Games Like Olympia Rising

Fly with Nyx across the ruins of the ancient Greece in her dangerous search for her dearest friend Icarus. Use the powers of Zeus and the Gods from Olympus and use them wisely in order to help Nyx to complete her epic adventure.

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

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the Greek mythology theme and platforming focus of the seed game.

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Platformer 26.5%, Action 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer featuring a young female warrior in a fantasy world.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Female Protagonist 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Action 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and beautiful pixel art in a dark, atmospheric action-platformer setting.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female lead in a beautifully crafted action-platformer with a focus on rhythmic combat.

A curse has befallen the Crescent Isle and it's up to you to save it. Luckily the curse has transformed your people into helpful monsters such as drills, blobs, icicles, and gravity flipping...things. With your monster subjects in hand you'll have to drill through rocks, maneuver through spiky terrain, freeze water to pass over the sea,...

Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 35.2%, Platformer 28.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art action platformer that captures the arcade-style gameplay of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers classic, high-quality action platforming with a iconic female lead and vibrant art.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.4%, Action 27%, Platformer 14.7%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Momodora, this game offers a polished action-platformer experience with a female lead.

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

Why similar: Action 30.1%, Platformer 29.9%, Female Protagonist 24%, Pixel Graphics 16%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique movement mechanic that keeps the platforming fast and engaging, much like Olympia Rising.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Female Protagonist 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid, fast-paced action with a striking pixel-art aesthetic and a female protagonist.

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.2%, Platformer 24.4%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action platformer featuring a female lead and a focus on fast-paced combat.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a quintessential retro action-platformer experience with tight controls and challenging levels.

Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.

Why similar: Action 46.5%, Platformer 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that delivers the same intense, arcade-like difficulty as the seed game.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, Platformer 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Action 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich action platformer featuring a female protagonist and highly polished mechanics.

Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.

Why similar: Mythology 30.9%, Platformer 22.8%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer rooted in Japanese mythology with tight character-switching mechanics.

Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!

Why similar: Action 54.2%, Platformer 45.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action platformer that centers on a female protagonist in a fantasy setting.

Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Female Protagonist 28.1%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that emphasizes parkour and fluid movement in a dark, atmospheric world.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Platformer 40.5%, Pixel Graphics 30.8%, Action 28.7%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 8-bit action platformers with dark, atmospheric pixel art.

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

Why similar: Adventure 39.9%, Action 32%, Female Protagonist 28.1%

Why You'll Like It: Explores a mythological landscape through 2D action-platforming and exploration.

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

Why similar: Mythology 27.4%, Platformer 22.1%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action platformer that balances exploration with challenging combat encounters.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer with a female lead and unique time-manipulation mechanics.

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: Adventure 34.9%, Platformer 25%, Action 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feel of 16-bit action-adventure platformers with a focus on exploration and combat.

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 36.6%, Female Protagonist 30.9%, Action 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that focuses on simple, effective arcade mechanics.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Adventure 9%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more precision-focused, it offers the same high-quality platforming feel and emotional narrative depth.

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: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Platformer 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action platformer that emphasizes exploration and challenging boss fights.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Mythology 47%, Female Protagonist 38%, Action 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead in a world heavily inspired by Greek mythology.

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 39.6%, Female Protagonist 29.2%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer starring a female protagonist that rewards precise movement.

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Platformer 45.7%, Action 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-speed, precision action platforming that feels very similar to the arcade intensity of Olympia Rising.

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

Why similar: Mythology 50.3%, Adventure 19%, Female Protagonist 18%, Action 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A larger-scale adventure that fully embraces the Greek mythology theme found in the seed game.

Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 33.4%, Action 28.1%, Adventure 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 51.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern retro-styled action platformers with tight, satisfying controls.

Experience rage-inducing precision platforming as a recently deceased soccer player damned to Inferno! Kick your sibling's soul out of Hell for your chance at redemption!

Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Female Protagonist 24%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.7%, Platformer 27.2%, Action 21.9%, Adventure 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer featuring a female protagonist and a distinct retro-futuristic style.

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

Why similar: Mythology 33.9%, Platformer 23.4%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 11.3%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.4%, Pixel Graphics 24%, Adventure 18%, Action 13.5%

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

Why similar: Platformer 40.9%, Female Protagonist 37.7%, Adventure 21.4%

To complete Yridis' mission, you'll have to make your way through the bowels of a vast underground dungeon filled with unique environments, deadly dangers and mysterious beings. Jump, dash and give the enemies you encounter their due thanks to powerful weapons.

Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 24.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

A tough platformer following a girl diving over the heads of terrifying creatures and bouncing off walls to traverse a mysterious, unsettling world that's so much bigger than her: the "world between all worlds"

Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Action 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%

Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them. Cally must save her parents from the maniacal Herbert, who has laid waste to the Caves and built a massive new base.

Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, Action 23%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

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

Why similar: Adventure 35.4%, Action 34.4%, Female Protagonist 30.2%

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Mythology 47.8%, Platformer 24.5%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 12.8%

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.1%, Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 17.4%

Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 52%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Action 23.2%

The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world.

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Female Protagonist 25%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 15%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.1%

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Mythology 50.8%, Female Protagonist 28%, Action 21.2%

Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 15%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Mythology 49.1%, Adventure 20.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 11%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Platformer 44%, Female Protagonist 40.8%, Action 15.2%

ENYO is trying to let go of an old Dystopia. It's also a 2d action platformer that does not require destroying things.

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Female Protagonist 27%, Action 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%

Overclocked is a free-flowing action game that blends combat and platforming to create a fluid and rhythmic experience. Take on the role of Amber, a glass-cannon vigilante, as you fight to uncover a plot that threatens to tear your home apart.

Why similar: Action 39.4%, Platformer 33.1%, Female Protagonist 27.5%

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: Platformer 27.7%, Action 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.2%, Female Protagonist 21.1%

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 17.2%, Platformer 16.3%

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: Mythology 27.5%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.2%

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Female Protagonist 31.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Action 15.7%

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

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Lost Girl Platformer is a thrilling 2D platform game where you play as a courageous girl. Your task is to jump from platform to platform to survive and escape. But be careful: time is limited, and every jump must be precise!

Why similar: Platformer 49.4%, Action 27.4%, Adventure 23.2%

The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 12.8%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Female Protagonist 30.8%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Action 29.9%, Adventure 29.5%, Platformer 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%