- #1 FINAL FANTASY XVI
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,871 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.6% ★, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-tempo, spectacle-driven action combat and cinematic boss fights that mirror the grand scale of Soulstice.
- #2 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,522 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Follows a strong female protagonist through a mythical world with engaging action-RPG combat and exploration.
- #3 Thymesia
96% matchVery Positive82% of 10,174 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, Action RPG 17.6%, Third Person 13.1%, Horror 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Embraces a grim dark fantasy aesthetic and fast-paced, aggressive action combat that challenges your reflexes.
- #4 Darksiders III
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,536 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.6%, Female Protagonist 19%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Stars a fierce female protagonist navigating a ruined, dark fantasy world with hack-and-slash combat and exploration.
- #5 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
94% matchMixed57% of 106,454 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action RPG 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Third Person 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark fantasy setting combined with demanding action-RPG combat and a strong female lead.
- #6 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
94% matchVery Positive89% of 3,807 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, 3D Platformer 14.1%, Third Person 12.6%, Demons 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers classic dark fantasy action-adventure gameplay with deep atmospheric storytelling and third-person exploration.
- #7 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
93% matchVery Positive84% of 9,319 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Third Person 13.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on a compelling duo mechanic dealing with supernatural forces and dark atmospheric storytelling.
- #8 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
92% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 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 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Exploration 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a story-driven adventure with a responsive combat system and fluid third-person traversal.
- #9 En Garde!
91% matchVery Positive90% of 4,938 reviews2023
Dev: Fireplace Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.8% ★, Swordplay 25.3%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features dynamic swordplay and theatrical combat flair reminiscent of classic action-adventure styles.
- #10 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
91% matchMixed50% of 29,449 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 27.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Action RPG 21.9%, Third Person 7.4%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast, aggressive action combat with heavy emphasis on deflection and mastering diverse weapon styles.
- #11 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
90% matchVery Positive83% of 4,726 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.5% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Fantasy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep, fast-paced action-RPG combat systems with intense, aggressive enemy encounters.
- #12 Metal: Hellsinger
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,057 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.
Why similar: Demons 33.3%, Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Fantasy 9.5%, 3D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same relentless, adrenaline-pumping combat pacing through a heavy metal rhythm lens.
- #13 Mortal Shell
89% matchMixed67% of 12,062 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.6%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action RPG 18.2%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Immerse yourself in a moody, dark fantasy world emphasizing calculated strikes and atmospheric dread.
- #14 Moonscars
88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,528 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Action-Adventure 21%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the grim, gothic dark fantasy atmosphere and challenging combat ethos found in Soulstice.
- #15 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,999 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Swordplay 39%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven third-person action-adventure featuring a powerful female protagonist wielding unique magic.
- #16 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,377 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.4%, Action RPG 26.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Third Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Explores a bleak, dark fantasy realm filled with challenging encounters and intricate level design.
- #17 Vigil: The Longest Night
86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,655 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Character Action Game 36% ★, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, eerie fantasy setting with a female protagonist engaging in intense combat.
- #18 Afterimage
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,497 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Presents a richly detailed fantasy world featuring a female lead and fluid movement mechanics.
- #19 SoulQuest
84% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.6% ★, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Beat 'em up 12.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Employs character-action hack-and-slash mechanics inspired by classic spectacle fighters.
- #20 Scars Above
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,639 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Third Person 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Horror 13%, Exploration 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure driven by a strong female protagonist facing hostile alien environments.
- #21 Breath of Life
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Swordplay 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Dark fantasy action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and immersive lore exploration.
- #22 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
83% matchMixed68% of 336 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Third Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a gory, dark fantasy hack-and-slash experience with brutal combat encounters.
- #23 Divinum
81% matchVery Positive87% of 602 reviews2026
Dev: Sigil Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hack-and-slash action and dark atmosphere led by a female protagonist.
- #24 Trinity Fusion
82% matchVery Positive85% of 915 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Action RPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action platformer that tests your combat reflexes across distinct sci-fi and fantasy dimensions.
- #25 Vindilis
80% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.1% ★, Swordplay 18.7%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Atmospheric dark fantasy action adventure with challenging encounters and mysterious worlds.
- #26 Homura Hime
78% matchVery Positive90% of 2,816 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.4% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a fast-paced hack-and-slash spectacle fighter style with intense boss battles.
- #27 Stellar Blade™
77% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #28 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
79% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.6% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers dual-protagonist mechanics and fast-paced hack-and-slash action within a fantasy universe.
- #29 Hack and Slash Fury
79% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.6% ★, Swordplay 23.5%, Hack and Slash 18%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Third Person 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Pure hack-and-slash gameplay emphasizing combo-heavy swordplay and high-energy combat.
- #30 Path of Redemption
81% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Character Action Game 27.2% ★, Swordplay 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game centered around dark fantasy themes and challenging combat challenges.
- #31 Possessor(s)
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 806 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, 3D Platformer 25.4%, Action-Adventure 25.1%, Action 14.3%, 3D 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action and combat mechanics set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.
- #32 Blades of Fire
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.5%, Hack and Slash 22%, Action-Adventure 17%, Third Person 11.3%, Action 8.4%
- #33 Mortal Shell II
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.5%, Action RPG 19.5%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Horror 8.9%
- #34 Maid of Salvation
75% matchVery Positive90% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action RPG 18.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 9.9%
- #35 Eternal Strands
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,784 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.8%, Action RPG 17%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Third Person 11.1%
- #36 God Souls
77% matchVery Positive82% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: 苏州天魂网络科技股份有限公司Pub: FM 041
Windows
《God Souls》 is a 3D hardcore action game based on Nordic mythology. The main content of the game is invigorating and exciting combat, and it has combined a variety of elements and ability development systems.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.2% ★, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, 3D Platformer 9.8%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #37 HunterX
76% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Female Protagonist 22%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Exploration 6.6%
- #38 South of Midnight
72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,787 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.5 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: Female Protagonist 20.5%, 3D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 14.4%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #39 CODE VEIN II
73% matchMixed67% of 7,685 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Action RPG 54.9%, Action 17%, Female Protagonist 13%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #40 Magenta Horizon - Neverending Harvest
72% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Maddison BaekPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination.
Why similar: Character Action Game 26.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Beat 'em up 14.4%, Demons 10.3%
- #41 Blue Fire
73% matchVery Positive81% of 3,113 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Third Person 11%, Exploration 9.9%
- #42 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
74% matchVery Positive80% of 3,431 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: Swordplay 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Character Action Game 15.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.3% ★, Beat 'em up 12.7%
- #43 Neverinth
73% matchMixed69% of 1,104 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.3%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Third Person 10.9%
- #44 Duskfade
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,040 reviews2026
Dev: Weird BelugaPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, 3D Platformer 23.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 10.3%, Exploration 9.5%
- #45 Young Souls
71% matchVery Positive85% of 618 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #46 Lost Soul Aside™
70% matchMixed59% of 2,043 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 9.7%, Exploration 7.5%
- #47 Steelrising
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 7,444 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Character Action Game 33.2% ★, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Third Person 12.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #48 Foregone
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 11.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #49 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
69% matchVery Positive94% of 45,986 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 42.9%, Female Protagonist 37.5%, Action RPG 16.5%, Action 3.1%
- #50 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
69% matchVery Positive87% of 50,696 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 26.4%, Fantasy 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 9.8%
- #51 Praey for the Gods
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 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: 3D Platformer 18%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Third Person 11.4%
- #52 Alice: Madness Returns
70% matchVery Positive91% of 31,074 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Third Person 9.1%
- #53 Nioh 3
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,570 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #54 Grim Trials
65% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.6%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #55 Evil West
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 13,667 reviews2022
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.
Why similar: Character Action Game 31.8% ★, Beat 'em up 21.8%, Hack and Slash 13%, Demons 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #56 Vernal Edge
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 689 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Swordplay 20.8%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Character Action Game 18.1% ★, Fantasy 8.4%
- #57 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,045 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.5% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #58 Decay of Logos
69% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Lore-Rich 17%, Action RPG 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Third Person 10.9%
- #59 Hellpoint
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,523 reviews2020
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Action RPG 25.4%, Third Person 17.9%, Horror 15.1%, Action 7.4%
- #60 Bound By Flame
68% matchMixed68% of 4,051 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Third Person 12%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Fantasy 11%