Games like A Change of Heart: A Magical Girl Adventure

Submission to Magical Girl Game Jam 2 (Sept 2020)! (Themes: [Imperishable] [Lunatic] [Night] [Legacy] [Cherry] [Blossom]) Major Devtober update now released! [Fullscreen recommended!] High school student by day, defender of the city by night. Magical Girl June Mejos is on her routine patrol of Basin Lake City, cleansing Nightmares that lurk in the shadows. Without warning, a strange power takes ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to June Mejos and the Moonlit Curse.

[Fullscreen recommended! [U] Key to toggle at any time, or use the itch.io button in the lower right] June Mejos knew that moving to a new city all alone would be a challenge… but she didn’t know that becoming a Magical Girl would be part of the package! After an unsettling dream, June becomes aware of the Nightmares that lurk all around us. Thankfully, she’s got the power to fight back! Using he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams & Preludes: A Magical Girl Prologue.

An action-adventure Magical Girl platformer! Becoming a Magical Girl has been tough for June Mejos! And it’s not just the danger of fighting nightmares and villains in Basin Lake City… Her school life is taking a toll too. Mysterious absences, tardiness, and other demerits are piling up. Now the student council has sent her a summons. How’s she supposed to explain this while keeping her Magical Gi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Academy Catastrophe: A Magical Girl Adventure.

[Fullscreen recommended!] Paisley confessed her feelings to Tama months ago, but has yet to receive an answer... So tonight, on Valentines Day, she's going to try one more time. However, when Tama arrives at the park to meet her, she senses that something isn't right. Could it be the heavy Nightmare activity in the city tonight? Or is a more sinister plot unfolding?(Created for Magical Girl Game J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entangled Hearts.

A Magical Girl RPG Short Story, and sequel/side story to "A Change of Heart."[Fullscreen recommended!] June is surprised when her friend Tama calls to invite her as her only guest to the opening of the Student Art Showcase at the Basin Lake Museum of Art. Tama usually sticks with her friend Paisley like glue. What neither of them realize is that a strange adventure is about to unfold...Submission … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within Her HeArt.

[Content Warning: Suicidal thoughts, depression][Fullscreen recommended! [U] Key to toggle at any time, or use the itch.io button in the lower right] June Mejos became a Magical Girl soon after moving to Basin Lake City. But after a traumatic incident, she’s plagued by nightmares and doubt. As her conviction to continue fighting the darkness wavers, her nightmares become more vivid and terrifying.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dream of Dusk.

[Fullscreen recommended! Press "U" at anytime in game to toggle fullscreen.] Mysterious forces are prowling the streets of Basin Lake City, and they’ve begun harassing the local Magical Girls. Camilla Pierce has a history of antagonizing Magical Girls herself, but she doesn’t take kindly to newcomers moving on her territory. Camilla’s ready to run, jump, and climb her way to the heart of matter, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camilla Pierce Vs the Golden Eyed Girls.

Alice Ward, school girl by day… Magical Girl by night! Alice has a talent for quickly assessing a situation, and coming up with a strategy fast. Take command of Alice and her Magic Cards in this Tower Defense game: Build a deck that works for you, choosing from summons, buffs and spells. Decks are built in Alice's room at her table.Remember fun memories by clicking on the photos posted to her boa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice's Awakening.

Press [U] at any time to toggle fullscreen mode! Created for Magical Girl Game Jam 8, current release: New Years 2024 updated demo! What’s it like being one of the best agents at a mysterious corporation? A huge pain in the ass, if you were to ask Number 21! She’s in charge of the Golden Corridor, a dream passage used by the Nexus Hub Corporation and its private team of Magical Girl agents. A powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TwoGoku.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

62% User Score Based on 404 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

Pankapu is a 2D platform/action game, narrative and episodic: In a world full of Dreams and Nightmares, a tiny warrior has to fight for the safety of his homeland. However, the real purpose of his his quest, beyond the struggle of good and evil, is the mental health of a traumatized child. Told in the manner of a fable read to a child, the game has two levels of reading: the story of Pankapu, ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pankapu.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 1,185 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a deta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean’s Heart.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

89% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Cyrah's Ascent is a third-person combat game with high mobility. Imbued with essence, Cyrah must defeat the Laust and avenge her people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyrah's Ascent.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 278 reviews

Add full game to your wishlist About the Game[/url] [imgvid poster.avif="" mp4="" webm="" width="720" height="280"][/imgvid] Akatori: Сhapter One is an intense metroidvania with action platformer elements and a compelling introduction to the grand adventure awaiting you in Akatori. Take on the role of the young monk, Mako, as you learn where the game’s story begins and encounter the inhabitant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akatori: Сhapter One.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews

Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

74% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosenkreuzstilette.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

90% User Score Based on 98 reviews

This is an all-new and original Metroidvania-style action. Make use of a wide variety of weapons while traversing vast, sprawling stages in this exploration-style 2D action-adventure title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

67% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 12 reviews

Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Scrolls.

VERSION: "December 24, 2024 June 21, 2025" aka V.2.0 This is an demo version of Reginangel: Blooms Reborn in Night. Many content here is subject to change. It is unlikely that content here will be final. ⚠ WARNING ⚠ This game may not run smoothly on high resolutions and could start bugging or slowing down due to this. Make sure your device has a proper graphic card before playing as well, or er… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reginangel: Blooms Reborn in Night (DEMO 2.0).

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

If the dream is real to you, it is worth fighting for! Accounting student Macy is down on her luck and out of her mind, but her life of hum-drum is abruptly interrupted by a visit from a mysterious firefly. After stumbling down a seemingly endless hole, she wakes up in a strange new world. With an explosive broom in tow, Macy sets out discover the mysteries of Esperanto and find her way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SomnaBuster.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

66% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taimumari.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

80% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 36 reviews

■Staying true to the series legacy For Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World, the original staff from the former Westone Bit Entertainment gathered together to create a game that stays true to the spirit of the original games. The team is led, and directed, by the creator of the Wonder Boy series, Ryuichi Nishizawa and supported by Shinichi Sakamoto (sound), Maki Ōzora (character design) and Takanor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WONDER BOY ASHA in Monster World.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

80% User Score Based on 664 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 15 reviews

There was once a primitive form of entertainment software that ruled the world: 2D games.In one of infinite dimensions, the world of Gamindustri exists...a world where 2D games reign supreme.An organization fiercely devoted to these games rules over this vibrant world.They are known as Bombyx Mori and their devotion comes with a heavy price.Citizens of Gamindustri are forced to offer 2D games to B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Neptunia RPG.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

91% User Score Based on 222 reviews

Lycanthorn II: Rain of Beasts is a 3d homage to retro classics. Explore an open world and use different characters to explore dungeons and lands full of demons and beasts from legend. With First Person melee combat, you'll dash, dodge and dice around your enemies! Not a fan of melee? Try out the other characters that each have a variety of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lycanthorn II: Rain of Beasts.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

74% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

The Darkest Tales is a complex and compelling adventure, full of familiar characters and fairytale landscapes. Over the course of the journey, you'll have to come face-to-face with the difficult questions of life more than once. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales.

This prototype was submitted for Global Game Jam 2021! Link to the game's Global Game Jam submission: https://globalgamejam.org/2021/games/brella-9 [WARNING! Due to issues when building, despite the game being perfectly playable on-time on our Unity projects, it remains inexplicably unplayable on our original GGJ WebGL submission. We'll submit updates but leave the 1.0 version up for historic purp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brella.

Welcome to KNOCK-OUT ARCADE! This is a 2D retro-inspired fighting game with easy-to-pick-up controls and stylish combos. The game takes place at a famous arcade, owned by a dangerous businessman.  Each character has their own playstyle and combos, making for a diverse roster and allowing players to express themselves. The game has a simple 4-button attack layout: light, medium, heavy, and special.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNOCK-OUT ARCADE (Demo v0.4).

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Adventure calls in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, our love letter to platformers! Run, jump, and ride with Niko and Luna through colorful levels full of danger, treasures, and super-sized bosses. Play on your own or together with a friend in couch co-op—also, play anywhere with your Steam Deck! Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut features all-new levels, more treasures,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Songs of Skydale is an action RPG game with charming pixel art. Explore the Kingdom of Skydale, make quests, level up your character and fight against various enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Skydale.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

84% User Score Based on 2,868 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 11 reviews

Discover the truth behind an enigmatic AI striving to reach the Singularity, a theoretical “event horizon” in which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and all bets about the future will be off. How will you play your part in the story? Explore the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and meet its many inhabitants, answer the challenges the city has to offer, roam the neon-lit stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dex.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 917 reviews

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

75% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

Take the role of Lucifer and explore a twisted version of heaven. Hack and slash through God's army, consume the Archangels' power, and confront your creator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Angel.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

65% User Score Based on 268 reviews

From the creator of the Gundemonium Collection comes a thrilling new 2D action-platformer! Help Bunny escape the Devils’ Labyrinth and defeat the 7 Devils in this hilariously over-the-top action-platformer game. Battle through a large, connected map filled with unique enemies, traps, and puzzles. Use magical items like the Sylph Shooter and the Hyper Heels to power up and defeat the 7 Devils. Mani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

72% User Score Based on 54 reviews

You're not a bad guy just because you have murderers as friends and holy knights want to kill you, right? Lone is on a quest with his two big axes and three loyal friends to find the four artifacts he needs in a world he doesn't bother to understand. Five. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeran's Folly.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 351 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

AGGELOS is a mesmerizing new action-RPG inspired by the likes of Wonder Boy that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era... but plays like a modern-day marvel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggelos.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A lighthearted hybrid of a point-and-click adventure and a metroidvania platformer, the game takes place in a spooky, ancient Hagmore School of Magic on the night of an important ritual. The preparations are sabotaged, and you, Belle Macfae have been scapegoated into fixing it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystik Belle.

ABOUT Magli Draelyn the Half-Dragon Mage (or simply Dragon Mage) is an experimental singleplayer platformer where you control a character who can switch between two  contrasting movesets. THE DRAGON MAGE HERSELF Magli:  A timid, yet knowledgeable mage who tends to keep her distance from other people. She hides her destructive dragon powers for fear of being rejected for who she truly is. Magli's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magli Draelyn the Half-Dragon Mage.

Hello! This is our teams submission for the GXC #NoticeMe 2 week game jam (https://gxc.gg/game-jam/) with the theme "Then the Night Changed Everything"! Leave a rating and check out the gxc version at https://gxc.gg/games/zoybnh/Gunk-Night/ Gunk Night is a fast paced and satisfying platformer with 2 distinct phases. At night you transform into a raccoon with an urge to roll and spread gunk to ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunk Night.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons takes everything you love about classic metroidvanias and brings them together with a cooperative, modern twist! Join Pampas and Selene as they collect powerful artifacts, overcome monsters, demons, and a vengeful evil with the help of the gods themselves! Features Experience the Retro 8-bit Adventure: Control both Pampas & Selene, swapping between them to conqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 24 reviews

The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 422 reviews

A light hearted 2D platformer about the meaningless of existence. Dark humour. Big focus on narrative-driven gameplay. Regret. Currently being developed for PC and Mac. You play as a nameless civilian of an immortal world an hour before a return of the God of death. Life presents you with an opportunity to take this matter into your own hands. And then presents you with countless ways to fail spec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PEPPERED: an existential platformer.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

68% User Score Based on 519 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

Bye Sweet Carole is a horrific thriller game inspired by the greatest animation movies and created by Chris Darril. (Remothered series) Be ready to jump into the world of Corolla and meet the rabbits that has infested it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bye Sweet Carole.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

85% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Chastity Catastrophe is a action platformer where instead of beating up enemies, you break your friends out of chastity equipment! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chastity Catastrophe.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

80% User Score Based on 520 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vernal Edge.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

92% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams and she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like! Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler, just you and your skills ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleed.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 2,228 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 23 reviews

River City Girls stars Kyoko and Misako, two street-tough high-schoolers who must fight their way through the six regions of River City to rescue their kidnapped boyfriends, series mainstays Kunio and Riki. Along the way, they’ll utilize an arsenal of combos, counters, throws, and special attacks; battle an assortment of enemies; accept numerous side quests; level up with experience points; intera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River City Girls.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

70% User Score Based on 189 reviews

In Terrian Saga: KR-17 players take control of a lone Military Drone, #17, as it mysteriously gains sentience when activated for war. Players can use an assortment of upgradable weapons including their laser, flame thrower, grenades and KR's home-skillet and guided missile J1M. Gamers must fight their way through hordes of deadly drones while exploring intricate levels to find the path that uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrian Saga: KR-17.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The characters of the books started fighting to decide who will become the protagonist of the story! Control Sophie and Elise's familiars, the Alpacas, and enter inside books to dispel the curse by choosing the side of the story you believe is the correct one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpacapaca Double Dash.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

83% User Score Based on 611 reviews

"Fortune Summoners is a side-scrolling, real-time Action RPG made from the mold of some of gaming's most famous and beloved classic side-scrollers and combined with modern design sensibilities. In it, you will guide Arche Plumfield and her friends through great adventures to uncover the secret of something Arche has discovered - and maybe engage in some Real Heroics on the way!" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Summoners.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

66% User Score Based on 344 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Discover Nahucan, a world inhabited by masked beings. You're Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive as you save Nahucan from its biggest threat, the black plague. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITORAH.