Games like Momodora III

Momodora III is a linear action platformer with item customization and secrets. It features two priestesses investigating village apparitions.

94% positive from 1,476 · 2014 · 38% finish it · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $0.99 (2016-06-24)

IndieActionPlatformer Pixel Graphics Female Protagonist2D

Six games like Momodora III

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Freedom Planet

95% positive from 2,514 reviews2014Deck Playable

Combat platformer with fast-paced movement and unique character abilities. Explore stages, collect items, and battle aliens in an adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise Freedom Planet as a polished, fast-paced "Sonic-like" with cool combat, challenging bosses, and engaging level exploration.

The catchBoss fights spike difficulty with hard-to-dodge attack patterns

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, 2D and Platformer.

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Bleed

93% positive from 1,912 reviews20138% finish it

This is a fast-paced action-platformer emphasizing acrobatic dodging and challenging combat. It features intense boss battles and a focus on player skill.

What players likedPlayers praise Bleed as a fast-paced, dynamic action platformer with outstanding music, fun bosses, and a great main character.

The catchThe controls feel clunky on both keyboard and pad, with dashes and jumps misfiring.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, 2D and Platformer.

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They Bleed Pixels

83% positive from 2,548 reviews20125% finish itDeck Verified

This is a challenging action platformer with a one-button combat system where stylish kills earn checkpoints. It features intense platforming and beat-em-up action with a Lovecraftian horror feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its brutal difficulty and combat-platforming, reminiscent of masocore games.

The catchNearly every action shares one button, so deaths come from fighting the controls.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

86% positive from 1,704 reviews20147% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with transformation mechanics. Explore, fight bosses, and use belly-dancing to change forms.

What players likedPlayers praise its tight controls, great music, and top-notch animation, calling it a standard Metroidvania experience.

The catchThe map is nearly useless, leaving a lot of backtracking and aimless wandering.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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Freedom Planet 2

96% positive from 1,587 reviews20226% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with distinct character combat and exploration. Players battle a rising ancient terror across Avalice.

What players likedPlayers praise Freedom Planet 2 as a polished 2D Sonic-style platformer with excellent level design, story, soundtrack, and combat.

The catchStages run long and maze-like, and cluttered visuals make it easy to get lost.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and Platformer.

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More about Momodora III

What players liked

Players praise its polished side-scrolling action and visuals, comparing it to a shorter, linear Metroidvania.

The catch

Combat and bosses come down to mashing the attack button rather than real tactics.

Reviews: 94% positive from 1,476
Released: 2014
Finish it: 38% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $0.99 (2016-06-24)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,476 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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