- #1 The Legends of Tynedale
97% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Ed Den Gaming
Windows · Mac
Missing that classic Zelda feeling? Step into the handcrafted pixel-art world of The Legends of Tynedale, a classic top-down adventure inspired by the landscapes and castles of Northumberland. Explore puzzle-box dungeons, battle fierce monsters, upgrade your weapons, and uncover hidden secrets.
Why similar: Collectathon 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, 1990's 9%, Top-Down 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #2 Ahack Adventure 2: Quest For The Ciggy
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: QSHV
Windows
A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!
Why similar: Nonlinear 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 9.9%, Old School 7.2%
- #3 The Book of Buja
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: I.J. WhitePub: I.J. White Games
Windows
Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Open World 12.2%, Top-Down 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #4 Burden of the Blue
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Explore mysterious worlds, solve puzzles and battle in order to uncover the burdens of the past.
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.4%, Top-Down 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 11.3%
- #5 Sliding Hero
94% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Chicken
Windows
Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.5%, Collectathon 19.8%, Open World 13.2%, Top-Down 7.3%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #6 Airoheart
94% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Open World 15.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, 1990's 9.1%
- #7 Lost Caves
93% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Adam D. Smith
Windows · Mac
Spelunk, plunder, and pickaxe in Lost Caves, A 2D collect-a-thon all about exploration and treasure hunting! Venture through 4 expansive labyrinthine levels to find over 80 unique treasures to amass your wealth, and use your trusty pickaxe to defeat anything in your way!
Why similar: Nonlinear 25.5%, Collectathon 25.3%, Open World 14.7%, Exploration 9.3%, Old School 7%
- #8 SLYME BREAKER
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Recurring Adversaries
Windows
SLYME BREAKER is the RPG that hates the genre. SLYME BREAKER has a focus on proactive combat, involved exploration, and meaningful deconstruction of RPG standards. Play as the bandit Gryme after his attack on a lowly Slime monster for some XP goes wrong and he is devoured by the Slime!
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.6%, Collectathon 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Open World 12.8%, Exploration 6.8%
- #9 The Will of Our Fathers
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David M Tippy
Windows
The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.
Why similar: Nonlinear 27.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 11.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #10 Hero's Spirit
91% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: mod.kitchen
Windows
Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.
Why similar: Collectathon 23.9%, Nonlinear 19.1%, Open World 11.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #11 100 Pumpkins 2
90% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
Windows · Linux
Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.6%, Collectathon 21.5%, Open World 13.3%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #12 Legend of Radiance
89% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Swamp Studios
Windows
Start on your fantasy adventure in this completely nonlinear souls-like! Place Life Stones in the world to create your own 'bonfires' as you cut through the challenging enemies and seek out the Divine Rings!
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Open World 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #13 Knightblade
89% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Solohack3r Studios
Windows
A retro open world RPG, farming sim, and dungeon crawler. Knightblade is best described as an open world fantasy game mixed with farming and life sim elements, as if it were made in the golden age of video games. Create your character, and explore the sandbox while solving a mystery.
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Open World 14.7%, 1990's 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #14 Dungeon Diver
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Shin Tategami
Windows
An arcade-like maze crawler full of treasures and traps!
Why similar: Collectathon 31.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #15 Curse of Elmwood
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broadwood Studio
Windows · Linux
A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Exploration 8.6%
- #16 Ranger of Ancuria
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wasteland Games
Windows
Get out there, young ranger, and help those in need. Your journey starts in Ranger of Ancuria, a retro game that recreates the experience of the adventures of the 8-bit era. Explore a full of life open world, find why monsters are multiplying and unveil the mysteries from the dungeons of Ancuria.
Why similar: Open World 22.2%, Nonlinear 19.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #17 VAGRIENT
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Andrew "VAGRIENT" BrayPub: Andrew VAGRIENT Bray
Windows
Play as an Armlys alien named Vagrient in this evolving sci-fi action/adventure game, featuring RPG elements. It's full of exploration, combat, character progression, puzzle solving and obstacle clearing!
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Open World 14.1%, Top-Down 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #18 Isles of Sea and Sky
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,486 reviews2024
Dev: Cicada Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.4%, Collectathon 20.2%, Open World 12.9%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Old School 7%
- #19 ONENELLEMOO
85% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Movarice Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
This is an action-adventure game that requires you to use your brain. Save the world with your powers of observation and inspiration!
Why similar: Collectathon 31.8%, Top-Down 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Exploration 10.8%
- #20 YANCY
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YANCY Team
Windows
YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Open World 24%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Top-Down 10.2%, Exploration 9.5%
- #21 Sanctumate
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: coughe
Windows
A fantasy RPG designed to give you a quick dose of dungeon crawling adventure. Find ancient runes to augment your equipment, allowing you to mix & match magical effects. Delve deep into dungeons, fight demons and monsters, gather loot, and offer sacrifice to your ancestors to increase your strength.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Open World 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #22 Gobbles
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: charlesfactorydev
Windows
GOBBLES is a 2.5D survival adventure about underground life where you dig, farm, cook questionable meals, experiment with resources, avoid dangerous creatures, and try to get rich alone or in co op.
Why similar: Collectathon 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Open World 12.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #23 Lukas Adventure 64
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blennz Fire
Windows
Lukas Adventure 64 is a collectathon horror game ARG inspired by the games of past. Can you discover what this game is truly hiding.
Why similar: Collectathon 41.1%, Open World 13.5%, 1990's 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #24 Fowl Legacy 2: Heavenbound
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: André TavaresPub: Chillvine
Windows
What the cluck?! Ricardo was sent to... Heaven? Yeah, now he's mad. Travel across the weirdest places, leap gracefully over the abyss, discover mysterious and powerful secrets, and fight to escape this "heavenly" prison!
Why similar: Collectathon 34.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #25 Skulls of Olympus
82% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Dynamic Voltage Games
Windows
Skulls of Olympus is an action RPG where you collect Gods from Greek Mythology to battle across dozens of worlds.
Why similar: Collectathon 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 8.9%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #26 1-Bit Explorer
78% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Fiddleling
Windows
An adventure game focused on exploration where you do NOT save the world and the world does NOT need saving.
Why similar: Collectathon 33.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Top-Down 11.2%, Puzzle 11%, Exploration 10.6%
- #27 Mist Monkey: wanderer
80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Xander ClinthornePub: Lost in Moss Studios
Windows
From the mind of award-winning visual artist, Xander Clinthorne, comes a meditative indie-game about wandering and taking it slow. This title takes you deep into a beautiful pixel-art world with flow state inducing gameplay, The Great Monkey's wisdom to discover and a stunning original soundtrack.
Why similar: Collectathon 27.1%, Nonlinear 23.2%, Open World 11.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #28 The One Who Speaks Worm Tongue
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jaak Of The Dirt
Windows
Go on an adventure in a seemingly innocent fantasy world with a dark secret. Battle tricky foes, conquer powerful bosses, and make friends, on your quest to banish the One Who Speaks Worm Tongue, in this top down action adventure RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Open World 13.7%, Top-Down 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #29 The Knowledge of Hermit
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
A puzzle solving, dungeon crawling, action adventure, role playing game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Top-Down 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%
- #30 Plague Alchemist
77% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Hardcoded
Windows
A story-rich pixel art RPG centered around alchemy and discovery. Investigate a spreading plague caused by the collapsing boundary between magical and non-magical realms, with progression built around exploration and crafting.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Collectathon 25%, Open World 14.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #31 The Kingdoms of Ædloran
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Revelforge Game Studios
Windows · Mac
The Kingdoms of Ædloran is a 2D top-down pixel RPG. Explore a living open world, encounter strange and fantastic creatures, level up and learn new abilities, battle savage beasts and monstrous foes, delve deep into perilous dungeons, and claim legendary loot.
Why similar: Open World 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%
- #32 Deathward
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lauxly
Windows
Seek Death as you face dangerous foes, solve puzzles, and explore forgotten dungeons to become the ultimate necromancer.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 7.5%
- #33 Code of The Savage
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Geoff JonesPub: Independant
Windows
Inspired by the classics from the 80s and 90s - Code of the Savage is a western RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration and NPC interaction. It features a large, seamless open world to explore. There is a focus on player freedom and the consequences that go along with that.
Why similar: Nonlinear 29%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Open World 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Exploration 6.2%
- #34 Master Key
74% matchVery Positive91% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Nonlinear 21%, Open World 16.3%, Top-Down 9.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #35 Key
76% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Agostta Games
Windows · Mac
Spend hours having fun exploring this maze that gets bigger and bigger. In Key, with each level won, the maze gets bigger and harder. Dodge spikes and traps, push blocks of ice, find the key and open the door before time runs out.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Exploration 15.7%, Top-Down 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #36 Adventure of Rikka - The Cursed Kingdom
74% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
The Adventure of Rikka is a top down 2D action RPG with a focus on puzzles, exploration, secrets and collectibles. You must defeat the dark forces that has cursed the lands, fight enemies using your sword and an arsenal of items such as the bow and fire wand and save the kingdom!
Why similar: Nonlinear 25.1%, Open World 14.8%, Top-Down 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #37 Wishbind
73% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Imaginative Meta Space
Windows · Linux
You have been summoned to another world to help someone gather a special kind of leaves. Explore the locale in search of increasingly difficult platforming challenges, while discovering the history and people of this new place.
Why similar: Nonlinear 33.4%, Collectathon 33.3%, Open World 13.8%, Exploration 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #38 Overmorrow
73% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: PixelManta
Windows
Overmorrow is a serene, nonviolent, exploration adventure game that deletes your save after 30 days.
Why similar: Nonlinear 30.5%, Open World 12%, Exploration 10.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
- #39 Skjoldur Story
75% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozing Pixel LLC
Windows
In this lighthearted pastoral adventure, explore a vast and whimsical world, confronting dangers in whichever order you choose using nothing but a magical shield.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23%, Open World 20.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #40 Isle of Reveries
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: desertcucco
Windows · Linux
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Top-Down 11.9%, Puzzle 11%
- #41 Fortress of Hell
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Can you survive inside a fortress full of monsters, and free the many prisoners (including your own girlfriend!) from their unfortunate fate? Play as up to 4 different parties - you can even play evil heroes from darkness - and find out!
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Collectathon 17.5%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #42 千禧年梦游指南 Guide to the Millennium Dawn
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 梦游指南工作室
Windows
This is a journey about “the past” and “forgetting.” In Millennium Dream Tour Guide, you plunge into the dreamscape of a major city from the early 2000s.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.8%, Collectathon 17.5%, Open World 17.5%, 1990's 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%
- #43 Forgedale
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: fogeL Games
Windows
Farm, fish, and craft your way to greatness in a living RPG world. Grow crops, reel in rare catches, and forge powerful gear from gathered resources. Brave perilous dungeons, battle mighty bosses, and take on epic quests in a land full of danger, adventure, and endless opportunity!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, Collectathon 25.9%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Top-Down 8.8%, Open World 7.6%
- #44 PRISM
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: F. Martyka
Windows
PRISM is a 2D exploration game with puzzle elements. Find shards hidden in each level of the labyrinth, and delve deeper to find the treasure hidden at its core.
Why similar: Collectathon 41.9%, Exploration 17.1%, Top-Down 14.7%, Puzzle 11.9%, Stylized 7.6%
- #45 Mya and their Cat
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Prairie Interactive Ltd.
Windows
A retro-style adventure game where you explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets to find Mya's missing cat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Nonlinear 22.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Top-Down 11%, Exploration 10.9%
- #46 Ice Slider
70% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Shining Watermelon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ice Slider is a game by Shining Watermelon Studios where you play as a hiker named Rob who enters Icy Cave. A cave with a Gauntlet of Ice Puzzles, in which he has to complete to exit. Play as Rob as he goes through this gauntlet of puzzles. Each Level
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.6%, Exploration 16.4%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Top-Down 12.5%
- #47 Ancient Mind
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: HexagonNico
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ancient Mind is a puzzle-action-adventure game about discovering the remains of an ancient civilization. Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and discover the truth about ancient mysteries.
Why similar: Nonlinear 34%, Top-Down 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #48 Still Lost
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project571
Windows
Navigate twisting mazes by torchlight in this atmospheric 2D puzzle game. Find your way through 10 handcrafted themes, avoid lurking creatures, and race the clock in Timed Mode. How far can you go before you're still lost?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.8%, Exploration 17.1%, Top-Down 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 13.1%
- #49 Dr. Lunatic Supreme With Steam
70% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: Hamumu Games, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Smash monsters, collect brains, and so much more as you attempt to stop Dr. Lunatic's evil scheme. 1,200 levels and hundreds of hidden bonuses in Bouapha's greatest adventure! Now enhanced for Steam!
Why similar: Collectathon 24%, Nonlinear 21.3%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Old School 8.6%
- #50 Book of Myko
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Charles V FisherPub: UNO Maverick Meadow
Windows · Mac
Help Myko complete her mushroom foraging journal and get into the Royal Academy in this cozy, self-paced adventure game. Meet a colorful cast of characters in calm natural spaces as you uncover the gentle puzzle of mycology.
Why similar: Collectathon 29.9%, Nonlinear 22.4%, Open World 12.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Exploration 10.1%
- #51 Corn Kidz 64
68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,750 reviews2023
Dev: BogoSoft
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies)
Why similar: Collectathon 28.9%, Nonlinear 22.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, 1990's 9.4%, Exploration 8.2%
- #52 Ancient Tombs
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FreneticGamez
Windows
Top-down 2D adventure in retro style. Explore a dangerous world filled with both living and undead enemies. Solve puzzles and search tombs & dungeons, find secrets, weapons and upgrades.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Nonlinear 17%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Open World 9.4%
- #53 VESSOUL
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BunSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control an animate vessel powered by motes of light; Explore a world laden with shadows, spirits, forgotten graves, and charred ruins to discover the truth of its past. Escape the cycle, and achieve Ascension, or be bound to eternal servitude for all time. The fate of the Innerlands lies with you...
Why similar: Collectathon 34.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Open World 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #54 9th Dawn Remake
67% matchVery Positive86% of 521 reviews2024
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!
Why similar: Collectathon 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Open World 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Top-Down 9%
- #55 Whale Well
67% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Ryan Nein
Windows · Linux
Whale Well is a short adventure game where you play as a duck. Collect and trade items while exploring a civilization in the belly of a great whale.
Why similar: Collectathon 34.1%, Open World 16.6%, Exploration 10.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Old School 6.9%
- #56 Primalpha
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SymbiOptic Games
Windows
You are a frog, one of the Animal Kingdom's best combatants. The world's water has become corrupted, causing animals to attack each other. Fight, change color, explore and become strong enough to save the world from a slow and hopeless demise.
Why similar: Collectathon 34.2%, Open World 15.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 13%, Top-Down 11.8%
- #57 Button Lock 2: Star Carrier
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Strive Continually
Windows
Can you solve the puzzle with the limited amount of moves? Explore the world map. Solve the levels with different gimmicks. Get stars by beating levels to explore more of the world map. Solve over 170 levels in this puzzle adventure game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 31.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Top-Down 12%, Exploration 11.4%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #58 Cold Massacre
67% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: SeventyFour ProductionsPub: Nithriotto Games
Windows
Cold Massacre is a survival horror game where you play as a person running away from himself. You have to find your way out of a seemingly endless nightmare that you put yourself into. A relentless killer is chasing after you and it doesn't quite seem human, how will you ever get out?
Why similar: Nonlinear 33.5%, Collectathon 26.5%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Top-Down 7.4%, Retro 5%
- #59 Moonlite - 1975
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TMWFAPub: The Man Who Flew Away
Windows
Get ready for a cosmic getaway with Moonlite - a lunar looting exploration expedition launching 1975. Grab your trusty shovel & spacesuit and start digging! The current version is Early Access v0.5 - pre-alpha - and includes a single map and game mode called 'Treasure Hunt'.
Why similar: Collectathon 28.8%, Nonlinear 24.5%, Open World 14.2%, Top-Down 10.2%, Exploration 10.2%
- #60 You Have to Play This Game
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: TipzPub: Tipz Jar Studios Ltd
Windows
Explore the world of Celestia in this retro-inspired, top-down action adventure!
Why similar: Collectathon 32.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Top-Down 9.2%