Games Like NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits

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 47%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the distinct ancient Greek mythology aesthetic through a 2D action-platformer lens.

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 39.7%, Platformer 34.1%, Adventure 26.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that shares the ethereal, journey-focused feel of NyxQuest.

Olympia Rising is a 2-D action platformer starring Iola - a young warrior who has been cast into the Underworld after meeting an untimely end. She must navigate through the various twisted regions of Hades' domain, fighting through hoards of deadly creatures as she attempts her escape, making her way to Mount Olympus.

Why similar: Adventure 22.2%, Mythology 21.3%, Action 20.4%, Platformer 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer centered on Greek mythology and the journey through the underworld.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 46.3%, Adventure 28.1%, Action 25.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar physics-based puzzle-solving and platforming mechanics within a beautiful, high-fantasy setting.

Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Adventure 28.2%, Female Protagonist 21%, Mythology 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer based on Norse mythology that requires manipulating the environment to progress.

Peregrin is a story puzzle game. A solitary traveller undertakes a perilous voyage through the haunted ruins of a lost civilisation. Seeking to fulfil an ancient prophecy, she will have to use her arcane powers to solve puzzles and survive battles - if she is to find a way to restore the fallen world of Peregrin.

Why similar: Adventure 62.7%, Female Protagonist 37.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that features mythological themes and a focus on controlling the environment to solve challenges.

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: Platformer 31.5%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Action 20.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and atmospheric world-building.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, Female Protagonist 29.2%, Adventure 21.3%, Action 19.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, old-school 2D platforming experience that captures the classic feel of the genre.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.6%, Platformer 33.8%, Adventure 24.3%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a fairytale-inspired mythological journey with a strong female protagonist and artistic visual style.

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 37.2%, Female Protagonist 33%, Adventure 21.9%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that focuses on a mythological journey and cooperative gameplay mechanics.

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: Platformer 33.7%, Adventure 29.7%, Action 25.6%, Female Protagonist 11%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game that blends platforming with exploration and puzzle-solving.

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Platformer 66.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Action 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that relies on physics and environmental manipulation rather than traditional combat.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 35.5%, Action 34.6%, Platformer 29.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer that emphasizes environmental traversal and emotional storytelling.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.7%, Platformer 29%, Adventure 24.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning puzzle-platformer that focuses on atmospheric exploration and overcoming obstacles.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 51.1%, Adventure 34.4%, Action 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D platformer that excels in atmospheric world-building and fluid movement mechanics.

Red Goddess is an action adventure platformer. Explore an epic magical world. Unlock powers of Rage and Fear, and fight deadly enemies in fast paced red & blue combat system

Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Action 33%, Female Protagonist 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D metroidvania that explores a surreal, mythological landscape with unique character abilities.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Female Protagonist 34.3%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a well-crafted 2D platforming adventure.

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 39.1%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Action 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D fantasy platformer that emphasizes magical abilities and atmospheric combat.

Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Platformer 22.1%, Action 22.1%, Adventure 21.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration and platforming.

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Female Protagonist 31.3%, Adventure 20.4%, Action 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer inspired by Japanese mythology that features a distinct, colorful art style.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 55.2%, Adventure 26%, Action 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the best 2D platforming design available, matching the high-quality movement feel of NyxQuest.

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Mythology 32.1%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Platformer 21.8%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that focuses on exploration and environmental interaction in a dark fantasy world.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Adventure 49.2%, Platformer 45.6%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses character-specific abilities to navigate a mysterious, story-rich environment.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Mythology 74.7%, Action 25.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-heavy, it is the definitive modern game for exploring Greek mythology with a compelling narrative.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 44.5%, Action 31.4%, Adventure 24.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer with a strong narrative focus and a companion-based journey.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 94.2%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that challenges players to manipulate time to solve complex environmental puzzles.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Platformer 61.9%, Adventure 30.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle-platformer that relies on environmental hazards and physics to create a tense atmosphere.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Adventure 74.5%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a poignant, journey-based narrative that mirrors the emotional search for a loved one.

Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.

Why similar: Mythology 47.7%, Adventure 22.2%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 14.1%

You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.

Why similar: Mythology 46.2%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Adventure 23.3%

Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.9%, Platformer 35.8%, Adventure 27.3%

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 52.4%, Adventure 27.9%, Action 19.8%

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Mythology 34%, Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 13.3%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Female Protagonist 29.6%, Adventure 19.2%, Action 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that allows players to shift between two worlds, adding a layer of puzzle-solving to the movement.

Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.3%, Adventure 30.1%, Action 12.8%, Platformer 5.8%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Adventure 27.3%, Action 24.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%

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 39.7%, Adventure 31.4%, Action 29%

Enter an ancient spirit world as a lost spirit and meet a dragon who needs your help. Explore three different, peaceful areas and collect runestones while moving forward with your rope. Look for the way towards the top of the mountain. Only you can save the forest and the soul of the dragon’s owner.

Why similar: Mythology 34.6%, Platformer 31.6%, Adventure 26.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

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: Mythology 46.8%, Female Protagonist 35.6%, Action 17.5%

Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, Platformer 27.5%, Adventure 24.2%, Action 19.8%

Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!

Why similar: Adventure 35.1%, Action 34.1%, Female Protagonist 30.8%

An adventure game with hand-painted graphics and an intriguing story. It's up to you to escape from the mysterious Cave Of Heroes by solving brain-bending puzzles. Explore a game world based on Ancient Greek mythology in this fascinating and thought-provoking journey.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 66.3%, Adventure 33.7%

A narrative-driven sci-fi platformer game, set in the first born galaxy of the Heptaverse: Nykra. You travel the ancient and abandoned planets in the hopes to find the origins of your existence.

Why similar: Adventure 58.5%, Platformer 41.5%

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 30.7%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 10.5%

Lumina, a young Teslamancer, finds herself stranded after her airship crash lands in Wyrmheim, a remote and treacherous land to the North. Embark on a dangerous adventure, exploring a gigantic, abandoned tower looming over a fjordside valley, on a quest to get Lumina home and back to her family.

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Adventure 23.9%, Action 21.1%

You are the last hope of a ruined world, capable of restoring the severed Ley Lines. Throughout the ruined temple of Miria's Heart, attune to and master five unique powers, allowing you to alter gravity, slow time, shift space, and much more.

Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Female Protagonist 32.1%, Action 29.5%

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: Adventure 37.4%, Action 28.9%, Platformer 22.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Play as Persephone finding her way through a dangerous Underworld as she sneaks past Lost Souls and the prying eyes of her mother.

Why similar: Mythology 67.6%, Adventure 32.4%

Save your beloved from the clutches of the God of the Dead! Symphony of Souls is a rhythm-based platformer about the Greek myth of Orpheus. Traverse the Underworld attempting to reach your goal to the beats of the music. Your performance also affects it, unlocking more elements the better you play!

Why similar: Platformer 43%, Adventure 29.1%, Action 27.9%

Use your sharp eye and brave heart to stop a dark wizard in Myths of Orion — a richly illustrated Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.9%, Adventure 45.1%

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: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Platformer 24.8%, Adventure 23.7%, Action 19.6%

Hollowed tells the story of a woman who will do anything to bring her perished loved one back to the world of the living. Control Halia and her spirit Oco simultaneously on a single controller in this side-scrolling puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 38.9%, Action 35.8%, Female Protagonist 25.3%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Mythology 38.7%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Action 16.7%

The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.

Why similar: Platformer 32%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Action 21.6%

Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.

Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Adventure 30.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action 13.1%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33%, Adventure 23.2%, Platformer 22.2%, Action 21.6%

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Platformer 42.1%, Female Protagonist 41%, Adventure 16.9%