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Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.

Reviews: Very Positive — 97% — of 86 reviews
Released: 2021-02-17
Developer: Jelle van Doorne
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%

  55. #55 Sephonie
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 308 reviews2022
    Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    In this 3D, story-driven platforming adventure, explore an uninhabited island's massive cave network. Learn about the heroes' psyches as you explore lush caverns, subterranean oceans, and surreal cityscapes, all while meeting surprising creatures! By Anodyne & Angeline Era's devs!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.1%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Story Rich 17.9%, Platformer 14%, Adventure 4.3%

  56. #56 The Oni Sellsword
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
    Dev: Eric Baskin
    Windows

    A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.

    Why similar: JRPG 29.2%, LGBTQ+ 21%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

  57. #57 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,925 reviews2016
    Dev: Ludosity
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Cute 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 10%, Funny 8.3%

  58. #58 Distortions
    70% matchMixed59% of 217 reviews2018
    Dev: Among Giants
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.7%, RPG 19.3%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 7.7%

  59. #59 Nientum - Op.ZERO
    63% matchVery Positive99% of 217 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: Rhythm 49.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 4.9%

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