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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Singleplayer, Exploration, Female Protagonist.

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In this 3D, story-driven platforming adventure, explore an uninhabited island's massive cave network. Learn about the heroes' psyches as you explore lush caverns, subterranean oceans, and surreal cityscapes, all while meeting surprising creatures! By Anodyne & Angeline Era's devs!

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 299 reviews
Released: 2022-04-12
Developer: Melos Han-Tani
Publisher: Analgesic Productions
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 2.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 69%

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    Dev: Lowkey InteractivePub: IIM Digital School
    Windows

    Equinoxe is a contemplative & narrative game with puzzle phases taking place in two mirrored worlds. Discover a quest for self-acceptance and restore the fragile balance of your world by using its main source of energy: water.

    Why similar: Surreal 25.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Emotional 14.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Colorful 8.4%

  55. #55 SHEEPO
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

    Why similar: Platformer 41.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Colorful 13.1%, Surreal 13%, Atmospheric 7.1%

  56. #56 Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: Whitethorn Games
    Windows

    You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.

    Why similar: Emotional 23.6%, Female Protagonist 22%, Story Rich 18.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Adventure 8.3%

  57. #57 Poi
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 741 reviews2017
    Dev: PolyKid
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.

    Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.6%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Colorful 8.1%, Adventure 6%

  58. #58 South of Midnight
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 4,380 reviews2025
    Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

    Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.1%, Surreal 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%

  59. #59 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    63% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

    Why similar: Platformer 43.4%, Adventure 29.9%, RPG 9.5%, Colorful 8.1%, Indie 4.9%

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