.6%