- #1 Secrets of the Temple
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Matt CusworthPub: Rhinocorp Games
Windows
Secrets of the Temple is a single player puzzle platformer adventure game. Traverse the Pharaoh's labyrinthian temple and locate and collect the Eye of Ra before it's too late!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #2 Immortals Fenyx Rising
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,551 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Mythology 30.2%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 12%, Puzzle 10.7%, RPG 9.9%
- #3 Pharaoh Rebirth+
96% matchVery Positive91% of 352 reviews2016
Dev: KROBON stationPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!
Why similar: Platformer 47.1%, Action 26.9%, Adventure 24.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #4 Pumpkin Jack
94% matchVery Positive91% of 9,544 reviews2020
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.5%, Colorful 13.4%, Platformer 8.5%, Third Person 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #5 Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
95% matchVery Positive86% of 5,128 reviews2008
Dev: KudosoftPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
Why similar: Classic 20.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Third Person 13.4%, 3D Platformer 6.1%
- #6 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
94% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Old World Studios™
Windows · Mac
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening is an epic Egyptian adventure into the Giza Sphinx & Great Pyramid—the last of the seven ancient wonders. Explore secret chambers, discover hidden tombs, unearth sacred relics, & unravel an ancient Riddle, entombed for centuries by the ancient Egyptians!
Why similar: Puzzle 74.3%, Adventure 24.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #7 Mya of the Desert
93% 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 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Third Person 9.1%
- #8 Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
92% matchVery Positive95% of 1,636 reviews2014
Dev: Press PlayPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Join Max on his great adventure!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 50.4%, Platformer 25.8%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 3.1%
- #9 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
91% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: SIRO GAMES Sarl
Windows
Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.6%, Third Person 13.8%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Colorful 11.1%
- #10 Ankh - Anniversary Edition
91% matchVery Positive81% of 161 reviews2015
Dev: Deck13
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!
Why similar: Classic 27.4% ★, Third Person 23.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #11 Tomb Raider: Legend
90% matchVery Positive87% of 5,935 reviews2007
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.
Why similar: Third Person 18.7%, Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 14%, Classic 9.8% ★
- #12 Psychonauts
89% matchVery Positive95% of 18,928 reviews2006
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, 3D Platformer 22.1%, Classic 15.4% ★, Third Person 12.3%, Adventure 4.8%
- #13 Assassin's Creed® Origins
88% matchVery Positive86% of 126,426 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.4%, Third Person 15.3%, RPG 15.2%, Mythology 13%, Open World 11.8%
- #14 KAKU: Ancient Seal
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,118 reviews2024
Dev: BINGOBELL
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Why similar: Mythology 22.2%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 9.5%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #15 Luxor
89% matchMixed69% of 138 reviews2008
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Addictive and exciting, Luxor is an action-puzzler that takes you on a thrilling adventure across Ancient Egypt. Isis has enlisted you to battle Set and his evil minions. Use your scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching spheres before they reach the pyramids. Use Isis magic by catching talismans, gems, and Ankh coins.
- #16 Chants of Sennaar
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 30,726 reviews2023
Dev: RundiscPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.2%, Mythology 18%, Colorful 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #17 Mask of Mists
86% matchVery Positive85% of 227 reviews2020
Dev: 9 Eyes Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.1%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle 10.5%, Colorful 10%, Atmospheric 8%
- #18 SCARF
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 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 24.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Colorful 10.4%
- #19 Hogwarts Legacy
83% matchVery Positive90% of 366,573 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Why similar: Fantasy 17.6%, RPG 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 13.2%, Open World 9.5%
- #20 Effie
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 467 reviews2020
Dev: Inverge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.4%, Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Colorful 11.8%, Third Person 9.7%
- #21 The Mummy Demastered
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 911 reviews2017
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 16.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #22 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
82% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: CollectorVision Games
Windows · Mac
In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!
Why similar: Platformer 43.3%, Action 21.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Singleplayer 2%
- #23 The Rewinder 2
81% matchMixed64% of 425 reviews2025
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.
Why similar: Mythology 46.4%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%, RPG 9.3%
- #24 Fable - The Lost Chapters
82% matchVery Positive92% of 8,188 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Classic 17.4% ★, Third Person 15.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #25 Cavern of Dreams
79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,492 reviews2023
Dev: Bynine StudioPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 44%, Action-Adventure 25.8%, Colorful 10.2%, Fantasy 7.3%, Platformer 7.2%
- #26 Sonic Adventure DX
80% matchVery Positive92% of 18,299 reviews2011
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.1%, Classic 19.8% ★, Platformer 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Third Person 7.3%
- #27 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 267,104 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Fantasy 29.2%, RPG 27.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Action 3.8%
- #28 Aztech Forgotten Gods
79% 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: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, 3D Platformer 18.9%, Mythology 17%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%
- #29 Skarab
77% matchVery Positive85% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: DOSMan Games
Windows
Arise warrior, your kingdom has need of you. Wield ancient weaponry and harness arcane powers in your quest to liberate Egypt, rescue her royal highness, and exile Anubis to the afterlife.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 33.9%, Mythology 31.4%, Colorful 17.1%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action 6.4%
- #30 The Crown of Wu
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Red MountainPub: Meridiem Games
Windows
Unravel the mystery behind the stolen crown of Wu. Run, jump, fight, explore, master the elements of fire, air, earth and lightning, cross through chasms and solve puzzles, in this action and adventure-packed game, with a high level of difficulty as well as a narrative full of mythology.
Why similar: Mythology 25.6%, 3D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Third Person 13.2%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #31 Dark Egypt
81% matchMostly Negative32% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: GDNomaD
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
There is a legend about an ancient pyramid, great treasure and mighty emperor who was damned by the gods. Play as an archeologist studying the pyramid. The earthquake during the expedition blocked the entry. Try to find the exit... or search for the treasure of the Pharaoh? It's up to you!
Why similar: Puzzle 36.4%, Atmospheric 25.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 6.8%
- #32 Souls of the Wind
78% matchMixed57% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Wandering Spirit Games
Windows
As the Guardian of the Four Winds, use your unique wind powers to complete the trials of the Wind Temples and free the Souls of the Wind from corruption. This is a tale of a world full of wind magic, through a beautiful 3rd person puzzle-adventure game crafted by Wandering Spirit Games.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24%, 3D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 9%, Third Person 8.3%
- #33 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive95% of 6,774 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Moddable 22.1% ★, Colorful 17.7%, Atmospheric 15%, RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
- #34 Gecko Gods
72% matchVery Positive96% of 476 reviews2026
Dev: InresinPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.6%, Platformer 19.5%, 3D Platformer 18.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #35 Hob
76% matchVery Positive88% of 5,538 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Puzzle 11%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #36 Summoner
77% matchVery Positive85% of 541 reviews2014
Dev: VolitionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.
Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Classic 27% ★, Fantasy 17.2%, Action 7.3%, Open World 2.9%
- #37 Eye of the Temple
75% matchVery Positive93% of 423 reviews2021
Dev: Rune Skovbo Johansen
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Embark on a VR adventure to explore a vast and treacherous temple and uncover the ancient legend of the Eye. Keep your balance as you step between moving blocks, dodging hazardous traps and solving environmental puzzles with just your torch and whip in hand.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Mythology 18.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle 12.4%, Platformer 11.1%
- #38 Omno
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,742 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.6%, 3D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Third Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #39 The Eternal Cylinder
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,213 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Platformer 11%, Third Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.2%
- #40 Adam's Venture Chronicles
75% matchMixed67% of 307 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Third Person 29.1%, Puzzle 28.1%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Adventure 12%
- #41 Venineth
73% matchVery Positive81% of 265 reviews2020
Dev: Venineth TeamPub: mort-art
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Venineth is a single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in a dangerous, distant worlds.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, 3D Platformer 20.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #42 Serin Fate
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 568 reviews2021
Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.
Why similar: Creature Collector 42.1%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, RPG 10.8%, Colorful 10.6%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #43 Sonic Lost World
74% matchMixed62% of 5,468 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.1%, Platformer 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Moddable 6.4% ★, Third Person 6.1%
- #44 Praey for the Gods
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,096 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: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Mythology 19.6%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Third Person 8.9%
- #45 Temple of the Green Moon
69% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: OLKON GAMES
Windows
"Temple of the Green Moon" is a psychological thriller that will send you into the heart of a mystical journey full of mysteries and incredible discoveries.
Why similar: Mythology 35.8%, Action-Adventure 26.3%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Action 6.4%
- #46 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
72% matchVery Positive83% of 4,009 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Why similar: Classic 19.5% ★, Third Person 17%, Platformer 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #47 Path of Ra
70% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Oneiric Tales
Windows
Accompany the spirit of a Pharaoh reincarnated as a hieroglyph on his final journey. Help him understand the circumstances of his death and overcome the obstacles of his tomb. Will you uncover the identity of his murderer?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 53.1%, Puzzle 20.4%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #48 RiME
70% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.4%, Atmospheric 15.9%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Colorful 10.4%
- #49 A Quest That Became Legend
69% matchVery Positive85% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Neon Light Studio
Windows
A Quest That Became Legend is a game inspired by old school RPG classics, with turn based combat and an open world environment. Set out on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 38.3%, RPG 26.4%, Fantasy 16.5%, Open World 10.2%, Adventure 8.7%
- #50 Monomyth
67% matchVery Positive92% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: RPG 28.3%, Atmospheric 21.6%, Fantasy 16.4%, Open World 15.4%, Action 9%
- #51 DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters
69% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: SandBloom StudioPub: HandyGames
Windows
Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!
Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Action-Adventure 26%, Puzzle 18.4%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Action 5.3%
- #52 Tomb Raider: Anniversary
71% matchVery Positive82% of 7,261 reviews2007
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...
Why similar: Third Person 17.6%, Classic 16.9% ★, Platformer 16.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%
- #53 South of Midnight
65% matchVery Positive94% of 4,497 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.9%, Action-Adventure 23.1%, Third Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 13%, Fantasy 12.4%
- #54 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity
66% matchVery Positive100% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Sam AtlasPub: Mr. Sam Atlas
Windows
Evolution concludes in this expressive platformer. Movement is your power, transformation is your gift. Discover sites and evolve as you explore an organic underworld open-world, Earth looming in the distance...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, 3D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #55 Glyph☀️
67% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Bolverk Games
Windows
Glyph is a cute, physics-based adventure starring a mech-scarab and his trusted guide, Anobi, challenged with rebuilding an ancient civilization buried under the desert sand. Jump, double-jump, smash and glide through the air in this vertical platformer with amazing controls.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.3%, 3D Platformer 25.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #56 La-Mulana
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,597 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Platformer 38%, Puzzle 17%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #57 Owl Watch
68% matchVery Positive81% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.
Why similar: Third Person 20.7%, Colorful 17.5%, Fantasy 16.9%, Action 15%, Adventure 14.1%
- #58 Codex Lost
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.4%, Third Person 22.7%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 15.5%, Open World 8.8%
- #59 Dungeons of Hinterberg
63% matchVery Positive94% of 3,159 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.5 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: Puzzle Platformer 28.5%, Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%