- #1 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 297 reviews2023
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, JRPG 18.4%, RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's mechanics with a more ambitious third-person perspective and deeper combat systems.
- #2 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: Isometric 17.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, JRPG 16.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is a love letter to 16-bit action-adventure games that perfectly replicates the exploration and puzzle-solving feel of the original Oceanhorn.
- #3 TUNIC
96% 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: Isometric 19.5%, Metroidvania 19%, Puzzle 11%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric adventure offers challenging exploration and clever environmental puzzles that reward curiosity in a beautiful, mysterious 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 RPG 18.7%, RPG 13%, Puzzle 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines social simulation with action-adventure dungeon crawling, focusing heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautiful setting.
- #5 Hob
94% 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 18.6%, Open World 15.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a wordless narrative and a world that physically shifts and transforms as you solve puzzles, much like the dungeon mechanics in Oceanhorn.
- #6 Death's Door
94% 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: Isometric 18.7%, Cartoony 12.9%, Metroidvania 12.5%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, isometric action-adventure game that balances satisfying combat with intricate dungeon design and exploration.
- #7 Immortals Fenyx Rising
92% 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: Open World 17.8%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 13.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world adventure is heavily inspired by Greek mythology and features extensive puzzle-filled dungeons and exploration.
- #8 World to the West
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 393 reviews2017
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
Why similar: RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game featuring multiple characters with unique abilities used to solve puzzles and explore a vast world.
- #9 Okami HD
91% 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 16.4%, Open World 16.3%, Action RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: As a classic Zelda-like experience, it features a unique art style, deep dungeon exploration, and a focus on unlocking new abilities to traverse the world.
- #10 RiME
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Puzzle 23%, Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 14.8%, Open World 12.7%, Fantasy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric adventure game that focuses on environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving in a stunning coastal setting.
- #11 CrossCode
90% 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: Action RPG 31%, RPG 15.9%, Puzzle 12.6%, JRPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a vibrant world, complex puzzle-filled dungeons, and fast-paced combat that feels both retro and modern.
- #12 Islets
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,293 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Open World 12.1%, Fantasy 11.3%, Adventure 10%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania that prioritizes exploration and a heartwarming story, capturing the sense of wonder found in classic adventures.
- #13 Evoland 2
89% 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 32.2%, Adventure 15.7%, JRPG 10.6%, Fantasy 8.2%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game pays homage to the history of adventure and RPG games by shifting mechanics and art styles as you progress through the story.
- #14 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
88% 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 24.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Fantasy 15.6%, Action 14.1%, Exploration 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration, environmental puzzles, and fluid combat against corrupted spirits.
- #15 Eastward
87% 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 23.6%, Action RPG 23.3%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game features a beautiful pixel-art world, character-driven storytelling, and satisfying environmental puzzles.
- #16 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
86% matchVery Positive88% of 18,274 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: RPG 16.9%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Open World 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic Zelda-inspired structure with distinct dungeons, item-based progression, and satisfying combat.
- #17 Dust: An Elysian Tail
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 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: Metroidvania 33.8%, RPG 16.6%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful action-adventure game that combines platforming, exploration, and a compelling narrative.
- #18 Ys X: Nordics
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 945 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Why similar: JRPG 19.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Open World 12%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes fluid combat and exploration within a fantasy setting, featuring a strong sense of adventure.
- #19 Visions of Mana
84% 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 23.3%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 15.8%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that captures the spirit of classic fantasy adventures with expansive environments and engaging combat.
- #20 Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
83% matchVery Positive95% of 13,808 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozy KazooPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!
Why similar: RPG 20.9%, Puzzle 17.3%, Cartoony 17%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game with classic dungeon mechanics, lighthearted humor, and a focus on exploration.
- #21 Exiled Kingdoms
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,112 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 24.5%, Isometric 18.2%, Open World 16.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric RPG that focuses on exploration, world-building, and character progression in a dangerous fantasy land.
- #22 Iconoclasts
82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 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: Metroidvania 42.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features intricate puzzles, challenging boss fights, and a rich, detailed world to explore.
- #23 Hyper Light Drifter
81% matchVery Positive93% of 18,682 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: Metroidvania 17.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Action RPG 13.7%, RPG 12.5%, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric isometric action-adventure game that relies on environmental storytelling and exploration to reveal its secrets.
- #24 King of Seas
82% matchMixed59% of 771 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
King of Seas is an ARPG adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Embark on an epic adventure across the seven seas where you’ll discover lost islands and treasures, fight rival pirates and menacing monsters, and become the most legendary pirate of all time!
Why similar: Isometric 21.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Open World 14.6%, RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A naval-themed action-adventure game that focuses on exploration, combat, and discovery across a vast, procedural ocean.
- #25 Blue Fire
80% 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 35%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Exploration 11%, Fantasy 10.4%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-adventure game that focuses on platforming and exploration in a mysterious, interconnected world.
- #26 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,393 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.7%, Adventure 20.1%, Open World 18.5%, Action 17.9%, Exploration 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that excels at blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and a strong narrative.
- #27 Pine
81% 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: Open World 19.2%, RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game where the environment and factions react to your choices, providing a unique sense of discovery.
- #28 Tinykin
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Cartoony 20.2%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 14.9%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: A creative exploration-focused game where you solve puzzles and traverse a giant world from a small perspective.
- #29 A Short Hike
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Open World 32.7%, Exploration 25.3%, Adventure 24%, Indie 12.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused adventure that captures the joy of discovery and movement in a beautiful, contained environment.
- #30 Isles of Sea and Sky
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,486 reviews2024
Dev: Cicada Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Open World 20%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 9.7%
- #31 Anodyne
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2013
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 33.3%, Exploration 20.2%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 8.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal top-down adventure that captures the nostalgic feel of 16-bit classics with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #32 Owlboy
77% matchVery Positive84% of 6,078 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #33 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive95% of 6,774 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: RPG 16.1%, Isometric 14.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Open World 9.5%
- #34 Under The Island
73% 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: Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 16.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.3%, Exploration 8.9%
- #35 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
75% 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 17.6%, Action RPG 13.1%, Open World 12%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, RPG 9.3%
- #36 Ys X: Proud Nordics
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Experience the definitive edition of Adol and Karja's unforgettable journey across Obelia Gulf in Ys X: Proud Nordics!
Why similar: RPG 17.8%, JRPG 16.5%, Action RPG 16.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #37 The Lonesome Guild
73% matchVery Positive97% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.2%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, RPG 12.3%, Fantasy 10%
- #38 9th Dawn II
76% matchVery Positive82% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!
Why similar: RPG 28%, Action RPG 16%, Adventure 14.7%, Open World 13.6%, Action 11.1%
- #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 45.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Action 15.2%, Indie 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5%
- #40 Elementallis
69% 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 22.4%, Action RPG 19.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 7.7%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #41 Flowstone Saga
70% matchVery Positive83% of 237 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 17.2%, Puzzle 13.8%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #42 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
71% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, JRPG 28.4%, Fantasy 11.6%, Isometric 7.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #43 Mystical Maritime Adventure
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Ze_Yu
Windows
Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!
Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Action RPG 16.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Open World 13.4%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #44 Blade & Bones
75% matchMostly Negative31% of 194 reviews2016
Dev: Coffee Addict Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Combat driven metroidvania experience. Discover a tale long lost in our past. Seven swords need to be found in this world where you will discover ancient secrets and fight with an intense combat system that rewards players for their skills and knowledge.
Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Open World 21.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 14.2%, Indie 8.4%
- #45 Evoland
72% matchVery Positive83% of 5,951 reviews2013
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.
Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Adventure 15.4%, JRPG 13.3%, Fantasy 8.6%, Indie 8.5%
- #46 KAKU: Ancient Seal
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,118 reviews2024
Dev: BINGOBELL
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Why similar: Open World 15%, Action RPG 14.6%, RPG 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Cartoony 9.2%
- #47 Diluvion: Resubmerged
73% matchMixed62% of 1,125 reviews2017
Dev: Arachnid GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.
Why similar: RPG 35%, Adventure 22.5%, Action 19.9%, Indie 11.2%, Open World 9.3%
- #48 forma.8
72% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: MixedBag Srl
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Open World 18.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 14%, Exploration 11%
- #49 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
67% 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: Puzzle 19%, Adventure 18.3%, Fantasy 18%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #50 Risen
70% matchVery Positive89% of 10,583 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Open World 29.3%, Fantasy 11.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #51 Wavetale
67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,666 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: Cartoony 27.9%, Action-Adventure 27.4%, Adventure 20.6%, Colorful 9.8%, 3D 9.8%
- #52 Eastshade
68% matchVery Positive89% of 5,408 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Open World 20.4%, Lore-Rich 17%, RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 13%, Adventure 9.9%
- #53 Ys Origin
69% matchVery Positive93% of 3,586 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 20.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.4%
- #54 Arcane Vale
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2022
Dev: Dynamic Zero
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Arcane Vale is an action packed open-world RPG. Embark on an adventure to discover a long-lost treasure in a vast and dangerous world.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 15.3%, Open World 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #55 Even the Ocean
69% matchVery Positive86% of 281 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Adventure 32.5%, Story Rich 20.9%, Colorful 17.8%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Indie 9.8%
- #56 The Memory of Eldurim
71% matchMostly Negative39% of 250 reviews2014
Dev: Liminal Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.
Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Open World 25.2%, Fantasy 13.5%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.1%
- #57 Map Of Materials
67% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Mike Engler
Windows
An exploration adventure on a mysterious island. Explore, gather, craft, and improve your gear. No quest markers, no hand-holding. You find your own way.
Why similar: Open World 18.9%, RPG 16%, Action RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 12.2%, Adventure 9.8%
- #58 Sea Fantasy
65% matchVery Positive87% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: METASLA
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Save the world by fishing! This is a brand new action RPG game where you stand on an adventure to fish the Sea'Az, the marine life of this world, in a vast pixel world. This is not a peaceful fishing game. The destruction of the world is imminent....
Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, Open World 20%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #59 Tchia
65% matchVery Positive88% of 854 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 11.8%, Colorful 8.5%
- #60 Treasure Adventure World
68% matchVery Positive82% of 279 reviews2018
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Adventure 37.5%, Indie 20.1%