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Games Like Smelter

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

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You are Eve, fresh out of Eden and armed with a living suit of armor, Smelter. Explore a dangerous new world, battle its bizarre denizens and expand your empire in a desperate journey to find Adam.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 210 reviews
Released: 2021-04-22
Developer: X PLUS Co., Ltd.
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 68%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Anime 16%, Action 8.8%

  53. #53 Eastward
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
    Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Female Protagonist 41.4%, Story Rich 30%, Action 15%, 2D 13.6%

  54. #54 INAYAH - Life after Gods
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 295 reviews2025
    Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
    Windows

    A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 17.4%, Anime 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8%

  55. #55 Guardians of the Ashes
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 460 reviews2020
    Dev: Mature Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.2%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Anime 20.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action 6.6%

  56. #56 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
    Windows

    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: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Side Scroller 31.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Anime 9.6%, Action 4.3%

  57. #57 Transiruby
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2021
    Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

    Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.7%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Platformer 11%

  58. #58 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,954 reviews2019
    Dev: IceSitruuna
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.3%, Anime 21.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action 8.1%

  59. #59 Iconoclasts
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 29.7%, Platformer 19%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Action 9.7%

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