- #1 Transistor
97% matchVery Positive94% of 31,271 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Isometric 44.4%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action 14.1%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric action-RPG features a strong female protagonist and a stunning cyberpunk aesthetic that perfectly complements the digital world of TRON.
- #2 Tron: Identity
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 293 reviews2023
Dev: Bithell Games
Windows · Mac
Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.
Why similar: Adventure 93.4%, Singleplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Set within the same iconic universe, this game provides a deeper look into the lore and mysteries of the Grid.
- #3 RUINER
96% matchVery Positive89% of 12,535 reviews2017
Dev: Reikon GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
Why similar: Isometric 40.7%, Action 36.4%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, isometric action game set in a gritty cyberpunk metropolis that matches the high-octane combat intensity of the Arq Grid.
- #4 The Ascent
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,981 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Why similar: Isometric 50.4%, Action 31%, Adventure 18.6%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric action-RPG offers a deep, neon-soaked cyberpunk world with satisfying combat mechanics that feel right at home in a digital landscape.
- #5 Stellar Blade™
94% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.9%, Action 16.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A premier action title featuring a female protagonist and intense, polished hack-and-slash combat that rewards precision.
- #6 Soulstice
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.6%, Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane spectacle fighter featuring a female protagonist that emphasizes fluid hack-and-slash combat and character-driven action.
- #7 Bastion
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 38,212 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.4%, Isometric 29%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: An iconic isometric action-RPG that excels in narrative delivery and fluid, responsive combat mechanics.
- #8 Hyper Light Drifter
92% matchVery Positive93% of 19,210 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.9%, Adventure 26.4%, Action 23.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced, skill-based combat and vibrant, neon-drenched sci-fi aesthetic make it a spiritual cousin to the TRON experience.
- #9 Iconoclasts
91% matchVery Positive86% of 5,021 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: Action 33%, Adventure 29.7%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-adventure game with a strong female lead and platforming-heavy combat that feels both retro and modern.
- #10 Trinity Fusion
90% matchVery Positive85% of 915 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.2%, Hack and Slash 36.5%, Action 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelite that offers diverse combat styles and a futuristic setting reminiscent of digital worlds.
- #11 Recompile
91% matchMixed69% of 178 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: Adventure 35.8%, Action 34.9%, Combat 25.1%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania set inside a digital world that explores themes of AI and code, aligning perfectly with the TRON setting.
- #12 Darksiders Genesis
89% matchVery Positive82% of 13,748 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.5%, Isometric 23.5%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 17%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric entry in the series focuses heavily on hack-and-slash combat and exploration, mirroring the action-adventure feel of the seed game.
- #13 MARS 2120
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Metroidvania with a mix of melee and ranged combats inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Guacamelee! Help Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte battle her way through the secrets of Mars.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.5%, Action 20.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and combat mechanics that prioritize speed and agility.
- #14 Transiruby
87% matchVery Positive92% of 309 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Action-Adventure 31.3%, Action 26.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming action-adventure game with a female protagonist that blends platforming and combat in a sci-fi environment.
- #15 Ghostrunner
85% matchVery Positive91% of 66,937 reviews2020
Dev: One More LevelPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Action 24.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Combat 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: While first-person, its lightning-fast, one-hit-kill combat and neon-cyberpunk aesthetic capture the adrenaline of the TRON universe.
- #16 Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 16,578 reviews2020
Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.6%, Action 22.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Adventure 13.3%, Combat 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and a focus on fluid movement and parkour within a clean, futuristic city.
- #17 TRON RUN/r
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 447 reviews2016
Dev: Sanzaru Games Inc.Pub: Disney
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Return to the world of TRON with TRON RUN/r, a new lightning fast, action-adventure runner with a twist! Hone your DISC and CYCLE skills, then challenge the grueling STREAM program that throws endless combinations of modes and levels at you until you crash – how long can you survive?
Why similar: Action 97.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct TRON-themed experience that focuses on high-speed traversal and the iconic digital aesthetic.
- #18 Katana ZERO
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.8%, Action 37.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game with a synthwave aesthetic that emphasizes precision and reflexive combat.
- #19 Axiom Verge 2
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 978 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Adventure 23.8%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering mysteries in a strange, otherworldly environment.
- #20 XEL
84% matchMixed48% of 301 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 38.8%, Action 23.4%, Combat 20.8%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist, exploration, and combat mechanics set in a mysterious sci-fi world.
- #21 Rebel Transmute
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 288 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: Action-Adventure 24.2%, Action 20.9%, Combat 20.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Female Protagonist 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania with pixel-art graphics and challenging combat that rewards exploration.
- #22 Furi
82% matchVery Positive90% of 14,080 reviews2016
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.4%, Hack and Slash 33.7%, Action 12.9%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush action game with a striking neon aesthetic and intense, rhythm-based combat that feels like a digital duel.
- #23 Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
81% matchVery Positive86% of 541 reviews2023
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 68%, Action 25.5%, Combat 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-futuristic action game that delivers fast-paced, satisfying combat in a high-tech setting.
- #24 Foregone
81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Action 29.8%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that combines fast-paced combat with a slick, modern aesthetic.
- #25 Cyberpunk 2077
78% matchVery Positive87% of 982,534 reviews2020
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 63.1 hrsMean: 117.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.
Why similar: Action 52.3%, Adventure 33.9%, Singleplayer 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive open-world cyberpunk experience that offers deep narrative choices and intense action-adventure gameplay.
- #26 Cloudpunk
79% matchVery Positive87% of 15,507 reviews2020
Dev: ION LANDS
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.
Why similar: Adventure 36.6%, Action 28.3%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Singleplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on atmosphere, this game perfectly captures the neon-drenched, vertical scale of a futuristic city.
- #27 Possessor(s)
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 806 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Action-Adventure 25.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Combat 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #28 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
79% matchVery Positive82% of 5,179 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Adventure 29.7%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action game that focuses on large-scale combat encounters and exploration in a sci-fi setting.
- #29 Blade Kitten
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,089 reviews2014
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.
Why similar: Action 29.6%, Hack and Slash 27.9%, Adventure 23.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer featuring a female protagonist and a unique anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #30 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,999 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 40.7%, Adventure 21.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action 10.4%, Combat 8.4%
- #31 Divinum
75% matchVery Positive87% of 602 reviews2026
Dev: Sigil Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.1%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Action 13%, Combat 13%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #32 Eternal Strands
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,784 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 39.5%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Combat 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%
- #33 Satellite Reign
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 5,372 reviews2015
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.
Why similar: Isometric 56.5%, Action 40.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric, squad-based cyberpunk game that emphasizes tactical action and infiltration.
- #34 RWBY: Arrowfell
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 366 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.6%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.3%
- #35 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
73% matchVery Positive84% of 7,274 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.9%, Action 23.7%, Adventure 20%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Combat 9.7%
- #36 CONTROL Resonant
70% matchVery Positive90% of 8,672 reviews2026
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.9%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Action 16.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #37 Protodroid DeLTA
74% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: Adam KareemPub: Balor Games
Windows
Reach your potential in a fast and fluid 3D action-platformer set in a beautiful and hopeful Solarpunk world. Take on challenging bosses, upgrade your systems, and show humanity the promise of AI.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 35.6%, Action 24.5%, Adventure 22.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #38 FRACTALS OF DESTINY
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: KRAKATOA STUDIOS
Windows
FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Action-Adventure 23.9%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #39 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,522 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.3%, Action-Adventure 28.5%, Action 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%
- #40 Terminator 2D: NO FATE
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,529 reviews2025
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Reef Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: Action 53.3%, Combat 38%, Female Protagonist 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #41 Valkyrie Saga
71% matchVery Positive92% of 304 reviews2026
Dev: Public Void
Windows
Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 42%, Adventure 36.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #42 Star Wars Outlaws
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,856 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 34.3%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #43 The Expanse: A Telltale Series
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,930 reviews2023
Dev: Deck NinePub: Telltale
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 44.9%, Adventure 39.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #44 Decay of Logos
76% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.2%, Action-Adventure 21%, Action 13.5%, Combat 12.7%, Adventure 12.1%
- #45 MOTORSLICE
69% matchVery Positive85% of 5,785 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.6%, Action-Adventure 23.3%, Action 14.6%, Combat 12%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #46 Echoes of Aincrad
70% matchMixed48% of 5,280 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.7%, Action 20.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #47 Grim Trials
67% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 5.9%
- #48 Angel Essence
66% matchVery Positive99% of 194 reviews2026
Dev: g3bsoft
Windows
Ascend to a heavenly realm as the treasure hunter Angelique. Weave together fast, fluid combos as you unlock a deep movement system. Battle surreal foes and uncover secrets in the expansive world of Angel Essence, a retro-inspired 3D platformer.
Why similar: Action 31.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Combat 20.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #49 PI.EXE
70% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: ZenBerry Team
Windows
Take the role of an antivirus software within the world of an operating system, eliminating malware spawns in a challenging, platforming quest!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 42.2%, Action 27.6%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Combat 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #50 Neonscape
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Kaitec GamesPub: Orbis Productions
Windows
Embrace Onyx, the master of the Black Lotus, in intense first-person hack n' slash combat. Maneuver compact battlegrounds, unleash spatial manipulation, and showcase unmatched agility. How long can you survive the relentless waves? Brace for an adrenaline-pumping test of mettle!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Beat 'em up 30.8%, Action 23.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 3%
- #51 SONOKUNI
67% matchVery Positive98% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: DON YASA CREWPub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48%, Action-Adventure 22.4%, Action 22.1%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #52 Dustborn
68% matchMixed66% of 784 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thread GamesPub: Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Ragtag crew? Check. Musical gear? Check. Tour bus and robot driver? Check. Stolen package? Check! Embark on a perilous road-trip across a Divided States of America. Use the power of words to shape relationships with your crew, get out of trouble and reach your final destination.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 35.8%, Adventure 24.2%, Action 19.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #53 SoulQuest
66% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.3%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Action 9.1%, Combat 8.6%
- #54 Greed: Black Border
73% matchMixed43% of 339 reviews2010
Dev: Clockstone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Hack ‘n slash your way through this science-fiction-themed action/RPG. In the futuristic universe of GREED, the discovery of new interstellar travel possibilities has led to a new age of colonialization. The five largest colonial powers are entangled in a full-scale war over a new element called Ikarium, the recently discovered rare...
Why similar: Action 58.2%, Isometric 39.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #55 Kats Trigger
65% matchVery Positive89% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: GIX
Windows
"Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 52%, Action 23.6%, Combat 12.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #56 LEGO® Horizon Adventures™
67% matchMixed61% of 650 reviews2024
Dev: Guerrilla GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.9%, Action 25.8%, Adventure 23.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Combat 9.7%
- #57 Timespinner
68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,191 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Action 41.2%, Adventure 30.3%, Female Protagonist 28.5%
- #58 PROJECT TACHYON
66% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: STUDIO N9Pub: HIKE Inc.
Windows
An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.1%, Action 21.8%, Combat 18.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%