Games Like Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm

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 20.9%, 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.

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

Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.8%, Third Person 16.6%, RPG 15.3%, Magic 9.1%, Adventure 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.

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 18.9%, RPG 12.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Action 7.9%

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.

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 17.1%, Magic 16.3%, Relaxing 15.6%, 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.

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 14.3%, Third Person 14%, 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.

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 39%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Exploration 14.7%, RPG 9.1%, Colorful 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that excels at rewarding player curiosity and discovery through its intricate world design.

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 21.5%, 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.

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 28.8%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, RPG 12.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features tight, responsive combat and clever environmental puzzles within a beautifully atmospheric world.

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 22.1%, RPG 17.8%, Old School 15.7%, Relaxing 15.4%, Colorful 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic 16-bit action-adventure games, focusing on dungeon crawling and puzzle-solving.

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 52.9%, RPG 26.6%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Exploration 3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-RPG that emphasizes exploration, fast-paced combat, and a grand, JRPG-inspired narrative.

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 12.7%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on wordless storytelling and complex, world-shifting puzzles that reward careful exploration.

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 39.9%, RPG 15%, Third Person 10.8%, Magic 9.8%, 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.

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 17.4%, Third Person 11.6%, 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.

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 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game that blends platforming challenges with combat in a mysterious, interconnected world.

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 30.9%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, RPG 12.8%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set in a modern urban environment that emphasizes fast-paced combat and character-driven progression.

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%, RPG 16%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 8.3%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides fast-paced, fluid combat and vertical exploration within a large, interconnected city environment.

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%, Third Person 18.8%, RPG 14.1%, Colorful 10.5%, Fantasy 10%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game where the environment and its inhabitants react dynamically to your choices.

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 48.6%, JRPG 38.5%, Fantasy 6.3%, Adventure 3.6%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, classic JRPG reimagined as a modern action-RPG with a focus on party dynamics and exploration.

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 39.4%, RPG 16.6%, Relaxing 13.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully detailed action-adventure game that balances narrative-heavy storytelling with engaging exploration.

Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.

Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, RPG 16.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Fantasy 10.7%, 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.

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 33.9%, RPG 33.2%, Sci-fi 18.1%, 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.

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: Relaxing 19.3%, Exploration 19.2%, RPG 17.3%, Atmospheric 16.7%, 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.

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 12.1%, Third Person 11.9%, Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A vast action-RPG that provides deep combat customization and a massive world to explore.

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 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that excels at providing satisfying combat and intricate, dungeon-based puzzle-solving.

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 14.5%, Fantasy 9.8%, Colorful 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that features unique character-swapping mechanics and puzzle-solving elements.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Adventure 17.7%, JRPG 16.2%, Colorful 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the action-adventure genre, featuring a unique art style and mechanics inspired by Japanese mythology.

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 68.3%, RPG 20.3%, Fantasy 6.3%, 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.

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 12.7%, Magic 11.8%, JRPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and combat against massive creatures in a dark fantasy setting.

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 22.9%, RPG 20.1%, Exploration 18.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Fantasy 13.8%

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 50%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Colorful 7.6%

Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 40.5%, RPG 16.3%, Magic 10.8%, Colorful 9%, Fantasy 8%

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 13.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Fantasy 13%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that focuses on exploration and character-specific abilities in a stylized fantasy world.

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 41.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Magic 12.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Fantasy 7.9%

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 24.5%, Combat 19%, RPG 18.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Fantasy 10.4%

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 26.2%, Magic 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Surreal 8.8%, Exploration 8.4%

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 22.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 6.6%

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%, Surreal 19.4%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Colorful 17.8%, Adventure 12.8%

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%

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 18.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

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 27.7% ★, RPG 24.2%, Exploration 19.4%, Fantasy 13.1%, Adventure 9%

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 27.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Third Person 10.1%, RPG 8%, Relaxing 7.9%

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 26.1%, RPG 22%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Fantasy 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Action 12%, Adventure 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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 27.5%, RPG 19.6%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Action 8.5%

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 15.6%, Magic 14.3%, Third Person 12.4%, RPG 10.7%, Exploration 10%

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 23.5%, Fantasy 20.2%, Exploration 19.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Colorful 13.2%

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 39.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 8.1%, RPG 7.5%

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 20.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Fantasy 12.4%, Adventure 10.7%

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 42.7%, RPG 15%, Old School 13.5%, Exploration 12%, Fantasy 10.2%

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 43.1%, Colorful 18.8%, RPG 14.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 9%

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 27.4%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Exploration 21.8%

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 16.2%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Relaxing 11.3%

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 23.8%, Exploration 22.4%, Third Person 20.9%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 16.3%

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 42%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, RPG 12.9%, Exploration 11%, Fantasy 8.2%

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%

⛏️ 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 25.4%, RPG 18.8%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Fantasy 11.7%

Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Colorful 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.1%

A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 2 resumes the adventure right after the last cliffhanger. Play once more as Haru as he uncovers the mysteries of the cold 'Deeplands', meeting with a mysterious silver haired girl along the way.

Why similar: JRPG 39.5%, RPG 15%, Exploration 10.9%, Fantasy 9.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Colorful 8.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.4%

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 9.3%, Fantasy 8.6%