- #1 Zefyr: Prologue
97% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
1st chapter of "Zefyr: A Thief's Melody". 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 on every island. Cure sick animals and reveal the truth.
Why similar: Stealth 21%, Open World 16.7%, 3D Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 10.1%, Anime 9%
- #2 Tchia
96% matchVery Positive88% of 820 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20%, Open World 17.7%, Stealth 13.5%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.7%
- #3 Lil Gator Game
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.7%, Family Friendly 30.6%, Third Person 16%, Adventure 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #4 Islets
95% 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: Metroidvania 36.9%, Open World 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #5 Omno
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, 3D Platformer 19.3%, Third Person 15.9%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 12.7%
- #6 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
94% 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: Metroidvania 22.3%, Open World 14.2%, Mystery 11.3%, Third Person 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%
- #7 Cat Quest III
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Open World 30.8%, Exploration 18.5%, Family Friendly 16.3%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 10.4%
- #8 Beasts of Maravilla Island
93% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Exploration 22.9%, Third Person 21.9%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #9 Wavetale
91% matchVery Positive88% of 2,525 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.9%, Third Person 18.7%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 13.2%
- #10 Europa
90% matchVery Positive87% of 852 reviews2024
Dev: Helder PintoPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.2%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Anime 10.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Mystery 8.5%
- #11 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
91% 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: Metroidvania 20.9%, Open World 19.3%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8.8%
- #12 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
89% 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: Open World 26.3%, Stealth 21.4%, Mystery 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Exploration 9.2%
- #13 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
89% matchVery Positive92% of 422 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.7%, Exploration 16.6%, Anime 15.2%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Family Friendly 13.2%
- #14 Demon Tides
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 643 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Open World 18.4%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Anime 13%, Exploration 8.7%
- #15 RiME
88% 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: Exploration 20.8%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Open World 14.4%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 12.3%
- #16 Jusant
85% matchVery Positive93% of 6,403 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Third Person 23.4%, Exploration 22.6%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Fantasy 15.1%, Adventure 11.8%
- #17 Ghost of a Tale
86% matchVery Positive92% of 5,148 reviews2018
Dev: SeithCG
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.
Why similar: Stealth 40.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Open World 11.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 9%
- #18 SCARF
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Open World 19.7%, 3D Platformer 18.4%, Third Person 12.5%, Exploration 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.4%
- #19 Sephonie
84% matchVery Positive90% of 299 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: 3D Platformer 45.3%, Atmospheric 22.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #20 Haiku, the Robot
84% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Open World 15.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Retro 8.1%
- #21 Cavern of Dreams
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,456 reviews2023
Dev: Bynine StudioPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.5%, Old School 26.2%, Exploration 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Adventure 7.2%
- #22 Pilfer: Story of Light
83% matchVery Positive90% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: log64
Windows
A 3D platforming journey, featuring a cute raccoon that must save the forest from darkness! Master dozens of different level mechanics as you run and jump through course-based worlds, saving other animals along the way.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.5%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #23 Promenade
82% 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: Metroidvania 23%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Retro 9.9%
- #24 Petit Island
81% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
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: Open World 25.3%, Exploration 17.5%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Adventure 9.9%
- #25 ILA: A Frosty Glide
79% matchVery Positive99% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.4%, Open World 17.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
- #26 Alwa's Legacy
80% 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: Metroidvania 33.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Retro 11.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #27 Treasure Adventure World
81% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2018
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.3%, Adventure 33.7%
- #28 Kitty May Cry
79% matchVery Positive82% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: 猫咪岛施工队Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Kitty May Cry is a 3D open world adventure-puzzle game in which you take on the role of a black kitty cat, stranded upon a little island chock-full of ancient relics thanks to a failed rocket launch. Hunt down your lost backpack and the batteries now scattered across the land.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.4%, Open World 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%
- #29 ANIMAL WELL
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,519 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Exploration 13%, Mystery 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #30 Sail Forth
77% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Third Person 19.7%, Exploration 18.7%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Fantasy 14.1%
- #31 Minute of Islands
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 939 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 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: Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Mystery 21.9%, Exploration 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Family Friendly 9.9%
- #32 AER Memories of Old
78% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Open World 30.7%, Exploration 21.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 10.5%
- #33 Giraffe and Annika
77% matchVery Positive93% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: atelier miminaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 59.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25%, Anime 22.8%, Exploration 13.8%, Fantasy 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #34 Night Stones
74% matchVery Positive94% of 249 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
Why similar: Open World 28.1%, 3D Platformer 21.7%, Exploration 16%, Fantasy 14%, Family Friendly 12.8%
- #35 Puzzles For Clef
76% matchVery Positive83% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.4%, Exploration 27.7%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Fantasy 10.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #36 Kochu's Dream
76% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A 3d bug adventure game 🐜🐛🐞 Run, jump and shoot while you chase an elusive fairy . . . Can you turn back into a human?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 9%
- #37 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
73% matchVery Positive99% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Atmospheric 29.5%, Exploration 23.6%, Fantasy 19.8%, Adventure 18.1%, Singleplayer 5%
- #38 Anturi
74% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Spore Games
Windows
As Wikku, embark on a search for your missing father in the unknown world of Anturi. Explore the islands and help the inhabitants. Also gather information about your father's fate. Improve your skills to better combat the unknown dangers.
Why similar: Exploration 23.2%, Third Person 22.1%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Adventure 15%, Fantasy 13.1%
- #39 Master Key
73% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Open World 17.1%, Retro 13.5%, Old School 11.5%, Exploration 10.4%
- #40 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 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: Creature Collector 31.3%, Open World 22%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #41 Caravan SandWitch
72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,374 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Plane ToastPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Mystery 17.2%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Third Person 12%, Exploration 11.9%
- #42 Yooka-Laylee
75% 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: 3D Platformer 38.5%, Open World 12%, Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Family Friendly 10.8%
- #43 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 456 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.9%, Exploration 23.9%, Family Friendly 20%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #44 Isles of Sea and Sky
69% 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: Metroidvania 22.3%, Lore-Rich 20.1%, Open World 14.7%, Old School 11.9%, Retro 9.3%
- #45 Castle on the Coast
71% matchVery Positive95% of 177 reviews2021
Dev: Big Heart ProductionsPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A hand-drawn, retro 3D collectathon. Parkour through a magic castle as George the Giraffe! String together sweet moves to explore crystal caverns, stone laden halls, and trippy alternate dimensions.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.1%, Retro 21.6%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Adventure 9.6%
- #46 Tinykin
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Third Person 10%, Family Friendly 9.3%
- #47 Dungeons of Hinterberg
68% matchVery Positive94% of 3,016 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, Exploration 20.2%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Adventure 10.3%
- #48 Bilkins' Folly
70% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: WebbysoftPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Linux
Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.
Why similar: Open World 27.5%, Exploration 17%, Retro 14.9%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%
- #49 Owlboy
72% 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: Metroidvania 32.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Retro 12%, Atmospheric 10%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #50 Songbird Symphony
71% matchVery Positive90% of 680 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Retro 13.4%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%
- #51 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
70% 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: Metroidvania 30.1%, Third Person 11.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Old School 9.5%
- #52 Elephantasy: Flipside
69% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: B. Maksym (Linker)
Windows
Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Open World 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #53 TUNIC
66% 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: Metroidvania 44.7%, Exploration 23.1%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #54 Selfloss
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: Goodwin GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.4%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #55 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
65% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Third Person 22.1%, Exploration 20%, Family Friendly 17.2%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Fantasy 13.5%
- #56 Dream Bright
67% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Sasha VigneronPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
Dream Bright is an unique story-driven game that blends exploration, platforming and stealth into a short journey. Dive into the imagination of Lucy while she creates her own adventure.
Why similar: Stealth 24.4%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%
- #57 SHEEPO
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Open World 20.9%, Exploration 14.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #58 Weaving Tides
68% 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: Puzzle Platformer 27.5%, Exploration 18.1%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #59 Here Comes Niko!
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,446 reviews2021
Dev: Frog VibesPub: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Here Comes Niko! is the cozy 3D platformer for tired people! You play as Niko traveling across scenic islands. Make new friends, catch fish, solve puzzles, snag bugs, and more! Oh, Did I mention your boss is a frog?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 44.4%, Exploration 21.7%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 6.8%