Games Like Save Your Mother

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Funny 8.9%

A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.4%, Lore-Rich 22.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

The Cavern of Time is an RPG/Adventure game where you guide the journey of a young girl. Can you find the magical locket in this perilous realm and cure your beloved grandmother's illness? Visit the Cavern of Time and find out!

Why similar: RPG 62.8%, Casual 26%, Indie 11.2%

To save her petrified mother, the heroine embarks on a journey to find the legendary orbs that can grant any wish.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.5%, Cartoony 15.9%, Cute 11.8%, 2D 8.4%, Casual 8.4%

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: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Action RPG 19.1%, PvE 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, RPG 7.9%

What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.

Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Female Protagonist 33.1%, Story Rich 14.3%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 4.6%

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 28.3%, RPG 21.6%, Cute 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Story Rich 7.2%

《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.8%, Cute 20.1%, Funny 15.3%, 2D 13.2%, Casual 6.4%

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 43.2%, RPG 20.2%, Cute 19.4%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 4.8%

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 31.9%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, RPG 14.9%, 2D 7.5%

Smoke and Sacrifice sees Sachi, a mother forced to give up her son, adventure into a grotesque underworld on a quest that will lead her to a darker truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 53.1%, RPG 36.4%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

“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 22.8%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Cute 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Cartoony 11.3%

Fight back against the underworld by acquiring powerful talents and spells on your journey to save your friends in this exciting and clever Match 3 game!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.5%, Female Protagonist 27%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, 2D 7.5%

Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Funny 14.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Linear 9.1%

Wonderful maze “HoloDungeon” changes form with each challenge—within it lurks Hollow, beings not unlike Holomen. To rescue her snatched friends and make special Live a success, Hakui Koyori tries an unknown adventure! Roguelike RPG where you play using wisdom and brains remain even after down.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.9%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, RPG 16.3%, Cute 13.5%, Indie 1.8%

Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Funny 13%, Cute 11.2%, RPG 8.2%

The legendary hero is dead, and a strange glitch is spreading across the kingdom. Explore dangerous dungeons, and defeat the eight archangels to restore order to an unraveling world in this epic action-adventure RPG.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Funny 28%, Action RPG 13.9%, RPG 11.4%, 2D 3.6%

An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.3%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Linear 17.3%, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Cute 17.1%, RPG 13.7%, 2D 4.8%

Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

Why similar: Cute 35.6%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Colorful 12.8%, Indie 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 11%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Cute 8.3%

Alisa comes across a Grimoire that seals the soul of a powerful sorcerer by chance. Through its power, Alisa becomes a sorcerer and learns that the academy is actually a laboratory for magical experiments. To save her loved ones, Alisa takes on a battle against sorcerers.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Funny 17.9%, RPG 16.8%, Cute 15.7%

Find the philosopher's stone and save your mentor!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Casual 29.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, 2D 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

The Kingdom of Oukoku is threatened by the spicy influence of General Tso. Citizens have placed their hope in a small knight who fits the requirements of ancient legends. Which path will the Chibi Knight choose...

Why similar: Action RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, RPG 12.4%, Cartoony 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.8%

A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.1%, Cute 21.6%, RPG 18.4%, 2D 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Cute 18.6%, Story Rich 16.1%, Colorful 10.9%, 2D 10.3%

Lord Amber maze: Prologue is a free entry to a turn-based dungeon-crawler set in a labyrinth of frozen time. Plan each move carefully, battle quirky monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, one dungeon at a time.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Action RPG 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

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 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Funny 12.9%, Cute 10.6%, RPG 10%

Original Journey is a 2D hand drawn, sci-fi action-adventure with a bold hand drawn art style. Join the Ato as they embark on a mission to save their home world. Only a mysterious power source discovered on a distant planet can save them but how far will the Ato go save themselves?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 29.1%, Linear 16%, RPG 12%, Cute 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%

Alicia Quatermain sets out on a long and dangerous journey to find out why her father had disappeared under mysterious circumstances

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.5%, Casual 26.2%, Cute 19.1%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Action RPG 25.3%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, RPG 15.2%, Action 2.4%

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Cartoony 13.4%, Cute 10.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Action RPG 26.7%, PvE 24.4%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, RPG 12.4%, Cute 9%

Mrs.Santa's Gift Hunt is a short JRPG colecthathon, where you must find missing presents. Multiple endings and an adventure awaits you. Can you find all the presents?

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.1%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, Funny 18.3%, 2D 8.9%, Colorful 8.2%

Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22%, RPG 18%, Cute 17.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, 2D 8.5%

Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.8%, Action RPG 23.6%, Cartoony 13.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, RPG 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

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: Female Protagonist 34.8%, Cute 17.4%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%, 2D 9.5%

Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.

Why similar: RPG 46%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Colorful 21.4%, Story Rich 6%, Casual 2%

Defeat the sorcerer and save your daughter!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.3%, Casual 18.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, 2D 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%

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: Action RPG 29.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, RPG 10.6%, Cute 10.2%, Funny 10%

YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.

Why similar: Cute 25.8%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Story Rich 15.4%, Indie 11%, Action 9%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.4%, 2D 21.6%, Action 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Singleplayer 10.4%

Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.1%, Action RPG 26.9%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, 2D 6.6%

Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.6%, Cute 15.9%, Funny 12.3%, RPG 9.8%, 2D 7.1%

All You Need Is Heal! Monsters have cornered you in the dungeon corridors. As a newly hired Priest, your duties are to use your magical abilities to heal your comrade, a Knight on the front-line, and provide support during battle. Will these two brave souls live to see the light of day again?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.9%, RPG 13.5%, Cartoony 13.2%, Linear 11.7%, Cute 11.7%

In Luminaria Dark Echoes, you are the hero destined to save the world from darkness. This narrative roguelite-survivor game offers a deep steampunk story and a variety of incredible final bosses. You'll explore a world full of mysteries and surprises every time you play.

Why similar: Action RPG 31.2%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, RPG 12.8%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Colorful 9.1%

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 55%, RPG 26.2%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 5.1%, Action 5%

To save the kidnapped senpai and also the beloved one, Fulla decides to challenge the dungeon on the island inhabited by demons. This is a traditional 2D roguelike RPG. Every time you enter the dungeon, the layout will change! Use various skills and equipment to save your senpai!!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.8%, Action RPG 21.8%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, RPG 12.7%, 2D 4.8%

To exact revenge on the Brave, the reckless Demon Lord Alice, after her rebirth, decides to proceed cautiously, step by step. To weaken the brave's forces, she must defeat the Four Sages and expand her territory.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, RPG 13%, Cute 9.9%

In this RPG-inspired action-adventure, you play as Nora, a fire mage. Discover epic creatures steeped in mythology and turn them to ash with powerful spells! Teach Nora new magic, upgrade your favorites, and craft unique combos. Can you bring an end to Nora’s sorrow?

Why similar: Action RPG 37.2%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, RPG 15.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, 2D 5.6%

Join Pupuru, a hard working student, on a delectable roguelike adventure filled with excitement, humour, thrills and all the curry you can eat as you quest to save your favourite local curry restaurant from being swallowed up by the big bad curry chain that's moved into town!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Funny 10.2%, RPG 9.7%

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: Female Protagonist 22.5%, 2D 20.8%, Cute 20.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, RPG 9.4%

Enter the town of death to save the dear daughter!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.8%, 2D 23.3%, Action 14.3%, Indie 13.7%

From a rookie female soldier being lost memory, you incidentally become "The Chosen One" and have to protect the world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Action RPG 23.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, RPG 9.3%, Cute 9.3%

Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, RPG 15.2%, Cute 8.7%, Funny 6.7%

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: Female Protagonist 35.3%, Linear 19.3%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Casual 7%

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: Action RPG 26.9%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, RPG 11.5%, Cute 10.2%

Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.1%, Funny 24.9%, Cute 20.7%, Colorful 9.9%, Action 2.4%