- #1 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
97% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,150 reviews2015
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, JRPG 18.4%, RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it provides the foundational action-adventure mechanics and charm that define the series.
- #2 Immortals Fenyx Rising
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,551 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Third Person 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, RPG 15.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Magic 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive, vibrant open world filled with environmental puzzles and combat that mirrors the structure of modern Zelda-like adventures.
- #3 Ocean's Heart
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,477 reviews2021
Dev: Max MrazPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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: JRPG 35.2%, Action-Adventure 19%, RPG 12.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the classic top-down Zelda-like experience with a focus on exploration and discovery in a charming pixel-art world.
- #4 Dungeons of Hinterberg
95% matchVery Positive94% of 3,159 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.5 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-Adventure 17.2%, Magic 16.3%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 12.8%, RPG 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and action-adventure elements in a unique, stylized setting that feels fresh yet familiar.
- #5 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
94% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20%, Magic 14.2%, Third Person 14.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features high-fidelity 3D visuals and a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action-adventure gameplay similar to the feel of Oceanhorn 2.
- #6 TUNIC
93% matchVery Positive91% of 17,461 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 14.7%, RPG 9.2%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that excels at rewarding player curiosity and discovery through its intricate world design.
- #7 Evoland 2
94% matchVery Positive87% of 3,889 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, JRPG 21.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Action 10.4%, Fantasy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique adventure that pays homage to the history of RPGs by shifting through various gameplay styles and graphical eras.
- #8 Death's Door
91% matchVery Positive93% of 21,308 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Action-Adventure 18%, RPG 12.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features tight, responsive combat and clever environmental puzzles within a beautifully atmospheric world.
- #9 Airoheart
92% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.3%, RPG 17.9%, Old School 15.7%, Relaxing 15.2%, Colorful 9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic 16-bit action-adventure games, focusing on dungeon crawling and puzzle-solving.
- #10 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
91% matchVery Positive90% of 6,911 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 52.8%, RPG 26.5%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Exploration 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-RPG that emphasizes exploration, fast-paced combat, and a grand, JRPG-inspired narrative.
- #11 Hob
90% matchVery Positive88% of 5,538 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Adventure 15%, Exploration 12.6%, Action 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on wordless storytelling and complex, world-shifting puzzles that reward careful exploration.
- #12 Tales of ARISE
89% matchVery Positive87% of 36,468 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 40.1%, RPG 15.1%, Third Person 10.8%, Magic 9.6%, Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, anime-inspired action-RPG experience with a vibrant world and deep character-driven storytelling.
- #13 XEL
89% matchMixed48% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 11.7%, RPG 10.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Colorful 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game featuring time-manipulation mechanics and puzzle-solving in a sci-fi fantasy setting.
- #14 Blue Fire
88% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 10.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Surreal 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game that blends platforming challenges with combat in a mysterious, interconnected world.
- #15 Dusk Diver 2
87% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2022
Dev: Wanin InternationalPub: Justdan International Co., Ltd.
Windows
The fully enhanced Ximending action game sequel! New characters! New scenes! New customizations! ——A new journey of adventure and guardianship is about to unfold!!
Why similar: JRPG 31%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, RPG 12.9%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set in a modern urban environment that emphasizes fast-paced combat and character-driven progression.
- #16 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,881 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Why similar: JRPG 56.1%, RPG 16%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 8.2%, Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides fast-paced, fluid combat and vertical exploration within a large, interconnected city environment.
- #17 Pine
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,841 reviews2019
Dev: TwirlboundPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.1%, Third Person 18.8%, RPG 14.1%, Colorful 10.4%, Fantasy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game where the environment and its inhabitants react dynamically to your choices.
- #18 Trials of Mana
85% matchVery Positive91% of 5,695 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: RPG 48.2%, JRPG 38.5%, Fantasy 6.3%, Adventure 3.8%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, classic JRPG reimagined as a modern action-RPG with a focus on party dynamics and exploration.
- #19 Eastward
84% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: JRPG 37.6%, RPG 15.9%, Relaxing 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully detailed action-adventure game that balances narrative-heavy storytelling with engaging exploration.
- #20 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
84% matchMixed67% of 2,079 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 39.9%, RPG 16.9%, Sci-fi 11%, Fantasy 10.6%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a large-scale 3D action-RPG experience with a focus on exploration and sci-fi fantasy themes.
- #21 Tower of Fantasy
83% matchMixed66% of 11,982 reviews2022
Dev: Hotta StudioPub: Perfect World Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 54.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 33.8%, RPG 33.5%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Action 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration, traversal, and combat in a sprawling, colorful world.
- #22 Sable
82% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Exploration 19.4%, Relaxing 19.1%, RPG 17.4%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Sci-fi 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: A game focused entirely on the joy of exploration and traversal in a stunning, stylized desert landscape.
- #23 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,917 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Fantasy 16.7%, Action 12.2%, Third Person 12%, Combat 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vast action-RPG that provides deep combat customization and a massive world to explore.
- #24 CrossCode
81% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 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: JRPG 31.9%, RPG 26.7%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that excels at providing satisfying combat and intricate, dungeon-based puzzle-solving.
- #25 Greak: Memories of Azur
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,511 reviews2021
Dev: NavegantePub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Fantasy 9.8%, Colorful 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that features unique character-swapping mechanics and puzzle-solving elements.
- #26 Okami HD
80% matchVery Positive92% of 10,537 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Adventure 17.7%, JRPG 16.5%, Colorful 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the action-adventure genre, featuring a unique art style and mechanics inspired by Japanese mythology.
- #27 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
79% matchVery Positive95% of 5,834 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 68.4%, RPG 20.3%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 4.4%, Action 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A JRPG series known for its incredible world-building and character development, perfect for fans of the genre's narrative depth.
- #28 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78% matchVery Positive88% of 48,473 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: RPG 25.2%, Third Person 13%, Fantasy 12.6%, Magic 11.7%, JRPG 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and combat against massive creatures in a dark fantasy setting.
- #29 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
77% matchVery Positive80% of 1,894 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.9%, Combat 17.4%, RPG 17.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Fantasy 9.6%
- #30 Cat Quest II
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,085 reviews2019
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Why similar: Magic 22.8%, RPG 20.2%, Exploration 18.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Fantasy 13.8%
- #31 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,594 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Colorful 7.5%
- #32 Another Crab's Treasure
75% matchVery Positive93% of 20,776 reviews2024
Dev: Aggro Crab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.3%, Third Person 27.7%, RPG 19.5%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Action 8.6%
- #33 Psychonauts 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,113 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: Third Person 21.1%, Action-Adventure 19.4%, Surreal 19.1%, Colorful 17.6%, Adventure 12.9%
- #34 Anima: Gate of Memories
79% matchMixed68% of 766 reviews2016
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, RPG 15.9%, Third Person 13.9%, Exploration 13%, Fantasy 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that focuses on exploration and character-specific abilities in a stylized fantasy world.
- #35 Alwa's Legacy
76% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Magic 12.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Fantasy 8%
- #36 Faerie Afterlight
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Magic 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Surreal 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%
- #37 Visions of Mana
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,644 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 40.7%, RPG 16.3%, Magic 10.8%, Colorful 8.9%, Fantasy 8%
- #38 The Rewinder 2
73% matchMixed64% of 425 reviews2025
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.
Why similar: Adventure 35.6%, Action-Adventure 30.8%, RPG 21%, Action 12.6%
- #39 Evoland Legendary Edition
74% matchVery Positive81% of 2,653 reviews2019
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!
Why similar: RPG 51.3%, Adventure 21.9%, Action 18.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #40 8-Bit Adventures 2
73% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: JRPG 41.9%, RPG 14.8%, Old School 13.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #41 Eternal Strands
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.7%, Magic 14.3%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 10.7%, Exploration 10%
- #42 Phoenotopia: Awakening
73% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Metroidvania 33.4%, JRPG 22.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 6.6%
- #43 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
71% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: SIRO GAMES Sarl
Windows
Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 10.2%, RPG 8.1%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #44 Under The Island
69% matchVery Positive93% of 459 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: Dynamic Narration 27.5% ★, RPG 24.3%, Exploration 19.5%, Fantasy 13.1%, Adventure 9%
- #45 Axiom Verge 2
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Sci-fi 8%
- #46 Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
70% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Nowis-337 GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, JRPG 21.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Third Person 9.3%, RPG 8%
- #47 Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return
72% matchVery Positive84% of 218 reviews2022
Dev: Emir SuleimanPub: ChronoVision
Windows
Epics Of Distant Realm: Holy Return is a Turn-Based Combat and Story Sci-Fi game that delves into the mythologies of the universe, the terminal of the universe, the Planet of Destiny.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.2%, RPG 22.1%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Fantasy 12.7%, Adventure 12.4%
- #48 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
68% matchVery Positive96% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Adventure 8.2%, RPG 7.5%
- #49 Slime Rancher 2
66% matchVery Positive94% of 48,178 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Relaxing 23.8%, Colorful 20.7%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Fantasy 12.4%, Adventure 10.8%
- #50 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
69% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Atmospheric 23.3%, Fantasy 20.3%, Exploration 19.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Colorful 13.1%
- #51 Wizard of Legend 2
70% matchMixed53% of 2,432 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Magic 43%, Colorful 18.7%, RPG 14.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 9%
- #52 Spirit of the North 2
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,044 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.
Why similar: Relaxing 23.6%, Exploration 22.5%, Third Person 21%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Adventure 16.4%
- #53 Adventure of Samsara
68% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, RPG 12.9%, Exploration 11%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #54 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 845 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Magic 16.4%, RPG 16.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Relaxing 11.2%
- #55 The Talos Principle 2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,065 reviews2023
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 28.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Why similar: Third Person 27.9%, Action-Adventure 27.5%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Exploration 21.7%
- #56 Aggelos
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 665 reviews2018
Dev: Storybird GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, RPG 24.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 9%
- #57 Elementallis
65% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Magic 9.4%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #58 Grand Emprise 2: Portals Apart
67% matchMixed52% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Tbjbu2
Windows
⛏️ Survival crafting adventure 💎 🌌 Through magical portals 🌀 👹 Into fantasy worlds 🏰 ⚡ Once-in-a-lifetime, high-paced, high-variety 💨 ⏳ The sequel to Grand Emprise: Time Travel 🕰️
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.5%, RPG 18.8%, Exploration 15.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Fantasy 11.7%
- #59 Kingdom Shell
66% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Old School 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #60 LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias
69% matchVery Positive82% of 329 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’.
Why similar: Adventure 100%