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Games Like Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, 2D, Action, Adventure.

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The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 170 reviews
Released: 2021-06-28
Developer: G CHOICE
Publisher: Bliss Brain
Genres: Action, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 78%

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    95% matchVery Positive90% of 2,423 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,743 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,073 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    78% matchMixed57% of 56 reviews2019
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    74% matchVery Positive85% of 433 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 157 reviews2018
    Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,597 reviews2017
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  36. #36 Rabi-Ribi
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,274 reviews2016
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac

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    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 reviews2019
    Dev: Grynsoft
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive80% of 414 reviews2021
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  40. #40 Iconoclasts
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 5,021 reviews2018
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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,115 reviews2024
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    71% matchVery Positive81% of 563 reviews2020
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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 11,963 reviews2016
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
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    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 137 reviews2020
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    Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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  45. #45 Whirlwind Magician
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2025
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    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,875 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2022
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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,079 reviews2023
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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 309 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

  53. #53 白猫骑士物语/ White Cat Knight
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: Dumpling Game StudioPub: Crew Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    A cute but perilous 2D action platformer. Play as a fallen white cat knight: slash, dash and shoot through cursed forests and ancient dungeons, unlock new skills, fight alongside loyal companions, and uncover the mystery buried beneath the town of Harstad.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9%

  54. #54 Under The Island
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 526 reviews2026
    Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Action RPG 30.8%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, RPG 12.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Fantasy 10.6%

  55. #55 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 266 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%

  56. #56 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 447 reviews2022
    Dev: Colorgrave
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 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: Side Scroller 21.5%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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