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Games Like 1000 Cuts: Jomaku

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A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, Jomaku is a free preview of One-Thousand Cuts, "raising the curtain" for the full game coming soon!

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 168 reviews
Released: 2024-03-08
Developer: Banjo Toad Studio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

    Why similar: Ninja 49.1%, Side Scroller 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 6.5%

  58. #58 ABYSSAL BLADE
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: Vifer Games
    Windows · Mac

    ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.

    Why similar: Souls-like 38.4%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 4.5%

  59. #59 Volgarr the Viking II
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Eclipse
    Windows

    A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Souls-like 22.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

  60. #60 Listen to the Wind
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 reviews2021
    Dev: Papertiger StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows

    "Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.

    Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Historical 17.1%, 2D Fighter 16.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Beat 'em up 9.1%

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