Games Like Blades of Time

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Spectacle fighter 13.3% ★, Character Action Game 9.6% ★, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for spectacle fighters, featuring a stylish female protagonist and deep, combo-heavy combat that mirrors the intensity of Blades of Time.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.7%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Spectacle fighter 17.8% ★, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Third Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern spectacle fighter that focuses on dual-character synergy and intense, combo-driven combat against hordes of enemies.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.8%, Spectacle fighter 16.3% ★, Action 11.5%, Character Action Game 9.5% ★, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action game that excels in fluid, stylish combat and platforming, capturing the same arcade-like intensity found in Ayumi's adventures.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.6%, Spectacle fighter 20.7% ★, Character Action Game 12.7% ★, Action 10.1%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers some of the most satisfying fast-paced melee combat in the genre, emphasizing precision and spectacle.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is the latest entry in the Onechanbara series. Two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high-octane real-time swordplay. Fight off the invasion in gruesome detail, occasionally transforming into a demon for short bursts of added power and speed.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.9%, Female Protagonist 28.5%, Action 11%, Spectacle fighter 6.1% ★, Nudity 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced hack-and-slash game featuring multiple female protagonists fighting through waves of monsters with a focus on spectacle.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.9%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Spectacle fighter 12.9% ★, Character Action Game 5.3% ★, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling female protagonist in a post-apocalyptic setting with a seamless blend of hack-and-slash combat and ranged attacks.

The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.6%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Spectacle fighter 12.8% ★, Third Person 12.6%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A campy, action-heavy title featuring a strong female lead wielding melee weapons against waves of supernatural foes.

In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.4%, Female Protagonist 26.2%, Action 15.8%, Character Action Game 5.4% ★, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to Blades of Time, sharing the same protagonist and core gameplay DNA.

Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Third Person 12.4%, Spectacle fighter 10.3% ★, Character Action Game 8.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style hack-and-slash game that focuses on high-speed sword combat and boss battles.

An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.1%, Female Protagonist 31.8%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 6.8%, RPG 3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish 2D action game featuring a female protagonist and fluid, combo-focused combat rooted in mythology.

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.2%, Female Protagonist 28.1%, Third Person 13%, Action 7.4%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark fantasy aesthetic with third-person hack-and-slash combat and platforming, much like the island exploration in Blades of Time.

From the ex-Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive team comes a janky love letter to PS2-era action. Play a week in the life of the Zombie Unit: an elite Hong Kong police squad carving through a corporate conspiracy in a storm of swordplay and gunfire. Stylish, brutal, and absolutely not for everyone.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Third Person 12.1%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action game that blends brutal melee swordplay with third-person shooting, mirroring the hybrid combat style of Ayumi.

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.1%, Hack and Slash 36.5%, Third Person 10.9%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action title with a strong female lead and a heavy emphasis on parry-based, high-speed melee combat.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.3%, Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 5.5%, RPG 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated action-RPG that emphasizes fast-paced melee combat and exploration with a female lead.

AeternoBlade II: Infinity, new patch in 4K is a hardcore action-puzzle game of Time-Manipulation Combat. Control the flow of time, amend the past, foresee the future, convolute with alternate timelines to fight otherwise undefeatable foes and circumvent the impossible.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Time Manipulation 19.3% ★, Action 15.4%, RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly incorporates time-manipulation mechanics into its combat and puzzle-solving, making it a strong thematic match.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.1%, Third Person 18.6%, Action 14.7%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a sci-fi setting with a unique focus on memory manipulation and combo-based melee combat.

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.7%, Female Protagonist 30.9%, Action 16.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, challenging action-platformer that captures the aggressive, visceral combat style of classic female-led action games.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Action 27.2%, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Third Person 24.1%, Character Action Game 15.7% ★, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily a shooter, its incredible speed and movement mechanics provide a similar adrenaline-fueled experience to the combat in Blades of Time.

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.7%, Action 13%, Character Action Game 12.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 12.3% ★, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized action game that prioritizes flashy combat mechanics and unique boss encounters.

In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.4%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 9%, Fantasy 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer-action hybrid featuring a unique female protagonist and a focus on agile movement and melee attacks.

In the year 2085, a huge multiplex construction site becomes a victim of a massive-scale hacking incident. Due to the hack, the construction robots start to attack the workers onsite.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.8%, Female Protagonist 36%, Action 14%, Nudity 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style action game that features female protagonists and intense, arena-based combat.

Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.6%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action 23.1%, Adventure 12.8%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and fast-paced combat set in a vibrant urban fantasy world.

An army of demons has driven humanity to the brink of extinction. The only thing standing in their way? A woman in black, with a long gun like a witch’s broom and magical powers to match. Mow down hordes of monsters and reignite the spark of mankind’s resistance!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 72.3%, Action 27.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a powerful female protagonist who utilizes both firearms and magical abilities to combat supernatural threats.

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Hack and Slash 31.9%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Action 7.4%, Fantasy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sword-based hack-and-slash combat with a team-based mechanic, featuring an all-female cast.

Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.7%, Female Protagonist 34.1%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 5.6%, Nudity 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short but intense experience that blends first-person shooting with melee sword combat, capturing a similar hybrid combat feel.

THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil. It's developed by a small team of five developers. We hope you will love this game as much as we do.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.8%, Female Protagonist 31.7%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 4.7%, Nudity 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that emphasizes high-speed movement and melee combat against robotic enemies.

“Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. Hope you like it!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.8%, Female Protagonist 33%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 6.1%, RPG 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to The Initial, offering more refined combat mechanics and a continued focus on fast-paced action.

A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.5%, Hack and Slash 32.7%, Nudity 12.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game that allows for character customization and features a female protagonist in a hack-and-slash environment.

A Clothing collection ARPG. Create set properties according to your clothing. Hundreds of clothes for the protagonist to enjoy, experience different battle strategies based on different outfits. Dress sexy or suit up like a heavily armoured angel of death.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.7%, Hack and Slash 28.8%, Nudity 7.1%, Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 6.1%

Bellatia is a hack 'n' slash action role-playing game about warriors fighting over the ultimate godly weapon called the 'Bellatia' in the land of Aslan.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.5%, Action 30.4%, Adventure 20.7%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on weapon-switching and fast-paced combat, featuring a female protagonist in a fantasy setting.

Age of Barbarian Ex is an action hack 'n 'slash game inspired to 80s, fantasy and sword-and-sorcery genre. Muscular barbarians, scantily clad girls, hordes of bloodthirsty monsters, a lot of gore, a pretty epic story and an addictive soundtrack! What's best in life?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Hack and Slash 30.6%, Action 11.9%, Nudity 10.6%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, visceral action game that leans into the fantasy-adventure aesthetic and hack-and-slash gameplay.

An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.8%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Nudity 19.5%, Action 6.4%, Third Person 4.5%

In the rogue action game "Taboo Trial", you will play as a young female warrior from the Norse mythology, who can transform into multiple cute and sexy female warriors. In the visually stunning 3D world, you will use your combat skills to uncover the truth behind the Twilight of the Gods.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.3%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Action 7.3%, Nudity 5.5%

Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an unknown force invading Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Female Protagonist 22%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Action 8%

A girl who has practiced martial arts since childhood finds herself, for some unknown reason, trapped in a fantastical world. She must continuously fight to find her way back home! This is a high-difficulty action game featuring intense combat, immersive scene atmospheres, highly oppressive NPCs.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.9%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Spectacle fighter 17.2% ★, Action 7.1%, Third Person 6.8%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.8%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Time Manipulation 16% ★, Action 9.9%, Adventure 6.6%

The Lost Mythologies is a Chinese styled action game with intense combat. Use various skills to defeat loads of enemies, explore the ruins of the fallen empire and finally face the notorious ancient weapon - the Black Rakshasa.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Action 13.7%, Nudity 4.1%, Third Person 4.1%

It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Third Person 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 9.6%

This is a TPS game. Shooting, fighting, dress-up, puzzle solving, and more. In the future, a special germ causes humans to be constantly infected and mutated. The protagonist, Jodi, is a brave journalist who goes on her way to find the legendary antidote and is in danger.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.7%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Third Person 11.3%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 5.1%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.2%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Spectacle fighter 20.9% ★, Character Action Game 15.3% ★, Action 5.5%

This is a third-person hack-and-slash roguelike game. You will play as a Knight of Light defending against the invasion of the Shadow Empire. Using the power of holy light, you can convert shadow-infected enemies into allies. Try to survive until dawn!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.2%, Hack and Slash 34.2%, Third Person 16.3%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.4%, Hack and Slash 28.3%, Action 13.2%, Nudity 4.6%, RPG 3%

Explore the land of Sulnas as the "Shadow of Death", a cat girl who's dauntless and fierce. The land is poisoned by secret power and desperately needs salvation. Can you save it from its sure demise or will you doom its fate like everyone else would?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.2%, Hack and Slash 34.6%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Nudity 6.3%

Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action 18%, RPG 5.5%, Fantasy 4.1%

Welcome to the world ruled over by the demons, where mankind edges on the brink of extinction. Men have paid the price in blood, leaving only the young and the elderly behind. It is up to the women to finally pick up their arms and fight for the sake of those who remains..!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.2%, Third Person 8.9%

This is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements. If you are a player who pursues blood and is brave enough to challenge the limits, it will definitely inspire your adrenaline and bring you the best combat experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.6%, Female Protagonist 30.2%, Action 9.1%, Nudity 6.5%, Adventure 5.9%

Majogami stars Shiroha, a young woman who has lost her memory, who travels alongside Shiori, her father who has been turned to paper. With her katana, "Kamikiri", in hand, she travels through a bizarre world and cuts through the horrors she finds there in this 2D character action platformer.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.6%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 10%, Singleplayer 1%

Heroine, a close-combat magic-user, and her partner, an axe to fight and collect magical Tools!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.1%, Spectacle fighter 27.6% ★, Action 12.1%, Fantasy 7.4%, RPG 3.6%

Kaori is a good girl who always does the right thing. But one day, succumbed to temptation, she stole panties in the Mall... Cursed Pantsu is a story-driven action-adventure game with RPG and platforming elements about Kaori’s adventures in the Hellish Mall.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.1%, Female Protagonist 30.7%, Third Person 13.5%, Nudity 5.8%, Action 5%

A 3D action-adventure game. Airi (the player) will explore and battle through a series of different stages and dungeons. Featuring two combat modes, Sword × Gun, flexible skill combinations, richly varied stage designs, and a total of 32 types of monsters and erotic traps.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 55.2%, Action 19.6%, Nudity 14.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Mirlo's home has been destroyed, all the forest Beasts are being kidnapped and exploited for their energy. Join her to save her home and her forest friends in a hack & slash adventure. Use Mirlo's attack to push and defeat enemies, jump to avoid hazards, and save all the Beasts.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.5%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Third Person 12.6%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 4.2%

Pure boss-fight adult action. Battle unique male and female bosses with distinct weapons and moves. Win to unlock outfits and story shards, fully mix-and-match clothing. Lose to retry or enjoy explicit sex battles, featuring 187 high-quality 3D H animations.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.3%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 8.8%, Nudity 7.3%, Third Person 6.6%

Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.9%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Action 11.4%, Fantasy 7.5%, Adventure 3.2%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Female Protagonist 30.8%, Action 12.9%, Spectacle fighter 8% ★, Character Action Game 6.8% ★

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 47%, Hack and Slash 32.4%, Action 16.9%, Singleplayer 2%, Third Person 1.4%

In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 61.7%, Action 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Adventure 7.8%, RPG 3.9%

Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.7%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Action 10.1%, Fantasy 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

The Dreamcutter, a mysterious scythe with an ulterior motive, promises sexy rewards and a chance at escape. What strange dangers and exotic encounters will you find inside your own mind?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.1%, Hack and Slash 32.4%, Action 10.2%, Nudity 7.2%, Adventure 7.1%

A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Character Action Game 16% ★, Third Person 11.7%, Action 7.5%

Axiom of Maria is an action-adventure game featuring Kay as the protagonist trying to get back her family from an AI in Seoul, a ghost town due to population decline.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Spectacle fighter 19.4% ★, Character Action Game 15.7% ★, Action 7.9%