- #1 FOUNTAINS
97% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Action RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, RPG 9.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #2 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
96% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Emotional 17.5%, Combat 13.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #3 Hyper Light Drifter
96% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19%, Metroidvania 17.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 8.6%
- #4 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 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: Story Rich 29.8%, Action RPG 21.8%, RPG 16.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 7.7%
- #5 Retro Machina
95% matchVery Positive87% of 252 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.9%, Emotional 18%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 8%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #6 Souldiers
94% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Combat 14.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 4.6%
- #7 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
93% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.2%, RPG 7.8%
- #8 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
Windows
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Combat 9.7%
- #9 Frogsong
91% matchVery Positive95% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.5%, Emotional 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, RPG 8.8%
- #10 Selfloss
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: Goodwin GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Emotional 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #11 GIGASWORD
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Studio HybridPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Emotional 18.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Hack and Slash 7%, Action 6.9%
- #12 Prodigal
90% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10.9%, RPG 10.2%
- #13 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
89% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Combat 17.9%, RPG 13.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action 9%
- #14 Moonlight Traveler
88% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Action RPG 25.9%, Action-Adventure 12%, RPG 10.5%, Action 5%
- #15 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
86% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.9%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, RPG 8.6%
- #16 Dust: An Elysian Tail
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, RPG 11.1%, Action 8.7%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #17 Symphonia
86% matchVery Positive92% of 338 reviews2024
Dev: Sunny PeakPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Why similar: Adventure 21.1%, Hand-drawn 19.6%, Action 17%, Colorful 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%
- #18 The Lonesome Guild
85% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 12.4%, Combat 10.6%, RPG 9.4%
- #19 Somber Echoes
84% matchVery Positive83% of 286 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Story Rich 16%, Action-Adventure 14%, Exploration 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #20 Drova - Forsaken Kin
82% matchVery Positive94% of 9,095 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Action RPG 36.4%, RPG 18.1%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Action 5.7%
- #21 Everhood 2
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,289 reviews2025
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵
Why similar: Story Rich 25.3%, Action-Adventure 24.9%, RPG 20.5%, Adventure 11%, Action 11%
- #22 Airoheart
84% 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: Action-Adventure 21.2%, Story Rich 17.1%, RPG 16.4%, Emotional 15.1%, Colorful 5.8%
- #23 Warden: Melody of the Undergrowth
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 reviews2016
Dev: Cardboard Keep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Trapped in an ancient forest, a young prince searches for a lost god. Here he befriends the spirit of a young girl and a volatile child, and they quickly find their destinies intertwined. Third-person action-adventure inspired by genre classics of the N64-era.
Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Action 23.2%, Adventure 22.8%, Stylized 9.2%, Colorful 8.5%
- #24 Saviorless
80% matchVery Positive88% of 342 reviews2024
Dev: Empty Head GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 15%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Stylized 8%
- #25 Stray Blade
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Combat 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #26 Enotria: The Last Song
79% matchMixed69% of 2,490 reviews2024
Dev: Jyamma Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit world inspired by Italian folklore where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadow. Wear unique role-altering masks, face formidable foes and alter reality with the power of Ardore to unravel the secrets of Enotria.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.7%, RPG 17.1%, Combat 15.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 8.1%
- #27 Tails of Iron
78% matchVery Positive88% of 14,278 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Action RPG 26%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Combat 10.6%, Story Rich 10%
- #28 Rebel Transmute
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Emotional 14.5%, Combat 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #29 Solateria
77% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Story Rich 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Combat 9.4%, Exploration 7.3%
- #30 Emberbane
77% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Combat 8.5%, Atmospheric 6%
- #31 Return
76% matchVery Positive87% of 206 reviews2023
Dev: Dead Unicorn
Windows
Return to your home planet after 200 years of space travel in this atmospheric, art-driven adventure. Shoot, slash, and roll your way through dangerous enemies and ancient bosses, purchase items and unlock powerful weapons, and explore your unfamiliar home for parts to repair your ship.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Story Rich 15%, RPG 12.4%, Stylized 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #32 Anodyne
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2013
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26%, Combat 20.2%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Adventure 9.2%
- #33 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28%, Story Rich 19.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Combat 9.1%
- #34 Strayed Lights
75% matchVery Positive80% of 476 reviews2023
Dev: Embers
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.
Why similar: Emotional 22.8%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Stylized 8.1%
- #35 Retrace the Light
73% matchVery Positive89% of 243 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #36 Anuchard
75% matchVery Positive83% of 180 reviews2022
Dev: stellarNullPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the fall, its surviving descendants have chosen you as the Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former glory: A paradise in the skies!
Why similar: Action RPG 25.7%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Combat 12.8%, Story Rich 12.1%, RPG 10.3%
- #37 Voidwrought
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 884 reviews2024
Dev: PowersnakePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Combat 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #38 Arietta of Spirits
73% 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 19%, Action RPG 18.9%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #39 AereA
76% matchMixed52% of 69 reviews2017
Dev: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
AereA is an Action RPG in which music is both your best friend and your worst enemy. As a disciple of the Great Maestro Guido you have to unravel the mysteries of Aezir. Find out what happened to the world and return the nine primordial instruments to restore balance and bring peace to the world.
Why similar: Action RPG 48.5%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Action 10.3%
- #40 HunterX: code name T
71% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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: Metroidvania 26.8%, Action RPG 22.5%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, RPG 11.2%, Action 6.7%
- #41 Rift Keeper
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, RPG 25.3%, Action 17.8%, 2D 5.9%
- #42 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
72% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Action RPG 21.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #43 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
69% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Exploration 7%
- #44 ASTLIBRA Revision
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 30,051 reviews2022
Dev: KEIZOPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Action RPG 32.9%, RPG 11.7%, Action 6.6%, 2D 4.6%
- #45 MIO: Memories in Orbit
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Combat 10.4%, Exploration 9%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #46 Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,293 reviews2025
Dev: Ritual StudiosPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!
Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Exploration 29.4%, Fantasy 15.6%, 2D 13.7%
- #47 Faerie Afterlight
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Combat 10.1%, Puzzle 7.8%, Exploration 7.6%
- #48 Recompile
71% matchMixed69% of 174 reviews2021
Dev: PhigamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Emotional 17.3%, Combat 11.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #49 Void Memory
72% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, RPG 21.9%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 4.4%
- #50 Darxanadon
71% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Action RPG 27.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, RPG 9.7%, Action 5.1%
- #51 The Stranded Traveler
70% matchMixed67% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: DeadEaglePub: Spitfire-Games
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 11%, Combat 9.8%
- #52 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
70% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, RPG 13.4%, Action 7%, Adventure 5.8%
- #53 Veritus
68% matchVery Positive83% of 141 reviews2024
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action RPG 20.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 9%
- #54 Dungeons of Hinterberg
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,016 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Action RPG 24.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, RPG 9.5%
- #55 Nientum - Op.ZERO
65% matchVery Positive99% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
A 2D action-adventure where the story unfolds by tuning the stage with music. A play by Aleph and Liora, who have lost their memories. A beautiful yet eerie stage, and the secret of the forgotten theater await. Your choices will determine the play's ending — and their fates.
Why similar: Emotional 23.9%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 15.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #56 Songbird Symphony
69% matchVery Positive90% of 680 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Story Rich 15%, Puzzle 13.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #57 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Action RPG 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #58 Bygone Dreams
67% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.
Why similar: Action RPG 37.4%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Combat 10.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #59 Omensight: Definitive Edition
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,510 reviews2018
Dev: Spearhead Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Story Rich 15.9%, RPG 15.7%, Action 14.3%