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 54.8% ★, Fighting 20.5% ★, Difficult 7.2%, Souls-like 5.8%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest spiritual successor to Absolver, focusing on precise martial arts mastery and fluid, rhythmic combat.

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% ★, Swordplay 14.9%, PvP 12.4%, Multiplayer 10%, Online Co-Op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tactical, directional melee combat system that emphasizes player-versus-player dueling.

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 33.2% ★, Multiplayer 14.6%, Swordplay 13.9%, PvP 12.8%, Online Co-Op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides high-skill, physics-based melee combat with a heavy focus on timing and positioning.

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: Martial Arts 34.2% ★, Fighting 33.1% ★, Swordplay 9.7%, PvP 9.3%, PvE 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, physics-based sword fighting game where precision and timing are essential for survival.

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 32.3% ★, Fighting 29.1% ★, PvP 8.5%, Swordplay 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fluid, high-mobility martial arts movement with fast-paced, skill-based melee combat.

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 45.2% ★, Fighting 35.2% ★, Open World 6.2%, Action 4.7%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, physics-driven martial arts system that emphasizes momentum and environmental interaction.

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: This game features a high-stakes, parry-focused combat system that rewards rhythm and precise timing.

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 14.8%, Difficult 14.1%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its complex stance-based combat system mirrors the depth and customization found in Absolver's deck-building mechanics.

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 66.2% ★, Swordplay 11.4%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 6.5%, PvP 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated sword-fighting game that focuses on technical, skill-based duels and complex movement.

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

Why similar: Open World 20%, Souls-like 19.6%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the atmospheric exploration and stamina-based combat mechanics common to the souls-like genre.

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 31.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Open World 12.5%, Action 10.7%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like that emphasizes defensive mechanics and timing, mirroring the deliberate combat pace of Absolver.

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 31.4%, PvP 22.4%, Multiplayer 20%, Massively Multiplayer 16.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides large-scale, skill-based melee combat that rewards mastery of weapon reach and defensive maneuvers.

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 25.2%, PvP 20.1%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Character Customization 13.3%, Online Co-Op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique multiplayer melee game that focuses on unconventional, physics-based combat and unpredictable movement.

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 78.3% ★, Martial Arts 9.9% ★, Action 9.4%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, fluid brawler that captures the intensity and rhythm of cinematic martial arts combat.

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 57.7% ★, Martial Arts 25.8% ★, Multiplayer 8.8%, Action 3.1%, Difficult 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based fighting game that allows for total control over every joint in your character's body for physics-based combat.

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 43.6% ★, Fighting 40.4% ★, Swordplay 8.4%, Action 5.1%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-tension dueling game where a single strike can decide the outcome of a match.

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 23.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Character Customization 12%, Action 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy MMORPG known for its fast, combo-oriented combat system and high-impact boss fights.

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 29.5% ★, Swordplay 10.3%, PvP 8.7%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A VR combat game that focuses on timing, parrying, and stamina management in a stylized arena.

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 45.6%, Action 27.1%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-intensity boss-rush game that tests your reaction speed and mastery of combat mechanics.

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 71.8% ★, Character Customization 8.3%, Swordplay 7.5%, Multiplayer 7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A premier 3D weapon-based fighter that emphasizes spacing, movement, and character-specific martial arts.

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 38.3%, Multiplayer 23.8%, Character Customization 12.6%, RPG 12%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep, directional melee combat mechanics set within a massive, persistent open world.

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 38.7% ★, Martial Arts 36.4% ★, PvP 8.2%, Swordplay 4.1%, PvE 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D fighting game that translates classic martial arts mechanics into a competitive, character-driven format.

"KurtzPel is an anime-styled, action battle game from a third-person perspective. Players can battle it out in both PvP and PvE mission-based battle modes with massive boss monsters. Players utilize Karmas (the method used to indicate weapon and class types) when charging into battle. Each character gets to use two types of Karmas.

Why similar: Fighting 39.7% ★, Multiplayer 13.4%, PvP 12.5%, Character Customization 11%, Online Co-Op 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game focused on fast-paced, combo-heavy combat and deep 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 35.1% ★, Fighting 30.1% ★, PvP 8.9%, Swordplay 8.8%, PvE 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, side-scrolling dueling game that prioritizes precision, spacing, and timing over button mashing.

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 40.3% ★, Open World 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.1%, MMORPG 8.2% ★, Character Customization 7.2%

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 45.6% ★, Multiplayer 11%, Character Customization 8.7%, PvP 8.1%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features team-based arena combat with a heavy emphasis on vertical movement and martial arts techniques.

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 17.3%, MMORPG 17% ★, PvP 12.5%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Massively Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a persistent open world with a focus on skill-based, directional melee combat in large-scale battles.

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 38.7% ★, PvP 12.6%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Souls-like 8.9%, PvE 8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like dungeon crawler that emphasizes cooperative combat and stamina management in challenging encounters.

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 31.4%, Swordplay 26.5%, Character Customization 20.3%, Action 12.2%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, stance-based sword fighting system with branching narratives and character customization.

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

Why similar: Online Co-Op 18%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Souls-like 13.8%, PvE 12.8%, Difficult 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced souls-like that focuses on exploration and fluid, aggressive combat encounters.

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 19.7%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Multiplayer 14%, Character Customization 12.1%, Souls-like 12%

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Open World 36.7%, Character Customization 19.6%, RPG 14.9%, Action 8.6%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its visceral, physics-heavy combat and unique climbing mechanics during boss encounters.

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 55.2% ★, Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8%, Action 6.8%

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 27.1%, Open World 19.8%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Action 9.7%, Co-op 9.4%

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 24.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Character Customization 16.5%, Multiplayer 9.9%, PvE 9.8%

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 95.9% ★, Multiplayer 1.2%, Massively Multiplayer 0.8%, Open World 0.7%, PvP 0.6%

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 31.7%, Martial Arts 28.1% ★, Character Customization 9.6%, Action 8%, RPG 7%

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 58.3% ★, Multiplayer 9.9%, PvP 6.9%, Action 6.5%, MMORPG 6% ★

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 50.4% ★, Martial Arts 24.1% ★, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Action 3.8%

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 17.3%, MMORPG 17.3% ★, Open World 16.3%, Swordplay 15.7%, Character Customization 9.9%

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 39.5%, Action 15%, Character Customization 14.2%, PvE 11.1%, Multiplayer 11%

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.2%, Multiplayer 20.3%, Co-op 18.3%, Difficult 12%, Action 9.5%

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 42.1%, Action 37.9%, Souls-like 13.1%, Indie 6.9%

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 42.7% ★, Open World 12.5%, MMORPG 11.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 10.5%, RPG 5.6%

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 40.6% ★, Martial Arts 29.4% ★, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Online Co-Op 4.6%

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: Fighting 52.3% ★, Martial Arts 31% ★, Multiplayer 9%, Action 4.8%, Indie 2.3%

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 34.1% ★, Martial Arts 29.8% ★, Swordplay 10.4%, PvP 9.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: Fighting 82.8% ★, Multiplayer 12.6%, Indie 2.2%, Action 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 26.8%, Multiplayer 25.7%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 8.5%

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 28.4%, Co-op 17.6%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 9.9%

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Open World 25%, Online Co-Op 24.2%, Souls-like 17.3%, Character Customization 15.1%, RPG 8.3%

Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.4%, Open World 20.5%, Massively Multiplayer 13.1%, Multiplayer 11%, Character Customization 9.5%

Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!

Why similar: Fighting 80.3% ★, Multiplayer 12.1%, Action 5.6%, Indie 2%

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 24.4%, Co-op 20.3%, Action 16.1%, Online Co-Op 13%, Adventure 9.4%

Gladio Mori is a physics-driven multiplayer gladiator combat game featuring dismemberment, organ-specific damage, and a fully customizable move editor. Craft your own fighting style or use community created movesets to fight your way to glory.

Why similar: Fighting 52.5% ★, Swordplay 24.3%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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 21.3%, Massively Multiplayer 16%, PvP 14.1%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Action 6.7%