- #1 Röki
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 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 49.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Narration 6.2%
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 Positive91% of 184 reviews2018
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 47%, Adventure 16%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Indie 10.7%, Platformer 6.8%
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 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
96% matchVery Positive81% of 8,630 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%, Story Rich 19.9%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 16.3%, Puzzle 9.8%
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.
- #4 Spirit of the North
95% matchVery Positive84% of 6,281 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 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: Adventure 33.8%, Indie 19.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Casual 11.6%, Puzzle 9.9%
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.
- #5 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
94% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 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 17.2%, Adventure 15%, Exploration 11%, 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 Positive88% of 1,190 reviews2017
Dev: Morteshka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 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%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 7.7%, 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 Praey for the Gods
93% matchVery Positive81% of 3,071 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 45.3%, 3D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.3%
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.
- #8 Inua - A Story in Ice and Time
92% matchVery Positive91% of 98 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: Narration 28.5%, Story Rich 24.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 11.2%, Puzzle 9.7%
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.
- #9 The Tale of Bistun
91% matchVery Positive89% of 185 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 41.2%, Narration 20.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%
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.
- #10 Dungeons of Hinterberg
90% matchVery Positive94% of 3,016 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Story Rich 14.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 11.5%
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 2,708 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 42%, Narration 17%, 3D Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Adventure 6.4%
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 2,028 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.0 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 25.8%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%
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 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
89% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Story Rich 22.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Puzzle 13.8%, Combat 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends Norse mythology with rhythm-based combat and puzzle-solving, offering a distinct, story-rich experience.
- #14 SCARF
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 325 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 13.7%, Story Rich 13%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.2%
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.
- #15 Tchia
86% matchVery Positive88% of 820 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 30.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Exploration 12.8%
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 Okami HD
87% matchVery Positive92% of 10,436 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Mythology 65.3%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Action-Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
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.
- #17 Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag
86% matchVery Positive93% of 122 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 57.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Puzzle 7%, Exploration 6%, Adventure 5.3%
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.
- #18 Aspire: Ina's Tale
85% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 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 23.6%, Platformer 15%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Puzzle 8.7%
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.
- #19 Fe
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 909 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.4 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 19.1%, Action 16.7%, Singleplayer 8.3%
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.
- #20 Jivana
82% matchVery Positive91% of 686 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: Narration 38.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14%, Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven adventure that focuses on personal growth and exploration within a stylized, spiritual setting.
- #21 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
84% matchMixed64% of 217 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 23.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13%, Puzzle 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D adventure that uses seasonal manipulation mechanics to solve puzzles and traverse a vibrant, mythical world.
- #22 Last Inua
84% matchMixed58% of 302 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 32.7%, Adventure 31%, Indie 21.6%, Casual 14.7%
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.
- #23 Aurora: A Child's Journey
81% matchVery Positive93% of 973 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 42.5%, Adventure 30.4%, 3D 14.4%, Action 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric game that emphasizes emotional storytelling and exploration in a beautifully crafted environment.
- #24 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 46.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 8.6%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person exploration game that focuses on discovery and adventure in a mysterious, isolated setting.
- #25 ILA: A Frosty Glide
79% matchVery Positive99% of 119 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 24.5%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 12%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, 3D platformer set in a snowy environment that focuses on exploration and movement mechanics.
- #26 The Odyssey of the Mammoth
81% matchVery Positive89% of 486 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: Narration 40.1%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Adventure 14%, Exploration 11.3%, 3D 6.9%
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.
- #27 Submerged: Hidden Depths
80% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Exploration 32.6%, Adventure 22.5%, Collectathon 22.1%, 3D 17.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%
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.
- #28 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
79% matchVery Positive94% of 41,204 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.7 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 32.2%, Story Rich 27.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Indie 12%, Platformer 5.9%
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.
- #29 Manairons
77% matchVery Positive94% of 83 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 19.8%, 3D Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 8.4%
- #30 Grow: Song of the Evertree
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 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 35.2%, Exploration 29.2%, Singleplayer 18.8%, Casual 16.8%
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 2,126 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 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: Narration 35.9%, Story Rich 16.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #32 Bramble: The Mountain King
75% matchVery Positive95% of 7,288 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 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 41.4%, Narration 19.8%, 3D Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 8%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #33 Fresh Tracks
75% matchVery Positive98% of 65 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 64.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, Combat 7.1%, Indie 6.7%, Action 3.6%
- #34 Archaeogem
76% matchVery Positive88% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
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 27.5%, Platformer 21%, Adventure 15.6%, Exploration 14.5%, Action-Adventure 14%
- #35 Pine
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,839 reviews2019
Dev: TwirlboundPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 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 22.5%, Story Rich 22.1%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 11.4%, Exploration 9.4%
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.
- #36 ITORAH
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 20.6%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 14.4%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #37 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 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 19.9%, Story Rich 15.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 11.6%
- #38 Omno
74% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.4%, Story Rich 15.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 11.2%
- #39 Neva
71% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 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 33.3%, Platformer 30.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #40 Herdling
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 838 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.1%, Story Rich 18.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Exploration 14.6%, Indie 11.3%
- #41 LOST EMBER
73% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 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 36.2%, Exploration 25%, Adventure 18.9%, Singleplayer 10.5%, Action 9.4%
- #42 Valkyrie Saga
69% matchVery Positive94% of 199 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 29.5%, Platformer 17.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%
- #43 Beasts of Maravilla Island
72% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 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 32.6%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, 3D 7.8%
- #44 The Frosts: First Ones
73% 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: Narration 40.6%, Story Rich 21.3%, Exploration 12.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 6.2%
- #45 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
71% matchVery Positive87% of 98 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 26.9%, Action-Adventure 24.2%, Story Rich 21.8%, Exploration 21.6%, Action 5.5%
- #46 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
74% matchMixed68% of 53 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 21.8%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Collectathon 20.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Exploration 9.4%
- #47 Moose Lost in the Woods
70% matchVery Positive94% of 299 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 24.8%, Collectathon 22.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #48 Creatures of Ava
69% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.6%, Story Rich 19.1%, Exploration 18.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Casual 8.1%
- #49 Heart Of Altai
69% matchVery Positive87% of 69 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 50.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #50 Omno: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive98% of 274 reviews2020
Dev: Jonas MankePub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
A standalone mini-adventure introducing you to the world of Omno, an upcoming single player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, where the power of a lost civilisation will carry you through forests, deserts and tundras - even to the clouds
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Puzzle 10%
- #51 Aborigenus
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 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 32.2%, Platformer 25.9%, Indie 21.2%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #52 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 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 31.4%, Adventure 22.5%, Exploration 20.5%, Indie 16.9%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #53 Hoverflow
66% matchVery Positive96% of 150 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 27.1%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 7.4%
- #54 White Shadows
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,834 reviews2021
Dev: MonokelPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.
Why similar: Story Rich 17.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Action-Adventure 13%, Puzzle 11.9%
- #55 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
67% matchVery Positive92% of 60 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%, Collectathon 16.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 9.3%
- #56 Mya of the Desert
71% matchMixed66% of 122 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: Adventure 18.9%, 3D Platformer 18%, Indie 11.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Casual 9.3%
- #57 Wavetale
66% matchVery Positive88% of 2,525 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.9%, Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 18%, Adventure 16.6%, 3D 7.4%
- #58 The Little Brave
66% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Action-Adventure 29.5%, Narration 25.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 2.8%
- #59 Under The Island
63% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
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: Exploration 30.2%, Puzzle 26.7%, Adventure 23.8%, Singleplayer 11.7%, Action 7.6%
- #60 Twin Stones: The Journey of Bukka
67% matchVery Positive90% of 154 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 33%, Adventure 25.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 6.2%