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  1. #1 Pixel Samurai
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 131 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 34.7%, Swordplay 29.2%, Indie 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  2. #2 Bannerman
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 152 reviews2017
    Dev: Armitage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 36.9%, Difficult 20.3%, Indie 17.9%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 7.2%

  3. #3 Unsouled
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 365 reviews2022
    Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 31.3%, Swordplay 31.1%, Indie 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  4. #4 Tails of Iron
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 15,003 reviews2021
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 35%, Swordplay 21%, Adventure 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Medieval 8.8%

  5. #5 Bloodface
    94% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Iron Forge Games
    Windows

    An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.

    Why similar: Indie 29.8%, Swordplay 23.9%, Medieval 17.4%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 9.5%

  6. #6 Riptale
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
    Dev: Super God
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 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 55%, Action 22.6%, Adventure 22.4%

  7. #7 Slash or Die
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 256 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 48.8%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  8. #8 Katana Soul
    92% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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 31.2%, Difficult 27.1%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  9. #9 Eldest Souls
    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,378 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 41.1%, Indie 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 6.6%

  10. #10 Brume
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 165 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 45.9%, Difficult 22.3%, Adventure 18.1%, Medieval 13.7%

  11. #11 Bleak Sword DX
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 698 reviews2023
    Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.9 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 38.8%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Medieval 7.4%

  12. #12 Cubes and Knights
    89% 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 28.6%, Difficult 27.8%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Medieval 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  13. #13 DarkMaus
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 438 reviews2016
    Dev: Daniel Wright
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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

    Why similar: Difficult 50.3%, Indie 35.2%, Action 14.5%

  14. #14 Unto The End
    88% matchMostly Positive76% of 475 reviews2020
    Dev: 2 Ton Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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

    Why similar: Swordplay 37.5%, Difficult 16%, Indie 15.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.7%

  15. #15 Greedventory
    87% matchMostly Positive79% of 269 reviews2023
    Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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 37.9%, Indie 14.6%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.2%

  16. #16 Rebellion
    86% 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 65.1%, Medieval 21.9%, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  17. #17 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 79 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 30.7%, Indie 21.6%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.8%

  18. #18 Berserk or Die
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: Nao GamesPub: poncle presents
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    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 40.4%, Indie 30.2%, Action 26.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  19. #19 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
    85% 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 28.7%, Difficult 25.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.4%, Hack and Slash 10.6%

  20. #20 Blasphemous
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 66,776 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 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 41.8%, Indie 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6.6%

  21. #21 Rogue's Tale
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 756 reviews2014
    Dev: Epixx.org
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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

    Why similar: Indie 64%, Difficult 29.5%, Adventure 6.5%

  22. #22 Weird RPG
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 4,239 reviews2022
    Dev: yuzhen
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 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 46.1%, Adventure 28.4%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Singleplayer 6.6%

  23. #23 Unworthy
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 855 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 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 37.3%, Indie 30.7%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

  24. #24 Revenge of the Headless
    83% 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 36.2%, Difficult 32.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Action 15.4%

  25. #25 Goat's Tale (Classic)
    81% 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 43.6%, Indie 19.1%, Action 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Adventure 7.4%

  26. #26 ABYSSAL BLADE
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 101 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 47.7%, Hack and Slash 17%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

  27. #27 Dungeons of Edera
    79% matchMixed68% of 1,059 reviews2022
    Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 29.2%, Difficult 18.2%, Action 14.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Adventure 13.4%

  28. #28 GIGASWORD
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 158 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 36%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Medieval 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

  29. #29 Katana Kata
    79% 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 37.9%, Indie 21.3%, Difficult 18.5%, Action 9.5%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

  30. #30 In Celebration of Violence
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 507 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 44.9%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Medieval 10.4%, Adventure 10%

  31. #31 Eternal Step
    80% 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 39.5%, Indie 29.8%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Hack and Slash 8%

  32. #32 Hack And Climb
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 61 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 58.2%, Medieval 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Adventure 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  33. #33 Volgarr the Viking II
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 99 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 17.3%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 16%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%

  34. #34 Gurei
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 281 reviews2026
    Dev: Lobo Sagaz studioPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows

    An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.

    Why similar: Difficult 40.2%, Indie 30.7%, Action 14%, Adventure 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  35. #35 Hyper Knights
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 834 reviews2017
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Indie 33.3%, Action 16.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Medieval 13.7%, Adventure 9.6%

  36. #36 Beats Warrior: Nian
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 52 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 39.2%, Difficult 24.3%, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

  37. #37 The Excrawlers
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 131 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 51.2%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 4.5%

  38. #38 Skul: The Hero Slayer
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
    Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 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 34.8%, Difficult 23.4%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Hack and Slash 7.3%

  39. #39 Chamber of Darkness
    77% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 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%, Difficult 24.5%, Adventure 17.7%, Medieval 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  40. #40 Nightmare: The Lunatic
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 270 reviews2024
    Dev: Maetdol Games
    Windows

    Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

    Why similar: Difficult 51.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Indie 9.2%, Action 7.6%

  41. #41 Thy Sword
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 75 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 53.1%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 23%

  42. #42 Animus - Stand Alone
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2019
    Dev: TENBIRDS
    Windows

    ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.

    Why similar: Swordplay 43.1%, Difficult 23.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action 9.6%, Indie 8.2%

  43. #43 Moonscars
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    Why similar: Difficult 22%, Indie 19.4%, Action 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

  44. #44 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 473 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: Medieval 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 26.4%, Action 26.1%, Adventure 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%

  45. #45 GLADIUM
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 84 reviews2021
    Dev: Eirik Wiklund
    Windows

    Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.

    Why similar: Difficult 50.8%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Indie 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.4%

  46. #46 Crimson Capes
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 178 reviews2026
    Dev: Poor Locke
    Windows

    Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.

    Why similar: Swordplay 52.8%, Medieval 13.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  47. #47 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
    73% matchMixed68% of 459 reviews2014
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.9 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 30.9%, Indie 24.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 8.2%

  48. #48 Souldiers
    70% matchMixed69% of 3,112 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

    Why similar: Difficult 47.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Action 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Adventure 8%

  49. #49 StormEdge
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 224 reviews2024
    Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 45.1%, Indie 17.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 8.9%

  50. #50 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 65,320 reviews2012
    Dev: Torn Banner Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.5 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 36.3%, Medieval 28.4%, Action 11%, Difficult 9.8%, Indie 9.2%

  51. #51 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 36.7%, Action 22.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  52. #52 Bard's Gold
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 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: Difficult 38.4%, Indie 37.7%, Action 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

  53. #53 Samurai: Ronin's Path
    67% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2026
    Dev: GameHunters
    Windows

    Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.

    Why similar: Difficult 32.3%, Swordplay 22.8%, Indie 16.1%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action 7.9%

  54. #54 Vindilis
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: François Mauxion
    Windows

    Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

    Why similar: Swordplay 47.4%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 9.9%

  55. #55 Path of Redemption
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
    Dev: Headbang Studio
    Windows

    A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

    Why similar: Swordplay 32.8%, Indie 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Medieval 9.8%, Adventure 8.4%

  56. #56 Devious Dungeon
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 413 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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

    Why similar: Difficult 53.8%, Indie 14.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  57. #57 Dustless
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
    Dev: 神刀之死
    Windows

    Dustless is a hand-drawn wuxia side-scrolling action game built around Yin-Yang switching, fast pressure, and endless combos. Play as a swordsman in white, link sword skills, launch enemies, and overwhelm bosses through aggressive rhythm. Defense is only a fallback while you learn.

    Why similar: Swordplay 43.6%, Indie 18.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

  58. #58 Dead Cells
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Difficult 29.3%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 11.3%

  59. #59 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
    64% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,041 reviews2025
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

    Why similar: Difficult 48.3%, Swordplay 10.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 7.1%

  60. #60 Demons of Asteborg
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Neofid Studios
    Windows

    Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

    Why similar: Swordplay 50.2%, Medieval 15.2%, Action 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

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