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We filtered the 48 games similar to Forgotton Anne down to the 27 that fit the “Adventure” category. Songs for a Hero, Guacamelee! and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Forgotton Anne.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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NarrativeCasualSolo

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Forgotton Anne is Songs for a Hero — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos follow close behind.

#1Songs for a Hero93 #2Guacamelee!85 #3Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos97 #4Alex Kidd in Miracle World94 #5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜94

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The best adventure games like Forgotton Anne

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forgotton Anne. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Songs for a Hero

93

Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeCasualNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

85

Guacamelee!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DCo-op

IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

#3Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

97

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

#4Alex Kidd in Miracle World

94

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

#5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

94

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

94

Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

#7Mega Man Zero

93

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

#8Dust: An Elysian Tail

93

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

#9NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

92

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

#10ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

91

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

90

Islets

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#12BlazBlue Entropy Effect

90

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

89

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

89

Below Kryll

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DMultiplayerOpen World

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

87

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

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