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  1. #1 Pixel Samurai
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2022
    Dev: ArtofKingsgame
    Windows

    A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.

    Why similar: Difficult 34.4%, Swordplay 29%, Indie 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  2. #2 Tails of Iron
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 14,278 reviews2021
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

    Why similar: Difficult 38.5%, Swordplay 22.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Medieval 9.8%

  3. #3 Bannerman
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 151 reviews2017
    Dev: Armitage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

    Why similar: Swordplay 36.7%, Difficult 20.1%, Indie 18.4%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 7.1%

  4. #4 Riptale
    95% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
    Dev: Super God
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.

    Why similar: Indie 56%, Action 22%, Adventure 21.9%

  5. #5 Unto The End
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 470 reviews2020
    Dev: 2 Ton StudiosPub: Stephen & Sara
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

    Why similar: Swordplay 37.4%, Indie 16.2%, Difficult 15.9%, Adventure 12%, Action 11.6%

  6. #6 Slash or Die
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 255 reviews2016
    Dev: ClickGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…

    Why similar: Difficult 48.5%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 8.6%

  7. #7 Berserk or Die
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 355 reviews2025
    Dev: Nao GamesPub: poncle presents
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 40%, Indie 31.2%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  8. #8 Revenge of the Headless
    93% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2018
    Dev: Sloth Studio
    Windows

    A brick adventure game. Every time will change the dungeon, use your head to kill a blood road, Durahan.

    Why similar: Indie 37.1%, Difficult 32.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 15.1%

  9. #9 Unsouled
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 357 reviews2022
    Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

    Why similar: Difficult 31%, Swordplay 31%, Indie 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  10. #10 Bleak Sword DX
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 647 reviews2023
    Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

    Why similar: Swordplay 38.6%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Medieval 7.5%

  11. #11 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
    90% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
    Dev: DuCats Games Studio
    Windows

    An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

    Why similar: Indie 29.3%, Difficult 25.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.5%

  12. #12 Greedventory
    89% matchMostly Positive80% of 264 reviews2023
    Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
    Windows

    Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!

    Why similar: Difficult 37.4%, Indie 15%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%

  13. #13 Rogue's Tale
    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
    Dev: Epixx.org
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.

    Why similar: Indie 64.9%, Difficult 28.9%, Adventure 6.3%

  14. #14 Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 998 reviews2015
    Dev: Marcelo Barbosa
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.

    Why similar: Difficult 37.4%, Indie 20.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 8.5%

  15. #15 Cubes and Knights
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2022
    Dev: Sergey Bobrov
    Windows

    You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.

    Why similar: Swordplay 28.5%, Difficult 27.6%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Medieval 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  16. #16 Katana Soul
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2019
    Dev: SEEP
    Windows

    Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

    Why similar: Indie 32%, Difficult 26.8%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  17. #17 Goat's Tale (Classic)
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 339 reviews2022
    Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: FoxLoaf Games
    Windows

    The treasures hidden on the peaks await the most lively, goat daredevils. The challenge will be difficult and… irritating - only the best and most patient will get to the top.

    Why similar: Difficult 43.1%, Indie 19.6%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Adventure 7.3%

  18. #18 Hyper Knights
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 813 reviews2017
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!

    Why similar: Indie 34.1%, Action 16.1%, Medieval 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Adventure 9.4%

  19. #19 Eternal Step
    86% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
    Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.

    Why similar: Difficult 39%, Indie 30.5%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

  20. #20 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    84% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Planet Tobor
    Windows

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

    Why similar: Difficult 30.3%, Indie 22.1%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Medieval 7.7%, Adventure 7.7%

  21. #21 Thy Sword
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: GamePhase
    Windows

    Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!

    Why similar: Indie 54.1%, Action 23.3%, Adventure 22.5%

  22. #22 Brume
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 156 reviews2019
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.

    Why similar: Indie 46.6%, Difficult 21.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Medieval 13.8%

  23. #23 Chamber of Darkness
    83% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.

    Why similar: Indie 42.7%, Difficult 24.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Medieval 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  24. #24 Eldest Souls
    80% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,167 reviews2021
    Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

    Why similar: Difficult 40.8%, Indie 19.7%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 6.4%

  25. #25 Rebellion
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2022
    Dev: TGM
    Windows

    Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.

    Why similar: Difficult 64.3%, Medieval 22%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  26. #26 Weird RPG
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 4,214 reviews2022
    Dev: yuzhen
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    "Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,

    Why similar: Action 45.7%, Adventure 28.3%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Singleplayer 6.9%

  27. #27 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 65,320 reviews2012
    Dev: Torn Banner Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

    Why similar: Swordplay 36.1%, Medieval 28.8%, Action 10.8%, Difficult 9.5%, Indie 9.5%

  28. #28 DarkMaus
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 437 reviews2016
    Dev: Daniel Wright
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

    Why similar: Difficult 49.7%, Indie 36.1%, Action 14.2%

  29. #29 Dungeons of Edera
    78% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
    Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

    Why similar: Indie 29.9%, Difficult 18%, Action 14.2%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Adventure 13.1%

  30. #30 GIGASWORD
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio HybridPub: Akupara Games
    Windows

    Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?

    Why similar: Swordplay 35.9%, Action 16%, Adventure 16%, Medieval 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

  31. #31 Devious Dungeon
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

    Why similar: Difficult 53.3%, Indie 14.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 9.1%

  32. #32 Mahluk:Dark Demon
    79% matchMixed66% of 168 reviews2016
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

    Why similar: Difficult 28.7%, Indie 20.6%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.7%

  33. #33 Hack And Climb
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2026
    Dev: Kodachi Games
    Windows

    Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

    Why similar: Difficult 57.8%, Medieval 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  34. #34 In Celebration of Violence
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
    Dev: Julian Edison
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

    Why similar: Difficult 44.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Medieval 10.6%, Adventure 9.9%

  35. #35 Volgarr the Viking II
    75% 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 23.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 16%, Adventure 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%

  36. #36 Unworthy
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    Why similar: Difficult 36.9%, Indie 31.4%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

  37. #37 Blasphemous
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Difficult 42.2%, Indie 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 6.7%

  38. #38 Bard's Gold
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixel Lantern
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!

    Why similar: Indie 38.5%, Difficult 37.9%, Action 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  39. #39 Beats Warrior: Nian
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Liujiajun
    Windows

    "Beats Warrior: Nian" is a strange rhythm action adventure game. The story tells that Nian and Bao never miss the adventure! Nian will use special beat combat techniques to defeat creatures and bosses in several worlds.

    Why similar: Indie 40%, Difficult 24%, Action 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

  40. #40 bit Dungeon
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
    Dev: Kinto Games LLC
    Windows

    bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.

    Why similar: Indie 54.2%, Action 23.3%, Adventure 22.5%

  41. #41 Knight's Try
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 239 reviews2022
    Dev: Modus Interactive
    Windows

    Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!

    Why similar: Action 33.6%, Adventure 33.2%, Medieval 23.5%, Indie 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  42. #42 Apple Slash
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 226 reviews2020
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.

    Why similar: Indie 32%, Hack and Slash 17%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%

  43. #43 Wraithslayer
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Devin ColePub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An intense and challenging boss battle in an abstract horror world.

    Why similar: Indie 55.5%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 21.1%

  44. #44 Katana Kata
    73% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: Stas Shostak
    Windows

    Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

    Why similar: Swordplay 37.6%, Indie 21.9%, Difficult 18.3%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Action 9.4%

  45. #45 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
    73% matchMixed67% of 456 reviews2014
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!

    Why similar: Difficult 30.6%, Indie 25.5%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 8.3%

  46. #46 ABYSSAL BLADE
    67% 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: Difficult 47.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Action 8.2%

  47. #47 Arthurian Legends
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 564 reviews2021
    Dev: Scolaro Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Arthurian Legends is a medieval first person action game set in the land of Albion during a time of myth and legend. Battle hordes of Saxons, demonic beasts, the undead and worse in thy quest to save Albion from The Masters of the Old Religion.

    Why similar: Swordplay 44.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Medieval 12.9%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  48. #48 PARRYMAN
    69% matchMixed62% of 99 reviews2025
    Dev: KIWICORN
    Windows

    'Parryman' is a hardcore action game where you fight using only the counterattack skill of parrying. Put your parrying skills to the test with 'Parryman'.

    Why similar: Action 31.3%, Adventure 31%, Action-Adventure 27.8%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  49. #49 The Excrawlers
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
    Dev: Game Dynasty
    Windows

    Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

    Why similar: Difficult 50.9%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 8.2%, Action-Adventure 4.5%

  50. #50 Demon Skin
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2021
    Dev: Ludus futurePub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 37%, Action 21.8%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 4%

  51. #51 Buff Knight Advanced
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Buff Knight Advanced is a 2D Pixel RPG where you’re constantly on the move. Kill the invading monsters with your sword or by timing your use of spells carefully! As you progress the game becomes more intense with stronger and uglier monsters!

    Why similar: Indie 45.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Action 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  52. #52 Shadowlings
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: Games From The Deep
    Windows

    Shadowlings - is a slaughter to heavy metal in decorations of Medieval Japan.Hardcore battles, in which everything depends on your skill, ancient ninja's martial arts, sharp swords, strong spears and mysterious Shadow Magic.

    Why similar: Swordplay 30.2%, Difficult 21.5%, Indie 18.1%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 7.3%

  53. #53 Bat to Bed
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Brothers Make Games
    Windows · Mac

    A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.

    Why similar: Difficult 65.9%, Action 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  54. #54 Skul: The Hero Slayer
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
    Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

    Why similar: Indie 35.8%, Difficult 22.8%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Hack and Slash 7.2%

  55. #55 Down to Hell
    70% matchMixed54% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Red Dev Studio S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows · Mac

    Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

    Why similar: Indie 45.5%, Action 19.7%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  56. #56 Sword of Destiny
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 148 reviews2020
    Dev: Talha Emre GülapPub: RoseWater Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fight to restore the peace and justice in the world by thwarting the treacherous plans of the King, who turns the innocent into mindless skeletons to conquer the world.

    Why similar: Difficult 32.5%, Swordplay 31%, Medieval 8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Indie 6.7%

  57. #57 Wulverblade
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 223 reviews2018
    Dev: Fully IllustratedPub: Darkwind Media
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

    Why similar: Indie 43.7%, Difficult 20%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  58. #58 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.9%, Medieval 26.8%, Action 25.6%, Adventure 15.8%, Singleplayer 5%

  59. #59 StormEdge
    65% matchMostly Positive72% of 210 reviews2024
    Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows

    Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!

    Why similar: Difficult 44.7%, Indie 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 8.8%

  60. #60 Skelly Selest
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.

    Why similar: Difficult 32.8%, Indie 25.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

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