- #1 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 20,652 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.7%, Action 10.1%, Third Person 7.8%, RPG 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's formula with deeper RPG mechanics and a larger, more varied world.
- #2 Darksiders III
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,412 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: Hack and Slash 36%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action 7.6%, Violent 7.4%, Third Person 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This entry shifts the focus toward a more souls-like combat experience while maintaining the series' signature dark fantasy aesthetic.
- #3 Darksiders Genesis
96% matchVery Positive82% of 13,682 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.7%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 12.3%, Gore 5.8%, RPG 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down spin-off that retains the series' core combat and puzzle-solving elements in a cooperative format.
- #4 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
95% matchVery Positive81% of 10,363 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.2%, Action 15%, Adventure 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Third Person 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the Darksiders structure perfectly, combining epic boss battles with Zelda-inspired exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #5 Devil May Cry 5
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 169,803 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.1%, Demons 14.5%, Action 12.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Violent 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the character-action genre, offering the fast-paced, combo-heavy combat that Darksiders fans crave.
- #6 God of War
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 184,016 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 37.5 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: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 11.1%, Violent 11.1%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic action-adventure that features heavy, impactful combat and a grand mythological narrative.
- #7 DmC: Devil May Cry
93% matchVery Positive93% of 32,917 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 51.9%, Action 13%, Demons 13%, Third Person 8.3%, Gore 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish and accessible action game that shares the dark, edgy aesthetic and fluid combat of the Darksiders series.
- #8 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
92% matchVery Positive89% of 116,571 reviews2017
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Open World 11.3%, Violent 10.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on its predecessor with larger-scale battles and deeper combat mechanics in a dark fantasy setting.
- #9 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
91% matchVery Positive93% of 96,889 reviews2014
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Third Person 13.7%, Open World 11.9%, Action 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world exploration with a combat system that feels fluid and rewarding for fans of third-person action.
- #10 Bayonetta
91% matchVery Positive92% of 32,459 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 56.9%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 8.2%, Gore 6.1%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane spectacle fighter that rewards technical skill and stylish combat execution.
- #11 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
90% matchMixed59% of 20,794 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.8%, RPG 11.6%, Third Person 10.7%, Violent 10.5%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, oppressive fantasy atmosphere with combat mechanics that reward patience and timing.
- #12 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
89% matchVery Positive87% of 22,292 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.9%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 10.4%, Difficult 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational character-action game that provides deep combat systems and challenging boss encounters.
- #13 Devil May Cry HD Collection
89% matchVery Positive93% of 25,346 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.4%, Demons 12.7%, Action 10.4%, Violent 8.5%, Third Person 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Allows players to experience the roots of the hack-and-slash genre that heavily influenced the Darksiders series.
- #14 STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
88% matchVery Positive88% of 175,002 reviews2019
Dev: Respawn EntertainmentPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Third Person 16.7%, Metroidvania 9.7%, Open World 8.8%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of exploration, environmental puzzles, and lightsaber combat that feels very much like a modern Darksiders.
- #15 Darksiders™
87% matchVery Positive89% of 12,908 reviews2010
Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.1%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' unique blend of apocalyptic lore and Zelda-inspired gameplay.
- #16 Mortal Shell
86% matchMixed67% of 11,858 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: Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Violent 13%, Action 9.1%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-RPG that captures a similar dark, grim aesthetic and weighty combat feel.
- #17 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
86% matchVery Positive85% of 6,487 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.3%, Action 18%, Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 7.4%, Metroidvania 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the gothic action-adventure experience with an expanded scope and more open-world elements.
- #18 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,137 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, RPG 16.7%, Action 12.6%, Open World 10.4%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features fluid, arcade-like combat and a vast fantasy world to explore.
- #19 Blade of Darkness
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,571 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Violent 16.3%, Gore 11.7%, Third Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy action game known for its visceral combat and challenging, atmospheric exploration.
- #20 ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
84% matchVery Positive86% of 8,234 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a strong narrative focus and platforming elements reminiscent of Darksiders.
- #21 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,780 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 59.4%, Action 14%, Third Person 10.3%, Gore 8.2%, Difficult 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, high-speed action game that focuses on precision and aggressive combat maneuvers.
- #22 Grim Dawn
82% matchVery Positive93% of 109,219 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 67.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 7.7%, Action 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: While isometric, it offers the same dark fantasy themes and satisfying loot-driven combat found in the Darksiders universe.
- #23 Overlord™
82% matchVery Positive94% of 6,733 reviews2007
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Third Person 10.7%, RPG 6.9%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dark fantasy game where you control a villain, featuring puzzle-solving and combat mechanics.
- #24 Hell is Us
80% matchVery Positive85% of 6,616 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Third Person 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Action 13.7%, Violent 13.2%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and mysterious, dark fantasy environments.
- #25 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
81% matchMixed69% of 637 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.7%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Demons 9.5%, Violent 6.9%, Gore 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-RPG that shares the dark fantasy aesthetic and hack-and-slash focus.
- #26 Bound By Flame
81% matchMixed68% of 4,031 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, RPG 17.1%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that focuses on tactical combat and player choice in a grim setting.
- #27 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
78% matchVery Positive89% of 3,778 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Third Person 14%, Demons 10.6%, Action 9.5%
- #28 Sancticide
77% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Red Square GamesPub: Sylen Studio
Windows
Sancticide is an Indie melee-focused TPP action RPG game set in the world of the biblical Apocalypse. Become Ezechiel, sin collector in the service of Them at The Top, as he ventures through what is left of our world during the End Times.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Third Person 11.4%, Violent 10.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%
- #29 Demonicon
79% matchMixed67% of 1,019 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.
Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Action 17.2%, Third Person 14%, Adventure 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game set in a dark fantasy world with a focus on story and third-person combat.
- #30 SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
79% matchMixed65% of 1,039 reviews2018
Dev: DARK STARPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Third Person 13.2%, RPG 7.8%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush style action game that focuses on challenging, high-stakes combat encounters.
- #31 Mortal Shell II
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,028 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Violent 15.5%, Third Person 7.5%, Action 6.6%
- #32 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
76% matchVery Positive90% of 37,864 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.1%, RPG 16.5%, Action 5.1%, Action RPG 4.5%, Adventure 4.2%
- #33 Devil's Hunt
78% matchMixed41% of 1,108 reviews2019
Dev: Layopi GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Violent 19.5%, Action 16.4%, Demons 11.6%, Adventure 10.5%
- #34 DOOM: The Dark Ages
73% matchVery Positive88% of 45,304 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.7%, Demons 25.5%, Gore 17.5%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 4.4%
- #35 Overlord™: Raising Hell
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,590 reviews2008
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Third Person 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, RPG 11.9%, Action 10.8%
- #36 God of War Ragnarök
72% matchVery Positive89% of 49,631 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 43.9 hrsMean: 51.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Action 12.1%, Third Person 12%, Adventure 8.8%, RPG 8.4%
- #37 Liberty Prime
77% matchMostly Negative29% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Prime Studios
Windows
Welcome to an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, glory is valued above gold and freedom is hard earned. In the age of Great Drotus Empire, a lone mercenary accepts a contract to liberate 13 nations of The Empire in order to regain his lost "Glory".
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Action 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 11.3%, Adventure 9.2%
- #38 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
74% matchVery Positive90% of 90,250 reviews2012
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
Why similar: RPG 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Third Person 15.5%, Fantasy 11.3%, Adventure 7.2%
- #39 The Other Half
75% matchVery Positive84% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Egg Roll
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy action adventure where you unbury a tale of intimacy and violence in order to cleanse a demonic infestation from a once-beautiful land.
Why similar: Violent 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Gore 14.5%, Demons 12.9%, Action 10%
- #40 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 718 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Adventure 24.6%, Violent 18.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #41 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,645 reviews2026
Dev: Aspyr Media
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, Action 13.5%, RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Third Person 11.3%
- #42 Viking: Battle for Asgard
75% matchMixed51% of 2,401 reviews2012
Dev: Creative Assembly, PC Port - HardlightPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Action 14.5%, Third Person 10.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Gore 7.1%
- #43 The Surge
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12,201 reviews2017
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Third Person 16.1%, Action 14.7%, RPG 12.7%, Violent 11%
- #44 Shadow Warrior
72% matchVery Positive92% of 26,718 reviews2013
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.6%, Gore 25.4%, Action 22.1%, Demons 10.1%, Adventure 5.7%
- #45 Murdered: Soul Suspect
71% matchVery Positive86% of 17,385 reviews2014
Dev: Airtight GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Why similar: Third Person 25.5%, Adventure 24.4%, Action 17.4%, Puzzle 7.8%, Open World 7.2%
- #46 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
71% matchVery Positive92% of 33,405 reviews2011
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.6%, Action 20.1%, Third Person 18.2%, Gore 17.1%, Violent 3.9%
- #47 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
69% matchVery Positive90% of 76,493 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Third Person 14.6%, Violent 11.9%, Gore 7.7%
- #48 Evil West
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 13,429 reviews2022
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Demons 16.6%, Gore 12.9%, Violent 11.9%, Third Person 9.4%
- #49 Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 21,444 reviews2015
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.1%, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Gore 16.7%, Action 14.4%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #50 Warhammer: Chaosbane
70% matchMixed58% of 6,467 reviews2019
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Demons 13.1%, Violent 12.8%, RPG 8.6%
- #51 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
70% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows
An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Violent 15.3%, Gore 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action 9.2%
- #52 Brutal Legend
68% matchVery Positive93% of 20,385 reviews2013
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Action 17.7%, Third Person 13.9%, Open World 12.1%, Adventure 10.9%
- #53 WARRIORS: Abyss
65% matchVery Positive86% of 2,322 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.8%, Action 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, RPG 7.6%, Third Person 7.5%
- #54 Ryse: Son of Rome
67% matchVery Positive87% of 44,955 reviews2014
Dev: CrytekPub: Crytek
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.1%, Action 12.7%, Third Person 10.8%, Gore 9.1%, Adventure 4.2%
- #55 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,735 reviews2014
Dev: KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTUREPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 58.8%, Action 15.7%, Gore 9.8%, Third Person 7.1%, Violent 3%
- #56 BioShock™ 2 Remastered
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 30,096 reviews2016
Dev: 2K MarinPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
Why similar: Action 38.8%, RPG 21%, Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Singleplayer 10.5%
- #57 Down to Hell
68% matchMixed54% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Red Dev Studio S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows · Mac
Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Violent 20.4%, Demons 16.9%, Gore 14.3%, Action 11.5%
- #58 Demon Skin
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2021
Dev: Ludus futurePub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Hack and Slash 44.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Action 11.4%, RPG 10.6%, Adventure 7.5%
- #59 Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
66% matchMixed69% of 1,751 reviews2022
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
You are Cahal, a powerful Garou who chose to go into exile after losing control of his destructive rage. He can transform into a wolf and a Crinos, a huge ferocious beast. Master your three forms and their powers to punish those who defile Gaia.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Violent 12.8%, Gore 11.2%, Third Person 11.1%