- #1 Bound By Flame
97% matchMixed68% of 4,006 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Action 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, Third Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This AA-tier fantasy RPG shares a similar narrative structure and combat-heavy focus, allowing for meaningful character development within a dark world.
- #2 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,430 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Female Protagonist 44.7%, RPG 20.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Action RPG 9.2%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG featuring a strong female protagonist navigating a mythological world, capturing the spirit of classic adventure games.
- #3 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,026 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: RPG 43%, Action 13.1%, Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 9.8%, Open World 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a massive, vibrant fantasy world with fluid, action-oriented combat that mirrors the satisfying gameplay loop of Venetica.
- #4 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
95% matchVery Positive88% of 48,738 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Open World 11.7%, Action 10%, Fantasy 9.8%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, gritty fantasy action-RPG experience with a focus on exploration and challenging combat encounters.
- #5 Demonicon
94% matchMixed67% of 1,019 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.
Why similar: RPG 51.3%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 13%, Third Person 8.3%, Fantasy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a dark fantasy universe, this RPG focuses on narrative-driven quests and third-person combat similar to the tone of Venetica.
- #6 VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
94% matchMixed63% of 1,208 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.6%, RPG 29.4%, Action 13.9%, Action RPG 7%, Fantasy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a female protagonist in a high-fantasy setting, this game emphasizes fast-paced, third-person action combat.
- #7 Alice: Madness Returns
91% matchVery Positive91% of 29,930 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.4%, Third Person 13.4%, Action 11.2%, Fantasy 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels in dark, atmospheric fantasy storytelling with a memorable female lead and third-person action-adventure mechanics.
- #8 Sacred 2 Gold
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,687 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Open World 10.4%, Action RPG 8.5%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world action-RPG that offers the same sense of exploration and character progression found in classic titles.
- #9 GreedFall
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,835 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Open World 9.9%, Third Person 7.8%, Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern AA RPG that prioritizes player choice and narrative depth within a unique, atmospheric fantasy setting.
- #10 Sudeki
90% matchVery Positive89% of 1,084 reviews2014
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Climax Group
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...
Why similar: RPG 44.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy action-RPG that blends real-time combat with a colorful, story-rich world.
- #11 Fable Anniversary
89% matchVery Positive86% of 16,307 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Why similar: RPG 46.6%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy action-adventure that balances humor and dark themes with an accessible, world-focused RPG experience.
- #12 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
89% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 65.3%, Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 7.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that features a unique soul-swapping mechanic and a gritty narrative atmosphere.
- #13 Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries
88% matchMixed59% of 1,552 reviews2015
Dev: GRINPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Are you afraid of the big bad Woolfe? Step into the boots of a vengeful Red Riding Hood in this twisted-fairytale platformer. Defeat deranged fairytale bosses with your trusty axe, explore a gorgeous fantasy universe and piece together the truth behind the mysterious passing of Red’s father.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 56.9%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy platformer that reimagines a classic tale with a strong female protagonist and atmospheric environments.
- #14 ArcaniA
87% matchMixed55% of 3,235 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Open World 9.2%, Third Person 8.5%, Fantasy 8.4%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-RPG that offers a traditional fantasy quest experience in a third-person perspective.
- #15 Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Digiart Interactive
Windows
16th Century Latin America - mysticism, magic and the unknown plague the land. Assume the role of Inca demigod Aluna in this epic action RPG, as you try to defend a mystical shard that possess the power of earth.
Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female lead based on South American mythology, focusing on fast-paced combat.
- #16 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
86% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on classic adventure tropes.
- #17 Blood Knights
86% matchMixed64% of 1,061 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: RPG 44.7%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Action 21.2%, Fantasy 6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action-RPG set in a vampire-themed world with a focus on cooperative combat mechanics.
- #18 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,369 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 15.8%, Action RPG 13.3%, Third Person 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that provides a challenging, atmospheric experience for those who enjoy the gloomier side of the genre.
- #19 Darksiders™
83% matchVery Positive89% of 12,872 reviews2010
Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Why similar: Action 28.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Third Person 17.4%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a dark, apocalyptic fantasy setting with satisfying combat and exploration mechanics.
- #20 Lichdom: Battlemage
84% matchMixed56% of 3,006 reviews2014
Dev: XaviantPub: Xaviant Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play the first game where the Mage is a total badass!
Why similar: RPG 47.1%, Action 17.4%, Fantasy 10.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person fantasy game that focuses heavily on magic-based combat and character customization.
- #21 Noreya: The Gold Project
81% matchVery Positive84% of 161 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 53.7%, Action 12.8%, Open World 10.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy metroidvania that captures a sense of mystery and exploration through its distinct art style.
- #22 Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,171 reviews2015
Dev: Funatics SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 100.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
The legends speak of a long forgotten prophecy... of a shining hero and of perilous adventures... of sinister powers, strange worlds and swarms of fairies ... but they said nothing of a girl with a big heart instead of a big sword!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.9%, RPG 25.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 10.9%, Fantasy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming fantasy adventure that combines exploration with a unique creature-based combat system.
- #23 Remember Me
81% matchVery Positive83% of 16,887 reviews2013
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 57.5%, Action 15.7%, Third Person 13.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game featuring a strong female lead in a unique, stylized setting.
- #24 Mars: War Logs
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,021 reviews2013
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, Action 17.2%, Third Person 13.7%, Action RPG 5.8%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A focused AA action-RPG that emphasizes narrative choices and tactical combat in a distinct sci-fi fantasy setting.
- #25 Smoke and Sacrifice
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 508 reviews2018
Dev: Solar Sail Games LtdPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Smoke and Sacrifice sees Sachi, a mother forced to give up her son, adventure into a grotesque underworld on a quest that will lead her to a darker truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 47%, RPG 35.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused RPG with a female lead that emphasizes crafting and exploration in a strange, dark world.
- #26 Sacred Gold
79% matchVery Positive85% of 4,573 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: RPG 49.9%, Open World 10.3%, Action 10.3%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action RPG 7.2%
- #27 Breath of Life
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.2%, RPG 23.5%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 9.8%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #28 The Girl and the Robot
80% matchMixed68% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Carpets Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Girl and the Robot is a third person action/adventure game set in a fairy tale world where you take on the role of a young girl trying to escape from a castle ruled by an evil queen.
Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Adventure 17.4%, Action 16.6%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a unique companion-based gameplay mechanic.
- #29 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,864 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 62.1%, Action 18.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #30 Rogue Reaper
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 406 reviews2019
Dev: Fireroot Studios
Windows
Rogue Reaper is an action-adventure game, taking place at the end of the Dark Ages during the rise of the plague. Trying to relieve her father from his work of managing the massive influx of souls, the daughter of the Grim Reaper sets out on an adventure to find and destroy the cause of the plague.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.5%, Action 19%, Adventure 16.1%, Third Person 13.2%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #31 Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry
78% matchMixed47% of 777 reviews2015
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: TopWare Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is a third person, open world action-RPG that combines fast-paced swordplay with thrilling naval battles and exploration. Assume the role of dread pirate Christopher Raven and take your revenge on Captain Neville Scranton and the men who killed your family.
Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Action 27.6%, Indie 8.8%, Open World 7.6%
- #32 Wicce
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the town of death to save the dear daughter!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.3%, Action 38.5%, Indie 13.2%
- #33 Gothic II: Gold Edition
75% matchVery Positive94% of 17,580 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Open World 10.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Fantasy 8%, Action 7.5%
- #34 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,439 reviews2014
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
Why similar: RPG 51.4%, Open World 11.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 7.9%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #35 Bloodecay
74% matchMostly Negative38% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: AlvaStudioPub: Fengfeng Network
Windows
A deadly plague known as erosion broke out in the land of Elworth. It corrupted all life, bringing pain and destruction – Idonia, as the knight accepting the bloodthirsty imprint set out on a path to redemption, exterminating plague minions and destroying ancient evils
Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.2%, RPG 21.5%, Action 11.4%, Action RPG 9.5%, Adventure 4.8%
- #36 BloodLust Shadowhunter
74% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: RPG 66.3%, Action 21.5%, Indie 7.3%, Action RPG 4.9%
- #37 Immortals Fenyx Rising
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,595 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: RPG 25%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Open World 8.6%
- #38 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
73% matchVery Positive85% of 5,282 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Fantasy 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Open World 8.2%
- #39 The Vagrant
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,622 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 53.1%, RPG 21.7%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 2.3%
- #40 Ascension to the Throne: Valkyrie
70% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: DVSPub: Strategy First
Windows
As a result of treacherous conspiracy the ruler of Airath Alexander was deprived of power and brought to the distant land of Oganthar. Craving for revenge, Alexander meets many friends and enemies on his way home, and beautiful warrioress Eneya is among them. It is she who will become the hero!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.8%, RPG 33.9%, Adventure 13.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, Third Person 3.6%
- #41 Risen
72% matchVery Positive89% of 10,690 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Open World 12.6%, Fantasy 9%, Adventure 8.3%, Third Person 8.2%
- #42 Belladonna
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 786 reviews2015
Dev: NeckboltPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Belladonna is a gothic adventure game, twisted and dark. Take the role of a corpse girl rising from the dead in an abandoned laboratory, and unravel the mysteries concerning your own death and reanimation.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 72%, Adventure 19%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #43 Silver Bullet: Prometheus
73% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2016
Dev: ByulbramPub: Byulbram Studio
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Infiltrate the military research lab consipiring with the devil and hunt down the demons! Kali, the legendary "Goddess of Death" in the South America Rovolution. She joined Neverlight, the counter-demon organization, after some kind of incident.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.4%, Action 27.6%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 7.2%
- #44 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,713 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 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: Female Protagonist 51.4%, Third Person 15.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Fantasy 9.5%, Action 5.8%
- #45 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
67% matchMixed56% of 103,568 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.5 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.6%, RPG 17.3%, Third Person 9.4%, Action RPG 8.5%, Action 7.4%
- #46 Bullet Witch
71% matchMixed69% of 817 reviews2018
Dev: Marvelous, Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An army of demons has driven humanity to the brink of extinction. The only thing standing in their way? A woman in black, with a long gun like a witch’s broom and magical powers to match. Mow down hordes of monsters and reignite the spark of mankind’s resistance!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 75.7%, Action 24.3%
- #47 Shattered Divinities
65% matchVery Positive94% of 733 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: RPG 25.7%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Adventure 17%, Action 12.5%, Indie 6.8%
- #48 Skeletal Dance Party
70% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Catalope Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Necromancers! Paladins! Skeletons! Monsters! Oh, my! You play as Reva, a young fox-eared necromancer who embarks on a quest to host an awesome party for all her friends… who happen to be the reanimated skeletons of her enemies.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 66.2%, Fantasy 18.8%, Action 15%
- #49 Grave Prosperity - part 1
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Dark Room Games
Windows
Grave Prosperity is an Action/ Horror title that focuses heavily on player reflex. Take on the role of Amber Ridge, a character who is as mysterious as she is dangerous, and fight your way through the accursed halls of Prosperity.
Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Female Protagonist 30%, Action 15%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 5.4%
- #50 Alabaster Dawn
64% matchVery Positive95% of 2,071 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: RPG 29.4%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #51 Shadwen
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,363 reviews2016
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.6%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #52 Hunt the Night
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 506 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, RPG 20.9%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 12.2%
- #53 Mages of Mystralia
69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,496 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 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 40.8%, RPG 18%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.1%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #54 Omensight: Definitive Edition
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,516 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: RPG 28.1%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action 18%, Adventure 12.1%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #55 Hands of Necromancy II
66% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: HON TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Hands of Necromancy II is a dark fantasy FPS sequel, inspired by classics such as Heretic and Doom. Choose from two characters, wield new weapons and learn even more powerful spells and transformations to prove once and for all that you are the supreme Necromancer, master of death itself!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.2%, Action 26%, Fantasy 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Indie 2.9%
- #56 Shadows on the Vatican - Act II: Wrath
69% matchVery Positive82% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Daring TouchPub: Adventure Productions
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
When Silvia is hunted by the person behind the attempted murder she was assigned to commit, she knows the only option remaining is to face the deadly conspirator openly. In the heart of the local underworld, Silvia will discover a game of power in which everyone is an expendable pawn...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.4%, Adventure 28.4%, Third Person 10.5%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #57 Sword of the Necromancer
68% matchMixed67% of 375 reviews2021
Dev: Grimorio of Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.8%, RPG 22.1%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.8%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #58 GreedFall: The Dying World
64% matchMixed58% of 1,456 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!
Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Fantasy 12%, Action 8.6%, Open World 8.1%