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  1. #1 Hyper Light Drifter
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
    Dev: Heart Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    Why similar: Difficult 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Souls-like 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%

  2. #2 The Excrawlers
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
    Dev: Game Dynasty
    Windows

    Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Difficult 16.9%, Top-Down 9%, Pixel Graphics 6%

  3. #3 Shiro
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 505 reviews2020
    Dev: Game Dynasty
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Top-Down 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Adventure 11.7%, 2D 8.4%

  4. #4 FOUNTAINS
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
    Dev: John Pywell
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 39.2%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action RPG 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%

  5. #5 Decay of Logos
    94% matchMixed53% of 283 reviews2019
    Dev: Amplify Creations
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Difficult 16.6%, Fantasy 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

  6. #6 3000th Duel
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 623 reviews2019
    Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Difficult 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%

  7. #7 Immortal Planet
    93% matchMixed62% of 390 reviews2017
    Dev: teedoubleuGAMES
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

    Why similar: Souls-like 52.8%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Fantasy 3.4%

  8. #8 Bastion
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,901 reviews2011
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Post-apocalyptic 7%, Indie 5%, Action RPG 4.9%

  9. #9 Vindilis
    90% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: François Mauxion
    Windows

    Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 46.3%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, 2D 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.7%

  10. #10 Moonscars
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    Why similar: Souls-like 48.6%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Difficult 8.6%, 2D 5.7%

  11. #11 Paradox Soul
    92% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.5%, Difficult 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%, 2D 6.3%

  12. #12 Afterimage
    89% 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: Souls-like 35.4%, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Difficult 19.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Action RPG 4.7%

  13. #13 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    88% 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: Souls-like 40.7%, Difficult 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

  14. #14 Fearmonium
    89% 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 17.2%, Fantasy 16.2%, Atmospheric 14.4%, 2D 14.3%, Action RPG 9.5%

  15. #15 Kandria
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2023
    Dev: Shirakumo Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, Post-apocalyptic 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  16. #16 Elypse
    86% 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: Female Protagonist 18.4%, 2D 17.5%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Difficult 16%, Adventure 10.7%

  17. #17 Arietta of Spirits
    86% 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: Hack and Slash 33.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Fantasy 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

  18. #18 Hunt the Night
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
    Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

    Why similar: Souls-like 40%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action RPG 6.5%

  19. #19 Transiruby
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
    Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

    Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, 2D 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7%

  20. #20 Unsouled
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 357 reviews2022
    Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.5%, Difficult 19.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Top-Down 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  21. #21 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
    82% 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: Souls-like 28.4%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Difficult 17%, Fantasy 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%

  22. #22 Dreamscaper
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,143 reviews2021
    Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Top-Down 7%

  23. #23 Maid of Salvation
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows

    The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

    Why similar: Souls-like 42.1%, Hack and Slash 30.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action RPG 5.5%, Exploration 3.9%

  24. #24 Angeline Era
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 623 reviews2025
    Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.9%, Top-Down 11.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Atmospheric 8%, Colorful 7.2%

  25. #25 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    Why similar: Souls-like 61.9%, Difficult 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 4.4%, Adventure 2.4%

  26. #26 Distortions
    83% 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: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Adventure 21.8%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Indie 12.8%, Action 9.5%

  27. #27 Pale Coins
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
    Dev: Lukas Irzl
    Windows

    Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Difficult 14.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  28. #28 White Shadows
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,834 reviews2021
    Dev: MonokelPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.

    Why similar: Difficult 47.8%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8%, Indie 5.9%

  29. #29 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
    80% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    Why similar: Souls-like 61.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, 2D 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Action 4.3%

  30. #30 The Vagrant
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
    Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Beat 'em up 18%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, 2D 11.8%, Adventure 5.1%

  31. #31 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2018
    Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

    Why similar: Difficult 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Indie 12.8%, Action 11.6%

  32. #32 Hollow Knight: Silksong
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 400,178 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 35.1 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

    Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Difficult 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, 2D 6%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

  33. #33 Sands of Aura
    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
    Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Action RPG 5.4%

  34. #34 ICEY
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 27,487 reviews2016
    Dev: FantaBlade NetworkPub: XD
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.1%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 7.6%, 2D 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

  35. #35 Darxanadon
    77% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

    Why similar: Souls-like 57.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, 2D 7.5%

  36. #36 Iconoclasts
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, 2D 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Adventure 9.4%

  37. #37 DISORDER
    74% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
    Dev: GRUMPY
    Windows

    Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.8%, Difficult 23.4%, Fantasy 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Action RPG 6.7%

  38. #38 Fortune Summoners
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 878 reviews2012
    Dev: LizsoftPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

    Why similar: Difficult 37.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, 2D 11.6%, Action RPG 7.7%, Action 7.3%

  39. #39 Dust: An Elysian Tail
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
    Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Beat 'em up 21.7%, Fantasy 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, 2D 9%

  40. #40 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: Fantasy 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Action RPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, 2D 7.4%

  41. #41 DOOMBLADE
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 347 reviews2023
    Dev: Muro StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Souls-like 36.7%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Colorful 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.9%

  42. #42 Ato
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 463 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: Difficult 34.5%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Colorful 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Exploration 6.5%

  43. #43 Yissa Deep Realms
    74% 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 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, 2D 9.1%

  44. #44 Path of Redemption
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
    Dev: Headbang Studio
    Windows

    A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

    Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Colorful 6.8%, Fantasy 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

  45. #45 Souldiers
    71% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

    Why similar: Difficult 34.4%, Souls-like 26%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4.1%

  46. #46 Dark Light
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 734 reviews2022
    Dev: Mirari&Co.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

    Why similar: Souls-like 50.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Difficult 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Adventure 4.6%

  47. #47 CrossCode
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
    Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Difficult 16.7%, Action RPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%

  48. #48 Obnulenie
    69% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Artsiom Tsiareshka
    Windows

    A dark retro-style Souls-like where defeating bosses brings more than victory — uncover hidden pleasures along the way. Fight deadly foes, explore a crumbling kingdom, and unlock explicit, animated NSFW scenes — all by choice.

    Why similar: Souls-like 44.5%, Hack and Slash 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6%

  49. #49 Transistor
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 31,025 reviews2014
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Action RPG 10%, Hack and Slash 9.7%

  50. #50 Soulstice
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
    Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.5%, Beat 'em up 27%, Fantasy 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Action RPG 6.5%

  51. #51 Alwa's Awakening
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14%, 2D 11.9%, Adventure 11%

  52. #52 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,844 reviews2021
    Dev: GlassesCatGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Top-Down 12.4%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

  53. #53 Blasphemous
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 53.4%, Difficult 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

  54. #54 Aura of Worlds
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

    Why similar: Souls-like 48.2%, Difficult 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

  55. #55 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

    Why similar: Souls-like 44.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, 2D 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Difficult 7.5%

  56. #56 ScourgeBringer
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Difficult 21.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 10.6%, Indie 10.5%

  57. #57 Rebel Transmute
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
    Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

    Why similar: Souls-like 42%, Difficult 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

  58. #58 Foregone
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Difficult 19%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 6.4%

  59. #59 Biomass
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: Final Scene dev
    Windows

    Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.

    Why similar: Souls-like 69.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 8.1%, Indie 7.6%

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