- #1 Phoenotopia: Awakening
97% matchVery Positive83% of 2,883 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Fantasy 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, 2D 13.9%, Adventure 13.1%
- #2 Ocean's Heart
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,504 reviews2021
Dev: Max MrazPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Exploration 11%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #3 Eastward
96% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Action RPG 26.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, RPG 12.4%, Comedy 12.2%
- #4 CrossCode
95% matchVery Positive92% of 18,401 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Action RPG 35.1%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, RPG 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #5 Mina the Hollower
93% matchVery Positive88% of 8,369 reviews2026
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, 2D 12.5%, Fantasy 10.4%, Action 5.5%
- #6 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
94% matchVery Positive86% of 786 reviews2017
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 26.3%, Adventure 9.6%, RPG 9.1%, Open World 8.4%
- #7 Afterimage
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,285 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Exploration 12.4%, RPG 9.9%
- #8 Alabaster Dawn
92% matchVery Positive95% of 2,200 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.4%, RPG 12.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%
- #9 Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: MarsLit GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is a fantasy adventure game where a sword–wielding Guardian and an arcane Monk must learn to work together to defeat the Void corrupting their home. Explore ruined temples, solve environmental puzzles, rescue spirits, and defeat giant Void monsters!
Why similar: Action RPG 23.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, RPG 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #10 Dungeons of Hinterberg
91% matchVery Positive93% of 3,363 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 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 27%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Exploration 14%, RPG 11.9%
- #11 Flowstone Saga
90% matchVery Positive83% of 246 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.2%, RPG 15.8%, Puzzle 15%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Fantasy 9%
- #12 Iconoclasts
89% 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 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 24.4%, 2D 9.1%, Adventure 9%, Action 6.9%
- #13 Islets
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,458 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Nature 29.4%, Exploration 17.1%, Fantasy 15.3%, Open World 10.5%, 2D 10%
- #14 Shattered Divinities
86% matchVery Positive95% of 888 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Action RPG 17%, RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15%, 2D 12.1%, Exploration 10.3%
- #15 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
86% matchVery Positive80% of 2,247 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.3%, RPG 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Fantasy 9%
- #16 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
89% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Johnny Ostad
Windows
A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, RPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #17 The Kotonoha Sisters and the Legend of Lysant Island
87% matchVery Positive94% of 158 reviews2021
Dev: DeskClub Games
Windows
This game is a turn-based action RPG that moves around in a 3D space where you can enjoy various scenery with cute 2D characters. Operate the Kotonoha sisters and explore a fun and mysterious island!
Why similar: Action RPG 27.3%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Comedy 15.7%, RPG 14.7%, Nature 10%
- #18 TUNIC
84% matchVery Positive91% of 18,422 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.6%, Exploration 25.4%, Puzzle 22.8%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #19 Even the Ocean
85% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Nature 38.5%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 7.6%, Adventure 7.3%
- #20 UNSIGHTED
82% matchVery Positive93% of 2,219 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Action RPG 19.8%, RPG 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Exploration 9.7%
- #21 An Automaton's Journey
81% matchVery Positive90% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.7%, Exploration 17.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #22 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,173 reviews2015
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 16.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Exploration 8.8%
- #23 Hero's Spirit
83% matchVery Positive91% of 82 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: Female Protagonist 19.8%, Exploration 13.8%, RPG 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
- #24 Akatori
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 267 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Exploration 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 10.1%, Adventure 8.7%
- #25 Shimagami
81% matchMixed63% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Danteon
Windows
Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!
Why similar: Action RPG 43.8%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Fantasy 11.8%, Open World 11.1%, Adventure 8.9%
- #26 Curse of the Crescent Isle DX
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 104 reviews2015
Dev: Adam Mowery
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A curse has befallen the Crescent Isle and it's up to you to save it. Luckily the curse has transformed your people into helpful monsters such as drills, blobs, icicles, and gravity flipping...things. With your monster subjects in hand you'll have to drill through rocks, maneuver through spiky terrain, freeze water to pass over the sea,...
Why similar: Adventure 57.1%, Action 42.9%
- #27 Faeland
79% matchVery Positive84% of 378 reviews2023
Dev: Talegames
Windows
Begin your journey in Faeland, a handcrafted 2D action-adventure RPG set in a beautiful fantasy world inspired by the 8-bit classics.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.5%, RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #28 Ittle Dew 2+
80% matchVery Positive86% of 441 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.2%, RPG 24.8%, Puzzle 15.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 8.6%
- #29 Timespinner
78% matchVery Positive86% of 3,180 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Exploration 16.1%, RPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Fantasy 11.3%
- #30 Prodigal
78% matchVery Positive92% of 623 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.1 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 28%, Puzzle 13.2%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 13%, Multiple Endings 12.7%
- #31 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
76% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.7%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Exploration 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #32 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,655 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Action RPG 30.9%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, RPG 14%, 2D 10.7%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #33 Kandria
77% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: Shirakumo Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Exploration 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Open World 11.2%
- #34 Alwa's Legacy
77% matchVery Positive87% of 648 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Exploration 20%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Fantasy 13.4%, 2D 9.3%
- #35 9 Years of Shadows
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,324 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Fantasy 12.1%
- #36 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,111 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Exploration 20.2%, Comedy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, 2D 9.1%
- #37 TEVI
74% matchVery Positive89% of 4,050 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, 2D 11.1%, Fantasy 10.8%, Exploration 10.3%
- #38 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
73% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Action RPG 29.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Exploration 16.6%, RPG 14.6%, 2D 6.1%
- #39 YesterMorrow
75% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Bitmap GalaxyPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.5%, Adventure 24.4%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Action 15.4%, 2D 6.1%
- #40 Manafinder
73% matchVery Positive95% of 92 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.5%, Nature 14.8%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, RPG 13.2%, Exploration 11.8%
- #41 Noreya: The Gold Project
72% matchVery Positive84% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: DreamirlPub: PixelHeart
Windows · Linux
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Open World 10.1%
- #42 Virtua Unlimited Project
71% matchVery Positive92% of 439 reviews2024
Dev: Virtua Ride SystemPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.
Why similar: Action RPG 40.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action 5.8%
- #43 Minute of Islands
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,001 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Exploration 27.3%, Puzzle 23%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #44 Echo Isle
70% matchVery Positive98% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: Josh Koenig Games
Windows · Linux
A colorful mini-island adventure inspired by the handheld classics, built to be finished in an evening. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and delve into four perilous dungeons.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 50.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Action 17.2%, Singleplayer 12.6%
- #45 Filly Astray
72% matchVery Positive86% of 154 reviews2023
Dev: Bit Assembly
Windows
A platforming adventure game with a new take on combos, dare you adventure into the world of Filly Astray and face the monsters and mayhem within?!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Fantasy 17.1%, 2D 16.3%, Action 13.9%
- #46 Awita: Journey of Hope
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, Exploration 20%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Fantasy 10.1%, 2D 7.6%
- #47 Demon Tides
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 878 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Comedy 14.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Open World 13.4%
- #48 Petit Island
70% matchVery Positive82% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.
Why similar: Nature 33.6%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Exploration 17.8%, Open World 11.5%, Adventure 7.2%
- #49 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,888 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Female Protagonist 54.6%, Fantasy 20%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Action 3.9%
- #50 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Nature 37.5%, Female Protagonist 26%, Exploration 15.5%, Open World 11.7%, Adventure 5.9%
- #51 ITORAH
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 945 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.2%, Exploration 26%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D 9%, Action 7.1%
- #52 Freedom Planet 2
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,735 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.3%, Pixel Graphics 26.7%, 2D 9.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 7%
- #53 Transiruby
69% matchVery Positive92% of 307 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: Pixel Graphics 35.4%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Fantasy 16.4%, 2D 9.7%, Action 9.5%
- #54 Eagle Island Twist
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 231 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.3%, Exploration 33%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Singleplayer 8.8%
- #55 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
67% matchVery Positive83% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!
Why similar: Action RPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, RPG 14.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #56 Minishoot' Adventures
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,239 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Exploration 28.3%, RPG 23.6%, Open World 13.7%, 2D 11.3%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #57 Garden Story
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,726 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.9%, RPG 13.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Fantasy 11.8%
- #58 Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
65% matchVery Positive93% of 141 reviews2024
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.5%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Exploration 16.2%, Puzzle 14.9%, Open World 11.2%
- #59 Lila’s Sky Ark
66% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Fantasy 14.8%, Puzzle 14%, Adventure 7.5%
- #60 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
65% matchVery Positive95% of 430 reviews2022
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.3%, Exploration 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, 2D 10%, Adventure 7.1%