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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Forgotton Anne is DAVE THE DIVER — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Songs for a Hero and Dust: An Elysian Tail follow close behind.

#1DAVE THE DIVER94 #2Songs for a Hero93 #3Dust: An Elysian Tail93 #4Castlevania: Bloodlines93 #5BloodRayne (Legacy)91

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The best narrative games like Forgotton Anne

16 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.

#1DAVE THE DIVER

94

DAVE THE DIVER

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCasualNarrative2D

Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

#2Songs 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

#3Dust: 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

#4Castlevania: Bloodlines

93

Castlevania: Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrative2DDarkLoot

Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5BloodRayne (Legacy)

91

BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6ENDER 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

#8BlazBlue 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

#10South Park: The Fractured But Whole

88

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DDark

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Super Castlevania IV

87

Super Castlevania IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrative2DDarkHorror

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

#13Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

85

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

#14鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

84

鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DTactical

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep simulation and turn-based strategy, while skipping precision platforming

#15Dex

84

Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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