Games like A Highland Song
by inkle Ltd
Celeste and ITORAH play most like A Highland Song. Of the 17 closest games below, most share its female protagonist, 2d platformer and exploration; 2 came out in the last year and 15 are free or under $10. The best known is Celeste, with 132,478 Steam reviews.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
Closest matches
Celeste
Jan 25, 2018 · Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Both: 2D Platformer · Female Protagonist
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Precision PlatformerDifficultGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsIndiePlatformer2D PlatformerFemale ProtagonistSingleplayer2D👍 132,478ITORAH
Mar 21, 2022 · Grimbart Tales
Both: 2D Platformer · Female Protagonist · Exploration
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
2D PlatformerFemale ProtagonistMetroidvaniaIndiePlatformerExplorationHand-drawnColorfulActionAdventure👍 719Forgotton Anne
May 15, 2018 · Throughline Games
Both: Female Protagonist · Hand-drawn · 2D Platformer
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Story RichAtmosphericFemale ProtagonistHand-drawnEmotionalSteampunk2D PlatformerChoices MatterCinematicFantasy👍 1,649Sable
Sep 23, 2021 · Shedworks
Both: Exploration · Female Protagonist · Choices Matter
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
AtmosphericExplorationStory RichOpen WorldAdventureFemale ProtagonistChoose Your Own AdventureSingleplayerMultiple EndingsChoices Matter👍 5,378Heaven's Vault
Apr 16, 2019 · inkle Ltd
Both: Female Protagonist · Choices Matter
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
AdventureNarrativeMysteryFemale ProtagonistSci-fiChoices MatterPoint & ClickPuzzleInteractive FictionAtmospheric👍 1,961Lost Words: Beyond the Page
Apr 6, 2021 · Sketchbook Developments, Fourth State, Sketchbook Games
Both: 2D Platformer · Female Protagonist
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
EmotionalSide Scroller2D PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerPuzzleVisual NovelWord GamePlatformerFemale Protagonist2D👍 637Afterimage
Apr 24, 2023 · Aurogon Shanghai
Both: Female Protagonist · 2D Platformer · Exploration
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
MetroidvaniaFemale Protagonist2D PlatformerAnimeSide ScrollerExplorationSouls-likeHack and SlashAction RPGDifficult👍 6,952Forspoken
Jan 24, 2023 · Square Enix
Both: Female Protagonist · Exploration
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Open WorldFemale ProtagonistExplorationParkourMagicRPGAction RPGActionFantasyAdventure👍 5,397You Only Dream Once - Unknown Player’s Island Adventure
8 days ago · 时间不够了工作室, PixelateYiqi
Both: Exploration · 2D Platformer · Female Protagonist
**017 Debut 10th‑Anniversary Game** Pixel‑art story‑driven adventure mixing RPG and puzzle gameplay. Ten years, ten islands. On each island, experience stories, solve puzzles, gather parts to unlock the next isle. Build & upgrade your pocket‑space base, and uncover the truth behind this adventure…
ExplorationRPG2D PlatformerCreature CollectorPuzzleAction RPGCasualWalking SimulatorFemale Protagonist2DPlanet of Lana
May 23, 2023 · Wishfully
Both: Female Protagonist · 2D Platformer
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
ActionPuzzle PlatformerFemale ProtagonistAtmospheric2D PlatformerPuzzleSingleplayerPlatformerAdventureIndie👍 9,697Fatal Claw
Aug 26 · NDEV GAMES
Both: Exploration · 2D Platformer · Hand-drawn
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
MetroidvaniaExploration2D PlatformerAction-AdventureHand-drawnNonlinearPlatformerAtmosphericStory RichMultiple Endings👍 460Child of Light
Apr 29, 2014 · Ubisoft Montréal
Both: Female Protagonist
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
RPGFantasyGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedFemale ProtagonistPlatformerAdventure2DAtmosphericStory Rich👍 12,116Night in the Woods
Feb 21, 2017 · Infinite Fall
Both: Exploration · Choices Matter
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Dialogue HeavyStory RichAdventureAtmosphericDark HumorStylizedExplorationChoices MatterSingleplayerNarrative👍 18,035Perception: Heart and Mind
Aug 28, 2025 · Thodoris Serafeim Adamakos
Both: 2D Platformer · Choices Matter
Perception: Heart and Mind is an action-adventure game featuring engaging platforming, mental and physical combat, and meaningful choices driven by either your heart or mind. Navigate a dangerous, interconnected world and confront the unpredictable behavior of Rootbranch's residents. Try the Demo!
Action-Adventure2D PlatformerChoices MatterMetroidvaniaStory RichPuzzle PlatformerSide ScrollerPrecision PlatformerMultiple EndingsPhilosophicalTimespinner
Sep 25, 2018 · Lunar Ray Games
Both: Female Protagonist · 2D Platformer · Exploration
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistLGBTQ+Side Scroller2D PlatformerExplorationPlatformer2DPixel GraphicsRPG👍 2,827Neva
Oct 15, 2024 · Nomada Studio
Both: Female Protagonist · 2D Platformer
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
AdventureAtmosphericPlatformerIndieEmotionalBeautifulPuzzleFemale ProtagonistColorful2D Platformer👍 9,375Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
Feb 13, 2024 · Seedy Eye Software
Both: Exploration · 2D Platformer · Female Protagonist
A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!
ExplorationMetroidvania2D PlatformerPlatformerAction-AdventureFemale Protagonist2DFMVFunnySurreal👍 894
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Mar 10, 2020 · Moon Studios GmbH
Both: Exploration
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
BeautifulMetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerActionAdventureAtmosphericStory RichExploration👍 136,371
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