- #1 Röki
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,214 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Mythology 52.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 8.3%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure draws heavily from Scandinavian folklore, offering a narrative-rich experience centered on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #2 Mulaka
96% matchVery Positive90% of 188 reviews2018
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dive into northern Mexico's breathtaking landscapes with Mulaka, a 3D action-adventure game based on the rich indigenous culture of the Tarahumara.
Why similar: Mythology 46.6%, Adventure 16.3%, 3D Platformer 13%, Indie 10.5%, Platformer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep commitment to cultural representation, focusing on Tarahumara mythology and indigenous traditions through action-adventure gameplay.
- #3 Spirit of the North
96% matchVery Positive84% of 6,584 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.6%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Puzzle 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox spirit in a beautiful, nature-focused world that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction without traditional dialogue.
- #4 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
95% matchVery Positive81% of 8,677 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Story Rich 19.7%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 15.8%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a definitive experience for Indigenous storytelling, featuring weñupiat folklore and Arctic survival mechanics similar to the setting of Skábma.
- #5 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
94% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.4%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a strong focus on nature, spirits, and restoring balance to a corrupted world, much like the core loop of Skábma.
- #6 The Mooseman
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,221 reviews2017
Dev: Morteshka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…
Why similar: Mythology 71.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 7.4%, Story Rich 5.8%, Puzzle 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Based on Finno-Ugric mythology, this game features a unique, atmospheric art style and a journey through spiritual realms that mirrors the Noaidi's path.
- #7 Inua - A Story in Ice and Time
93% matchVery Positive91% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: The Pixel HuntPub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac
Inua is a narrative game in which three protagonists have their destinies intertwined decades apart in the same locations in the far north. Explore each era, collect ideas and manipulate their minds to change the course of history.
Why similar: Story Rich 33.9%, Adventure 25.7%, Indie 15.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, 3D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the Arctic, this narrative-driven game explores Inuit history and mythology through a time-bending, point-and-click adventure.
- #8 Praey for the Gods
92% matchVery Positive81% of 3,148 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Mythology 45.2%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a frozen, desolate landscape, this game captures the harsh beauty of the Arctic while focusing on epic boss encounters and survival.
- #9 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
91% matchVery Positive84% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Mythology 32.8%, Story Rich 15.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends Norse mythology with rhythm-based combat and puzzle-solving, offering a distinct, story-rich experience.
- #10 Dungeons of Hinterberg
90% matchVery Positive93% of 3,363 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Platformer 14.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautiful, stylized world, focusing on the journey and the discovery of local legends.
- #11 Raji: An Ancient Epic
91% matchVery Positive82% of 2,833 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Mythology 46.4%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game is deeply rooted in Hindu and Balinese mythology, offering a vibrant cultural journey through ancient landscapes.
- #12 The Pathless
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,165 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.2%, Story Rich 17.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12%, Action-Adventure 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing on mythology and fluid movement, this game tasks you with cleansing a cursed land through exploration and archery-based mechanics.
- #13 The Tale of Bistun
89% matchVery Positive89% of 188 reviews2022
Dev: Black Cube GamesPub: IMGN.PRO
Windows
The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place, known as the Revelations Realm.
Why similar: Mythology 50.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 8.6%, Combat 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Inspired by Persian mythology, this narrative-driven game focuses on a sculptor's journey through a corrupted world, emphasizing story and atmosphere.
- #14 Aspire: Ina's Tale
88% matchVery Positive83% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Narration 32%, Platformer 13.7%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that follows a young girl's journey through a mystical tower, focusing on environmental storytelling.
- #15 Tchia
86% matchVery Positive88% of 895 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Platformer 15%, Story Rich 13.4%, Exploration 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world adventure is inspired by New Caledonian culture and features unique soul-jumping mechanics that allow you to interact with the environment in creative ways.
- #16 SCARF
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 334 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and the bond between the protagonist and a shape-shifting scarf, emphasizing a gentle, atmospheric journey.
- #17 Okami HD
86% matchVery Positive92% of 10,696 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Mythology 65.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Action-Adventure 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title where you play as a sun goddess in the form of a wolf, using nature-based powers to restore life and beauty to a corrupted world.
- #18 Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag
85% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: HitGrab
Windows · Mac
Master the powers of three Celtic Heroes in this hand-drawn action platformer! Solve challenging puzzles, slay unworldly demons, and cross beautiful landscapes by swapping instantly between characters. With an all-original Celtic soundtrack. You've never heard of it, so it must be mythical!
Why similar: Mythology 57%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 7.1%, Exploration 6%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action-platformer that draws inspiration from Celtic mythology, featuring distinct character abilities and a rich folklore setting.
- #19 Aurora: A Child's Journey
82% matchVery Positive93% of 989 reviews2020
Dev: Luski Game StudioPub: Prothos
Windows
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Why similar: Story Rich 41.5%, Adventure 30.5%, 3D 13.9%, Action 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric game that emphasizes emotional storytelling and exploration in a beautifully crafted environment.
- #20 Fe
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 930 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.2%, Puzzle 24.3%, Adventure 19.3%, Action 16.9%, Singleplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a small creature in a forest, learning to communicate with animals and nature through song to save the environment from corruption.
- #21 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
84% matchMixed64% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D adventure that uses seasonal manipulation mechanics to solve puzzles and traverse a vibrant, mythical world.
- #22 Jivana
81% matchVery Positive91% of 715 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Platformer 23.6%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Adventure 21.9%, Exploration 15.9%, 3D 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven adventure that focuses on personal growth and exploration within a stylized, spiritual setting.
- #23 Last Inua
84% matchMixed58% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: GlowforthPub: Wired Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Last Inua is an immersive and emotional platform adventure game developed by Glowforth. A captivating experience, Last Inua tells the tale of an Inuit family’s fight for survival in the harsh elements of the mythical Arctic. The Tonrar, a demonic trickster, has awoken in the arctic.
Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Adventure 31.4%, Indie 20.9%, Casual 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer set in the Arctic that follows an Inuit father and son on a journey to save their family from a supernatural threat.
- #24 ILA: A Frosty Glide
79% matchVery Positive96% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.7%, Collectathon 22%, Story Rich 13%, Platformer 11.5%, Adventure 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, 3D platformer set in a snowy environment that focuses on exploration and movement mechanics.
- #25 The Odyssey of the Mammoth
81% matchVery Positive89% of 498 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty TusksPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Through lavish but perilous landscapes, assist a mammoth mother and her child escape from their extinction. Discover breathtaking views from 12,000 years ago. Beware of the increasingly hostile environment. Protect your offspring from the hunters tracking you and send them flying!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.4%, Adventure 23.9%, Exploration 18.7%, 3D 11.3%, Casual 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A historical adventure that uses dynamic narration to tell the story of a mammoth's journey through a changing world.
- #26 Kari
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2020
Dev: Team UnmanagablePub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Explore mysterious lands after a magical storm strands you on the shore of Vanaheim. Seek out help from the gods inspired by Norse Mythology in a Singleplayer Combat-Free Adventure-Puzzle Game. A game about helping each other, Kari is developed by students from BUas.
Why similar: Mythology 46.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Puzzle 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person exploration game that focuses on discovery and adventure in a mysterious, isolated setting.
- #27 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
80% matchVery Positive94% of 41,280 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Story Rich 27.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Indie 11.6%, Platformer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This emotional, narrative-driven adventure uses unique control mechanics to tell a story of a journey through a mythical world.
- #28 Submerged: Hidden Depths
79% matchVery Positive90% of 862 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Exploration 32.3%, Adventure 23.2%, Collectathon 22.1%, 3D 16.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-combat exploration game set in a sunken city, focusing on the beauty of nature reclaiming the world.
- #29 Manairons
77% matchVery Positive94% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows
Manairons is a 3D action platformer game inspired by the legends of little creatures living in the Pyrenees. Help Nai face off against the landowner who has taken control of a charming village using the power of the "canut," with magic, flute, and plenty of chaos.
Why similar: Narration 27.2%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Adventure 13%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 7.5%
- #30 Grow: Song of the Evertree
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Adventure 36%, Exploration 29%, Singleplayer 18.3%, Casual 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the restoration of nature and the nurturing of a world, offering a cozy and atmospheric experience.
- #31 A Juggler's Tale
77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Story Rich 25.2%, Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 16.7%, Exploration 12.9%, Indie 10.6%
- #32 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Collectathon 19.8%, Story Rich 15.4%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 11.7%
- #33 Pine
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,844 reviews2019
Dev: TwirlboundPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.7%, Story Rich 21.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game where the environment and tribal factions evolve based on your actions, emphasizing a living, breathing world.
- #34 Beasts of Maravilla Island
76% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Collectathon 32.2%, Action-Adventure 18%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, 3D 7.7%
- #35 Fresh Tracks
74% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Buffalo Buffalo
Windows · Linux
Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.
Why similar: Mythology 64.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Combat 7%, Indie 6.6%, Action 3.8%
- #36 Omno
75% matchVery Positive92% of 2,788 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.5%, Story Rich 14.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11.1%
- #37 ITORAH
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 945 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Platformer 21%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 14.2%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #38 Herdling
72% matchVery Positive94% of 1,004 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.9%, Story Rich 16.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%
- #39 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,265 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.8%, Adventure 22.9%, Exploration 20.3%, Indie 16.5%, Singleplayer 8.5%
- #40 Creatures of Ava
72% matchVery Positive87% of 551 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Action-Adventure 24.8%, Story Rich 18.8%, Exploration 18%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 8%
- #41 Archaeogem
73% matchVery Positive87% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!
Why similar: Collectathon 26.9%, Platformer 21.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%
- #42 LOST EMBER
73% matchVery Positive88% of 5,178 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Story Rich 34.4%, Exploration 24.5%, Adventure 23.1%, Singleplayer 10.1%, Action 7.9%
- #43 The Frosts: First Ones
74% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Story Rich 28.7%, 3D Platformer 19.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Adventure 16%, Indie 8.2%
- #44 Bramble: The Mountain King
69% matchVery Positive95% of 7,815 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Why similar: Mythology 51.6%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #45 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
71% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Action-Adventure 24.3%, Story Rich 21.5%, Exploration 21.2%, Action 5.6%
- #46 Neva
66% matchVery Positive94% of 10,562 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Adventure 33.2%, Platformer 30.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #47 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
73% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Johnny Ostad
Windows
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: Story Rich 21.6%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Collectathon 19.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Exploration 9.3%
- #48 Valkyrie Saga
67% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2026
Dev: Public Void
Windows
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: 3D Platformer 26.3%, Collectathon 22%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #49 Hoverflow
67% matchVery Positive93% of 163 reviews2026
Dev: Simon In Motion
Windows
You have been snatched from your world to take part in a challenging Pilgrimage that very few have completed.. Surf, jump, climb and keep your flow while finding secrets and beating time trials! Go on Pilgrim, I have faith in you.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.2%, Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 7.2%
- #50 Heart Of Altai
68% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Antelus Games
Windows
Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.
Why similar: Mythology 50.4%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #51 Moose Lost in the Woods
68% matchVery Positive94% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.1%, Collectathon 21.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 8.3%
- #52 Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition
70% matchVery Positive91% of 254 reviews2020
Dev: Dumativa
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 23%, Adventure 18.8%, Story Rich 15.4%, Indie 12.3%, Combat 10.1%
- #53 Aborigenus
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 168 reviews2018
Dev: Flying Islands Team
Windows
Aborigenus is a small adventure platformer with RPG-elements in a primal world. Hunt the aggressive fauna, learn new abilities and fight with the whole enemy army. Choose who you are - a shaman, a warrior or a hunter. Can you save the flying islands from the evil?
Why similar: Adventure 32.6%, Platformer 26.3%, Indie 20.5%, Action 13.5%, Singleplayer 7.1%
- #54 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
67% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.2%, Collectathon 16.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 9.2%
- #55 Mya of the Desert
70% matchMixed66% of 123 reviews2020
Dev: Emergency Entrance Studios
Windows
Mya of the Desert is a Puzzle Platforming game where you use earth manipulating powers, or Geomancy, to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat foes. Elevate pillars of earth and bend rocks to your will as Mya, a desert wanderer, as she returns life to the world around her!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 11.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Casual 9%
- #56 Aztech Forgotten Gods
70% matchMixed63% of 78 reviews2022
Dev: Lienzo
Windows
Aztech Forgotten Gods, the cyber-stone universe action-adventure game that follows Achtli, a young Aztec woman, in her quest to become a hero by wielding the power of the gods.
Why similar: Mythology 37%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 7.8%
- #57 ALAA-MOGUS MUST DIE
66% matchVery Positive98% of 366 reviews2024
Dev: MonsterAttackPub: MonsterAttack
Windows
This is a historical action game from 3rd person based on Yakut mythology. Alaa-Mogus the devil has come to seize our land! Uraankhai Sakha, let's take up our weapons and drive him back to the dungeon! Uruy-Aikhal!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.7%, Adventure 26.7%, Exploration 16%, 3D 14.9%, Action 10.8%
- #58 Twin Stones: The Journey of Bukka
67% matchVery Positive90% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Oasis Balloon - StudioPub: ESAT
Windows
Twin Stones: The Journey of Bukka is a challenging 3D platformer, featuring Bukka on his mythical adventure where he has to save a colorful and alive world along with the God Shiva.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.8%, Adventure 25.7%, Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 6.3%