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2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!

Reviews: Mixed — 66% — of 525 reviews
Released: 2022-06-15
Developer: ENGINES Inc.
Publisher: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 18.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 55%

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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

    Why similar: Spectacle fighter 20.9%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Anime 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

  52. #52 Mystik Belle
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
    Dev: Last Dimension
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 6.4%, 2D 1.6%

  53. #53 Priestess Lust
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 562 reviews2025
    Dev: Sollyz HaruzPub: Lynxt
    Windows

    This story will talk about Mira who need to escape from monsters that invading into the castle. But it doesn't seem to get out easily. She must use her skill for evade and solve the puzzle to escape this place. Or she may becomes their toy instead..

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, 2D 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 10.4%

  54. #54 Vernal Edge
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 6%

  55. #55 The Black Labyrinth
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2024
    Dev: mozu fieldPub: Shady Corner Games
    Windows

    Trapped by the black spherical creature Kuromaru and lost in a labyrinth filled with sexy traps!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.2%, Anime 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%

  56. #56 Freedom Planet 2
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 17.5%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%

  57. #57 The Wandering Corinne
    68% matchMixed54% of 100 reviews2024
    Dev: ankoku marimokanPub: Mango Party
    Windows

    Embark on a journey as the wandering swordsman Corinne in this hardcore 2D side-scrolling action game! Rescue the enslaved and and don't fall prey to the monsters desires...

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Anime 18.4%, Action 14.3%

  58. #58 Moonscars
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

  59. #59 Kotama and Academy Citadel
    63% matchVery Positive81% of 2,225 reviews2026
    Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Spectacle fighter 21.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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