Games like South of Midnight

Third-person action-adventure in the American Deep South. Hazel becomes a Weaver, using magic to subdue folklore creatures called Haints and untangle her family's buried history.

94% positive from 4,615 · 2025 · 38% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $29.99 (2025-07-16)

Female Protagonist Action-AdventureMagicFantasySingleplayerStory Rich

Six games like South of Midnight

Eternal Strands

88% positive from 1,671 reviews202515% finish itDeck Verified

Eternal Strands is a third-person fantasy action RPG with open-zone exploration. It features elemental magic and physics-driven combat for strategic encounters.

What players likedPlayers praise "Eternal Strands" as a delightful mix of "Breath of the Wild," "Monster Hunter," "Shadow of the Colossus," and "Immortals Fenyx Rising," with engaging magic, climbing giant creatures, and strong characters

The catchColossus boss battles become tedious and annoying

Both are tagged Magic, Fantasy and Female Protagonist.

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Mages of Mystralia

86% positive from 1,494 reviews201715% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure game with a deep spell-crafting system. Explore, solve puzzles, and fight enemies with unique, player-designed magic.

What players likedPlayers praise its Zelda-like puzzles and innovative spellcrafting, calling it one of the most enjoyable games in years.

The catchCombat drags because casting locks you in place while swarms of enemies pile on.

Both are tagged Magic, Fantasy and Female Protagonist.

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The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

91% positive from 1,006 reviews201518% finish itDeck Verified

A point-and-click adventure game with a humorous fantasy story. Players solve puzzles and interact with characters to progress the narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a charming, humorous classic point-and-click adventure with improved production values.

The catchProgress blocking bugs and crashes strand players mid chapter with no way to continue.

Both are tagged Magic, Fantasy and Singleplayer.

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Vellum

90% positive from 1,426 reviews202519% finish itDeck Playable

Vellum is a co-op literary roguelike where players use colored ink-based spells to battle enemies and save books. It features dynamic adventures with synergistic spell combinations and unique Tome mechanics.

What players likedPlayers praise Vellum as a unique roguelike with deep build variety, fun co-op, and Borderlands-like action, often compared to Inkbound.

The catchRuns get repetitive fast because movesets, enemies and build variety are limited.

Both are tagged Magic, Fantasy and Action.

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Escape First Alchemist ⚗️

83% positive from 1,082 reviews2023Deck Playable

Multiplayer first-person escape room adventure. Players craft potions and solve puzzles to escape an alchemist's workshop.

What players likedPlayers praise this cozy, aesthetic escape room for its immersive atmosphere, engaging puzzles, and well-designed potion brewing system.

The catchLong-standing bugs wipe items from your inventory when you reload a save.

Both are tagged Magic, Fantasy and Action.

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Mika and The Witch's Mountain

88% positive from 1,149 reviews202532% finish itDeck Verified

This is a cozy fantasy adventure game where players deliver packages as a witch, focusing on exploration and broom flight. The core loop involves earning money through deliveries to upgrade brooms and reach the mountain's peak.

What players likedPlayers praise this cozy, relaxing game as a charming 3D exploration and delivery adventure reminiscent of Kiki's Delivery Service.

The catchIt crashes often and the sparse autosaves mean you lose big chunks of progress.

Both are tagged Magic, Female Protagonist and Action.

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More about South of Midnight

What players liked

Players praise the beautiful art style, captivating story, and amazing music, often comparing it to a Southern Gothic "Alice in Wonderland" or "Wolf Among Us."

The catch

Combat is tedious and repetitive, with the same enemies in copy-paste arenas.

Reviews: 94% positive from 4,615
Released: 2025
Finish it: 38% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $29.99 (2025-07-16)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 4,615 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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