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Games Like Berserk or Die

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

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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!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 355 reviews
Released: 2025-06-08
Developer: Nao Games
Publisher: poncle presents
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 1.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 39%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action 22.8%, 2D 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Retro 11.2%

  59. #59 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
    68% matchMixed67% of 456 reviews2014
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.8 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: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Hack and Slash 35.4%, Action 9.4%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 3.3%

  60. #60 Type Knight
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 138 reviews2019
    Dev: chaikadev
    Windows · Linux

    Purge the graveyard from the forces of Evil by using your typing skills.

    Why similar: Score Attack 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, 2D 14.3%, Dark 13.1%, Action 12.7%

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