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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Adventure, Singleplayer, 2D.

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Walk in Van Gogh’s paintings. Fight with the struggle that he went through in his life. Unveil the destiny of the starry, starry knight.Starry Knight is a 2D boss rush game focusing on unique boss design and emotional experiences.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 142 reviews
Released: 2021-12-15
Developer: Peace Blvd Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Embers
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    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    Why similar: Souls-like 37%, Emotional 23.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Colorful 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%

  2. #2 ABYSSAL BLADE
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: Vifer Games
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    ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.

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    96% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: François Mauxion
    Windows

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    Why similar: Souls-like 45.9%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Hack and Slash 5.4%

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    Why similar: Boss Rush 34.2%, Emotional 28.6%, Combat 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%

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    94% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
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    94% matchVery Positive89% of 70 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac

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    93% matchMostly Positive78% of 132 reviews2020
    Dev: Alexey Suslin
    Windows

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    92% matchVery Positive86% of 223 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    91% matchMixed65% of 241 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

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    90% matchVery Positive92% of 1,617 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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  11. #11 Lonely Knight
    91% matchMixed59% of 115 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    88% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  13. #13 Karma Knight
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2020
    Dev: UltramarineSoft
    Windows

    Karma Knight is a fast paced 2D side-scrolling platform action game with stylish combat. Find hidden items in the stages, collect different spells, defeat the enemies as you gain more experience and enjoy the overall platform action game style.

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    89% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2019
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    Windows · Linux

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,785 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    78% matchMixed52% of 135 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Windows
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    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    73% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive95% of 239 reviews2022
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    74% matchMixed54% of 103 reviews2016
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    69% matchVery Positive89% of 232 reviews2023
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    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
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    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 127 reviews2018
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    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
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    70% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
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    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2015
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    HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 66.2%, Action 11.1%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 4.9%

  56. #56 Arietta of Spirits
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 682 reviews2021
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

    Why similar: Emotional 47.9%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Action 7.5%

  57. #57 Afterimage
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Souls-like 64.6%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, 2D 8.9%

  58. #58 Stray Savior
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows

    Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

    Why similar: Action-Adventure 35.8%, Action 18.4%, 2D 17.8%, Linear 14.2%, Adventure 7.7%

  59. #59 Waking
    70% matchMixed51% of 124 reviews2020
    Dev: Jason OdaPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Combining third-person action and guided meditation, Waking is an emotional adventure through your dying mind. Battle the forces of oblivion, conjure the memories of loved ones, and join them in the fight for your life.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Emotional 21.1%, Action 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%

  60. #60 Astral Ascent
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
    Dev: Hibernian Workshop
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 44.6%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action 10.8%, Indie 4.4%

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