- #1 RiME
97% matchVery Positive90% of 5,190 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 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: Great Soundtrack 33.7%, Adventure 20.9%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the atmospheric, wordless storytelling and puzzle-exploration found in Toren perfectly.
- #2 GRIS
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,134 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: A stunningly artistic platformer that relies on emotional visual storytelling and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.
- #3 Etherborn
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 451 reviews2019
Dev: Altered MatterPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title features gravity-defying puzzle-platforming that captures the surreal, vertical exploration found in Toren.
- #4 Journey
95% matchVery Positive94% of 38,336 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.8%, Adventure 23.8%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Indie 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Like Toren, this game focuses on a solitary, meditative journey through a mysterious and ancient landscape.
- #5 Aspire: Ina's Tale
94% matchVery Positive83% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Puzzle Platformer 31.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Puzzle 6%
Why You'll Like It: This surreal puzzle-platformer shares the focus on a female protagonist navigating a strange, tower-like environment.
- #6 Contrast
93% matchVery Positive91% of 5,694 reviews2013
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Indie 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique shadow-shifting mechanic that creates a surreal, puzzle-heavy atmosphere similar to Toren.
- #7 Child of Light
92% matchVery Positive91% of 13,479 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a dreamlike, artistic world that feels like a fairy tale come to life.
- #8 AER Memories of Old
91% matchVery Positive86% of 7,716 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Adventure 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Indie 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the freedom of exploration and a relaxing, ethereal atmosphere that encourages discovery.
- #9 Sable
90% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.9%, Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration and climbing within a vast, stylized world that emphasizes the journey over combat.
- #10 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
91% matchVery Positive81% of 8,677 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric platforming with cultural storytelling to create a meaningful and solitary experience.
- #11 Unravel
88% matchVery Positive91% of 5,568 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Adventure 21%, Puzzle 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses environmental storytelling to convey a deeply personal and atmospheric narrative.
- #12 Candle
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,180 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Indie 15.3%, Puzzle 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct hand-painted art style and challenging puzzles that reward careful observation of the environment.
- #13 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
86% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 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: Female Protagonist 47.7%, Adventure 20.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on restoring balance to a corrupted, mystical world.
- #14 Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,654 reviews2012
Dev: CapybaraPub: Capybara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Female Protagonist 21%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A landmark indie title that prioritizes its unique, stylized aesthetic and a legendary, atmospheric soundtrack.
- #15 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
86% matchVery Positive94% of 41,280 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Indie 11.6%, Puzzle 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a poignant, wordless narrative experience that relies on unique mechanics to tell a powerful story.
- #16 Teslagrad
87% matchVery Positive84% of 2,474 reviews2013
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.8%, Indie 14.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses environmental clues and unique physics-based mechanics to guide the player through a mysterious tower.
- #17 Nihilumbra
85% matchVery Positive88% of 3,000 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 14.5%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses color-based mechanics to traverse a haunting world.
- #18 Silence
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,758 reviews2016
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.
Why similar: Adventure 48.5%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Indie 5.7%, Puzzle 4%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking adventure game that transports players to a dreamlike world filled with mystery and emotion.
- #19 FAR: Lone Sails
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,365 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34%, Adventure 18.3%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Indie 10.7%, Puzzle 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric journey that focuses on maintaining your vessel while traversing a desolate, beautiful world.
- #20 Hob
83% matchVery Positive88% of 5,592 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 26.7%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a wordless, puzzle-filled exploration experience in a world that shifts and changes as you interact with it.
- #21 Another Sight - Definitive Edition
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Great Wall StudiosPub: Fish Eagle
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A teenager who has lost her sight and a mysterious cat team up in a surreal fantasy adventure into the unexpected, weaving a tale that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds: Monet, Tesla, Edison and other historical cultural icons.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure featuring a female protagonist and a unique perspective on a surreal, historical setting.
- #22 Omno
81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,788 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 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 40.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Atmospheric 13%, Indie 9.8%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, atmospheric journey through ancient lands filled with puzzles and gentle creature encounters.
- #23 Trine Enchanted Edition
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,934 reviews2009
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 9%, Puzzle 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that emphasizes teamwork and environmental manipulation within a vibrant, fantasy setting.
- #24 Lake Ridden
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 292 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Adventure 29.1%, Indie 18.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that emphasizes atmosphere and mystery in a beautiful, isolated setting.
- #25 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
79% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, puzzle-heavy platformer that focuses on manipulating the environment to progress through a strange world.
- #26 Blue Fire
78% matchVery Positive81% of 3,097 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: Adventure 26.6%, Atmospheric 22%, Fantasy 17.8%, Indie 15.5%, Singleplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes challenging movement and exploration within a surreal, void-like kingdom.
- #27 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
78% matchVery Positive95% of 6,809 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Female Protagonist 36.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Indie 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure where the world unfolds like an origami book as you explore and solve puzzles.
- #28 Ageless
79% matchMixed56% of 406 reviews2020
Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Adventure 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer where the ability to manipulate age adds a unique layer of complexity to the exploration.
- #29 Moss: The Forgotten Relic
71% matchVery Positive92% of 305 reviews2026
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.4%, Female Protagonist 29.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #30 Mages of Mystralia
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,518 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Indie 10.9%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #31 Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
76% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2019
Dev: Proud DinosaursPub: Orsam Information Technologies
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Female Protagonist 13%
- #32 Distortions
77% matchMixed59% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.2%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 13.9%, RPG 8.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #33 Helix: Descent N Ascent
69% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Badass Mongoose
Windows
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.4%, Adventure 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #34 Amphora
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 216 reviews2014
Dev: Moondrop
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Amphora is a peculiar puzzle game that mixes story elements and physics. Amphora presents you with an unfamiliar world with a striking visual style inspired by all the shadow theatre traditions and colors of the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 12.1%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #35 Munin
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,091 reviews2014
Dev: GojiraPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 11.7%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #36 Iconoclasts
73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,010 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.4%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 10.5%
- #37 TRI: Of Friendship and Madness
74% matchVery Positive85% of 511 reviews2014
Dev: Rat King Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Find a way through the towers and dungeons of TRI by solving puzzles, climbing impossible ascents and reflecting light-rays. The mystical TRI will let you create your own paths in this strange world – just try not to lose your mind when you're falling upside down!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 13%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #38 Niko: Through The Dream
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 232 reviews2015
Dev: Studio Paint
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Niko is a spiritual journey through the dreams, where adventure, puzzles and mysteries come together in an oneiric and minimalist world. Dare to dream!
Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Indie 18.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #39 Forward to the Sky
73% matchVery Positive82% of 2,232 reviews2015
Dev: Animu Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Reveal the story of the sky tower! Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.5%, Adventure 21%, Indie 11.2%, Action 7.5%, RPG 7.2%
- #40 The Way
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,310 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.1%, Adventure 27.3%, Indie 14.6%, Action 6.6%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #41 Luna Sky
74% matchMixed60% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Vovoid Media Technologies ABPub: KISS ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Momentum-driven old school platformer with modern graphics & physics with a focus on exploration. Offers precision and on later levels a lot of speed. Each world brings new abilities & gameplay
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.7%, Adventure 26.7%, Indie 19.2%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #42 Ittle Dew
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,344 reviews2013
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.6%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 14%, Puzzle 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #43 Alwa's Awakening
71% matchVery Positive80% of 948 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Indie 17.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #44 Praey for the Gods
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,148 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: Female Protagonist 31%, Puzzle Platformer 30%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #45 Ever Forward
69% matchVery Positive82% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.
Why similar: Adventure 33%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Indie 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #46 Whispering Willows
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,881 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #47 Tulpa
72% matchMixed55% of 260 reviews2015
Dev: Encryptique
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32%, Indie 20%, Adventure 15.7%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Puzzle 11.7%
- #48 Lili: Child of Geos - Complete Edition
70% matchVery Positive86% of 982 reviews2014
Dev: BitMonster, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lili is a quirky adventure RPG hybrid with stunning visuals, silky-smooth graphics, a cinematic story-line, and a fresh new way to deal with enemies.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 49%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 11.7%, RPG 6.5%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #49 Neva
62% matchVery Positive94% of 10,562 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.5%, Adventure 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #50 Röki
66% matchVery Positive89% of 3,214 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Puzzle 9.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #51 Sonority
67% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.4%, Adventure 16%, Puzzle 14.7%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Indie 7.5%
- #52 Weaving Tides
67% matchVery Positive83% of 139 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Dragons 29.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 26.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #53 Helen's Mysterious Castle
68% matchVery Positive93% of 956 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Indie 11.7%, RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #54 Forgotton Anne
67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,051 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Fantasy 10.7%, Puzzle 8.6%, Indie 7.6%
- #55 LostWinds
69% matchVery Positive81% of 752 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Indie 5.7%
- #56 Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End
70% matchMixed64% of 247 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Delve into a mystical world of Tibetan legends!
Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Puzzle 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #57 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
66% matchVery Positive92% of 229 reviews2021
Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.8%, Female Protagonist 28.7%, Indie 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 7.3%