- #1 Owlboy
97% matchVery Positive84% of 6,043 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Retro 11.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 8.6%
- #2 Wuppo: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,902 reviews2016
Dev: snekflat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Exploration 15.4%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Funny 11.1%, Action 10.9%
- #3 Seasons after Fall
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,134 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Adventure 24.3%, Indie 16.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #4 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,131 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: RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action RPG 11.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 9.1%
- #5 Hyper Light Drifter
94% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20%, Adventure 11.9%, Top-Down 9.3%, Indie 9.3%, Action RPG 9.3%
- #6 Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
94% matchMixed58% of 502 reviews2017
Dev: EnigamiPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...
Why similar: RPG 26.8%, Adventure 19.4%, Action 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #7 Future Unfolding
93% matchVery Positive84% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: Spaces of Play UG
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Future Unfolding is an action adventure that is all about exploration. Your goal is to unfold the mysteries and solve the puzzles hidden in the beautiful landscapes around you.
Why similar: Top-Down 16.6%, Adventure 15%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Indie 13.5%, Exploration 12.8%
- #8 Eastward
91% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 25.8%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 14.4%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8%
- #9 Evoland 2
92% matchVery Positive87% of 3,879 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.
Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, Action 9.1%, Indie 8.8%
- #10 Yooka-Laylee
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: Adventure 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Indie 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%
- #11 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
90% matchVery Positive95% of 6,752 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 12.5%, RPG 12%, Action 8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #12 The Lonesome Guild
88% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.6%, Action RPG 13.5%, Top-Down 10.6%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 8.1%
- #13 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 838 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Adventure 13.8%, Action RPG 12.8%, Exploration 12%, RPG 11.8%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #14 Teslagrad
89% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2013
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.2%, Indie 17.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 10.6%
- #15 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
86% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Action 10.3%
- #16 Don't open the doors!
87% matchVery Positive85% of 332 reviews2016
Dev: Anton Riot and CoPub: Anton Riot
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.
Why similar: RPG 11.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #17 Frogsong
85% matchVery Positive95% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Top-Down 12.7%, Exploration 9.7%, RPG 9.5%
- #18 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
84% matchVery Positive92% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: SIRO GAMES Sarl
Windows
Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Family Friendly 10.1%, RPG 9.9%
- #19 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
86% matchVery Positive87% of 755 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: Action-Adventure 28.4%, Retro 20.3%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 10.7%
- #20 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,869 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: RPG 20.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #21 EARTHLOCK
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 590 reviews2018
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.
Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Retro 7.8%
- #22 Mages of Mystralia
83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,481 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 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: Adventure 22%, Action 17.5%, Indie 13.9%, RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #23 RiME
82% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Exploration 17.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 13.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #24 Flatworld
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 884 reviews2022
Dev: Guinxu
Windows
Explore a world full of magic, puzzles and enemies in which the main character is the weakest of the game.
Why similar: Action RPG 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, RPG 11.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Top-Down 9%
- #25 Figment
81% matchVery Positive87% of 5,592 reviews2017
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 14%, Adventure 13.1%, Isometric 10.9%, Action 9.8%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #26 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
78% matchVery Positive93% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Adventure 18%, Exploration 17%, Puzzle 14.7%, RPG 10.7%, Funny 10%
- #27 Carto
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,158 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Top-Down 14%, Exploration 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Indie 10.5%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #28 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.6%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Action 12.8%
- #29 Evoland Legendary Edition
81% matchVery Positive81% of 2,611 reviews2019
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 16.7%, Indie 14.3%, Retro 7.7%
- #30 Angeline Era
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 623 reviews2025
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Retro 10%, Top-Down 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
- #31 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 143,220 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 10.9%, Exploration 10.2%
- #32 Wild West and Wizards
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 387 reviews2020
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration RPG set in a re-imagined new frontier. Pick a class and level up unlocking abilities and exploring a world filled with quests, loot, outlaws, bosses, spells, caves, towns, and other mysterious places.
Why similar: RPG 19.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Indie 11.6%
- #33 TUNIC
74% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 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: Exploration 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Isometric 10%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #34 Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe+
77% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2019
Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A new edition of Woodle Tree 2 is here, with many enhancements! Will you be able to save Mother Nature in this vast open-world Adventure? This time a devastating menace is taking over the Wood Lands with a black substance that is absorbing life and energy from all living creatures!
Why similar: Action 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Funny 12.9%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 9.7%
- #35 Driftmoon
78% matchVery Positive89% of 275 reviews2014
Dev: Ville Mönkkönen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Driftmoon is an adventure-roleplaying game, full of exploration, smiles and surprises, captivating stories and quests, charming characters, and countless delightful details.
Why similar: RPG 12.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Family Friendly 10%, Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #36 Weaving Tides
76% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Exploration 13.6%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Isometric 12.4%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #37 Bastion
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,901 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: Great Soundtrack 25%, RPG 12%, Action 11.3%, Action RPG 11.3%, Indie 10.8%
- #38 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: RPG 16.9%, Funny 13.3%, Puzzle 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Exploration 10%
- #39 OneShot
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Indie 11.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #40 Wandersong
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,848 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 12.8%, Funny 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.7%
- #41 The Whispered World Special Edition
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,092 reviews2014
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.
Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Indie 17.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #42 Under The Island
67% matchVery Positive93% of 396 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 26.1%, RPG 18%, Exploration 16.2%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 9.8%
- #43 Islets
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 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: Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Action 10.8%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #44 CrossCode
71% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 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 28.5%, RPG 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #45 Knightin'+
72% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Retro 11.1%, Action 11%, Indie 10%
- #46 Dust: An Elysian Tail
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: RPG 16.8%, Action 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 11.7%
- #47 WeakWood Throne
73% matchMixed60% of 77 reviews2018
Dev: waterxmelonPub: Drageus Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
WeakWood Throne is a 2D Action RPG with the open world. In the story you will find out what happened in the WickWood Kingdom; why its inhabitants get poorer every day, and soldiers-beasts wander on their fields; what's wrong with the new king, and how to dethrone him.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.1%, Top-Down 14%, RPG 12.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Indie 8.3%
- #48 Isles of Sea and Sky
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,404 reviews2024
Dev: Cicada Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Why similar: Retro 25.2%, Exploration 22.5%, Adventure 19.6%, Puzzle 17.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #49 Toren
72% matchMixed63% of 1,349 reviews2015
Dev: SwordtalesPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.
Why similar: Adventure 25.9%, Indie 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Action 7.8%, RPG 7.4%
- #50 Zefyr: A Thief's Melody
65% matchVery Positive96% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. Cure sick animals, and find the truth during this feel-good journey. Made by a dreamer solo dev.
Why similar: Exploration 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Retro 14%, Family Friendly 10.8%
- #51 Alwa's Legacy
69% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Action-Adventure 23.5%, Exploration 16.4%, Retro 16.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 9.6%
- #52 Lanternium
70% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!
Why similar: Family Friendly 15.6%, Funny 15%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #53 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,575 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Adventure 19.4%, Action 17%, Indie 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%
- #54 Fortune Summoners
70% matchVery Positive85% of 878 reviews2012
Dev: LizsoftPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.
Why similar: RPG 30%, Action 18%, Action RPG 17.7%, Indie 15.1%, Cute 6.9%
- #55 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
63% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Exploration 17.1%, RPG 12.4%, Action RPG 7.2%
- #56 Promenade
64% matchVery Positive95% of 847 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers
Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.8%, Exploration 12%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Retro 9.7%
- #57 Artifact Adventure Gaiden
69% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: bluffmanPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future.
Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Action 18.3%, Indie 14.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Retro 8.9%
- #58 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,277 reviews2014
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)
Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Funny 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Indie 12.8%
- #59 The Way
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Adventure 29%, Action 20.8%, Indie 17.8%, Retro 16%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #60 Figment 2: Creed Valley
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,368 reviews2023
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7.9%