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The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 80% — of 144 reviews
Released: 2015-12-21
Developer: Bartosz Bojarowski
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Platformer 18.1%, Roguelike 17%, Difficult 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%

  54. #54 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,257 reviews2018
    Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

    Why similar: Action 20.5%, Platformer 20.3%, Indie 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%

  55. #55 Letifer
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows

    Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 59.3%, Difficult 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action 8.9%

  56. #56 MYRIAD DEATH
    64% matchVery Positive86% of 274 reviews2025
    Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 67.4%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action 7.9%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 1.6%

  57. #57 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,915 reviews2012
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

    Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Difficult 21.8%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 10%

  58. #58 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 3,703 reviews2012
    Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

    Why similar: Platformer 55.4%, Action 22%, Great Soundtrack 13%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 2%

  59. #59 Cinderia
    60% matchVery Positive88% of 3,284 reviews2026
    Dev: MyACG Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.2%, Roguelike 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 9.7%, RPG 3.5%

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