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Games Like BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Hack and Slash, Singleplayer, Third Person.

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Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 4,019 reviews
Released: 2017-02-21
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 5.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 20.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 79%

Overview

BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk is a visceral fusion of the Musou hack-and-slash genre and the grim, dark-fantasy world of Kentaro Miura's masterpiece. These recommendations prioritize titles that capture that specific blend of high-octane, crowd-clearing combat, dark aesthetic themes, and intense, anime-inspired action.

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    Why similar: Anime 32.9%, Musou 17.1%, Gore 16%, Action 9.7%, Hack and Slash 9.3%

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    Why similar: Musou 72.1%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action 6.7%, Anime 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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    Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 28.5%, Violent 16.7%, Action 12.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 3,013 reviews2016
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 82.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!

    Why similar: Musou 36%, Hack and Slash 20%, Anime 19%, Nudity 8.7%, Sexual Content 5.4%

  45. #45 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,883 reviews2026
    Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Gore 25.6%, Violent 22.8%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

  46. #46 Devil May Cry HD Collection
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 21,162 reviews2018
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Violent 11.3%, Gore 10.6%, Action 8.6%

  47. #47 Berserk or Die
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 355 reviews2025
    Dev: Nao GamesPub: poncle presents
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 73.4%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  48. #48 Blasphemous
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31%, Gore 24.2%, Violent 17.1%, Blood 8.2%, Nudity 5.9%

  49. #49 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 28,542 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 30.0 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms

    Why similar: Musou 74.9%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 2%, Story Rich 1.8%, Third Person 1.5%

  50. #50 Nioh: Complete Edition
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 37,890 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.1%, Dark Fantasy 31.2%, Action 11.5%, Nudity 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

  51. #51 KILL la KILL -IF
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,069 reviews2019
    Dev: Arc System Works
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!

    Why similar: Anime 48.4%, Action 14%, Sexual Content 12.9%, Nudity 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

  52. #52 The First Berserker: Khazan
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 29,896 reviews2025
    Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
    Windows
    Median: 27.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.6%, Anime 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Action 6.2%, Third Person 4.1%

  53. #53 SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,535 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

    Why similar: Musou 73.9%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Anime 7%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  54. #54 BLADESTORM: Nightmare
    71% matchMixed68% of 490 reviews2015
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    BLADESTORM: Nightmare is the newest evolution of 2007’s BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years’ War using the latest technologies and introducing many new elements. These technologies have made possible not only visual improvements, but also many new game elements. BLADESTORM: Nightmare offers an entirely new gameplay experience.

    Why similar: Musou 56.9%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action 13.6%, Anime 8.1%

  55. #55 Fate/Samurai Remnant
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 6,811 reviews2023
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    “Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.

    Why similar: Musou 47.3%, Anime 19.7%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Story Rich 5.8%, Action 5.6%

  56. #56 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires
    70% matchMixed66% of 1,630 reviews2015
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 188.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is part of the "Empires" series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for.

    Why similar: Musou 66%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action 6.2%, Anime 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%

  57. #57 NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 90,080 reviews2016
    Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !

    Why similar: Anime 66.7%, Action 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%, Third Person 2.6%

  58. #58 Frenzy Retribution
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,551 reviews2019
    Dev: FrenzyZoneGameworkshopPub: 響雨互動娛樂
    Windows

    This hardcore hard style with high penalty and high reward requires players to deeply understand the complete motion system and various values, weapon activity, counterattack, enemy fury and execution, etc., with the uninterrupted fast-paced attack and defense of the enemy and the enemy, let the player experience Stimulating battle.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Gore 18.9%, Anime 17.3%, Violent 16%, Action 8.3%

  59. #59 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
    67% matchMixed64% of 1,855 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

    Why similar: Gore 35.9%, Violent 31.9%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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