60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Hack and Slash, Adventure, Singleplayer.
Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!
Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Oblivion Override
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Why similar: Souls-like 11.2%, Ninja 11.2% ★, Robots 9.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9%, Beat 'em up 8.8%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Ninja 23.6% ★, Robots 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Cyberpunk 24.4%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Dark 6.3%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, 2.5D 16.2%, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Futuristic 10.6%
Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.3%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.9%, 2.5D 16.4%, Dark 8.8%
A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 30.8% ★, Souls-like 27.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 5.5%
With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.
Why similar: Ninja 34.1% ★, Cyberpunk 24.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Robots 8.5%
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 26%, Ninja 24.9% ★, Side Scroller 21%, Exploration 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.
Why similar: Ninja 18.7% ★, Cyberpunk 16.6%, Beat 'em up 16.3%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.7%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, 2.5D 15.8%, Robots 12.6%, Difficult 12%
Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, 2.5D 14.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Souls-like 31%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Difficult 16.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Dark 9.1%
A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, Jomaku is a free preview of One-Thousand Cuts, "raising the curtain" for the full game coming soon!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.8%, Ninja 19.6% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, 2.5D 13%, Side Scroller 11.6%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.8%, Difficult 18.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Story Rich 6.9%
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 58.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Difficult 11.8%, Action 6%, Adventure 5.4%
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: Souls-like 50.9%, Ninja 17.7% ★, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Action 3.6%
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: Beat 'em up 30.9%, Hack and Slash 29.2%, Action-Adventure 13%, Exploration 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
A 3D cyber-fantasy ARPG with metroidvania levels & multiple endings. Combat rewards aggression – hesitation means defeat. In a world where the Wheel of Reincarnation, corrupted by tainted energy, became an AI that merged flesh, souls, and machines to create new life, survivors reject this evolution.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Cyberpunk 24.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Futuristic 7.5%
Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Post-apocalyptic 20.9%, Difficult 18.7%, Robots 18.6%, Sci-fi 11.3%
Embrace Onyx, the master of the Black Lotus, in intense first-person hack n' slash combat. Maneuver compact battlegrounds, unleash spatial manipulation, and showcase unmatched agility. How long can you survive the relentless waves? Brace for an adrenaline-pumping test of mettle!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Cyberpunk 23%, Beat 'em up 18%, Futuristic 10.2%, Action 7.5%
Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Why similar: Souls-like 31%, Ninja 24.2% ★, Post-apocalyptic 22.5%, Dark 6.7%, Exploration 6.2%
Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Robots 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Futuristic 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Why similar: Ninja 31.4% ★, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 6%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.1%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action 5.7%, Difficult 5%
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.2%, Exploration 25.8%, Story Rich 17.4%, 3D 15.8%, Adventure 9.9%
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: Cyberpunk 25.6%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Ninja 12.9% ★, Futuristic 8.5%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.7%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Hack and Slash 16%, 2.5D 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Difficult 13.5%
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.7%, 3D 16.4%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 7.7%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.8%, 2.5D 29.5%, Difficult 28.3%, Action 4.4%
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.5%, Ninja 19.7% ★, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
Why similar: Ninja 37.3% ★, Cyberpunk 21.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Difficult 10.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.2%
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Why similar: Ninja 34.6% ★, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Difficult 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Cyberpunk 6.4%
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.6%, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Futuristic 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
STEAMRUSH is a third-person Boss Rush game featuring fast-paced melee combat against unique bosses, punctuated by exploration segments that gradually unveil the captivating story of the isolated city-state of Haze.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Hack and Slash 22%, Robots 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 4.3%
"Oedo x Zombie x Rogue-like" A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated, no run will be the same. Decision making will be essential but there are some RPG elements as well.
Why similar: Ninja 37.9% ★, Souls-like 34.1%, Difficult 16.5%, 3D 6.9%, Action 4.6%
Embark on a journey of exploration and violence in the Two Lands of Egypt with Pharaonic! This unforgiving Combat RPG features an streamlined and challenging combat system that will keep you on your toes while fighting for your life!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, 2.5D 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Difficult 12%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Difficult 7.4%
Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.5%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Difficult 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
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: Souls-like 36.8%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Difficult 17.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Dark 5.8%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Ninja 22.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Action 4.2%
ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.6%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Adventure 5.7%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.8%, Souls-like 24.9%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, 2.5D 8.7%
Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.3%, Hack and Slash 28.6%, Action 15%, Adventure 14.2%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.3%, Ninja 20.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 2.5D 16.6%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 9.7%, 3D 6.6%
Proxy Blade Zero is a hardcore 3D action game with technical combat. Play as Fenrir, an advanced battle android, against the armies of King Anima.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.5%, Robots 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Futuristic 8.8%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.8%, 2.5D 19.6%, Futuristic 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Difficult 48.4%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 10.1%
Your arms may be taken from you, but not your honour. Your legs have become your sword and shield. Run on walls, dive kick & dash into your enemies, parry bullets with your shins. Become a warrior of legend, Armless Samurai!
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.9%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, Futuristic 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.9%
Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!
Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
Why similar: Souls-like 55.9%, Difficult 9.3%, Robots 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Hack and Slash 6.9%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Difficult 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 7.6%
HordeCore is a kick-ass side-scrolling shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play alone, or as a team - and destroy, survive, craft, and explore!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.7%, Beat 'em up 18%, Hack and Slash 17%, 2.5D 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.7%
