- #1 Blade Abyss
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: KungFolio
Windows
Blade Abyss: A skill-driven hack-and-slash where blades meet chaos. Survive endless undead hordes and titanic bosses—dodge, parry, and shatter lethal combos. No gear grind or stats: pure combat mastery decides victory. Carve your legend in the steel abyss.
Why similar: Wuxia 22.1% ★, Martial Arts 18% ★, Souls-like 13.5%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Difficult 8%
- #2 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
96% matchMixed50% of 29,449 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 27.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Martial Arts 13.7% ★, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #3 Phantom Blade Zero
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: S-GAME StudioPub: S-GAME Publishing
Windows
S-GAME presents Phantom Blade Zero, a fusion of classic Wuxia storytelling and exhilarating action powered by Unreal Engine 5. You play as Soul, a warrior with only sixty-six days left to live. Fend off assassins, unravel world-ending conspiracies, and defend your values with your life.
Why similar: Wuxia 34.5% ★, Martial Arts 25% ★, Souls-like 12.3%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
- #4 Jinn Hunter
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahadi Productions LLC
Windows
In Jinn Hunter, you play a pair of superhuman hunters on a journey to unravel the secrets of the mysterious City of Brass. Seamlessly switch between characters and master their movesets in pulse-pounding battles to cut your way through enemies both human and monstrous.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Spectacle fighter 13.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Gore 9.1%
- #5 Dark Cave
94% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Anpilov DenisPub: Denoriks Entertainment
Windows
Dark Cave is a third person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine. Your enemies are ruthless, so survival requires the highest alertness and precision.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Swordplay 20.8%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #6 Dawar: Ashes of the Snow
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mathrock Interactive
Windows
Dawar is a third-person action-adventure game. Carve your path in a punishing, UI-less world. Master the combat mechanics. Dismember your enemies. Reach your goal.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Violent 15.2%, Gore 14.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Hack and Slash 9.6%
- #7 The Last Soldier of the Ming Dynasty
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 519 reviews2023
Dev: Circuit_ArtPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.
Why similar: Wuxia 32.4% ★, Martial Arts 19.3% ★, Swordplay 14.1%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Historical 9.2%
- #8 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,191 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Why similar: Martial Arts 21.8% ★, Swordplay 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Gore 10.2%, Spectacle fighter 7.7% ★
- #9 Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Born from war's flames, a Phoenix ascends. In this dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, players use offensive and defensive Chinese martial arts to fight back against mighty demons on the battlefields of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Martial Arts 28% ★, Souls-like 21%, Wuxia 13.5% ★, Historical 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #10 The Relic: First Guardian
91% matchMixed47% of 233 reviews2026
Dev: Project Cloud GamesPub: Perp Games
Windows
A dark action RPG rooted in Korean mythology, with brutal, fast combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.9%, Swordplay 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Mythology 10.2%, Difficult 8.9%
- #11 Renxia
90% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: IcarusStudio
Windows
Ren Xia is a ARPG game in which you play as a young knight who competes in a martial arts tournament in an ancient oriental country and makes unremitting efforts to win the first place in the world.
Why similar: Martial Arts 19.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Souls-like 15.6%, Swordplay 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12%
- #12 Crowned In Steel
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sverun
Windows
Crush, stab, slice, rend, break, maim and decapitate your enemies in a skill-based action-adventure with brutal combat and full dismemberment.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Violent 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
- #13 Guardians Of Gaia: Guardians 8
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Handmade Games
Windows
Guardians of Gaia: Guardians 8 is an introduction to the combat and game mechanics of Guardians of Gaia. Are you ready to take up the challenge?
Why similar: Martial Arts 21.6% ★, Souls-like 17.6%, Swordplay 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Difficult 11.6%
- #14 Nine Nights
87% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Li HuiPub: Daylight Game Studio
Windows
《Nine Nights》is an indie hardcore action-adventure game. You will become the killer Ci Lang, escape and fight back in the crisis-ridden world of Nine Nights. You have to rely on the high martial arts skills tenacious fighting, struggling to lead to the road to revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 22.9% ★, Swordplay 18%, Souls-like 17.1%, Spectacle fighter 13.5% ★, Hack and Slash 11.6%
- #15 Hippocampus
88% matchMixed55% of 74 reviews2020
Dev: Bad Vices Games
Windows
Challenging gothic Hack & Slash with gore action and platform phases.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.5%, Spectacle fighter 16.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Gore 9.9%, Violent 9.6%
- #16 The Son of Stone
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Revolution
Windows
Play as Sosruko, a warrior born from stone, and fight through mythic battles using three distinct combat styles and stone bending abilities.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 17.1% ★, Martial Arts 17% ★, Swordplay 15.7%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Difficult 10.3%
- #17 Blade of Darkness
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,598 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Violent 12.9%, Gore 11.5%
- #18 Black Raven
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alexey Marchenko
Windows
Black Raven is a dark 2.5D action-adventure rooted in Slavic Folklore set in 14th-century Eastern-Europe. Play as Ivan, a man consumed by vengeance after a brutal raid shatters his family. Journey through grim landscapes and fight brutal enemies in this dark tale of loss, rage, and resilience.
Why similar: Swordplay 19%, Souls-like 16.7%, Mythology 14.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #19 Vindilis
84% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Swordplay 16.2%, Spectacle fighter 13.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%
- #20 Chamrosh
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiger Among ShadowsPub: TAS
Windows
almost thousand years ago , A Covenant was made Chamrosh Legendary Champion have been choose to protect Persia Nation to eternity, the other Legends called gods and Kaveh the blacksmith made an spell on him to make him immortal but this curse will turn him to stone .
Why similar: Souls-like 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Mythology 13.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Historical 10.2%
- #21 MOOSA: Dirty Fate
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IGGYMOB
Windows
A fierce action game set in 17th-century Korea during an age of famine and chaos. Fight as a fallen warrior using sword and bow to battle demons, corrupt factions, and colossal creatures from Korean folklore.
Why similar: Swordplay 21.7%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Gore 10.2%, Violent 10.1%
- #22 Mystic Cleaver
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KungFolio
Windows
Wield a long cleaver in a deadly world filled with zombie hordes. Master perfect timing and combo attacks to survive.The game features a unique faded art style, blending cold weapon combat and intense action.Each slash is polished for a smooth and impactful gaming experience.
Why similar: Wuxia 29.4% ★, Martial Arts 20% ★, Swordplay 14.5%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Violent 7.8%
- #23 Ronin: Samurai Redemption
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: G-DEVS.comPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
The Ronin - Three samurai whose master was framed for disgrace in the high court and ordered to kill himself, are now alone. Instead of accepting the same fate, the samurai swore an oath of vengeance and became RONIN.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Historical 11.4%, Difficult 11.2%, Violent 10.4%
- #24 Onimusha: Way of the Sword
79% matchVery Positive91% of 26,034 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 25.3 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
Why similar: Swordplay 23.3%, Souls-like 19.7%, Spectacle fighter 12.9% ★, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #25 Wild Ember
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wild Lake Studios
Windows
The old kingdom has fallen, and the wastes descend into chaos. A third-person over-the-shoulder dark fantasy action RPG. Traverse a lawless wasteland ruled by warring factions, and uncover the truth of your homeland.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Swordplay 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Gore 11.3%, Violent 11%
- #26 Hack and Slash Fury
81% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Swordplay 19.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Spectacle fighter 17.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Violent 8.5%
- #27 The Spirit of the Samurai
80% matchMixed61% of 499 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Mind Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Swordplay 18%, Souls-like 15.2%, Gore 13.6%, Mythology 10.7%, Hack and Slash 10.2%
- #28 Red Oath: The Forsaken One
79% match4 user reviews80% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Yadarig
Windows
RED OATH: The Forsaken One is a ruthless third-person action game that invites you to a dark fantasy world filled with challenging and punishing combat. In a realm where every attack has a cost, manage your stamina, defeat enemies, face epic bosses, and discover the secrets of a cursed kingdom.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Difficult 17%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Third Person 10%, Gore 10%
- #29 LIZARDS MUST DIE
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,481 reviews2023
Dev: Smola Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Spectacle fighter 19.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Historical 14.2%, Difficult 11.1%
- #30 Sword Sage: Awakening
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SwordPandaGamesPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Sword Sage: Awakening is an action RPG rooted in Chinese myth and folklore. You play as Pei Sanniang, a novice disciple of the Yuangong Sect, about to confront the thousand-year inherited burden by the leaking of the forbidden celestial books, and the many ominous forces lurking in the shadows...
Why similar: Wuxia 36% ★, Mythology 16%, Martial Arts 12.7% ★, Souls-like 10.1%, Swordplay 7.8%
- #31 Sifu
77% matchVery Positive92% of 28,937 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.2% ★, Souls-like 17.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Swordplay 8.8%, Third Person 7.8%
- #32 Darksiders III
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,536 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Violent 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Third Person 5.8%
- #33 LOSTWILDERNESS
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nb Yyds
Windows
《 LOSTWILDERNESS》This is a soulslike roguelike game. Crush endless waves of foes to become overwhelmingly powerful! Gather resources, level up characters, unlock new heroes, upgrade and fortify weapons, craft unique and wildly powerful builds, and hold off overwhelming swarms of monsters!
Why similar: Wuxia 33.8% ★, Martial Arts 25.1% ★, Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 10%, Third Person 5.9%
- #34 Blades of Heroes: Samurai Rising
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MIKA GAMES
Windows
An Action Adventure 3rd person hack and slash game set in Mythological Japan. Travel as a trio of Samurai Heroes and switch between them as you fight enemies with the help of an Ally system. Perform special combo attacks as you travel across Japan, hell-bent on destroying the forces of evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Mythology 16.8%, Third Person 7.4%, Spectacle fighter 6.5% ★
- #35 Mortal Shell
76% matchMixed67% of 12,062 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.6%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Difficult 11.8%, Violent 9.5%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #36 Resurgis: Rise of the Dead
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoldArrow Games
Windows
Resurgis is a 3D dark fantasy action game blending souls-like combat with rogue-lite dungeon crawling. Dismember your enemies with brutal finishers, draft cards in every room to build your unique playstyle, and master a relentless loop where death is only the beginning.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Swordplay 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #37 SAMURAI
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: -D-BUG-
Windows
This is a third person action game in which you play as a samurai and face powerful enemies where your skills and reflexes will be tested.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.1% ★, Swordplay 22.3%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Gore 10.6%, Violent 9.3%
- #38 Knight of the Forgotten Realm
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Helthurius Games LLC
Windows
Knight of the Forgotten Realm is a 2.5D dark fantasy action-adventure soulslike set in Austeria, a war-torn realm. Featuring visceral combat and the ability to overcharge your soul, you and a godlike being known as an Eternal head east to uncover lost knowledge. Will you survive the Eternal's call?
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Hack and Slash 18%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Violent 9.5%, Gore 6.9%
- #39 Shadow Angel
73% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Bluecharm
Windows
This game is a domestic third person RPG action soul game with female protagonists. In the process of fighting against the dark forces, you will continue to become stronger. Use multiple skills flexibly to defeat the enemy in bloody battle.
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Swordplay 18.2%, Martial Arts 18% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Third Person 7.3%
- #40 Your Sword Is So Big
74% matchMostly Negative35% of 103 reviews2021
Dev: Boom Games
Windows
Your Sword Is So Big is an emotional fantasy game. The detailed appearance of the character, a deep combat system and sensual animations will not let you get bored, and the beauty of the local castles and landscapes takes your breath away!
Why similar: Martial Arts 21.7% ★, Swordplay 20.8%, Spectacle fighter 16.1% ★, Souls-like 15%, Hack and Slash 12.2%
- #41 Where Winds Meet
69% matchVery Positive86% of 115,408 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
Why similar: Wuxia 24.8% ★, Martial Arts 24.4% ★, Souls-like 20.7%, Spectacle fighter 8.2% ★, Action-Adventure 5%
- #42 The Last Swordmaster
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Santouka Game Studio
Windows
《The Last Swordmaster》 is a Chinese wuxia action Roguelite loot game. Set in a world shaped by the Huajian Workshop, you play the final disciple of the Last Swordmaster, wield ancient weapons, build your own martial style, and fight through a blood-ink-corrupted jianghu.
Why similar: Wuxia 43.6% ★, Martial Arts 22.1% ★, Swordplay 17.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action 2.8%
- #43 Achilles: Legends Untold
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.
Why similar: Swordplay 18.8%, Souls-like 18%, Mythology 15.2%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #44 The Wind Road
73% matchMixed69% of 6,824 reviews2020
Dev: 甘肃嘉元数字科技有限公司Pub: Phoenix Game
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"The Wind Road" is an ARPG real-time combat game, constructing a martial-arts world based on the ancient Silk Road under the background of a fictional era.
Why similar: Wuxia 60.1% ★, Martial Arts 18.9% ★, Souls-like 8.3%, Action 4.8%, Swordplay 4.1%
- #45 Num-Sama
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: TutMi Games
Windows · Linux
Num-Sama is third person melee combat game that can be played with Numpad keys.Promising to players a unique gaming experience.How you use your blade is important.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Swordplay 18.3%, Difficult 15.1%, Third Person 8.1%
- #46 Sword Duel
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SwordDuel Games
Windows
A 3D sword-fighting game with reflex-based combat. Face off in 20 duels, master three attack and defense styles, and collect rare orbs to gain an edge.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.5%, Martial Arts 18.2% ★, Souls-like 17.8%, Spectacle fighter 17.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13.9%
- #47 Immortal's Way
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Final Final Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
One small rabbit. Twelve ancient guardians. A boss-focused action game rooted in Chinese mythology. Study their patterns, strike with precision, and explore Penglai, the Isle of Immortals.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Martial Arts 19.5% ★, Mythology 16.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 11.3%
- #48 God of War
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 185,151 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 24.0 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Mythology 25%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Souls-like 13%, Violent 9.7%, Third Person 8.2%
- #49 Miko Melee
71% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Droyu Games
Windows
Fight monsters and keep the village safe!
Why similar: Swordplay 21.2%, Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Martial Arts 11.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
- #50 Forbidden myths
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enfain
Windows
Souls-like, in which there are only bosses and no ordinary opponents. You have to fight with several dangerous creatures of Slavic mythology. Each opponent has unique abilities and a killing strategy. In between fights, you will find an exciting plot.
Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Third Person 10.7%
- #51 Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
70% matchMixed63% of 9,578 reviews2020
Dev: SOFTSTAR
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Why similar: Martial Arts 37.4% ★, Historical 16.1%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Wuxia 6.4% ★, Third Person 5.9%
- #52 Mortal Shell II
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Violent 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
- #53 Sanctum:Whispers of Qingcheng
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 白玉京工作室
Windows
Enter the mythic world of Sanctum: Whispers of Qingcheng, Seek ascension through the Three Orthodox Schools, or delve into the Nine Unorthodox Arts of the mortal realm—mastering forbidden arts like corpse refinement and demonic shapeshifting. Your path defines the realm.
Why similar: Wuxia 32.1% ★, Martial Arts 17.7% ★, Swordplay 17.4%, Mythology 14.4%, Hack and Slash 10.1%
- #54 ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS
68% matchMixed60% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Performance Artist Games
Windows
An action game about battles with hordes of aggressive humanoid lizards!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Spectacle fighter 19% ★, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Historical 13.3%, Difficult 9.8%
- #55 Kala Vikrti
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Satriver Studio
Windows
Kala Vikrti a soulslike adventure of blades and betrayal. Fight for honor, or fall with the ashes of a dying era.
Why similar: Martial Arts 28.2% ★, Souls-like 25.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Gore 6.3%, Violent 5.9%
- #56 Enze: The Unbidden Grace
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 天体时间 (Cosmic Aeon)
Windows
"Enze: The Unbidden Grace" is an action-adventure game. Is divine grace always a blessing? In the far north of a planet reborn after an apocalyptic disaster, a golden tower hides the secrets of creation and destruction. Enze answers an unknown call and begins a journey into the unknown.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Mythology 15.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%
- #57 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
67% matchMixed68% of 336 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Gore 10.3%
- #58 Thymesia
67% matchVery Positive82% of 10,174 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Difficult 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Gore 8.2%
- #59 Samurai Sword Stage
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: IzukawaN
Windows · Mac
Samurai Sword Stage is a cool and simple samurai action game. Kill 100 enemies with your stylish swordsmanship.
Why similar: Swordplay 32%, Spectacle fighter 23.6% ★, Martial Arts 22.1% ★, Historical 9.5%, Violent 6.8%
- #60 Katana Kata
69% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Stas Shostak
Windows
Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.4%, Violent 15.5%, Souls-like 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Historical 10.6%