Games Like Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo

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!

Why similar: Souls-like 11.2%, Ninja 11.2% ★, Robots 9.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9%, Beat 'em up 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the full version of the seed game, offering the complete experience of its unique robotic-samurai world.

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 20.5%, Ninja 19.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Difficult 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-stakes, one-hit-kill intensity of a cyberpunk ninja experience in a fast-paced environment.

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 45.8% ★, Cyberpunk 14%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.8%, Difficult 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired side-scrolling ninja action that perfectly matches the seed game's aesthetic.

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 26.8% ★, Beat 'em up 18.8%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Cyberpunk 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral 2.5D spectacle fighter that leans heavily into the cyberpunk and robotic hack-and-slash themes.

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 28.5% ★, Robots 17.8%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced side-scrolling action game where you play as a robot navigating a dangerous, mechanical world.

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: Ninja 27% ★, Cyberpunk 22.4%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly stylish, fast-paced side-scrolling combat that emphasizes precision and timing.

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 43% ★, Cyberpunk 16.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Robots 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines retro-inspired ninja combat with a gritty, neon-soaked cyberpunk aesthetic.

Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.

Why similar: Ninja 29.2% ★, Souls-like 26.5%, Post-apocalyptic 23.6%, RPG 7.2%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic side-scroller that emphasizes martial arts, exploration, and a dark, atmospheric world.

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%, Post-apocalyptic 21.7%, Robots 17.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, fast-paced hack-and-slash game set in a futuristic world with a focus on weapon management.

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 37.2%, Ninja 25.3% ★, Cyberpunk 8.7%, Beat 'em up 8.6%, Difficult 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive high-octane robotic hack-and-slash game featuring intense swordplay and sci-fi themes.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Ninja 68.2% ★, Difficult 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent side-scrolling ninja action game with tight controls and challenging combat encounters.

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: Ninja 25.6% ★, Souls-like 19.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Beat 'em up 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game that emphasizes precise, difficult combat in a pixel-art style.

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!

Why similar: Ninja 93.6% ★, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid ninja movement and challenging platforming within a side-scrolling perspective.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, grappling-hook-focused cyberpunk action game that emphasizes fluid movement and combat.

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 23%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, 2.5D 14.2%, Robots 13.2%, Difficult 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling action game with roguelite elements and a focus on traversal.

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: Ninja 33.6% ★, Side Scroller 24.9%, Cyberpunk 18.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish side-scrolling metroidvania with a heavy focus on martial arts and exploration.

Slash, slash, slash. Sometimes you have to dance, sometimes you have to be precise. "LIBLADE" is a side-scrolling action game where you slash and slash by playing the stick. Use the twin-stick slash action to slash down everything and defeat the strongest enemies that stand in your way.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Difficult 15.7%, 2.5D 14%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, spectacle-focused side-scroller that emphasizes deep combat mechanics and boss fights.

Whisper Trip is a fast-paced side-scrolling co-op action game with cyberpunk elements. You are a new employee of the TPF (Tactical Police Force), a unit dedicated to the prevention of terrorist activities and the destruction of criminal groups...

Why similar: Ninja 32.1% ★, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Cyberpunk 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, side-scrolling ninja combat set in a futuristic, dystopian world.

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: Beat 'em up 25.8%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Cyberpunk 17%, Difficult 15.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging boss-rush game that mirrors the intensity and difficulty of the seed game's combat encounters.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Hack and Slash 30.5%, Difficult 22%, Action 3.3%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential side-scrolling action game with deep combat mechanics and souls-like difficulty.

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: Exploration 26.9%, Action-Adventure 25.9%, RPG 15%, Story Rich 14.1%, 3D 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional samurai-themed action with roguelike exploration and character progression.

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

Why similar: Ninja 25.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Side Scroller 18%, 2.5D 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished beat-em-up that captures the hack-and-slash intensity and fluid combat of the seed game.

"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 46.6% ★, Souls-like 29.8%, Difficult 14.9%, 3D 6%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, samurai-focused action-roguelike that rewards careful combat and preparation.

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: Ninja 62.6% ★, Cyberpunk 26.4%, 3D 7.3%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes, one-hit-kill swordplay that demands precision and patience.

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Robots 30%, Post-apocalyptic 28%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Explores robotic, sci-fi themes with a focus on environmental exploration and puzzle-based combat.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 67.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Side Scroller 7.7%, RPG 6.1%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that captures the difficulty, exploration, and grim atmosphere of the seed game.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Ninja 80.1% ★, Side Scroller 15%, Action 3%, Adventure 1.3%, Story Rich 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: The premier side-scrolling ninja game that balances stealth and action with incredible fluidity.

The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Help the swordsmith Dojima pay off his debt after his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral by crafting swords by day and exploring mysterious, twisting dungeons for valuable materials at night.

Why similar: RPG 73.3%, Action 26.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the samurai aesthetic and challenging combat mechanics within a unique dungeon-crawling loop.

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 32.2%, Beat 'em up 23%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%, 3D 6.6%

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!

Why similar: Difficult 69%, 3D 15.6%, Action 15.4%

Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.

Why similar: Ninja 55.6% ★, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 8.6%, Action 2.8%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Side Scroller 42%, Difficult 33.9%, Exploration 13.5%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, side-scrolling action game with intense combat encounters and a focus on character growth.

Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level.

Why similar: Ninja 56.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.3%, 2.5D 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 5.9%

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%, Robots 19.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Exploration 9.2%

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 29.4%, Cyberpunk 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action-Adventure 9%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Fight through the battles like a ninja god in a first-person, cyberpunk-style and melee-heavy arcade arena world.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 65%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 15.3%

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 63.8%, Robots 22.4%, 3D 8.5%, Action 5.3%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as they solve intricate puzzles and begin unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Robots 27.9%, Beat 'em up 27.8%, 2.5D 17.4%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Welcome to KILLFISH. In this Action/FPS game, you'll dive into a captivating world where robots have taken control on a factory. Embark on an epic adventure filled with a unique hook mechanic that will give you freedom to explore and kill in flashy ways.

Why similar: Robots 30.5%, Post-apocalyptic 21.9%, Cyberpunk 13%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%

An action/adventure game taking ques from both film-noir and samurai-drama's of old, "samurai_jazz" takes players on an adventure through an enigmatic city, engaging in sword-fights, encounters with mythological beings, and quirky dialog with the local inhabitants presented with a pseudo 8-bit style.

Why similar: Action 55.3%, Adventure 44.7%

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 31%, Side Scroller 25.6%, Hack and Slash 24%, RPG 9%, Difficult 4.5%

The stunning warrior maiden gracefully dances through the battlefield, slicing through demons with her blade, collecting resources, unlocking stunning outfits, and embracing the ultimate thrill of action!

Why similar: Robots 27%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, RPG 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.1%

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 43.1% ★, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Difficult 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Cyberpunk 4.3%

Exploring a disarrayed food factory, play as Lyft and fight your way through this chaos using powerful abilities. Face off against relentless robots and bring them to pieces. There’s only one option left to stop them: destroy them, throw them, PUNCH 'EM!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Robots 19.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Action 5.2%

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 34.7%, Cyberpunk 20.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Difficult 5.6%

Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.7%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, RPG 14.8%, 3D 8.9%, Action 4.5%

Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.

Why similar: Robots 29.6%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Beat 'em up 24.7%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Action 2.9%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.6%, Ninja 27.7% ★, 3D 11.5%, RPG 10.2%, Action 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 55.6%, RPG 18.6%, 3D 12.9%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 3.6%

Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.7%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Difficult 15.5%, Cyberpunk 12.1%

Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

Why similar: Ninja 50.2% ★, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, RPG 7.8%, 3D 5%

VR-only physics-based combat game. Use stealth and creativity or brute force to take on your foes in a vast physics based sandbox. Battle both humans and demons while exploring a large metroidvania-style open world. Collect items and power up your character. Explore towns and interact with NPCs.

Why similar: Ninja 45.7% ★, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 7.8%, 3D 5.2%

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Why similar: 2.5D 22.9%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 11.3%

Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.1%, Beat 'em up 31.4%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, RPG 11.3%, Action 6.4%

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: Side Scroller 32.8%, Post-apocalyptic 25.1%, Cyberpunk 22.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Action 4.7%

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.7%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Post-apocalyptic 23.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%