Games Like Absolver

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Martial Arts 54.4% ★, Fighting 21.5% ★, Difficult 7.1%, Souls-like 5.7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of martial arts mastery through a demanding, flow-based combat system that rewards precision and timing.

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Fighting 46.4% ★, Swordplay 14.9%, PvP 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Online Co-Op 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex directional combat system that mirrors the tactical, stance-based dueling found in Absolver.

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Why similar: Fighting 33.6% ★, Multiplayer 14.4%, Swordplay 14.1%, PvP 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-skill ceiling for melee combat with physics-based swordplay and intense multiplayer skirmishes.

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Fighting 35.4% ★, Martial Arts 32.5% ★, Swordplay 9.8%, PvP 8.7%, PvE 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based dueling game where every strike is lethal, emphasizing the technical precision of historical sword fighting.

Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!

Why similar: Martial Arts 32.2% ★, Fighting 29.3% ★, PvP 8.4%, Swordplay 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid martial arts movement with fast-paced melee combat in a competitive multiplayer environment.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Difficult 22.6%, Open World 19.6%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on rhythm-based parrying and martial arts combat within a challenging, atmospheric world.

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Fighting 66.4% ★, Swordplay 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Action 6.5%, PvP 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly technical sword-fighting game that focuses on mind games, spacing, and precise timing in duels.

Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

Why similar: Martial Arts 45.1% ★, Fighting 35.5% ★, Open World 6.1%, Action 4.8%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a robust physics-based engine that allows for creative, fluid martial arts combat and parkour movement.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Character Customization 17.6%, Souls-like 17.3%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep combat mechanics with stance-switching and stamina management that will feel familiar to any Absolver veteran.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Swordplay 31.8%, PvP 22%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Massively Multiplayer 16.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers large-scale multiplayer melee combat that emphasizes directional attacks and tactical positioning.

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

Why similar: Fighting 58% ★, Martial Arts 25.7% ★, Multiplayer 8.6%, Action 3.1%, Difficult 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based physics fighter where you control individual joints to execute complex martial arts maneuvers.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Open World 40.8%, Souls-like 12.7%, Action 12.5%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Online Co-Op 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends open-world exploration with a polished, stance-based combat system that emphasizes parrying and martial prowess.

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Open World 20.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a souls-like experience with a focus on stamina-based combat and cooperative exploration.

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Open World 13%, Action 10.8%, RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric souls-like that emphasizes defensive timing and deliberate, impactful melee strikes.

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Fighting 78.4% ★, Martial Arts 9.8% ★, Action 9.4%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric brawler that captures the kinetic energy and flow of cinematic martial arts combat.

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, RPG 19.6%, Character Customization 13.8%, Souls-like 13.1%, Action 12%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique, physics-driven combat system that makes every swing and block feel weighty and deliberate.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Martial Arts 43.5% ★, Souls-like 13.3%, Difficult 10.9%, Action 8.7%, Character Customization 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on a deflection-based combat system that rewards aggressive play and mastery of martial arts techniques.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Difficult 45.8%, Action 27.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Indie 10.8%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush game that distills combat down to pure, high-intensity parry and dodge mechanics.

Aragami 2 is a third person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power to control the shadows. Join the shadow clan and fight the invader armies to protect your people.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 39.3%, Action 15.3%, Character Customization 14.2%, Multiplayer 11%, PvE 11%

Why You'll Like It: Combines stealth mechanics with fluid, fast-paced combat that emphasizes agility and precision strikes.

Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.4%, PvP 20%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Character Customization 13.2%, Online Co-Op 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive multiplayer game focused on physics-based melee combat with a high degree of character customization.

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Why similar: Martial Arts 35% ★, Fighting 30.5% ★, Swordplay 8.9%, PvP 8.8%, PvE 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling dueling game that emphasizes the lethal nature of single-hit combat and precise timing.

Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!

Why similar: Fighting 72.2% ★, Character Customization 8.1%, Swordplay 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A premier 3D weapon-based fighting game that emphasizes spacing, movement, and deep character-specific move sets.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Martial Arts 52.6% ★, Souls-like 15.1%, Difficult 13.4%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game featuring a deep, parry-focused combat system inspired by the intensity of Sekiro.

One strike can end it all. Step into multiplayer samurai duels where precision, timing, and skill decide who survives. Hone your mastery through deadly challenges.

Why similar: Martial Arts 43.4% ★, Fighting 40.7% ★, Swordplay 8.4%, Action 5.1%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dueling game where one mistake leads to defeat, focusing on the tension of the perfect strike.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Open World 38.5%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Character Customization 12.4%, RPG 12%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a directional combat system that requires players to master timing and positioning in large-scale battles.

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Why similar: Open World 31.9%, Martial Arts 28% ★, Character Customization 9.5%, Action 8.1%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action RPG that incorporates martial arts-inspired combat and extensive character modification.

Master your new earthbending powers and become the greatest martial artist the world has ever seen! Master the moves, craft your combos, and take to the arena to engage in one of the most intense and exciting 1-on-1 VR fighting games out there!

Why similar: Fighting 50.7% ★, Martial Arts 24% ★, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-based fighting game where players use martial arts gestures to manipulate the earth and engage in tactical duels.

Vindictus is an Action RPG that delivers the highest level of combat mechanics and high-quality visuals. Featuring a fully interactive environment, dungeon objects and monsters become part of your arsenal. Experience unique, creative action gameplay that sets a new standard for online RPGs.

Why similar: MMORPG 23.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Character Customization 11.8%, Action 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy MMORPG known for its fast, responsive combat and satisfying impact feedback.

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: Martial Arts 39.9% ★, Open World 13.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, MMORPG 8.6% ★, Souls-like 7%

A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.

Why similar: Open World 19.9%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Souls-like 12.1%, Character Customization 12%

Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.

Why similar: Open World 31.5%, Swordplay 26.6%, Character Customization 20%, Action 12.3%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the life of a wandering swordsman with a deep combat system and branching narrative choices.

Battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, SHINOBI STRIKER is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!

Why similar: Fighting 46.4% ★, Multiplayer 10.7%, Character Customization 8.6%, PvP 8%, Open World 7%

Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!

Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, Martial Arts 36.3% ★, PvP 8.1%, Swordplay 4.1%, PvE 4%

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Fighting 55.1% ★, Multiplayer 9.5%, Co-op 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8.1%, Action 6.8%

Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Open World 17.4%, MMORPG 16.9% ★, PvP 12.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Massively Multiplayer 10.2%

First, realistic PvP brawling game for up to 8 vs 8 players with original, dynamic combat system and fast, round based battles. Create and develop Your character. Earn new skills and items that helps You beat Your opponents. Gather Your friends and fight together in a clan.

Why similar: Fighting 96% ★, Multiplayer 1.2%, Massively Multiplayer 0.8%, Open World 0.7%, PvP 0.6%

ArcheBlade is a free to play 3D multiplayer fighting game that captures the essence of combo-based fighting games combined with unique game modes. Play as one of many characters and master your skills to become the best fighter.

Why similar: Fighting 58.7% ★, Multiplayer 9.8%, PvP 6.8%, Action 6.5%, MMORPG 5.8% ★

Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?

Why similar: PvP 17.2%, MMORPG 17.1% ★, Open World 16.5%, Swordplay 15.8%, Character Customization 9.8%

Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.

Why similar: Open World 27%, Multiplayer 25.5%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Action 12%, Adventure 8.6%

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Why similar: Fighting 58.3% ★, Multiplayer 17.6%, PvP 10.4%, Online Co-Op 6.1%, Action 4.1%

Use the ancient Godstone dagger to embody resurrected champions and fight with swappable abilities and items to reclaim the shattered lands. Mortal Rite is a crossover between a Souls-like and Roguelite game, single-player or up to 5-player Co-Op!

Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, PvP 12.4%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Souls-like 8.9%, PvE 7.9%

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 17.7%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Difficult 5.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Rogue Masters is a 6 player co-op horde survival game with souls-like combat and extensive character customization where you fight Entropy in long-lost civilizations.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.8%, Souls-like 18.9%, Character Customization 16.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Difficult 9.8%

Ironlights is a VR dueling game with skillful, fluid melee combat. Parry, block, and strike down your opponents using a variety of physics-based weapons. Test your skills in multiplayer battles, or fight to the top of the league in the huge single-player campaign!

Why similar: Martial Arts 31.4% ★, Fighting 29.7% ★, Swordplay 10.3%, PvP 8.6%, Action 8.4%

Atmospheric souls-like. Fight enemies and bosses and explore the gloomy city.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.8%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Souls-like 13.9%, PvE 12.6%, Difficult 11.9%

Ink Shadow: Zero​ - A martial-arts-themed RPG where you begin as a nameless novice and explore a world where light and shadow intertwine. From chance encounters to pivotal choices that reshape the balance of power, carve your own legend in the martial arts world

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.8% ★, Open World 12.6%, MMORPG 11.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 10.5%, RPG 5.6%

Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.6%, Open World 20%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Action 9.8%, Co-op 9.4%

Soul Slasher is a top down, 1v1 PvP focused close combat game. The arena's randomized obstacles, buffs, and traps make every match different. Slash your opponent's soul and claim your freedom.

Why similar: Multiplayer 41.7%, Action 38.3%, Souls-like 13.1%, Indie 6.8%

Become a peak elemental warrior. Command the battlefield with instinctive, gesture-based controls and hurl yourself across arenas. Unleash devastating elemental combos in frantic brawls with up to 8 players. Now with Sub-Elements, brand new Techniques, new Maps and tons of new Cosmetics!

Why similar: Fighting 41% ★, Martial Arts 29.4% ★, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Online Co-Op 4.5%

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.2%, Co-op 20.3%, Action 16.3%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Adventure 9.6%

NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION is a major update featuring a new playable adventurer (The Brute), a completely new outdoor environment (The Black Forest), and lots of new enemies, weapons, armor, traps, potions, scrolls, and other big improvements to the game.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Co-op 17.5%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Difficult 12%, Action 10%

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Fighting 34.4% ★, Martial Arts 29.8% ★, Swordplay 10.4%, PvP 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.

Why similar: Open World 21.5%, Massively Multiplayer 16.1%, PvP 14%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Action 6.7%

Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.

Why similar: Martial Arts 64.5% ★, PvE 10.7%, Character Customization 9.8%, Souls-like 9.3%, Action 5.7%

It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs!

Why similar: Multiplayer 33.6%, Souls-like 29.5%, Action 18.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Co-op 3.3%

You decide the combat role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind’s last refuge!

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.8%, Character Customization 18.1%, Action 15.2%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Co-op 10.5%

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.

Why similar: Fighting 54.8% ★, Multiplayer 8.4%, Character Customization 8%, Open World 4.8%, Online Co-Op 4.7%