Games Like Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

An enormous Boss Tower has sprung from the ground, lifting entire towns up with it. Now, the people living on the tower are starting to contract all sorts of mysterious illnesses. Princess Remedy, still in Saturnian healing school, must use her powers to heal everyone and defeat the Boss Tower!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Retro 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the whimsical healing adventure with the same retro charm and bullet-hell mechanics as the original.

A certain office lady is back!!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Indie 12%, Cute 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this free-to-play title shares the distinct cute aesthetic and fast-paced action of the Remedy series.

Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful pixel-art game that centers on intense bullet-hell boss encounters and a poignant, atmospheric journey.

Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike focuses heavily on the bullet-hell combat style, offering deep customization and emotional storytelling.

Help a pink-clad office lady find a missing document so the boss doesn't get angry in this free spin-off minigame to Kero Blaster.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Indie 11.6%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play platformer that perfectly matches the quirky, retro-inspired vibe of the Princess Remedy games.

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Indie 7.8%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, free-to-play action-platformer that features a strong female lead and fast-paced combat.

Melody has decided to become a healer in this classic-inspired turn-based RPG about love, anxiety, and fighting funny-looking monsters in dungeons.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%, Cute 10.9%, Funny 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same lighthearted, character-focused charm and retro RPG aesthetic found in many indie favorites.

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 31.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully detailed pixel-art game featuring a female protagonist and a mix of platforming and intense boss battles.

A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Cute 9.4%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, free-to-play RPG that balances a cute art style with a surprisingly heartfelt and slightly spooky narrative.

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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, RPG 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This Metroidvania combines the iconic bullet-hell patterns of the Touhou series with fluid, satisfying action gameplay.

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Retro 20%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Indie 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled adventure that mimics the aesthetic of early handheld consoles with a quirky, indie spirit.

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: Female Protagonist 41.9%, Pixel Graphics 27.6%, Cute 16.1%, Action 7.4%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished pixel-art action game featuring a female protagonist and challenging combat that feels rewarding.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Retro 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed platformer featuring a female lead and a great soundtrack that emphasizes fluid, action-packed movement.

Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Cute 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 9.1%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play bullet-hell game that leans into a cute aesthetic and fast-paced, accessible action.

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Cute 10.6%, Funny 7%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, action-packed platformer that features a charismatic female lead and a whimsical, lighthearted tone.

Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play bullet-hell shooter that provides the intense, pattern-based combat found in the Remedy series.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Retro 15%, Indie 11%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, short-form adventure that uses a clever time-loop mechanic to create a quirky and memorable experience.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the shoot-em-up genre that features incredible music and intense, evolving bullet-hell challenges.

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Indie 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming action-platformer that features a female protagonist and a unique boss-rush style of progression.

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: Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Indie 7.7%, Retro 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, pixel-art platformer that features a strong female protagonist and tight, responsive gameplay.

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: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Retro 10%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action-RPG with stunning pixel art and a focus on fast-paced combat and puzzle-solving.

Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Indie 14%, Adventure 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Cute 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical adventure game that focuses on clever puzzles and a cute, hand-drawn art style.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Cute 15%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: While less combat-focused, this game captures the same sense of whimsical, low-stakes exploration and charm.

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 24.9%, Retro 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that features a young female protagonist on a quest through a fantasy world.

Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Indie 12%, RPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG with a unique visual style and a focus on character relationships and exploration.

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Cute 11.4%, Indie 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling action-platformer that showcases the roots of the series' pixel-art combat and female-led narratives.

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Retro 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Cute 11.1%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A bite-sized metroidvania that mixes bullet-hell mechanics with a cute, retro-inspired presentation.

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Cute 8.3%, LGBTQ+ 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric adventure that explores unique worlds with a distinct, low-poly and pixel-art hybrid style.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 23.3%, Cute 12.2%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 5%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Cute 8.4%

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Cute 9.4%, Funny 6.3%, Action 6.3%

Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action game that blends shoot-em-up mechanics with a quirky, anime-inspired aesthetic.

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced bullet-hell action game that features a female protagonist and intense, high-speed combat.

A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Retro 12.8%, Indie 8.1%

Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Cute 8%

Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Cute 11.4%, Action 4.5%

The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38%, Cute 14.7%, Indie 14%, Adventure 8.6%, Shooter 7.9%

Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Indie 11.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Cute 9.2%

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Indie 12.9%, Action 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.1%

“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42%, Cute 20.2%, Indie 15.9%, Adventure 10.9%, 2D 6%

Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.3%, Cute 18.3%, Comedy 12.7%, RPG 11.6%, Adventure 11.6%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Retro 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Indie 10.5%

She's back just in time to do all the puzzles in your Sunday paper! It's a Khimera Nonogram adventure!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Indie 15.6%, Adventure 11.6%

Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Retro 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 9.8%, Action 6.6%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 10%

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Cute 14.5%, Funny 11.3%, Adventure 6.9%

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Retro 17.1%, Cute 14%, Indie 10%, Adventure 8%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Retro 9.2%, Cute 8.6%

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Female Protagonist 29.3%, Cute 10.2%, Indie 7%, RPG 4.6%

Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!

Why similar: Retro 28.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Indie 8.7%

A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Cute 12.6%, Funny 10.6%, Indie 7%

With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Retro 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, RPG 7.5%, Adventure 5.6%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Retro 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Funny 9.3%, Adventure 5.8%

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Retro 17.7%, Indie 9.2%, Adventure 7.4%

Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Retro 11.9%

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Indie 9.7%, Cute 9%, RPG 8.2%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Retro 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Cute 10.8%, Adventure 6.4%

The (mis)adventures of Vinty, a nobody who thinks she's somebody!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 60.2%, Indie 16.8%, Cute 15.8%, Funny 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%