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 offers a similarly deep, rhythmic martial arts combat system that emphasizes posture management and mastery of complex move sets.

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 45.8%, Swordplay 14.8%, PvP 12.5%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Online Co-Op 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar directional combat system that emphasizes reading opponents and managing stamina in multiplayer duels.

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 32.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Swordplay 13.9%, PvP 12.9%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly technical, skill-based melee combat experience that rewards precise timing and directional attacks.

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 51.5% ★, PvP 14%, Swordplay 13.9%, PvE 8.8%, Character Customization 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based dueling game captures the tension and lethality of one-on-one martial arts combat perfectly.

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 29.2%, Difficult 22.7%, Open World 19.7%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on posture-breaking, parrying, and high-stakes swordplay mirrors the intense, skill-based combat found in Absolver.

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 66.1%, Swordplay 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Action 6.5%, PvP 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A technical sword-fighting game that focuses on stance management and mind games between players in a multiplayer setting.

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: It features fluid, physics-driven martial arts combat and parkour movement that feels very similar to the kinetic flow of Absolver.

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 17.7%, Souls-like 16.9%, Multiplayer 15%, Difficult 14.1%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its stance-switching mechanic provides a tactical depth to combat that feels like a natural evolution of the stance system in Absolver.

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 57.6%, Martial Arts 25.8% ★, Multiplayer 8.9%, Action 3.1%, Difficult 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This unique turn-based fighting game requires players to control individual joints, offering a deep, physics-based approach to martial arts.

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%, PvP 20.2%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Character Customization 13.3%, Online Co-Op 9.5%

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

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 7.4%, Multiplayer 7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: As a weapon-based fighting game, it shares the focus on spacing, timing, and deep character-specific move sets.

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 31.2%, PvP 22.6%, Multiplayer 20%, Massively Multiplayer 16.4%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer melee game offers a visceral combat experience that emphasizes timing, spacing, and mastery of different weapon styles.

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

Why similar: Open World 20%, Souls-like 19.3%, Online Co-Op 18%, Multiplayer 16%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features stamina-based combat and exploration that aligns with the slower, more deliberate pace of Absolver's PvE segments.

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 30.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Open World 12.3%, Action 10.7%, RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, atmospheric souls-like experience with a heavy emphasis on timing-based combat and defensive mechanics.

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 78.2%, Martial Arts 9.9% ★, Action 9.4%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced martial arts beat-em-up that focuses on fluid movement and chaining together complex combat maneuvers.

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 45.4%, Multiplayer 11%, Character Customization 8.8%, PvP 8.2%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a team-based arena combat experience that utilizes martial arts and character customization in a multiplayer environment.

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 29.9%, PvP 9%, Swordplay 8.7%, PvE 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, one-hit-kill dueling game that emphasizes the tension and precision required in martial arts combat.

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 29.4%, Swordplay 10.3%, PvP 8.8%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This VR title captures the essence of martial arts dueling with a focus on slow-motion parries and precise strikes.

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 24.9%, Online Co-Op 24.4%, Souls-like 17%, Character Customization 15.2%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its weight-based combat system requires careful stamina management and precise inputs, similar to the tactical feel of Absolver.

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 20.4%, Action 16%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This stealth-action game shares the ninja-inspired aesthetic and focus on precise, lethal movement.

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 17.1%, MMORPG 17% ★, PvP 12.6%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Massively Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a skill-based, directional combat system within an open-world environment, similar to the multiplayer world of Absolver.

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 43.7% ★, Fighting 40.4%, Swordplay 8.4%, Action 5.1%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, highly technical dueling game that focuses entirely on the timing and precision of sword strikes.

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%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game is built entirely around parrying and dodging, demanding the same level of focus and pattern recognition as Absolver.

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 38.6%, PvP 12.6%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Souls-like 8.7%, PvE 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like co-op game that focuses on challenging, stamina-based combat encounters.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Fighting 45.3%, Swordplay 25.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines high-speed movement with one-hit-kill combat, rewarding players for mastering fluid, aggressive playstyles.

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 38.1%, Multiplayer 23.9%, Character Customization 12.7%, RPG 12%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The directional combat system provides a realistic and tactical approach to melee fighting that rewards skill and positioning.

"The Wind Road" is an ARPG real-time combat game, constructing a martial-arts world based on the ancient Silk Road under the background of a fictional era.

Why similar: Martial Arts 53.3% ★, RPG 11.4%, Action 11%, Adventure 7.3%, Souls-like 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans heavily into martial arts themes and combat-focused gameplay.

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 23.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Character Customization 12%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its fast-paced, action-heavy combat, it offers a satisfying experience for players who enjoy technical melee encounters.

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 40.7% ★, Open World 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, MMORPG 8.2% ★, Character Customization 7.2%

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 19.6%, Online Co-Op 17%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Character Customization 12.2%, Souls-like 11.8%

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%, Co-op 17.8%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike features challenging, timing-based combat that rewards players for learning enemy attack patterns.

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%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Co-op 9.2%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Action 6.9%

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 31.3%, Swordplay 26.4%, Character Customization 20.5%, Action 12.2%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep sword-fighting mechanics with multiple stances and a focus on the life of a wandering martial artist.

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 38.5%, Martial Arts 36.5% ★, PvP 8.2%, PvE 4.1%, Swordplay 4.1%

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 8.6%, Swordplay 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%

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 1.3%, Massively Multiplayer 0.8%, Open World 0.7%, PvP 0.6%

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 50.3%, Martial Arts 24% ★, PvP 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 3.8%

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 58.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%, PvP 6.9%, Action 6.5%, MMORPG 6% ★

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 39.7%, Action 14.8%, Character Customization 14.2%, PvE 11.1%, Multiplayer 11%

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 17.4%, MMORPG 17.4% ★, Open World 16.2%, Swordplay 15.6%, Character Customization 9.9%

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 51.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.6%, Open World 9.3%, RPG 6.9%, MMORPG 6.8% ★

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

Why similar: Online Co-Op 18.1%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Souls-like 13.5%, PvE 12.9%, Difficult 11.8%

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 24.3%, Souls-like 18.4%, Character Customization 16.6%, PvE 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.

Why similar: MMORPG 24.7% ★, Open World 24%, Massively Multiplayer 12.3%, PvP 11.5%, Multiplayer 11%

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 32.1%, Martial Arts 28.6% ★, Character Customization 9.8%, Action 8.1%, RPG 7.1%

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 42.4%, Action 37.8%, Souls-like 12.9%, Indie 6.9%

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 40.5%, Martial Arts 29.4% ★, PvP 10%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Online Co-Op 4.6%

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 33%, Character Customization 18.2%, Action 14.9%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Co-op 10.6%

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%, Martial Arts 29.8% ★, Swordplay 10.3%, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%

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 82.7%, Multiplayer 12.7%, 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 26.7%, Multiplayer 25.7%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 8.5%

A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.

Why similar: Open World 38.2%, Action 16.1%, Character Customization 14.8%, RPG 14.7%, Adventure 11.2%

Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!

Why similar: Martial Arts 51.8% ★, Fighting 27.8%, PvP 13.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Action 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 21.2%, Massively Multiplayer 16.1%, PvP 14.2%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Action 6.6%

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 58.2%, Indie 18.1%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Difficult 5.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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 20.4%, Co-op 18.2%, Difficult 12%, Action 9.5%